DELL
DELL 540-BBDV Intel I350 Quad-Port 1Gb Server Adapter
Adds four 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports via a PCI Express 2.0 x4 interface for Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- Speed10/100/1000Base-T
- Connectors10/100/1000Base-T
- InterfacePCI-Express
- Quad-port design provides four Gigabit RJ-45 connections
- PCI Express 2.0 x4 interface delivers dedicated I/O bandwidth
- Supports 10/100/1000Base-T speeds over twisted-pair cabling
- Intel I350 controller ensures reliable server-grade networking
- Four ports enable link aggregation for increased throughput
Quad-Port Gigabit Server Adapter
The Dell 540-BBDV adds four 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports through a single PCI Express 2.0 x4 slot. It targets administrators who need to expand network connectivity on compatible servers without occupying multiple expansion slots.
PCI Express 2.0 x4 Interface Limit
The host interface provides a fixed electrical bandwidth ceiling that all four ports share simultaneously. Aggregate throughput cannot exceed the lane allocation, so sustained full-duplex traffic on every port will saturate the available bus capacity.
Four Ports for Typical Workloads
Four gigabit links handle common file, print and virtualisation traffic with comfortable headroom. Heavy concurrent storage replication or dense VM migration can push combined demand past the shared bus, requiring additional adapters or higher-speed uplinks.
Highlights
- Quad-port design provides four Gigabit RJ-45 connections
- PCI Express 2.0 x4 interface delivers dedicated I/O bandwidth
- Supports 10/100/1000Base-T speeds over twisted-pair cabling
- Intel I350 controller ensures reliable server-grade networking
- Four ports enable link aggregation for increased throughput
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Speed | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Connectors | 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Interface | PCI-Express |
| Shipping weight | 0.46 kg |
| Package size | 240 × 165 × 50 mm |
Questions about this item
Should I choose this four-port adapter or a dual-port version for my server?
This model provides four RJ-45 ports, so a single card handles four copper links; a dual-port card would only give two.
What does the 1Gb label mean once the card is installed in a server?
Each port runs at up to 1000 Mbps over twisted-pair copper, delivering full gigabit throughput per port.
Does the PCI Express 2.0 x4 interface limit the total bandwidth I can use?
The x4 link supplies enough lanes for all four ports to operate at 1000 Mbps simultaneously without bottleneck.
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