HPE Broadcom BCM57414 Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-port SFP28 OCP3 Network Interface Card

When your data centre struggles with bottlenecks and slow transfers, you need a reliable way to push traffic faster without overhauling the whole infrastructure. The HPE Broadcom BCM57414 Ethernet 10/25Gb 2-port SFP28 OCP3 Network Interface Card is a high-performance Network Card designed to deliver 25 Gbps speeds over two SFP28 ports, fitting seamlessly into OCP-3 slots for rapid, secure connectivity.

Why Choose Broadcom Network Card

Owning this Network Card means you experience consistently low latency and effortless plug-in installation, letting you focus on running workloads rather than troubleshooting links. The card’s wired connectivity and support for modern protocols keep your servers ready for demanding applications, while the silver finish blends with standard rack aesthetics.

Benefits of Broadcom Network Card

• Faster throughput: Move large data sets quickly, reducing transfer times.
• Lower latency: Respond to requests promptly, improving application performance.
• Simplified management: Built-in UEFI and secure boot streamline deployment.
• Future-proof: Supports IPv6, VXLAN and other modern networking standards.
• Energy efficient: High speed without excessive power draw saves operating costs.

Key Features of a 25Gbps Network Card

• Colour Category: Silver. A neutral finish that matches typical data-centre hardware.
• Ports: Gigabit Ethernet / 10Gb Ethernet / 25Gb Ethernet SFP28 x 2. Two high-speed ports give you flexible connectivity options.
• Connectivity Technology: Wired. Reliable physical link for stable data flow.
• Features: IPv6 support, IPv4 support, RSS, UEFI support, SR-IOV, VXLAN, NVGRE, secure boot, NPAR, Mware NetQueue and Microsoft VMQ, DPDK, firmware root of trust, audit logs, tunnel offload, GENEVE support, OCP 3.0 support, sanitisation, UEFI PXE Boot, legacy BIOS PXE Boot. Comprehensive software support ensures compatibility with virtualised and cloud environments.
• Data Transfer Rate: 25Gbps. Delivers high-bandwidth performance for demanding workloads.
• Interface (Bus) Type: Open Compute Project mezzanine (OCP) 3.0. Fits standard OCP-3 slots for easy integration.
• Data Link Protocol: RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE v2). Enables low-latency, high-throughput data transfers.
• Type: Network adapter. Provides a dedicated interface for network traffic.
• Product Line: Broadcom. Backed by a recognised leader in networking hardware.
• Packaged Quantity: 1. One card per order, ready for immediate installation.

Usages of a 25Gbps Network Card

This Network Card is ideal for enterprises upgrading to high-speed storage clusters, cloud providers needing efficient VM traffic handling, and AI research labs that require rapid data movement between servers. It also suits edge computing nodes where space is limited but performance cannot be compromised.

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