Dell 5MHDP Chelsio 4-PORT 10GB-T QT T540-BT

Overview
The Dell Chelsio 4-PORT 10GB-T QT T540-BT (part number 5MHDP) delivers high-performance, low-latency networking for demanding data center and enterprise environments. Designed for seamless integration with Dell PowerEdge servers, this quad-port adapter provides four independent 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections over standard copper cabling, enabling fast data movement, server clustering, and storage networking.

Key Features

• Four 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports on a single PCIe card
• Supports full duplex operation for maximum throughput
• Advanced flow control and congestion management to reduce packet loss
• Compatible with Dell OpenManage for easy deployment and monitoring
• Low power consumption design helps reduce overall data center energy costs
• Plug-and-play installation with standard PCIe x8 slot

Technical Specifications

• Model: Chelsio T540-BT
• Form factor: PCIe 3.0 x8 (compatible with PCIe 2.0)
• Port type: RJ45 10GBASE-T
• Data rate: 10 Gbps per port (full duplex)
• Connector: Standard RJ45 with auto-MDI/MDIX
• Supported standards: IEEE 802.3ae, 802.3az, 802.3an
• Operating temperature: 0 to 45 degrees Celsius
• Power draw: typical 12 Watts
• Supported operating systems: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi

Typical Applications

• High-speed server to storage connectivity in SAN and NAS environments
• Virtualization hosts requiring multiple high-bandwidth links for VM traffic
• Financial trading platforms that need ultra-low latency networking
• High performance computing clusters where fast inter-node communication is critical
• Media and entertainment workflows that demand rapid transfer of large video files
• Enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions that benefit from parallel data streams

By adding the Dell Chelsio 4-PORT 10GB-T QT T540-BT to your infrastructure, you gain scalable bandwidth, reliable performance, and the flexibility to support a wide range of mission-critical applications.