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Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual-Port 10GbE Adapter (540-BBVR)

Dell server adapter option using Broadcom 57416 dual-port 10GBASE-T. This entry uses the labeled manufacturer model identifier and cites primary product/support documentation.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Match the complete model/part number and hardware revision on the item label to manufacturer documentation. Do not apply this entry to near-name variants.

Exact specifications and compatibility

Cataloged model	Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual-Port 10GbE Adapter (540-BBVR)
Dedicated subcategory	10 Gigabit and server adapters
Bus / host interface	PCIe server adapter.
Ports / physical interfaces	2 × RJ-45 10GBASE-T copper ports.
PHY, radio or protocol	Broadcom 57416; Ethernet auto-negotiation includes supported lower rates.
PoE	No PoE input or PoE output is documented for this product.
Link-rate vs throughput	Up to 10 Gb/s per port; actual rate depends on cable category/length and peer negotiation. Link rates are nominal negotiated/PHY specifications, not measured application throughput; no measured specimen result is claimed.
Firmware / driver support	Dell server driver/firmware packages; support depends on the installed PowerEdge generation and OS.
Compatibility checks	Verify Dell option code and bracket/slot against the exact PowerEdge service documentation.

Model-specific notes

10GBASE-T cabling distance and thermal conditions affect negotiated operation.

Primary manufacturer sources

Dell Broadcom 57416 adapter product documentationManufacturer product specification or documentation for the exact model/family.
Manufacturer support and compatibility resourcesFirmware, driver, compatibility, revision or support details; applicability may depend on the exact hardware revision and region. Original page is gone; this is the Internet Archive’s copy.

Vendor maximum rates are not test results. Confirm regional variants, hardware revision and current support status with the manufacturer.