Experience unprecedented network performance with the Broadcom NetXtreme-E BCM957508-P2100G, a high-performance dual-port 100Gigabit Ethernet network interface card designed for data centers and cloud computing environments. This PCI Express 4.0 x16 compliant card features QSFP56/QSFP28 compatibility and advanced BroadSAFE® security technology.
Advanced Network Features and Capabilities
Dual-port 100Gb/s interface with QSFP56/QSFP28 compatibility
PCI Express 4.0 x16 interface for maximum throughput
SR-IOV support with up to 1000 virtual functions
TruFlow™ flow processing engine
RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) support
Advanced congestion avoidance capabilities
Enhanced Security and Virtualization
The BCM957508-P2100G incorporates Broadcom's BroadSAFE® technology, providing industry-leading security features. The card supports virtual network termination for VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, and GRE encap/decap, along with vSwitch acceleration for optimal virtualization performance.
Network Optimization Features
DCB support including PFC, ETS, QCN, and DCBx
Jumbo frame support up to 9KB
IPv4 and IPv6 offload capabilities
TCP segmentation offload (TSO)
Receive-side scaling (RSS)
Transmit-side scaling (TSS)
Technical Specifications
Specification
Detail
Form Factor
Plug-in Card
Network Technology
100GBase-X
Media Type
Optical Fiber
Weight
5.89 oz
The Broadcom BCM957508-P2100G is a dual-port 100 Gb/s PCI Express 4.0 x16 Network Interface Card that supports QSFP56/QSFP28 optical modules and copper direct-attach cables. The card uses the Broadcom BCM57508 200GbE MAC controller with an integrated dual-channel 100GbE SFI transceiver.
Features
Dual-port pluggable media interface, which is compatible with a QSFP56/QSFP28 optical transceiver or a copper direct-attach cable.
Industry's most secure PCIe adapter solution leveraging Broadcom's BroadSAFE® technology
Multi-Host Support: Dual-Host x8 mode.
Fully compliant with the SFF-8402 standard.
x16 PCI Express 4.0 compliant.
SR-IOV with up to 1k virtual functions (VFs).
Function-Level Reset (FLR) support.
TruFlow™ flow processing engine.
Virtual Network Termination-VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, GRE encap/decap.
vSwitch Acceleration.
Tunnel-aware stateless offloads.
DCB support - PFC, ETS, QCN, DCBx.
RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE)
Network Controller Sideband Interface (NC-SI).
SMBus 2.0.
MCTP over SMBus.
Jumbo frames up to 9 KB.
Advanced congestion avoidance.
Multiqueue, NetQueue, and VMQ.
IPv4 and IPv6 offloads.
TCP, UDP, and IP checksum offloads.
Large send offload (LSO).
Large receive offload (LRO).
TCP segmentation offload (TSO).
Receive-side scaling (RSS).
Transmit-side scaling (TSS).
VLAN insertion/removal.
Interrupt coalescing.
Network boot-PXE, UEFI.
iSCSI boot.
MSI and MSI-X.
FRU support.
Applications
Dual-port 100-Gigabit QSFP56 Ethernet Network Interface Card for data centers or cloud computing.
Return Policy
Time to Return
Standard Return Policy
We offer a hassle-free 30-day returns policy for domestic (US) orders, excluding non-refundable items. Refund or Replacement within 30 days of the delivery date. All products that fall under the Standard Return
Policy
qualify for our 30-Day Hassle-Free Returns. Please see the section above for more details.
Replacement Only Return Policy
Replacement within 30 days of the delivery date.
Manufacturer Only Return Policy
Covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
Please refer to the terms and conditions for the manufacturer's warranty or contact the manufacturer.
Holiday Extended Return Policies
Extended Holiday Return Policy.
Qualifying purchases of products displaying the " Extended Holiday
Return Policy ",
from November 1st, 2023 to December 25, 2023, are eligible for a Refund or Replacement until January 31,
2024.
Extended Holiday Replacement-Only Return Policy
Qualifying purchases of products displaying the " Extended Holiday
Replacement-Only Return Policy ",
from November 1st, 2023 to December 25, 2023, are eligible for a Replacement until January 31, 2024.
Dual 100G QSFP56 Ports with Advanced Thermal Design for Maximum Performance
The BCM957508-P2100G showcases advanced engineering with its robust heatsink design and dual QSFP56 ports, enabling maximum thermal efficiency while delivering 100Gbps per port. The precision-engineered aluminum heatsink spans the length of the card, ensuring optimal temperature management for sustained high-speed data transfer operations.
The card's sophisticated PCB layout integrates Broadcom's BCM57508 controller with dedicated cooling solutions, supporting intensive workloads in modern data centers. The dual QSFP56 ports feature enhanced signal integrity design and EMI shielding, ensuring reliable connectivity for both optical transceivers and direct-attach copper cables.
Technical Specifications
PCIe 4.0 x16 interface for maximum bandwidth utilization
Dual QSFP56 ports supporting 100Gbps per port
Advanced thermal management with full-length aluminum heatsink
Cloud data centers handling massive data transfers
Enterprise networks with demanding virtualization workloads
FAQ
The Broadcom BCM957508-P2100G features dual 100Gb/s ports with QSFP56/QSFP28 compatibility, PCI Express 4.0 x16 interface, and BroadSAFE® security technology. It supports SR-IOV with up to 1000 virtual functions, TruFlow™ processing engine, and RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE). The card offers extensive virtualization support including VXLAN, NVGRE, and Geneve encapsulation/decapsulation, plus advanced networking features like jumbo frames up to 9KB and DCB support.
This NIC features two QSFP56/QSFP28 ports supporting 100Gb/s speeds per port. It's compatible with both optical transceivers and copper direct-attach cables, utilizing the 100GBase-X network technology. The card connects to the host system via a PCI Express 4.0 x16 interface, providing maximum bandwidth for high-performance networking applications.
The BCM957508-P2100G offers comprehensive virtualization support including SR-IOV with up to 1000 virtual functions (VFs), vSwitch acceleration, and multi-host support with dual-host x8 mode. It supports virtual network termination for VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, and GRE encapsulation/decapsulation. The card also features multiqueue capability, NetQueue, and VMQ for enhanced virtualized environment performance.
The card provides extensive offload capabilities including TCP, UDP, and IP checksum offloads, Large Send Offload (LSO), Large Receive Offload (LRO), and TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO). It also supports Receive-side Scaling (RSS), Transmit-side Scaling (TSS), and tunnel-aware stateless offloads. These features help reduce CPU overhead and improve overall system performance.
The BCM957508-P2100G comes in a plug-in card form factor and weighs approximately 5.89 ounces. It's designed to fit in a PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot and features dual QSFP56 ports. The card is fully compliant with the SFF-8402 standard and supports optical fiber media types.
The NIC includes Network Controller Sideband Interface (NC-SI), SMBus 2.0, and MCTP over SMBus for management. It supports advanced congestion avoidance, interrupt coalescing, and FRU support. The card also features Function-Level Reset (FLR) support and comprehensive DCB support including PFC, ETS, QCN, and DCBx for enhanced network management and monitoring.
The BCM957508-P2100G supports multiple boot options including PXE boot, UEFI boot, and iSCSI boot. It features MSI and MSI-X interrupt handling capabilities, making it versatile for various system configurations and boot requirements. These options ensure compatibility with different server environments and deployment scenarios.
The BCM957508-P2100G is primarily designed for data centers and cloud computing environments requiring high-speed network connectivity. Its dual-port 100Gb/s capability, advanced virtualization features, and comprehensive offload support make it ideal for high-performance computing, virtualized server environments, and enterprise data centers requiring maximum network throughput and reliability.
