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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.