The Dell 540-BDID is a PCI Express 25Gigabit Ethernet adapter featuring a Broadcom 57414 chipset with 2 ports supporting 25 Gbit/s data transfer rates over optical fiber connections. It uses SFP28 connectors and comes with a low-profile bracket for flexible server deployment. This card is ideal for high-speed data center and enterprise networking environments requiring maximum throughput.
The Dell 540-BDID is designed as a genuine Dell accessory with PCI Express connectivity, making it compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers and other systems supporting standard PCIe slots. The low-profile bracket design allows installation in space-constrained environments. For specific compatibility verification with your hardware configuration, contact us today and our team can confirm compatibility with your exact server model.
The Dell 540-BDID supports optical fiber networking through its 2 SFP28 ports, enabling 25GBase-X connectivity for fiber-optic infrastructure. This makes it ideal for organizations transitioning to high-speed optical networks rather than copper-based connections. The SFP28 standard provides flexibility in transceiver options to match your existing fiber deployment.
The Dell 540-BDID features a low-profile bracket height design, allowing it to fit in compact server chassis and high-density rack environments. As a PCI Express plug-in card, installation is straightforward—simply insert it into an available PCIe slot on your compatible Dell server. The low-profile form factor ensures compatibility with space-constrained data center deployments.
The Dell 540-BDID delivers a 25 Gbit/s data transfer rate per port, with dual ports providing up to 50 Gbit/s of aggregate throughput. This performance level is essential for modern data center applications including virtualization, cloud computing, and high-frequency trading environments. The Broadcom 57414 chipset ensures reliable, low-latency performance at these speeds.
We offer the Dell 540-BDID as part of our comprehensive computer components inventory at Barcodes Inc. Our team provides expert guidance on network adapter selection, compatibility verification, and deployment support for enterprise environments. Visit barcodesinc.com or contact us today to check availability and discuss your high-speed networking requirements.
