JF0FV Dell Chelsio T520-cr High Performance 2-Ports 10GBE Unified PCIe X8 Optical Fiber Adapter.

Advanced Networking Capabilities

The T520-CR integrates a comprehensive feature set that transforms traditional networking by offering unified wire capabilities. This includes support for:

1. iSCSI Offload

By offloading iSCSI processing to the adapter, the host CPU is freed from heavy storage traffic processing, enhancing system performance and scalability. This is crucial in data-intensive applications such as SAN environments or virtualized storage arrays.

2. Full TCP/IP Offload

TCP Offload Engine (TOE) accelerates data transfer rates by offloading TCP/IP stack processing from the host CPU. This allows for reduced latency, lower CPU utilization, and increased network throughput — critical for cloud data centers and hyper-converged infrastructures.

3. RDMA over Ethernet (iWARP)

RDMA provides ultra-low latency and high throughput by enabling direct memory access from one system’s memory to another without involving the CPU. This function is ideal for HPC (High Performance Computing), real-time trading, and clustered environments.

Hardware Architecture

The Dell JF0FV Chelsio T520-CR is built around Chelsio’s Terminator 5 ASIC — a powerful architecture optimized for networking and storage. The device includes:

Robust PCIe Gen2 x8 Interface

The PCIe Gen2 x8 interface ensures high-speed data transmission between the server and network interface. This bus architecture offers sufficient bandwidth to handle the dual 10GbE ports operating at full line rate.

Dual SFP+ Ports

Equipped with two SFP+ slots, the adapter allows for flexible 10GbE fiber optic connectivity. It supports a range of optical transceivers and DACs (Direct Attach Cables), making it adaptable to different deployment scenarios.

High Reliability Components

Engineered for continuous uptime, the adapter features ECC-protected memory and hardware checksums to ensure data integrity, even under heavy workloads.

Virtualization and Cloud Readiness

Modern enterprise infrastructures increasingly rely on virtualization, and the Dell JF0FV T520-CR is ready to meet this demand with advanced features that include:

SR-IOV Support

Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) allows a single adapter to appear as multiple virtual functions (VFs), enabling direct VM access to the network interface. This reduces overhead and significantly improves performance in hypervisor environments.

VMware and Hyper-V Compatibility

Certified drivers are available for VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and other major hypervisors, ensuring seamless integration into existing virtual environments.

Network Partitioning (NPAR)

NPAR divides a single physical port into multiple logical ports, each with its own bandwidth allocation. This is ideal for multi-tenant or converged I/O infrastructures.

Security and Encryption

Security is a paramount concern in any data center. The Chelsio T520-CR addresses this with:

IPsec and TLS Offload

The adapter includes hardware offload capabilities for IPsec and TLS encryption, ensuring secure data transmission without compromising system performance.

IEEE 802.1q VLAN Tagging

Provides enhanced network segmentation and policy enforcement by enabling VLAN tagging for traffic isolation and management.

Energy Efficiency and Thermal Design

Despite its powerful capabilities, the T520-CR is engineered for low power consumption. Advanced power management features include:

Dynamic Power Scaling

Automatically adjusts power usage based on current workload, improving efficiency and lowering operational costs.

Efficient Heat Dissipation

The card’s passive heatsink and thermal design ensure consistent operation under high loads without throttling.

Deployment Use Cases

The Dell JF0FV Chelsio T520-CR is highly versatile and applicable across a range of IT infrastructure needs:

Enterprise Data Centers

Supports high-bandwidth backbones and efficient server-to-server communication within large enterprise infrastructures.

Cloud Service Providers

Enables multi-tenant, secure, and scalable connectivity for public and private cloud environments.

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

With RDMA support and ultra-low latency, the adapter is optimized for compute clusters and big data analytics environments.

Storage Area Networks (SANs)

By offloading iSCSI and FCoE traffic, the T520-CR enhances storage efficiency in high-throughput and latency-sensitive SAN deployments.

Compatibility and Software Support

The Chelsio T520-CR boasts broad compatibility with enterprise platforms:

• Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019
• Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, SLES)
• VMware ESXi 6.5, 6.7, 7.x
• Citrix XenServer
• FreeBSD and Solaris

Drivers and utilities are provided directly by Chelsio and Dell, ensuring stable performance and long-term software support.

The Dell JF0FV T520-CR Adapter

For businesses and IT professionals seeking a reliable, high-throughput, and secure 10GbE networking solution, the Dell JF0FV Chelsio T520-CR delivers on all fronts. It combines cutting-edge offload technologies, hardware-based encryption, and virtualization support into a compact, energy-efficient form factor.

Future-Proof Performance

Designed with scalability in mind, the adapter supports upcoming software updates and next-gen virtualization stacks, ensuring it remains relevant as your network evolves.

Industry-Leading Reliability

With enterprise-grade quality assurance from both Dell and Chelsio, this adapter ensures long-term durability and peace of mind in mission-critical applications.

Scalable and Flexible Architecture

Whether you are deploying in a blade server, rackmount configuration, or edge gateway, the T520-CR provides exceptional deployment flexibility.

Ideal for Unified Storage and Network Architectures

With unified wire capability, the adapter simplifies your architecture by consolidating networking and storage traffic onto a single fabric, minimizing infrastructure costs and complexity.