HW80D Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 Interface Card

Dell HW80D Broadcom 25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 Network Adapter

The Dell HW80D Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 Interface Card is engineered to deliver enterprise-grade networking performance for modern data centers, virtualization platforms, cloud environments, and high-throughput server infrastructures. Designed with advanced Ethernet technology, this Dell network adapter enables rapid data transmission, improved bandwidth efficiency, and dependable connectivity for mission-critical business operations. Built with dual-port 25 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, the adapter is optimized for scalable workloads and demanding applications that require ultra-fast network communication. The compact OCP 3.0 form factor ensures seamless integration with compatible Dell PowerEdge servers while maintaining efficient airflow and minimizing hardware footprint inside dense server environments.

General Specifications

• Manufacturer: Dell
• Part Number: HW80D
• Device Type: Network Adapter

Technical Specifications

• Controller: Broadcom 57414
• Ports: Dual Port
• Network Speed: 25GbE
• Interface Type: OCP 3.0
• Connector Type: SFP28
• Bus Interface: PCI Express

Enterprise-Class 25GbE Networking Performance

The Dell HW80D network interface card is developed to meet the growing bandwidth demands of modern enterprise environments. With support for 25 Gigabit Ethernet, organizations can significantly improve data transfer rates compared to traditional 10GbE adapters. This increased throughput helps reduce network bottlenecks and enhances application responsiveness across virtualized and cloud-based infrastructures. Whether deployed in large-scale data centers, AI workloads, software-defined storage systems, or enterprise virtualization clusters, this adapter ensures fast and stable communication between servers, storage devices, and network switches.

PCIe Interface Connectivity

The Dell HW80D adapter uses a PCI Express interface to deliver high-bandwidth communication between the network card and the server motherboard. PCIe technology ensures minimal latency and maximized throughput, making it suitable for demanding enterprise applications. By leveraging PCIe architecture, the network adapter can efficiently handle large amounts of network traffic without performance degradation. This contributes to faster application delivery, quicker storage access, and improved server responsiveness.

Compatibility with Dell PowerEdge Servers

The Dell HW80D network adapter has been tested and validated on Dell systems to ensure seamless compatibility and dependable operation. It is fully supported by Dell technical support when installed in supported PowerEdge servers.

Compatible Dell PowerEdge Systems

• Dell PowerEdge R470
• Dell PowerEdge R570
• Dell PowerEdge R670
• Dell PowerEdge R6715
• Dell PowerEdge R6725
• Dell PowerEdge R770
• Dell PowerEdge R770ap
• Dell PowerEdge R7715
• Dell PowerEdge R7725
• Dell PowerEdge XE7740
• Dell PowerEdge XE8712
• Dell PowerEdge XE9785
• Dell PowerEdge XE9785L

Dell 57414 25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 Interface Card Overview

The Dell HW80D Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 Interface Card is engineered for modern enterprise networking environments that require exceptional bandwidth, low latency, advanced virtualization support, and highly reliable data transmission. As data centers continue evolving toward software-defined infrastructure, hyper-converged platforms, cloud computing, and high-performance virtualization, organizations increasingly demand scalable network interface solutions capable of supporting intensive workloads without compromising efficiency or stability. This Dell Broadcom 57414 adapter is designed to address those demands with dual-port 25 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity through SFP28 interfaces, enabling significantly faster throughput compared to legacy 10GbE networking technologies. The OCP 3.0 form factor allows optimized integration into compatible Dell PowerEdge servers and other enterprise platforms supporting Open Compute Project standards. By combining compact architecture, advanced traffic management, and enterprise-grade performance, the Dell HW80D network card becomes an essential component for next-generation server deployments.

Enterprise Networking Performance for Data-Driven Infrastructure

Organizations operating large-scale applications require networking components capable of maintaining uninterrupted communication between servers, storage arrays, and virtualization hosts. The Dell HW80D Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 Interface Card delivers the bandwidth necessary for modern workloads including virtualization clusters, AI-driven analytics, software-defined storage, and cloud-native applications. With dual 25GbE ports, this interface card supports simultaneous high-speed connectivity for redundancy, traffic balancing, and increased throughput. Enterprises handling large database transactions, virtualization migration, backup operations, and distributed computing can leverage the increased data transfer capacity to reduce congestion and accelerate network operations.

Enhanced Throughput for High-Speed 

The migration from 10GbE to 25GbE networking has become increasingly common across enterprise environments because 25GbE technology provides greater performance efficiency while utilizing a single lane architecture. The Dell HW80D adapter allows organizations to scale bandwidth without the complexity and cost associated with legacy multi-lane solutions. Higher throughput improves application responsiveness and minimizes bottlenecks within server clusters. This capability becomes especially beneficial for environments operating virtual desktop infrastructure, containerized workloads, cloud orchestration systems, and real-time analytics platforms where data transmission speed directly impacts operational performance.

Broadcom 57414 Controller Architecture

The Broadcom 57414 Ethernet controller powering the Dell HW80D adapter is specifically engineered for enterprise-class networking operations. Broadcom has established a strong reputation for developing advanced networking silicon capable of supporting mission-critical infrastructure environments across data centers, cloud providers, and enterprise computing platforms. The controller architecture integrates sophisticated traffic acceleration technologies, virtualization enhancements, and intelligent packet processing features designed to optimize performance under demanding conditions. These capabilities enable the Dell HW80D card to deliver stable and predictable network behavior even during intensive workloads.

Reduced CPU Overhead

One of the key benefits of advanced network adapters is their ability to offload network processing tasks from server CPUs. The Dell HW80D Broadcom 57414 adapter supports multiple hardware acceleration technologies that reduce the burden on system processors. By minimizing CPU consumption during networking operations, servers can allocate additional resources to virtual machines, databases, enterprise applications, and compute-intensive workloads. This efficiency becomes especially valuable in virtualization clusters where maximizing compute density is essential.

Dual Port 25GbE Connectivity Advantages

Dual-port networking solutions provide substantial operational advantages for enterprises requiring resilient and scalable infrastructure. The Dell HW80D adapter offers two independent 25GbE SFP28 ports, allowing organizations to implement flexible networking configurations tailored to specific workload requirements. These dual connections enable redundancy, load balancing, failover protection, and traffic segregation, all of which contribute to improved reliability and operational continuity. Businesses operating mission-critical applications benefit from reduced downtime risks and greater network availability.

SFP28 Interface Technology

The Dell HW80D network adapter utilizes SFP28 connectivity, which has become a widely adopted standard for high-speed enterprise networking. SFP28 interfaces support 25GbE communication while maintaining compact dimensions and flexible deployment options.

SFP28 technology provides organizations with the flexibility to deploy different cable types and transceiver modules depending on infrastructure requirements, distance limitations, and networking objectives.

Flexible Fiber Connectivity

Fiber-based SFP28 connectivity supports long-distance communication with minimal signal degradation, making it suitable for data center interconnects, aggregation layers, and enterprise backbone infrastructure. The flexibility of SFP28 modules enables organizations to optimize networking deployments according to operational requirements. Fiber networking also improves electromagnetic interference resistance and allows cleaner high-speed communication in demanding enterprise environments.

Scalable Data Center Integration

Modern data centers require scalable networking technologies capable of supporting future growth without major infrastructure redesigns. SFP28 connectivity allows organizations to expand networking capacity while maintaining compatibility with existing enterprise architectures. The Dell HW80D Broadcom 57414 adapter supports scalable deployment models that align with evolving enterprise networking demands, cloud expansion initiatives, and virtualization growth strategies.

Streamlined Infrastructure Deployment

Standardized OCP 3.0 architecture simplifies infrastructure planning and deployment. Administrators can more efficiently install and maintain network adapters within compatible servers while minimizing deployment complexity. This streamlined integration reduces maintenance time and supports more organized infrastructure management practices across enterprise environments.

Virtualization Optimization Features

Virtualization environments place significant demands on network infrastructure because multiple virtual machines share physical network resources simultaneously. The Dell HW80D Broadcom 57414 adapter includes advanced virtualization acceleration technologies that improve network efficiency within hypervisor-based deployments. Support for virtualization enhancements enables more effective traffic management, reduced latency, and improved virtual machine communication performance.

SR-IOV Support

Single Root I/O Virtualization technology allows virtual machines to directly access network resources through virtualized interfaces. This reduces hypervisor overhead and improves networking efficiency for virtualized workloads. The Dell HW80D interface card supports virtualization acceleration that enhances application responsiveness and enables improved workload scalability across enterprise virtualization clusters.

Virtual Machine Density Improvements

Reducing network overhead enables servers to host larger numbers of virtual machines without compromising performance. Efficient networking contributes to increased virtualization density and improved infrastructure utilization. Organizations operating private cloud environments, virtual desktop infrastructure, and software-defined data centers can benefit from enhanced scalability enabled by advanced network adapter technologies.

Cloud Computing Infrastructure Compatibility

Cloud computing environments require networking hardware capable of supporting elastic scalability, multi-tenant traffic patterns, and intensive east-west communication between distributed systems. The Dell HW80D adapter aligns with cloud infrastructure requirements through high-speed connectivity and intelligent traffic acceleration. Cloud service providers and enterprise private cloud deployments benefit from the increased bandwidth and operational efficiency delivered by 25GbE networking technologies.

Support for Software-Defined Infrastructure

Software-defined networking and software-defined storage platforms rely heavily on fast and reliable network communication. The Dell HW80D interface card supports infrastructure modernization strategies by enabling high-performance communication between software-defined services.

Containerized Application Networking

Container orchestration platforms generate substantial east-west traffic due to frequent communication between microservices and distributed application components. The Dell HW80D adapter provides the bandwidth and low-latency performance necessary for containerized infrastructure environments.

Security and Network Reliability

Enterprise networking hardware must maintain consistent performance while supporting secure communication between infrastructure components. The Dell HW80D Broadcom 57414 adapter incorporates reliability-focused design principles that contribute to operational stability and secure data transmission. Reliable networking infrastructure helps organizations minimize downtime risks while maintaining uninterrupted application availability.

Consistent Data Transmission Integrity

Maintaining accurate and reliable data communication is critical in environments handling financial transactions, analytics workloads, cloud services, and enterprise applications. High-quality network adapters help ensure stable packet delivery and minimize communication disruptions.

Optimized Server Integration

Using certified Dell networking hardware within PowerEdge servers ensures stable integration and consistent operational performance. Compatibility validation reduces deployment risks while improving infrastructure reliability. Organizations seeking streamlined data center management often prefer validated hardware combinations that simplify maintenance and support processes.

Enterprise Infrastructure Scalability

As organizations expand their IT environments, scalable networking becomes increasingly important. The Dell HW80D adapter supports future infrastructure growth by providing high-speed connectivity suitable for evolving enterprise demands. Its scalable architecture enables organizations to modernize network infrastructure while maintaining operational efficiency and long-term investment value.

High-Speed Networking for Modern Workloads

Modern enterprise workloads generate increasingly large volumes of network traffic due to cloud computing, AI analytics, virtualization, and data-intensive applications. The Dell HW80D Broadcom 57414 adapter provides the bandwidth and responsiveness necessary to support these advanced operational environments. By enabling high-speed communication between systems, the adapter contributes to faster application performance, reduced bottlenecks, and improved user experiences across enterprise platforms.

Database and Analytics Performance

Large-scale databases and analytics platforms rely heavily on efficient network communication for data synchronization, replication, and distributed processing. High-bandwidth networking reduces delays associated with data movement between compute and storage resources.