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Low-profile PCIe card with two RJ45 ports and silver bracket

DELL

DELL 540-BBVM Broadcom 57416 10Gb Dual Port network card

SKU CH-FHHH-V18HM MPN 540-BBVM

Adds two 10 Gbps RJ45 Ethernet ports to compatible Dell PowerEdge servers via PCI Express

  • Rated speed10 Gbit/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express
  • Connection types2 x RJ45
  • Key featuresPorts: 2 × 10Gb Ethernet Connectivity Technology: Wired Data
  • Dual 10 Gbps ports double server bandwidth
  • Two RJ-45 connectors use existing copper cabling
  • PCI-Express interface fits low-profile server slots
  • Validated on PowerEdge R440 R540 R640 R6415
  • Broadcom 57416 controller delivers reliable wired throughput

Dual-port 10GbE server adapter

The Dell 540-BBVM is a low-profile PCI-Express network interface card with two RJ45 ports running at 10 Gbps each. It uses the Broadcom 57416 controller and is validated for Dell EMC PowerEdge servers including the C6420, FC640, R440, R540, R640 and R6415. The card adds wired 10 GigE connectivity through standard copper cabling. It is supported by Dell Technical Support when installed in a compatible Dell system.

Suited for Dell PowerEdge upgrades

This adapter fits administrators adding 10 Gbps Ethernet to the listed PowerEdge models where a low-profile PCIe slot is available. It is not for buyers who need fibre connections, more than two ports, or speeds above 10 Gbps. It is also not for builders using non-Dell chassis or motherboards that lack Dell validation and support coverage.

Broadcom 57416 dual RJ45 10GBase-T

The single specification that decides fit is the dual 10GBase-T RJ45 interface on a low-profile PCI-Express card. Only systems with a matching slot and Dell validation for the 540-BBVM can use this adapter with full vendor support.

How it compares

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Price $322.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name540-BBVM
Performance
Rated speed10 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express
Connection types2 x RJ45
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size254 × 203 × 152 mm

Questions about this item

Does the Broadcom 57416 controller throttle under sustained 10 Gbps loads?

The card runs at line-rate 10 Gbps on both RJ45 ports with no published throttle point.

How much heat and power does the adapter draw when running all day?

Typical draw is modest for a dual-port 10GBase-T card; it fits low-profile slots and uses passive cooling.

Which server chassis and PCIe generation do I need for this 540-BBVM?

Validated in Dell EMC PowerEdge R440, R540, R640, R6415, C6420 and FC640 — all provide x8 PCIe 3.0 slots.

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