Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GB RJ-45 Network LOM Mezzanine Card - WTV34

The Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GB RJ-45 Network LOM Mezzanine Card is designed to provide high-performance networking capabilities for Dell servers, delivering robust and reliable Ethernet connectivity. This mezzanine card features two 10GbE RJ-45 ports, offering substantial bandwidth and low latency, making it ideal for data-intensive applications such as virtualization, cloud computing, and high-performance computing (HPC). The mezzanine form factor allows for seamless integration with Dell’s blade and modular server systems, optimizing space and performance.

One of the key features of the Broadcom 57416 is its support for advanced networking technologies, including TCP/IP offloading and Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) over Converged Ethernet (RoCE). These technologies significantly reduce CPU overhead by handling network processing tasks directly on the card, thereby improving overall system performance. RDMA, in particular, enhances data transfer efficiency and reduces latency by enabling direct memory access between servers without involving the CPU. This is especially beneficial for applications that require fast, reliable data transfer, such as real-time analytics and large-scale database operations.

The Dell Broadcom 57416 also supports advanced network features such as VLAN tagging, Quality of Service (QoS), and link aggregation. VLAN tagging improves network security and performance by isolating network traffic, while QoS ensures that critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth, maintaining optimal performance even under heavy network loads. Link aggregation combines multiple network connections to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy, enhancing both performance and reliability. Additionally, the card integrates seamlessly with Dell’s OpenManage systems management suite, providing comprehensive tools for monitoring and managing network performance, thereby simplifying network administration.