DELL OCP 3.0 & PCIe NETWORK CARDS
Dell PowerEdge Network Adapters — OCP 3.0 & PCIe NICs
Genuine Dell network interface cards for PowerEdge servers — Broadcom and Intel OCP 3.0 mezzanine and PCIe adapters from 1GbE to 400GbE, with Base-T copper and SFP28/QSFP optical options.
Network adapters dictate your server’s connectivity, and the OCP 3.0 slot keeps the card off a PCIe riser while freeing slots for accelerators. We supply the exact Dell-qualified Broadcom or Intel NIC for your chassis — OCP or PCIe — matched to your switch port speed and cabling.
Adapters we supply
Broadcom 57414
Dual-port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0/PCIe, a mainstream server-to-ToR uplink (Dell 540-BCOR).
Broadcom 57504
Quad-port 10/25GbE SFP28 for high-density 25GbE server connectivity from one OCP card.
Broadcom 57508
Dual-port 100GbE QSFP56 for 100GbE leaf links and converged storage/network traffic.
Broadcom 57608
100GbE dual-port up to 200GbE dual / 400GbE single QSFP112 for high-bandwidth AI hosts.
Intel E810 / X710
Intel 10/25GbE SFP28 (E810) and 10GbE Base-T (X710) adapters with broad OS support.
Base-T options
Broadcom 57416/5720 and Intel i350/E610 copper 1/10GbE BASE-T where RJ45 cabling is preferred.
Typical applications
- Connecting servers to 25/100GbE top-of-rack switches
- Adding high-speed links for AI and GPU clusters
- Copper RJ45 connectivity in office/server-room racks
- Replacing an onboard LOM or failed NIC
Dell network adapter range at a glance
| Speeds | 1 / 10 / 25 / 100 / 200 / 400 GbE |
|---|---|
| Form factors | OCP 3.0 mezzanine and PCIe full/low profile |
| Brands | Broadcom NetXtreme and Intel Ethernet |
| Media types | BASE-T copper (RJ45) and SFP28/QSFP optical/DAC |
| Port counts | Typically dual or quad port per card |
| Dell part prefix | 540-xxxx order codes (e.g. 540-BCOR) |
| Condition | New, factory-sealed genuine Dell adapters |
Common Dell part numbers
Dell order codes and, where noted, manufacturer/SNP module codes for commonly ordered configurations. The exact code depends on your server generation and configuration; send us any code and we will match it and quote it.
| Broadcom 57414 dual 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe | 540-BDHY |
| Broadcom 57504 quad 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe | 540-BDDB |
| Broadcom 57508 dual 100GbE QSFP56 PCIe | 540-BDEE |
| Broadcom 57608 dual 200GbE QSFP112 PCIe | 540-BFFN |
| Intel E810 quad 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe | 540-BDDQ |
| Intel X710-T2L dual 10GbE BASE-T PCIe | 540-BCSE |
| NVIDIA ConnectX-6 DX dual 100GbE QSFP56 PCIe | 540-BCXM |
| NVIDIA ConnectX-6 DX dual 100GbE QSFP56 full-height | 540-BFLM |
| Broadcom 57608 dual 400GbE QSFP112 OCP 3.0 | 540-BFPT |
| Broadcom 57504 quad 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 | 540-BDTH |
| Broadcom 57414 dual 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 | 540-BCOR |
| NVIDIA ConnectX-7 single 400Gb NDR OSFP PCIe full-height | 540-BDNR |
| Broadcom 5719 quad 1GbE BASE-T PCIe low-profile | 540-BDRL |
| Broadcom 57416 dual 10Gb BASE-T PCIe low-profile | 540-BBVM |
What to specify when ordering
- Server model / service tag and OCP slot availability
- Required speed and number of ports
- Base-T copper or SFP/QSFP optical
- Switch port speed and cabling standard
Frequently asked questions
What is an OCP 3.0 network adapter?
OCP 3.0 is a compact mezzanine network card that installs in a dedicated slot on PowerEdge motherboards, leaving PCIe slots free for GPUs and other accelerators while offering the same speeds as PCIe NICs.
Should I choose OCP 3.0 or a PCIe NIC?
Use OCP 3.0 when your server has the slot and you want to conserve PCIe lanes/slots; choose PCIe when you need a specific card, more adapters or a chassis without OCP support.
What NIC speed do I need for my servers?
25GbE is the common server-to-ToR standard, with 100GbE for converged or high-throughput hosts and 200/400GbE mainly for AI/GPU nodes. We match the NIC to your switch ports.
What is the difference between Base-T and SFP28?
Base-T uses familiar RJ45 copper over twisted pair (typically up to 10GbE), while SFP28/QSFP uses fiber or direct-attach copper for 25/100GbE and longer distances.
Are Dell NICs compatible with non-Dell switches?
Yes. These are standard Ethernet adapters using SFP28/QSFP or RJ45 and interoperate with Dell, Huawei, Arista and other switches, subject to optics/cabling standards.
Which is better, Broadcom or Intel server NICs?
Both are enterprise grade. Broadcom NetXtreme is widely shipped and integrated with Dell platforms, while Intel Ethernet is valued for broad driver support in certain software stacks; we advise per workload.
Can a single NIC carry storage and network traffic?
Yes. Higher-speed adapters are commonly used for converged Ethernet, including iSCSI/NFS or RoCE storage traffic alongside regular networking, with proper switch configuration.
Do the cards support RDMA or RoCE?
Selected Broadcom and Intel adapters support RoCE/RDMA for low-latency storage and clustering. We identify the specific cards that provide it for your applications.
How do I connect a server to a 100GbE switch?
Use a 100GbE QSFP56 NIC (such as Broadcom 57508) with a QSFP DAC/AOC cable or matching optics; we can supply the NIC and the cables together.
Can I add more than one network adapter?
Yes, depending on OCP and PCIe slot availability. Many servers combine an OCP primary NIC with additional PCIe NICs for segmentation or extra bandwidth.
What does the Dell 540- part number mean?
Dell networking cards use 540-xxxx order codes. For example the Broadcom 57414 dual 25GbE is 540-BCOR. Send the code and we quote that exact card.
Can you configure NIC firmware and boot options?
Yes. With a server order we can update firmware, set PXE/boot-from-SAN, port partitioning or SR-IOV options as requested and verify link state before shipping.
What warranty covers Dell network adapters?
New genuine adapters carry the manufacturer warranty. We confirm the term for the card and coordinate support if a defect occurs.
Are optics and cables included with the NIC?
Usually not; SFP/QSFP optics and DAC/AOC cables are separate so you can choose the exact length and type. We are happy to supply them in the same order.
Request a quotation for this part
Share your model or service tag and the configuration you need. We confirm compatibility, then provide fixed pricing and shipping options.
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