This is a genuine Dell Broadcom 57412 Dual-Port 10Gb SFP+ Network Daughter Card (NDC) (P/N: GVXF4). This is a specialized, proprietary add-on card designed to provide high-speed 10-gigabit network connectivity for Dell PowerEdge R440 and R540 servers. As a Network Daughter Card, it plugs directly into a dedicated slot on the motherboard, offering a powerful I/O solution without occupying a standard PCIe slot.
Key Features
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Genuine Dell Part: Ensures "plug and play" compatibility and validated performance within the Dell PowerEdge server ecosystem.
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Network Daughter Card (NDC): A key feature is its proprietary form factor, which frees up valuable PCIe slots for other hardware like GPUs or RAID controllers.
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Dual-Port 10GbE SFP+: Features two 10GbE SFP+ ports, perfect for high-throughput fiber optic connections, link aggregation (LACP), or creating redundant, high-availability network paths.
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Broadcom Performance: Built on the robust and widely-supported Broadcom 57412 chipset, known for its stability and performance in enterprise environments.
