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Green dual-port 10GbE converged network adapter PCIe 3.0 x8

DELL

DELL T520-CR 10GB Dual Port Converged Network Adapter laptop replacement part

SKU CH-5396-N2P93 MPN T520-CR

A dual-port 10GbE converged network adapter with PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for high-throughput server workloads

  • Compatible ManufacturerUniversal / Dell Systems
  • Compatible ModelsServers supporting PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface
  • ColorGreen
  • Dual 10 GbE SFP+ ports deliver high-speed server connectivity
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 interface maximises bandwidth for data-intensive workloads
  • Chelsio T5 ASIC offloads iSCSI, FCoE and TCP/IP to cut CPU load
  • Unified Wire architecture consolidates storage and network traffic on one adapter
  • Low-profile bracket fits modern rackmount servers for space-efficient deployment

Dual-Port 10GbE Converged Adapter

The Dell T520-CR is a dual-port 10GbE converged network adapter built on a Chelsio T5 ASIC. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot and carries a Dell part number of PDHV4. The card presents two SFP+ ports for fibre or direct-attach cables. It is supplied new in a green PCB finish.

Suits servers needing unified wire offload

This adapter suits administrators who want iSCSI, FCoE and TCP/IP handled on a single card with hardware offload to reduce CPU load. It fits servers that expose a PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot and run Linux, Windows Server or VMware. Builders without an x8 slot or without SFP+ cabling should consider other connectivity options.

PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface requirement

The single specification that decides fitment is the PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface. The board requires a physical and electrical x8 slot operating at Gen 3 speed. Without that slot the adapter cannot be installed or will fall back to lower bandwidth. Verify the server backplane and riser layout before ordering.

Highlights

  • Dual 10 GbE SFP+ ports deliver high-speed server connectivity
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 interface maximises bandwidth for data-intensive workloads
  • Chelsio T5 ASIC offloads iSCSI, FCoE and TCP/IP to cut CPU load
  • Unified Wire architecture consolidates storage and network traffic on one adapter
  • Low-profile bracket fits modern rackmount servers for space-efficient deployment

Specifications

BrandDell
Part NumberPDHV4
Compatible ManufacturerUniversal / Dell Systems
Compatible ModelsServers supporting PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface
ColorGreen

Questions about this item

Does my server have the PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot this T520-CR requires?

The adapter fits any server with a PCI Express 3.0 x8 slot. Verify your system board or riser provides that physical and electrical connection before purchase.

Will the dual 10GbE SFP+ ports link at full speed with my existing 1 GbE switch?

The SFP+ ports negotiate down to 1 GbE when connected to slower switches, so legacy cabling and switches remain usable while the adapter is ready for future 10 GbE upgrades.

How can I confirm the Chelsio T5 ASIC is offloading traffic after driver installation?

Check the adapter statistics in the OS network panel or Chelsio utilities; offloaded iSCSI, FCoE or TCP/IP sessions will show reduced CPU utilisation and hardware counters incrementing for those protocols.

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