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Low-profile PCIe card with two SFP+ cages and silver bracket

DELL

DELL 540-BBVL 10Gbps dual-port SFP+ network card

SKU CH-RVGM-JDG8H MPN 540-BBVL

Dual-port 10 Gbps SFP+ PCIe adapter validated for PowerEdge C6420, R640, R740 and R740xd servers

  • Rated speed10 Gbit/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express
  • Connection types2 x SFP+
  • Key featuresPorts: 2 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ Connectivity Technology: Wired Da
  • 10 Gbps dual-port throughput for high-speed server networking
  • Broadcom 57412 controller for proven reliability and standards-based operation
  • PCI-Express interface for low-profile server compatibility
  • Validated on Dell EMC PowerEdge C6420, R640, R740 and R740xd systems
  • Supported by Dell Technical Support when used with Dell systems

Dual-port 10Gbps SFP+ server adapter

The Dell 540-BBVL is a PCI-Express network card that adds two 10Gbps SFP+ ports to compatible PowerEdge servers. It targets administrators upgrading rack-mount systems that require wired 10 GigE connectivity without changing the motherboard. The low-profile bracket fits standard server chassis slots.

Validated for PowerEdge C6420, R640, R740 and R740xd

Dell tests and validates this adapter on the listed PowerEdge models, so firmware and driver support are aligned with those platforms. The Broadcom 57412 controller handles the 10Gbps data link protocol across both ports. Compatibility outside the validated server list is not guaranteed by the manufacturer.

Low-profile design for dense server airflow

The card uses a low-profile bracket that matches the airflow path of the supported PowerEdge chassis. Power draw is handled through the PCI-Express slot without auxiliary connectors. No active cooling components are present on the adapter itself.

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Price $377.99
Pricier than about 82% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name540-BBVL
Performance
Rated speed10 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express
Connection types2 x SFP+
Size & build
Shipping weight1.81 kg
Package size254 × 203 × 152 mm

Questions about this item

What does the 10Gbps rating mean once the card is installed in a server?

The card provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports so each SFP+ connection can transfer data at up to 10 Gbps when paired with compatible transceivers and cabling.

What PCI-Express interface does the 540-BBVL use and what does that cap in practice?

It uses a PCI-Express interface; the practical throughput ceiling depends on the slot generation and lane count of the host server.

What physical space does the low-profile 540-BBVL need to fit in a Dell PowerEdge chassis?

The low-profile bracket fits the Dell EMC PowerEdge C6420, R640, R740 and R740xd without a full-height slot.

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