This is a genuine Broadcom Dual-Port 25 Gb/s or 10 Gb/s Ethernet PCI Express Gen3 x8 OCP 3.0 Network Interface Card (NIC) with High Profile Bracket (P/N: BCM957304A3041C, 100-128750-0600). Designed for modern data centers and cloud environments, this high-performance OCP 3.0 (Open Compute Project) network adapter provides flexible dual-port connectivity at either 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) or 25 Gigabit Ethernet (25GbE) speeds. Leveraging a PCIe Gen3 x8 host interface, it ensures robust bandwidth for demanding network traffic. Built with Broadcom's NetXtreme E-Series technology, it offers advanced features such as RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet), SR-IOV, network virtualization offloads, and robust security, making it ideal for accelerating server workloads, improving VM density, and optimizing storage connectivity in compact OCP 3.0 compatible server platforms.
Key Features
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Dual-Port 10/25GbE Connectivity: Offers two flexible ports supporting both 10 Gigabit and 25 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, adapting to diverse network requirements.
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OCP 3.0 Form Factor: Designed specifically for OCP 3.0 compliant server slots, providing a compact, efficient, and standardized networking solution.
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PCIe Gen3 x8 Host Interface: Delivers high bandwidth to the server, ensuring efficient data transfer and preventing network bottlenecks.
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Broadcom NetXtreme E-Series Technology: Built on Broadcom's proven architecture for high performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
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RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) Support: Enables direct memory access between servers, bypassing CPU overhead, critical for high-performance storage and computing.
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SR-IOV (Single-Root I/O Virtualization): Enhances virtualization efficiency by allowing virtual machines to directly access network hardware resources, reducing latency and improving VM density.
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Network Virtualization Offloads: Supports technologies like VXLAN, NVGRE, and Geneve to accelerate overlay network processing and reduce CPU utilization.
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Advanced Security Features: Includes features like secure boot and attestation to protect against unauthorized firmware.
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High Profile Bracket: Allows installation into standard server chassis where OCP 3.0 slots are convertible to standard PCIe or for OCP 3.0 slots designed for full-height cards.
