Brand: Dell / Broadcom · SKU: 540-BBHG · MPN: 540-BBHG · Category: Components
The Dell 540-BBHG is a Broadcom 5720-based Quad-port 1GbE Network Daughter Card (NDC) designed for select Dell PowerEdge rack and tower servers. It provides a reliable, high-performance, and energy-efficient 1GbE connectivity solution with four Gigabit Ethernet ports. It utilizes Broadcom's quad-port RNDC BCM5720 integrated controller to deliver lower power consumption and support Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE). It is ideal for multicore servers and demanding enterprise environments. Key features include full line-rate performance across all ports, Broad OS and hypervisor support, link aggregation, automatic load-balancing, and support for various offloads (IPv4/v6, TCP/UDP/IP checksum, LSO, TSO, RSS, TSS). It also supports advanced features like Precision Time Protocol (PTP), iSCSI remote boot, PXE, and Jumbo frames.
| Ports | 4 x RJ-45 (1GbE) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Broadcom 5720 |
| Features | Quad Port, EEE, PTP, Link Aggregation, Jumbo Frames |
| Form Factor | Plug-in Card / Daughter Card |
| Manufacturer | Dell Technologies |
| Product Type | Gigabit Ethernet Card |
| Host Interface | PCI Express x1 |
| Network Technology | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 540-BBHG |
| Warranty | 1 Year DiscTech Warranty (from one seller source, others may vary) |
| Weight | 2 lb |
| Dimensions | N/A |
The Dell 540-BBHG is a quad-port 1GbE Network Daughter Card utilizing the Broadcom BCM5720 controller. It is designed to provide high-performance, energy-efficient networking for Dell PowerEdge servers with full line-rate throughput across all four ports. It is often sold as a 'New Pull' or used component.
Yes, this Dell 540-BBHG Broadcom 5720 QP 1GB Network Daughter Card, Customer Kit (540-BBHG) is 100% genuine Dell / Broadcom hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Dell 540-BBHG Broadcom 5720 QP 1GB Network Daughter Card, Customer Kit includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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