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540-BBBZ
QLogic 57800 2x10Gb BT + 2x1Gb BT Network daughter card
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540-BBBZ Overview
540-BBBZ-QLogic 57800 2x10Gb BT + 2x1Gb BT Network daughter card is a high-performance network interface card designed for server enhancement and network upgrade use cases. This expansion card features a PCIe interface (PCIe x4) with PCIe 3.0 generation support and is built around a dedicated QLogic 57800 chipset, offering a unique port configuration that includes two 10Gb Base-T and two 1Gb Base-T Ethernet ports. Its advanced design ensures reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity that meets the demanding needs of data centers, enterprise networks, and mission-critical applications.
Engineered for broad operating system compatibility including Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi, this network daughter card incorporates a low profile bracket option as well as full height support, providing flexible installation in standard and compact server chassis. With passive cooling to maintain optimal operating temperatures and a 64-bit bus architecture powered by a 3.3V requirement, the card is ideally suited for network upgrades and server expansion, delivering robust performance without compromising on installation convenience or efficiency.
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540-BBBZ Specifications
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Card Type
- Network Interface Card
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 3.0
- Chipset / Controller
- QLogic 57800
- Supported Ports
- RJ-45
- Port Count
- 4
- Max Data Rate
- 10Gbps
- 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-BBBZ-QLogic 57800 2x10Gb BT + 2x1Gb BT Network daughter card
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
540-BBBZ Use Case
Use Case 1: High-Throughput VMware vSphere Host Uplink Acceleration
In a large enterprise datacenter running VMware vSphere clusters, the 540-BBBZ-QLogic 57800 network daughter card provides two 10 GbE and two 1 GbE ports for segregated management and VM traffic. By offloading TCP/IP processing and RDMA operations onto the card’s ASIC, hosts achieve <5 µs latency and sustained 18 Gbps throughput per 10 GbE link. Outcome: 40% higher VM density per server, simplified NIC teaming, and consistent low-latency performance for mission-critical applications.
Use Case 2: Accelerated SAN Backup and Replication
In a remote branch office running synchronous SAN replication to a central datacenter, the 540-BBBZ-QLogic 57800 daughter card delivers dual 10 GbE links for primary data and dual 1 GbE links for replication control. With hardware-based iSCSI offload and consistent QoS prioritization, backup windows shrink by 50 % and replication RPOs fall below 15 seconds. Outcome: Streamlined disaster recovery, predictable SLA adherence, and up to 60 % reduction in backup network contention.
Use Case 3: Edge Aggregation for Software-Defined Networking
In a telco’s SDN-enabled PoP (Point of Presence), the 540-BBBZ-QLogic 57800 card aggregates customer VLANs over two 10 GbE uplinks while isolating management traffic on two 1 GbE interfaces. Leveraging OVS acceleration and VXLAN offload, the solution supports 4 Mpps throughput with sub-10 µs forwarding latency. Outcome: Simplified network slicing, accelerated service onboarding, and 30 % lower CPU utilization on edge routers.
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Product Comparison Table
 540-BBBZ |  540-BBUZ |  555-BCKP |  403-BBMB |  540-BBCB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 x4 | 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 | QLogic 57800 | Intel X550 & Intel i350 | Intel X710 | Emulex LPE31002 | Intel I350 |
| Supported Ports | RJ-45 | RJ-45 | SFP+ | N/A | RJ-45 |
| Port Count | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Max Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | N/A | 1Gbps |
| 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 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Full Height Bracket | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Cooling | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Power Requirements | 3.3V | 3.3V | N/A | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Use Case | Network Upgrade | Network Upgrade | Network Upgrade | Storage Expansion | Network Upgrade / Server Expansion / Broadcast |
| Product Name | 540-BBBZ-QLogic 57800 2x10Gb BT + 2x1Gb BT Network daughter card | 540-BBUZ-Intel X550 Dual Ports 10GbE BASE-T & i350 Dual Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC | 555-BCKP-Intel X710 Four Ports 10GbE SFP+, rNDC | 403-BBMB-Dell EmulexLPE 31002 Dual Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height | 540-BBCB-Intel i350 Four Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.83 inches | 0.5 inches |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.44 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.66 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.7 lbs | 0.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
I
Irfan Malik
4
Stable network performance across all ports.
P
Pekka Ranta
5
Integrated cleanly with PowerEdge platform.
A
Adnan Jilani
3
Good throughput and reliability.
S
Steven Lowe
4
Strong enterprise networking solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the QLogic 57800 2x10Gb BT + 2x1Gb BT Network Daughter Card (SKU: 540-BBBZ)?
The QLogic 57800 daughter card (SKU: 540-BBBZ) is a high-performance network adapter providing two 10 GbE and two 1 GbE Base-T ports for server connectivity and virtualization workloads.
Which servers support the QLogic 57800 2x10Gb BT + 2x1Gb BT card?
This daughter card is compatible with major OEM servers including HPE, Dell EMC, and Lenovo models that have a QLogic mezzanine slot and BIOS support for LOM adapters.
What performance can I expect from the QLogic 57800 card?
The adapter delivers up to 20 Gbps aggregate bandwidth on the 10 GbE ports and 2 Gbps on the 1 GbE ports, with low latency and hardware offload for virtualization.
How do I install the QLogic 57800 daughter card?
Power down your server, insert the daughter card into the designated mezzanine slot, secure it with the retention screws, then boot and verify in the system BIOS.