540-BBIX Dell Intel X710 Dual Port 10 Gigabit Server Adapter Ethernet PCIE Network Interface Card

The Dell 540-BBIX model is designed for high-performance networking, featuring advanced connectivity and data transfer capabilities. This unit is ideal for demanding applications requiring rapid and reliable network communication.

General Information

• Manufacturer: Dell
• Part Number: 540-BBIX
• Product Type: Converged Network Adapter

Technical Highlights

• Ports: Dual 10 Gigabit SFP+
• Connection Type: Wired
• Supported Protocols: 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• Transfer Speed: 10 Gbps
• Transport Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, iSCSI
• Remote Management: SNMP, RMON

Status & Indicators

• Monitoring: Port transmission speed
• Activity Indicators: Link and activity status

Compliance Standards

IEEE Specifications

• IEEE 802.3
• IEEE 802.1q
• IEEE 802.1p
• IEEE 802.3ad (LACP)
• IEEE 802.1as
• IEEE 802.1qbg

Interfaces

• 2 x 10Gb Ethernet – SFP+

Compatibility

Dell PowerEdge Servers

• C4130, C4140, C6320, C6320P, C6420, C6525
• FC430, FC640, FC830
• R330, R330XL, R340, R440, R540
• R630, R630XL, R640, R6415, R6515, R6525
• R730, R730XD, R730xdXL, R730XL
• R740, R740XD, R740xd2, R7415, R7425, R7515
• R830, R840, R930, R940xa
• VRTX, XR2

Dell PowerVault Systems

• NX3340
• NX440

Dell 540-BBIX X710 2-Port Converged Network Adapter

The Dell 540-BBIX X710 2-Port 10GbE Direct Attach SFP+ Low Profile Converged Network Adapter is engineered to deliver enterprise-class network connectivity for modern server infrastructures. Built around Intel X710 controller technology, this converged network adapter provides high-bandwidth Ethernet connectivity, low latency communication, advanced virtualization capabilities, and enhanced network efficiency for demanding data center environments. The adapter integrates dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports utilizing SFP+ direct attach connectivity, enabling reliable and high-speed communication between servers, storage systems, and network switches.

The low-profile design allows installation in compact rack servers, blade systems, and space-constrained enterprise platforms. By combining advanced networking features with efficient PCI Express architecture, the adapter serves as a critical component for organizations seeking scalable network performance while maintaining infrastructure flexibility.

Intel X710 Controller Technology

The foundation of the Dell 540-BBIX adapter is the Intel X710 Ethernet controller. This controller architecture supports advanced packet processing, intelligent traffic management, and hardware acceleration technologies designed to optimize throughput and reduce CPU overhead. The controller incorporates sophisticated networking functions that enable consistent data delivery across multiple workloads.

Intel X710 technology enhances overall system responsiveness by offloading networking tasks from the host processor. This architecture allows servers to dedicate more computational resources to application workloads while maintaining reliable network communication.

Advanced Ethernet Processing

The controller supports intelligent packet classification, traffic prioritization, checksum offload capabilities, and segmentation acceleration. These features collectively improve network efficiency and reduce latency across enterprise applications.

Hardware-Based Network Acceleration

Hardware acceleration mechanisms minimize processor utilization during high-volume network operations. This capability becomes particularly valuable in virtualized environments, cloud infrastructure deployments, and data-intensive applications that require sustained network performance.

Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity

The adapter features two independent 10GbE ports, providing aggregate bandwidth potential suitable for demanding enterprise networking environments. Dual-port architecture enables redundant network connections, load balancing implementations, and network segmentation strategies that improve both performance and availability.

Each port supports full 10 Gigabit Ethernet transmission rates, allowing organizations to handle increasing network traffic demands generated by virtualization, storage networking, database operations, and cloud-based workloads.

High-Speed Data Transfer Capabilities

10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity significantly increases available network bandwidth compared to traditional Gigabit Ethernet adapters. This enhancement enables rapid movement of large datasets, efficient virtual machine migration, accelerated backup operations, and reduced application response times.

Organizations deploying high-performance computing environments benefit from increased throughput that supports demanding workloads without creating network bottlenecks.

Network Scalability Advantages

As enterprise data volumes continue to grow, scalable network infrastructure becomes increasingly important. The Dell 540-BBIX adapter provides a platform capable of supporting evolving bandwidth requirements while maintaining compatibility with existing SFP+ network ecosystems.

Bandwidth Optimization

Intelligent traffic management capabilities ensure optimal utilization of available bandwidth. Administrators can allocate resources according to workload requirements while maintaining consistent performance across multiple applications and services.

SFP+ Direct Attach Connectivity Features

The Dell 540-BBIX utilizes SFP+ Direct Attach connectivity to provide efficient and cost-effective high-speed networking. SFP+ technology offers flexibility in network deployment while supporting low-latency communication between connected devices.

Direct Attach configurations reduce complexity within data center environments while maintaining high-performance network characteristics. The modular nature of SFP+ infrastructure allows organizations to adapt connectivity requirements as networking needs evolve.

Flexible Network Infrastructure Integration

SFP+ interfaces provide compatibility with a wide range of enterprise networking equipment, including top-of-rack switches, aggregation switches, storage systems, and network appliances. This flexibility simplifies infrastructure planning and supports long-term scalability initiatives.

Organizations can deploy the adapter within existing SFP+ ecosystems without requiring significant infrastructure modifications.

Reduced Latency Communication

Direct Attach networking technologies contribute to lower communication latency, supporting applications that depend on rapid data exchange. Financial services platforms, database clusters, virtualization hosts, and storage networks benefit from reduced transmission delays.

Reliable Signal Integrity

SFP+ connectivity standards are designed to maintain consistent signal quality across supported distances, ensuring dependable communication and minimizing transmission errors within enterprise environments.

Converged Network Adapter Functionality

The Dell 540-BBIX functions as a converged network adapter, enabling multiple traffic types to operate across a unified networking infrastructure. Converged networking simplifies data center architecture by consolidating network resources while maintaining performance and reliability requirements.

Organizations can leverage converged networking strategies to reduce hardware complexity, streamline cable management, and improve operational efficiency throughout the data center.

Unified Traffic Management

Converged network adapters support simultaneous handling of application traffic, virtualization communication, storage networking, and management operations. This unified approach reduces infrastructure overhead while supporting diverse workload requirements.

Traffic prioritization mechanisms ensure critical services receive appropriate network resources during periods of increased utilization.

Infrastructure Simplification

By consolidating networking functions within a single adapter, organizations can reduce the number of required network interfaces, cables, and switch ports. This simplification contributes to improved operational efficiency and reduced deployment complexity.

Data Center Efficiency Improvements

Efficient resource utilization and network consolidation help organizations optimize rack density, power consumption, and infrastructure management processes across enterprise deployments.

PCI Express Interface Performance

The adapter utilizes a high-speed PCI Express interface designed to support enterprise networking requirements. PCIe architecture provides the bandwidth necessary for sustained 10 Gigabit Ethernet operation while maintaining compatibility with modern server platforms.

The interface enables efficient communication between the network controller and host system, minimizing bottlenecks and ensuring consistent network performance under demanding workloads.

High-Bandwidth Host Connectivity

PCI Express technology provides substantial communication capacity between the adapter and server architecture. This bandwidth supports simultaneous processing of multiple network streams without compromising throughput.

Enterprise applications requiring extensive network communication benefit from the high-speed interface characteristics provided by PCIe connectivity.

Optimized Data Path Architecture

The adapter incorporates optimized data path mechanisms that facilitate efficient packet movement between network interfaces and system memory. These optimizations reduce latency and improve overall application responsiveness.

Server Platform Compatibility

Compatibility with a broad range of enterprise server platforms allows organizations to deploy the adapter across diverse infrastructure environments while maintaining consistent networking capabilities.

Enterprise Reliability

Enterprise networking infrastructure requires dependable operation and continuous availability. The Dell 540-BBIX incorporates numerous reliability features designed to support mission-critical workloads and minimize service disruptions.

Redundant connectivity options, advanced diagnostics, and intelligent fault management contribute to long-term operational stability.

Network Redundancy Capabilities

The dual-port architecture supports redundant network configurations that enhance availability and protect against connectivity failures. Organizations can implement failover strategies that maintain service continuity during network disruptions.

Redundancy mechanisms contribute to improved uptime and support business continuity objectives.

Data Center Deployment Advantages

The Dell 540-BBIX adapter is specifically designed for deployment within enterprise data centers where performance, scalability, and reliability are critical considerations. Its combination of 10GbE connectivity, converged networking capabilities, and low-profile form factor supports diverse infrastructure requirements.

Organizations can utilize the adapter within virtualization clusters, storage networks, application servers, database platforms, and cloud infrastructure deployments.

Rack Server Integration

The low-profile design enables installation within dense rack environments where space optimization is essential. This characteristic supports efficient server deployment strategies while maintaining access to advanced networking capabilities.

Compact dimensions facilitate integration into modern enterprise server architectures without compromising functionality.

Scalable Network Expansion

As business requirements evolve, organizations can expand networking capacity using standardized 10GbE infrastructure. The adapter supports growth initiatives while maintaining compatibility with existing enterprise networking environments.