Dell 540-BBHQ X710-DA4 Quad-Port SFP+ PCIe 3.0 X8 Network Adapter

Overview

The Dell X710-DA4 Quad-Port SFP+ PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Adapter provides enterprise-class bandwidth and reliability for servers that need to handle heavy virtualization, storage traffic, or high-performance computing workloads. With four independent SFP+ ports, this adapter enables flexible network topologies while delivering up to 40 Gbps of total throughput in a compact PCIe card form factor.

Key Features

• Four native SFP+ ports for 10 GbE connectivity each
• PCIe Gen3 x8 interface ensures maximum data path efficiency
• Support for SR, LR and ER optical modules as well as direct-attach copper cables
• Hardware offload for iSCSI, FCoE and RDMA to reduce CPU utilization
• Advanced flow control and error detection for stable, lossless transmission
• Hot-plug capability allows replacement without server downtime

Technical Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 540-BBHQ
• Form factor: Low profile PCIe card (length 6.6 in)
• PCI Express: Gen3 x8, single-lane per port
• Port type: Quad SFP+ (10 Gbps each)
• Maximum aggregate bandwidth: 40 Gbps
• Supported standards: IEEE 802.3ae, iSCSI, FCoE, RoCE v2
• Power consumption: Typical 12 W, peak 15 W
• Operating temperature: 0 to 45 deg C
• Compatibility: Dell PowerEdge servers and standard x86 platforms with PCIe 3.0 slots

Typical Applications

• Virtualized server farms requiring high throughput between hypervisors
• Enterprise storage arrays using iSCSI or FCoE for fast data access
• High-performance computing clusters that need low latency RDMA communication
• Data center interconnects where multiple 10 GbE links improve redundancy and load balancing
• Edge compute nodes that must support both optical and copper cabling options

This Dell X710-DA4 adapter combines speed, flexibility and robust offload capabilities to help you build a network infrastructure that can scale with your business demands.