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- In Stock: 13
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: 540-BBHY
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Dell Intel X520-DA2 Dual Port 10GbE NIC (part number 540-BBHY) delivers enterprise class bandwidth and low latency for demanding data center, virtualization, and high-performance computing environments. Built on the proven Intel Ethernet Controller X520 chipset, this adapter provides two independent RJ45 ports that support full duplex 10 Gigabit Ethernet over standard copper cabling, enabling flexible network designs without the need for fiber optics.
Key Features
- Dual port 10GbE (RJ45) with IEEE 802.3ab compliance
- Intel X520 chipset ensures high throughput and efficient packet processing
- Supports SR-IOV, VMDq and hardware offload for virtualization workloads
- PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface maximizes bus bandwidth
- Advanced flow control and error detection to maintain data integrity
- Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers and standard ATX platforms
Technical Specifications
- Interface: PCIe 2.0 x8 (compatible with PCIe 3.0 slots)
- Ports: 2 x RJ45, 10GBASE-T
- Supported speeds: 10Gbps full duplex, auto-negotiate down to 1Gbps
- Cable type: Cat6a or higher, up to 100 meters
- Power consumption: typical 8 watts
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Supported OS: Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, Linux (various distributions), VMware ESXi
- Management: Intel Advanced Network Services (ANS) driver suite
Applications
- Virtualized server farms requiring high bandwidth and low latency connections
- Storage area networks (SAN) using iSCSI or NFS over 10GbE
- High-frequency trading platforms where microsecond performance matters
- Big data analytics clusters that need rapid data movement between nodes
- Media production and post-production workflows demanding fast file transfers
- Enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions with large data sets
This Dell Intel X520-DA2 NIC provides the reliability, performance, and flexibility needed to keep modern data center networks running at peak efficiency.