Dell 540-BBHD 10Gbps Dual-Port Ethernet Network Card

Overview
The Dell 540-BBHD 10Gbps Dual-Port Ethernet Network Card delivers high-speed, reliable connectivity for servers, workstations and high-performance computing environments. Designed to fit standard PCIe slots, this card provides two independent 10Gbps Ethernet ports, enabling simultaneous data streams, load balancing and redundancy without sacrificing bandwidth.

Key Features

• Dual 10Gbps RJ45 ports for flexible network architecture
• PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for maximum throughput and low latency
• Supports IEEE 802.3ae standard for 10GBASE-T operation
• Advanced offload capabilities including checksum, TCP segmentation and large receive offload
• Hot-plug support for easy installation and maintenance
• Energy efficient design that reduces power consumption compared with legacy adapters

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 540-BBHD
• Form factor: Full height, half length PCIe card
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8 (compatible with PCIe 2.0)
• Port type: RJ45, 10GBASE-T
• Data rate: 10Gbps per port (20Gbps aggregate)
• Supported OS: Windows Server 2012 and later, Linux distributions with kernel 3.10 or newer
• Operating temperature: 0 to 45 degrees Celsius
• Power consumption: Typical 6W

Applications
This network card is ideal for data center servers, virtualization hosts, high-performance storage arrays, and enterprise workstations that require fast, reliable Ethernet connections. It excels in environments such as cloud computing, database clustering, video streaming, and scientific simulations where bandwidth and low latency are critical. By providing two independent ports, the card enables network redundancy, traffic segregation and efficient load balancing for mission-critical applications.