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DELL

DELL 540-BBDX Broadcom 57810 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Low Profile network card

SKU CH-3Z0S-S82VV MPN 540-BBDX

Adds two 10GbE SFP+ ports via PCI Express in a low-profile plug-in card for servers

  • Speed10GBase-X
  • Connectors10GBase-X
  • InterfacePCI-Express
  • Dual 10 GbE ports deliver high-throughput server connectivity
  • PCI Express host interface enables direct motherboard installation
  • Low-profile plug-in card fits space-constrained chassis
  • SFP+ cages accept optical fiber transceivers for flexible links
  • Broadcom 57810 controller powers converged network adapter functionality

Dual-port 10GbE SFP+ server adapter

The Dell 540-BBDX is a Broadcom 57810-based network card that adds two 10GBase-X SFP+ ports to a server over a PCI Express slot. Its low-profile bracket fits dense chassis where full-height cards cannot be installed. The adapter targets IT teams upgrading rack or blade servers to 10 gigabit optical connectivity.

Verify PCIe slot and SFP+ optics before ordering

Confirm the host server has an available PCI Express slot that accepts a low-profile plug-in card. You must supply compatible SFP+ transceivers and optical fibre patch cables, as the card ships with empty cages. Ensure the server BIOS and operating system recognise the Broadcom 57810 controller for driver loading.

Sustained line-rate throughput on both ports

The dual-port design maintains 10GBase-X speeds across extended transfers without throttling, because the Broadcom 57810 controller handles full-duplex traffic independently per port. Optical fibre media eliminates the electromagnetic interference that can degrade copper links over long runs. Server workloads such as storage replication or virtualisation migration see consistent bandwidth during prolonged operations.

Highlights

  • Dual 10 GbE ports deliver high-throughput server connectivity
  • PCI Express host interface enables direct motherboard installation
  • Low-profile plug-in card fits space-constrained chassis
  • SFP+ cages accept optical fiber transceivers for flexible links
  • Broadcom 57810 controller powers converged network adapter functionality

Specifications

BrandDell
Speed10GBase-X
Connectors10GBase-X
InterfacePCI-Express
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size245 × 170 × 52 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 540-BBDX include SFP+ transceivers or cables, or must they be purchased separately?

The adapter provides two SFP+ cages; optical transceivers or direct-attach cables are not included and must be sourced to match the link distance and fibre type.

The card is listed as dual-port 10GbE — is there a single-port version of the 57810 series I should consider instead?

This 540-BBDX model is the dual-port variant; Dell does not offer a single-port version under the same 57810 series part number.

What does the 10GBase-X rating mean for actual throughput when the 540-BBDX is installed in a server?

Each port supports a 10 Gb/s optical link, so the adapter can sustain up to 10 Gb/s per port in either direction when connected to a compatible 10 GbE switch or peer.

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