Broadcom BCM95720A2003AC PCI-E Expansion Card

Elevate your server´s network capabilities with the BROADCOM BCM95720A2003AC PCI-E Expansion Card. Engineered for reliability and high-throughput performance, this dual-port network interface card is the definitive choice for demanding enterprise environments, data centers, and high-performance computing clusters. Powered by the renowned Broadcom BCM5720 LAN controller, it provides a stable and robust foundation for your critical network connections, ensuring maximum uptime and data integrity.

This expansion card is designed to optimize server efficiency and performance. With two Gigabit Ethernet ports, it offers exceptional flexibility for creating redundant network links, implementing link aggregation (teaming) for increased bandwidth, or connecting to separate network segments. Experience a significant boost in data transfer speeds, perfect for handling heavy network traffic, large file transfers, and virtualization workloads. The card´s architecture is built to reduce CPU utilization by offloading network tasks, freeing up valuable server resources to focus on core applications and services.

A key benefit of this card is its advanced power management. By supporting the IEEE 802.3az standard for Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE), it intelligently reduces power consumption during periods of low network activity. This translates directly into lower operational costs and a smaller carbon footprint for your data center, without compromising performance when it´s needed most. Furthermore, its Wake-on-LAN readiness enables administrators to remotely power on servers for maintenance or access, enhancing system management and convenience.

Seamless integration is guaranteed thanks to its PCI Express 2.0 host interface, which provides ample bandwidth to the system´s motherboard, preventing I/O bottlenecks. Broad compatibility across various operating systems, including extensive support for Windows, Linux, and other platforms, ensures that this card can be deployed effortlessly into virtually any existing IT infrastructure. For professionals seeking a dependable, efficient, and high-performance wired networking solution for their server hardware, the BROADCOM BCM95720A2003AC stands out as an exemplary component.

Attributes: Expansion cards, Network, PCIe

Technical Specifications:

* Component for: Server
* Product colour: Green
* Connectivity technology: Wired
* Host interface: PCI Express
* Interface: Ethernet
* PCI version: 2.0
* Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 2
* Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet
* Ethernet LAN data rates: 100, 1000 Mbit/s
* Maximum data transfer rate: 1000 Mbit/s
* Networking standards: IEEE 802.1as, IEEE 802.3ap, IEEE 802.3az
* LAN controller: Broadcom BCM5720
* Harmonized System (HS) code: 85176990