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540-BBUZ Overview
540-BBUZ-Intel X550 Dual Ports 10GbE BASE-T & i350 Dual Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC is a high-performance expansion card designed for server and network upgrade applications. This card integrates two advanced Intel controllers – the Intel X550 for dual 10GbE BASE-T ports and the Intel i350 for dual 1GbE BASE-T ports – delivering a total of four RJ-45 ports for robust network connectivity. Built for PCIe expansion, the card utilizes a PCIe x4 interface operating at PCIe 3.0, which ensures high bandwidth and low latency performance for enterprise environments.
Engineered for diverse use cases such as network upgrade and server expansion, this card is compatible with major operating systems including Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi. It features both low profile and full height brackets to suit various chassis configurations and relies on passive cooling for efficient thermal management. With officially documented precision on its chipset components and port configurations, this dual-controller solution is ideally suited for high-speed Ethernet networking in modern data centers and broadcast setups.
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540-BBUZ Specifications
- Weight
- N/A
- Height
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 3.0
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- RAID Levels Supported
- N/A
- Capture Resolution
- N/A
- Capture Frame Rate
- N/A
- Low Profile Bracket
- Yes
- Full Height Bracket
- Yes
- Cooling
- Passive
- Bus Width
- 64-bit
- Power Requirements
- 3.3V
- Operating System Compatibility
- Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi
- Port Count
- 4
- Interface
- PCIe x4
- Max Data Rate
- 10Gbps
- Card Type
- Network Interface Card
- Use Case
- Network Upgrade
- Supported Ports
- RJ-45
- Chipset / Controller
- Intel X550 & Intel i350
- Product Name
- 540-BBUZ-Intel X550 Dual Ports 10GbE BASE-T & i350 Dual Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC
540-BBUZ Use Case
Low-Latency Trading with 540-BBUZ-Intel X550 Dual Ports 10GbE BASE-T & i350 Dual Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC
A high-frequency trading firm integrates the 540-BBUZ-Intel X550 Dual Ports 10GbE BASE-T & i350 Dual Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC directly onto its server motherboard to create dedicated 10GbE market data feeds and redundant 1GbE order-entry channels. By leveraging hardware-level packet processing and link aggregation, the firm reduces round-trip latency below 2 microseconds and achieves sub-1-ppm data-loss rates. Outcome: millisecond improvements in trade execution speed, deterministic network performance, and built-in port failover for 24/7 trading reliability.
Enterprise Virtualization and vMotion Optimization
A global cloud services provider deploys the 540-BBUZ-Intel X550 Dual Ports 10GbE BASE-T & i350 Dual Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC in its VMware ESXi hosts to separate vMotion, management, and storage traffic. The dual 10GbE ports carry VM live-migration streams at line rate while the dual 1GbE ports handle IPMI and out-of-band management. Benefit: consolidated cabling, guaranteed 10GbE throughput for vMotion, reduced management network contention, and seamless workload mobility that boosts server utilization by 20% and slashes maintenance windows by 40%.
Industrial Edge Computing and IoT Gateway Connectivity
An industrial automation integrator uses the 540-BBUZ-Intel X550 Dual Ports 10GbE BASE-T & i350 Dual Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC in its compact edge servers to bridge high-speed factory backbone networks with local sensor clusters. The dual 10GbE BASE-T ports uplink to the corporate LAN and remote monitoring center, while the dual 1GbE BASE-T ports support segmented VLANs for SCADA and IIoT devices. Outcome: simplified edge deployment, deterministic QoS for control loops, and enhanced security segmentation, enabling 5× faster analytics at the network edge and zero unscheduled downtime.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 540-BBUZ |  403-BBMP |  540-BBCB |  540-BBIX |  403-BBLU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card |
| Card Type | Network Interface Card | Other | Network Interface Card | Network Interface Card | Storage Controller |
| Interface | PCIe x4 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x4 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Chipset / Controller | Intel X550 & Intel i350 | QLogic 2690 | Intel I350 | Intel X710 | Emulex LPE 31002 |
| Supported Ports | RJ-45 | SFP+ | RJ-45 | SFP+ | N/A |
| Port Count | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Max Data Rate | 10Gbps | N/A | 1Gbps | 10Gbps | N/A |
| 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 | Yes | No | No |
| 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 / 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 | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Use Case | Network Upgrade | Storage Expansion | Network Upgrade / Server Expansion / Broadcast | Server Expansion / Network Upgrade | Storage Expansion |
| Product Name | 540-BBUZ-Intel X550 Dual Ports 10GbE BASE-T & i350 Dual Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC | 403-BBMP-QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height | 540-BBCB-Intel i350 Four Ports 1GbE BASE-T, rNDC | 540-BBIX-Intel X710 Dual Ports 10GbE SFP+, rNDC | 403-BBLU-Dell Recommended Emulex LPE 31002 Dual Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height |
| Height | N/A | N/A | 0.5 inches | 1.73 inches | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | 4.3 inches | 3.94 inches | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | 1.5 inches | 1.0 inch | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | 0.2 lbs | 0.5 lbs | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Noman Ashraf
5
Reliable under high traffic workloads.
T
Tobias Lund
4
Integrated seamlessly into our PowerEdge system.
F
Furqan Ali
4
No driver issues encountered.
E
Edward Pierce
5
Excellent rNDC networking option.
Questions & Answers
What is the Intel X550 Dual Ports 10GbE BASE-T & i350 Dual Ports 1GbE BASE-T rNDC (SKU: 540-BBUZ)?
The 540-BBUZ is a rear-of-node-design (rNDC) network card combining Intel X550 dual 10GbE BASE-T ports and Intel i350 dual 1GbE BASE-T ports for high-density server connectivity.
Which network speeds are supported by this rNDC?
This rNDC supports 10 GbE speeds on the Intel X550 ports and 1 GbE speeds on the Intel i350 ports, delivering flexible bandwidth options.
What cabling is required for the BASE-T ports?
Both X550 and i350 ports use standard RJ45 connectors with CAT5e or higher twisted-pair copper cabling for plug-and-play installation.
Is this network card compatible with my server?
The 540-BBUZ is compatible with servers supporting the Intel rNDC form factor; verify vendor documentation to confirm chassis slot availability.
Which operating systems support the Intel X550/i350 rNDC?
This rNDC is supported on major enterprise Linux distributions (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu), VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server, and FreeBSD with Intel drivers.
Does the rNDC support virtualization features?
Yes, the Intel X550 and i350 chips include SR-IOV, VMDq, and iSCSI offload to optimize virtual machine performance and reduce CPU overhead.
How do I install the 540-BBUZ rNDC in my server?
Power down the server, insert the card into the designated rear-node slot, secure the bracket, and reboot to detect the new network interfaces.
Are drivers required for Windows Server installation?
Windows Server 2016 and later include in-box Intel X550/i350 drivers; earlier versions require downloading drivers from Intel’s support site.
What is the maximum throughput per port?
Each X550 port supports up to 10 Gbps full-duplex, and each i350 port supports up to 1 Gbps full-duplex simultaneously.
Can I use this card for iSCSI or FCoE storage traffic?
Yes, the Intel X550 ports support iSCSI and FCoE offloads for accelerated storage networking over Ethernet.
Does the rNDC support PXE boot?
Both Intel X550 and i350 adapters include PXE boot firmware to enable network-based operating system deployment.
What power consumption should I expect?
Typical power draw is approximately 6 W per X550 port and 2 W per i350 port under standard operating conditions.
How does the rNDC improve data center density?
By integrating four LAN ports in a single rNDC module, the 540-BBUZ frees up PCIe slots and reduces cable congestion in rack servers.
What warranty covers the 540-BBUZ rNDC?
The card is backed by a three-year limited hardware warranty from Intel, with optional extended support available through your server vendor.
How do I update the firmware on the Intel X550/i350 rNDC?
Download the Intel® Ethernet Firmware Update Utility, run the tool on your server, and follow prompts to apply the latest firmware.
Where can I purchase the SKU 540-BBUZ rNDC?
The 540-BBUZ is available through authorized server resellers, OEM partners, and online retailers specializing in enterprise hardware.