This is a genuine Dell Broadcom 57416 Quad-Port Network Daughter Card (NDC) (Dell P/N: 1224N, 01224N). This highly versatile network adapter is designed for select Dell PowerEdge servers, offering a powerful combination of both 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 1 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It features two 10GBase-T (RJ45) ports for high-speed data transfer and two 1GBase-T (RJ45) ports for traditional network connections, providing flexible and scalable networking options to meet diverse data center demands.
Key Features
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Quad-Port Flexibility: Offers a powerful combination of two 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBase-T) ports and two 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1GBase-T) ports, all utilizing standard RJ45 copper connectors.
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Broadcom BCM57416 Controller: Powered by the reliable Broadcom BCM57416 controller, known for its robust performance, advanced features, and broad compatibility with operating systems and hypervisors.
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Network Daughter Card (NDC) Form Factor: Designed as a specialized Network Daughter Card, this adapter integrates directly onto the server's motherboard via a dedicated slot, saving valuable PCIe expansion slots.
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Dell Qualified: As a genuine Dell part, it ensures perfect fit, firmware compatibility, and optimal performance within supported Dell PowerEdge server platforms.
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iSCSI and FCoE Offload: Supports hardware offload for iSCSI and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), reducing CPU overhead and improving performance for storage networking.
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Virtualization Support: Advanced features like Network Partitioning (NPAR) and Virtual Machine Queues (VMQ) enhance performance and efficiency in virtualized environments.
