Experience enterprise-grade networking performance with the Broadcom BCM957504-N425G NetXtreme Quad-Port 25 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. This OCP 3.0 compliant network card features four SFP28 ports, PCI Express 4.0 x16 interface, and advanced networking capabilities designed for high-performance server environments.
Advanced Network Architecture and Connectivity
The BCM957504-N425G leverages the powerful BCM57504 100GbE MAC controller with integrated quad-channel 25GbE SFI transceivers. Supporting both SFP28/SFP+ optical modules and copper direct-attach cables, this adapter delivers flexible connectivity options for diverse datacenter needs.
Key Network Features
Quad-port 25Gb/s SFP28 interface for maximum throughput
PCI Express 4.0 x16 compliance for superior bandwidth
SR-IOV support with up to 1000 virtual functions
RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) capability
Advanced security with BroadSAFE® technology
Enterprise-Grade Performance Capabilities
Designed for demanding server environments, this network adapter includes advanced features such as:
VXLAN, NVGRE, and Geneve tunnel support
TruFlow™ flow processing engine
DCB support including PFC, ETS, QCN, and DCBx
Jumbo frame support up to 9KB
IPv4/IPv6 offload capabilities
Technical Specifications
Specification
Detail
Form Factor
OCP 3.0 SFF Plug-in Card
Network Speed
25GBase-X
Port Configuration
4x SFP28 Ports
Media Support
Optical Fiber, Direct-Attach Copper
Weight
3.88 oz
De Broadcom® BCM957504-N425G is een quad-poort 25 Gb/s PCI Express 4.0 x16 netwerkadapter ontworpen volgens de Open Compute Project (OCP) 3.0 Design Specificatie in een klein formaat met vier SFP28 netwerkaansluitingen. De adapter ondersteunt SFP28/SFP+ optische modules en koperen direct-aansluitkabels. De netwerkadapter maakt gebruik van de Broadcom BCM57504 100GbE MAC-controller met een geïntegreerde quad-channel 25GbE SFI transceiver.
Kenmerken
Quad-poort uitwisselbare media-interface, compatibel met een SFP28/SFP+ optische transceiver of een koperen direct-aansluitkabel.
Meest veilige PCIe-adapteroplossing in de industrie die gebruikmaakt van Broadcom's BroadSAFE®-technologie.
Multi-host tot vier hosts.
Volledig compatibel met de SFF-8402-standaard.
x16 PCI Express 4.0 compatibel.
SR-IOV met tot 1k virtuele functies (VFs).
Ondersteuning voor Functie-Niveau Reset (FLR).
TruFlow™ flow processing engine.
VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, GRE encapsulatie/decapsulatie.
vSwitch Acceleratie.
Tunnel-aware stateless offloads.
DCB ondersteuning - PFC, ETS, QCN, DCBx.
RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE)
Network Controller Sideband Interface (NC-SI).
SMBus 2.0.
MCTP over SMBus.
Jumbo frames tot 9 KB.
Geavanceerde congestie-avoidance.
Multiqueue, NetQueue en VMQ.
IPv4 en IPv6 offloads.
TCP, UDP en IP checksum offloads.
Large send offload (LSO).
Large receive offload (LRO).
TCP segmentatie offload (TSO).
Receive-side scaling (RSS).
Transmit-side scaling (TSS).
VLAN invoegen/verwijderen.
Interrupt coalescing.
Netwerk starten - PXE, UEFI.
iSCSI starten.
Wake-on-LAN (WOL).
MSI en MSI-X.
OCP 3.0 FRU ondersteuning.
Voldoet aan de OCP 3.0 Design Specificatie Versie 1.00.
Toepassingen
Quad-poort 25-Gigabit SFP28 Ethernet adapter voor OCP-systemen.
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
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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.
High-Performance Quad-Port Network Architecture with Advanced Thermal Design
The BCM957504-N425G showcases exceptional engineering with its quad SFP28 ports and robust aluminum heatsink design. The precision-engineered PCB layout integrates Broadcom's advanced BCM57504 controller, delivering 25Gb/s per port with superior thermal management for sustained performance in demanding server environments. The integrated SFP28 cage array supports both optical transceivers and direct-attach copper cables, providing flexible connectivity options for diverse data center requirements.
Technical Specifications
Quad-port SFP28 interface supporting 25Gb/s per port
PCI Express 4.0 x16 interface for maximum throughput
Advanced thermal design with precision-engineered heatsink
Applications
High-density data center deployments requiring multiple high-speed connections
The Broadcom BCM957504-N425G is a high-performance network adapter featuring quad-port 25 Gb/s connectivity, PCI Express 4.0 x16 interface, and OCP 3.0 compliance. Key features include SFP28/SFP+ compatibility for optical modules and copper direct-attach cables, SR-IOV support with up to 1k virtual functions, BroadSAFE security technology, and advanced networking capabilities including VXLAN, NVGRE, and Geneve support. It also offers RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), advanced congestion avoidance, and comprehensive IPv4/IPv6 offload capabilities.
This adapter features 4 SFP28 network ports supporting 25 Gb/s per port. It's compatible with both SFP28 and SFP+ optical transceivers and copper direct-attach cables. The adapter connects to the host system via a PCI Express 4.0 x16 interface, providing maximum bandwidth for high-performance networking applications. It supports 25GBase-X network technology and is designed for optical fiber media connections.
The BCM957504-N425G offers robust virtualization support including SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) with up to 1,000 virtual functions (VFs). It supports multi-host capability for up to four hosts, vSwitch acceleration, and Function-Level Reset (FLR). The adapter also features multiqueue support, NetQueue, and VMQ (Virtual Machine Queue) capabilities, making it ideal for virtualized server environments.
The adapter supports comprehensive networking offloads including TCP, UDP, and IP checksum offloads, Large Send Offload (LSO), Large Receive Offload (LRO), and TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO). It also features Receive-side Scaling (RSS), Transmit-side Scaling (TSS), VLAN insertion/removal, and interrupt coalescing. These offload capabilities help reduce CPU utilization and improve overall system performance.
The BCM957504-N425G is designed as a plug-in card following the OCP 3.0 Design Specification in small form factor (SFF). It weighs approximately 3.88 ounces and features a PCI Express 4.0 x16 form factor. The adapter is specifically designed for server installations and complies with the OCP 3.0 FRU support requirements.
The adapter supports multiple management interfaces including Network Controller Sideband Interface (NC-SI), SMBus 2.0, and MCTP over SMBus. It features DCB support including PFC, ETS, QCN, and DCBx protocols. The adapter also includes TruFlow flow processing engine and supports advanced congestion avoidance mechanisms for optimal network management.
The BCM957504-N425G supports various boot capabilities including network boot through PXE and UEFI, iSCSI boot, and Wake-on-LAN (WOL) functionality. It supports MSI and MSI-X interrupt handling, jumbo frames up to 9 KB, and is fully compliant with the SFF-8402 standard. These features make it versatile for different server deployment scenarios.
This adapter is ideal for data center applications due to its quad-port 25 Gb/s design, OCP 3.0 compliance, and advanced features like RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE). It supports tunnel-aware stateless offloads, VXLAN, NVGRE, and Geneve encap/decap, making it perfect for modern data center networking. The BroadSAFE technology provides industry-leading security, while the PCIe 4.0 x16 interface ensures maximum throughput for demanding applications.
