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Dell Broadcom 57504 quad-port 25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 network adapter

DELL

DELL 540-BCRY Broadcom 57504 Quad Port 25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0

SKU CH-1C22-SEW83

Quad-port 25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 adapter for compatible Dell PowerEdge servers

  • Product typeRack
  • Quad-port 25 GbE design doubles aggregate throughput
  • Broadcom 57504 controller offloads networking tasks from the CPU
  • SFP28 interfaces accept 25 GbE optics or direct-attach cables
  • OCP 3.0 form factor fits 15G Dell PowerEdge servers
  • Validated for R650, R750, C6520 and R7525 platforms

Quad-port 25 GbE OCP 3.0 adapter

This Broadcom 57504 card delivers four SFP28 ports at 25 GbE each, using the OCP 3.0 form factor for Dell PowerEdge servers. It targets administrators who need high-density 25 Gigabit connectivity in supported 15G rack platforms.

Typical thermals and power

The adapter operates within standard OCP 3.0 thermal limits for quad-port 25 GbE cards, drawing power from the server’s OCP slot without auxiliary connectors. Fan speed and acoustics remain governed by the host chassis under normal workloads.

Fits Dell 15G PowerEdge servers

Compatible with C6520, C6525, R650, R650xs, R6525, R750, R750xa, R750xs and R7525 models, the card occupies a single OCP 3.0 bay and leaves remaining PCIe slots free for other expansion. Buyers needing more than four 25 GbE ports or a different form factor cannot use this adapter.

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Price $630.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Model name540-BCRY
Product typeRack

Questions about this item

How do I install the Dell 540-BCRY OCP 3.0 card in a PowerEdge R650 server?

Align the card with the OCP 3.0 slot on the system board, press firmly until the latch clicks, then secure the thumbscrew; the step often missed is not fully seating the connector before tightening the screw.

What maintenance will the Broadcom 57504 quad-port adapter need over time?

Firmware updates are the only periodic maintenance; apply Dell-recommended updates through iDRAC or the bootable ISO to keep compatibility with the 15G server platform.

What limit appears first when all four 25 GbE ports run sustained traffic?

The PCIe link width and generation of the OCP 3.0 slot set the aggregate ceiling, so total throughput cannot exceed the bus capacity available in the specific PowerEdge model.

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