PCI-E Network Card Broadcom NetXtreme E-Series Dual-Port 10GBASE-T PCIe (BCM57416)

Broadcom NetXtreme E-Series P210TP Dual-Port 10GBASE-T PCIe Network Adapter

The Broadcom NetXtreme E-Series BCM957416A4160C (P210TP) is a high-performance server network adapter providing two 10GBASE-T ports over twisted-pair copper cabling (RJ-45). It is designed for data center applications and cloud-scale environments that need fast 10 Gigabit connectivity while using existing cabling infrastructure. The card is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3an standard, enabling a convenient upgrade to 10G networks without the need for optical cabling.

Connectivity and Interface

The card is built on the Broadcom BCM57416 controller with an integrated dual-channel 10GBASE-T transceiver, and provides two RJ-45 ports supporting 10GBASE-T (as well as 1GBASE-T) connectivity. The host interface is PCI Express Gen3 at x8 link width, supporting full line-rate traffic on both ports. The card ships with a standard-height bracket and a low-profile bracket option.

Virtualization and Advanced Networking

The card supports RoCE, SDN (software-defined networking), and NFV for efficient network management, and includes Broadcom's TruFlow flow-processing engine to accelerate packet processing, increase virtual machine density, and accelerate vSwitch processing. These features make it an advanced solution for modern server infrastructure.

Design and Installation Requirements

With a typical power consumption of about 16.1W and a weight of 75 grams, the card requires 100 LFM of airflow at 55°C ambient to ensure stable operation. Its design is suited for installation in servers and high-performance systems.