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540-BBBW
Broadcom 5720 Four Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC
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540-BBBW Overview
540-BBBW-Broadcom 5720 Four Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC is a high-performance network interface card designed to deliver reliable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity through its four integrated RJ-45 ports. This expansion card features a Broadcom 5720 chipset and utilizes a PCIe x4 interface with PCIe 3.0 generation support, enabling seamless data transfer and efficient networking in modern server or desktop environments.
Engineered for server enhancement and network upgrade use cases, the 540-BBBW-Broadcom 5720 Four Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC offers plug-and-play OS compatibility across major platforms like Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi. It comes standard with a low profile bracket as well as a full height bracket option, and its passive cooling design ensures stable operation under high network loads, making it the ideal choice for data centers and enterprise networking solutions.
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540-BBBW Specifications
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Card Type
- Network Interface Card
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 3.0
- Chipset / Controller
- Broadcom 5720
- Supported Ports
- RJ-45
- Port Count
- 4
- Max Data Rate
- 1Gbps
- RAID Levels Supported
- N/A
- Capture Resolution
- N/A
- Capture Frame Rate
- N/A
- Low Profile Bracket
- Yes
- Full Height Bracket
- Yes
- Cooling
- Passive
- Operating System Compatibility
- Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi
- Bus Width
- 64-bit
- Power Requirements
- 3.3V
- Use Case
- Network Upgrade
- Product Name
- 540-BBBW-Broadcom 5720 Four Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC
- Height
- 1.0 inches
- Width
- 3.5 inches
- Depth
- 4.5 inches
- Weight
- 1.1 lbs
540-BBBW Use Case
Virtualization Acceleration in High-Density Data Centers
Deploy the 540-BBBW-Broadcom 5720 Four Ports 1GbE BASE-T rNDC in VMware ESXi or Hyper-V hosts to segment traffic for vMotion, storage LAN and management networks. Four independent 1GbE ports deliver up to 4 Gbps aggregate bandwidth, reduce CPU overhead with hardware offloads, and enable low-latency VM migrations. Benefit: Maximizes server consolidation density, accelerates live migrations and ensures predictable performance for virtual workloads.
High-Availability Clustering for Business-Critical Applications
Integrate the Broadcom 5720 rNDC into failover clusters running Microsoft SQL Server Always On, Oracle RAC or Windows Server Failover Clustering. Redundant 1GbE BASE-T links across cluster nodes minimize network downtime, accelerate heartbeat detection and prevent split-brain scenarios. Benefit: Delivers sub-second failover, improves application uptime SLA compliance and streamlines disaster recovery operations.
Edge and Branch Office Gigabit Connectivity
Install the 540-BBBW-Broadcom 5720 rNDC in Dell PowerEdge servers at remote sites to leverage existing copper cabling and provide reliable 1GbE ports for local compute, storage and security appliances. The integrated rNDC form factor preserves PCIe slots, simplifies rack wiring and supports energy-efficient network offloads. Benefit: Reduces branch-office hardware footprint, lowers deployment costs and accelerates secure data transfer between edge locations and the HQ.
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Product Comparison Table
 540-BBBW |  555-BCKP |  540-BBIX |  406-BBDS |  540-BBUK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card |
| Card Type | Network Interface Card | Network Interface Card | Network Interface Card | Other | Network Interface Card |
| Interface | PCIe x4 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x4 |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Chipset / Controller | Broadcom 5720 | Intel X710 | Intel X710 | Emulex LPE 12000 | Broadcom 57416 / 5720 |
| Supported Ports | RJ-45 | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP | RJ-45 |
| Port Count | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Max Data Rate | 1Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | N/A | 10Gbps |
| RAID Levels Supported | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Capture Resolution | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Capture Frame Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Low Profile Bracket | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Full Height Bracket | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Power Requirements | 3.3V | N/A | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Use Case | Network Upgrade | Network Upgrade | Server Expansion / Network Upgrade | Storage Expansion | Server Expansion / Network Upgrade |
| Product Name | 540-BBBW-Broadcom 5720 Four Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC | 555-BCKP-Intel X710 Four Ports 10GbE SFP+, rNDC | 540-BBIX-Intel X710 Dual Ports 10GbE SFP+, rNDC | 406-BBDS-Dell Recommended Emulex LPE 12000 Single Port 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height | 540-BBUK-Broadcom 57416 Dual Ports 10GbE BASE-T & 5720 Dual Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC |
| Height | 1.0 inches | N/A | 1.73 inches | 4.2 inches | N/A |
| Width | 3.5 inches | N/A | 3.94 inches | 3.1 inches | N/A |
| Depth | 4.5 inches | N/A | 1.0 inch | 8.0 inches | N/A |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs | N/A | 0.5 lbs | 1.3 lbs | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kamran Yousaf
4
Stable connectivity with no packet loss.
H
Henrik Olsen
5
Easy to configure and manage.
S
Saif Khan
3
Good performance for office servers.
R
Robert Nolan
4
Solid Dell networking component.
Questions & Answers
What is the Broadcom 5720 Four Ports 1GbE BASE-T rNDC?
The Broadcom 5720 Four Ports 1GbE BASE-T rNDC (SKU: 540-BBBW) is a network daughter card that integrates four Gigabit Ethernet BASE-T ports into compatible Dell PowerEdge servers, providing reliable 1GbE connectivity.
Which Dell PowerEdge servers are compatible with the 540-BBBW Broadcom 5720 rNDC?
The 540-BBBW Broadcom 5720 rNDC is validated for use with Dell PowerEdge R650, R750, R640, and R740 models; always verify compatibility with your server’s technical specification documentation.
What are the key specifications of the Broadcom 5720 Four Ports 1GbE BASE-T rNDC?
This rNDC features four 1GbE RJ45 ports with auto-negotiation, PCIe Gen3 x8 interface, jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes, and advanced offload capabilities.
How do I install the Broadcom 5720 Four Ports 1GbE BASE-T rNDC in my server?
Power down the server, open the chassis, align the rNDC with the dedicated network card slot on the motherboard, press firmly until it seats, close the chassis, and then power on.