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Dell 540-BBGU dual-port 10GBase-T PCIe network card with two RJ-45 connectors

DELL

DELL 540-BBGU Broadcom 57810 10GBase-T 2-port network card

SKU CH-XM8X-9WK3X MPN 540-BBGU

Adds two 10GBase-T RJ-45 ports to a server via a PCI Express plug-in card

  • Rated speed10GBase-T
  • Interface typePCI-Express
  • Connection types10GBase-T
  • 10 GbE throughput over standard twisted-pair cabling
  • Dual RJ-45 ports double server uplink capacity
  • PCI Express host interface fits modern server slots
  • Broadcom 57810 controller handles heavy network loads
  • Plug-in card form factor installs without chassis changes

10GBase-T dual-port server adapter

This Dell 540-BBGU adapter adds two 10GBase-T RJ-45 ports through a PCI Express slot. It uses the Broadcom 57810 controller and is designed for twisted-pair cabling in server environments.

Who should choose this card

Server builders who need copper-based 10 GbE connectivity for existing Cat6a or Cat7 infrastructure will find this plug-in card a direct fit. It is not suited for SFP+ fibre deployments, laptop upgrades or desktop motherboards lacking a full-height PCIe slot.

Deciding specification: two RJ-45 10GBase-T ports

The card provides exactly two twisted-pair ports running at 10 Gb/s each. If the deployment requires a different port count, fibre media or a form factor other than a standard plug-in card, this model will not match the requirement.

How it compares

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Price $371.99
Pricier than about 82% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Performance
Rated speed10GBase-T
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express
Connection types10GBase-T
Size & build
Shipping weight1.04 kg
Package size245 × 170 × 52 mm

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 540-BBGU 10GBase-T card generate when it runs all day?

The 540-BBGU is a plug-in card with two 10GBase-T ports that draws power from the PCI Express slot, so sustained heat output depends on server airflow and load.

What must the server already have for the 540-BBGU to work?

The 540-BBGU needs a free PCI Express slot and two RJ-45 cables for its 10GBase-T twisted-pair links.

Will the 540-BBGU negotiate speed with older 1GBase-T switches the buyer keeps?

The 540-BBGU uses 10GBase-T over twisted pair, so link speed with legacy gear follows the Ethernet autonegotiation rules of the connected switch.

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