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- In Stock: 36
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model or Part: 543-BBCG
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The Dell 40G Mellanox CX380A Dual Port Mezz Adapter (part number 543-BBCG) delivers high-performance 40 gigabit Ethernet connectivity in a compact mezzanine form factor. Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and compatible platforms, this adapter enables fast, low-latency data transfers for demanding workloads such as high-performance computing, virtualization, and large-scale storage.
Key Features
- Dual 40GBASE-SR ports for simultaneous high-speed connections
- Mezzanine (OCP 2.0) form factor fits directly into server slots
- Support for RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) to reduce CPU overhead
- PCIe 3.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth for data-intensive applications
- Advanced flow control and error correction for reliable transmission
- Compatible with Dell OpenManage for easy integration and monitoring
Technical Specifications
- Model: 543-BBCG
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
- Port type: Dual 40GBASE-SR (SFP+) ports
- Supported protocols: Ethernet, RoCE, iWARP
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
- Power consumption: typical 12 watts
- Dimensions: 70 mm height (mezzanine), 150 mm length, 25 mm depth
- Compliance: FCC, CE, RoHS
Applications
- High-performance computing clusters that require low latency interconnects
- Virtualized data centers where multiple VMs share high-speed network resources
- Enterprise storage arrays and backup solutions needing fast data movement
- Financial trading platforms that depend on rapid market data delivery
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads that process large data sets
By integrating the Dell 40G Mellanox CX380A Dual Port Mezz Adapter, organizations can boost network throughput, improve application responsiveness, and future-proof their infrastructure for emerging bandwidth demands.