This is a genuine Dell Emulex Dual-Port 10GbE SFP+ Blade Network Daughter Card (BNDC) (P/N: C10W7). This specialized mezzanine card is designed to provide a powerful and dense networking solution for Dell PowerEdge M-Series blade servers. It offers two high-speed 10GbE SFP+ ports for fiber optic connectivity, all without occupying a valuable PCIe slot, making it an ideal choice for virtualization and high-availability environments.
Key Features
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Genuine Dell Part: Ensures "plug and play" compatibility and validated performance within the Dell PowerEdge M-Series blade server ecosystem.
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Blade Network Daughter Card (BNDC): This specialized form factor plugs directly into a dedicated slot on the motherboard of compatible blade servers, preserving standard expansion slots for other hardware.
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Dual 10GbE SFP+ Ports: Features two 10GbE SFP+ ports, perfect for creating redundant, high-availability network connections or for link aggregation (LACP) to increase total throughput.
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Emulex Reliability: Built on Emulex's trusted technology, known for its stability, performance, and broad driver support for enterprise operating systems.