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- In Stock: 50
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: 540-BBDT
- Condition: New
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Dell Intel X540-t2 10g DP PCI-E LP (part number 540-BBDT) is a high-performance dual port Ethernet adapter designed for demanding data center and enterprise environments. Built on the proven Intel X540 chipset, this low profile card delivers reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over copper cabling while fitting into compact server chassis.
Key Features
- Dual RJ45 ports supporting 10GBASE-T for full duplex operation
- PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface ensures low latency and high throughput
- Low profile (LP) form factor ideal for space constrained servers
- Advanced Intel Ethernet Flow Director for optimized traffic steering
- Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) reduces power consumption during idle periods
- Hardware checksum offload, VLAN tagging and jumbo frame support up to 9K bytes
Technical Specifications
- Chipset: Intel X540-t2
- Interface: PCI-E 2.0 x8 (low profile)
- Port type: 2 x RJ45 (10GBASE-T)
- Maximum data rate: 10 Gbps per port, 20 Gbps aggregate
- Supported media: Cat6a or higher twisted pair copper cable
- Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degrees Celsius
- Power consumption: Typical 7.5 W, maximum 12 W
- Compatibility: Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, Linux distributions with Intel drivers
Applications
- High-performance computing clusters requiring fast inter-node communication
- Virtualization hosts that need low latency network access for multiple VMs
- Storage area networks (SAN) and backup appliances with large data transfers
- Financial trading platforms where every microsecond counts
- Enterprise data centers upgrading from 1G to 10G Ethernet without major infrastructure changes
This Dell Intel X540-t2 adapter combines speed, reliability and a compact design, making it an ideal upgrade for any server that demands consistent 10 Gigabit performance.