Product comparison · 2 network cards

Dell 540-BDRF network card Internal Fiber 10000 Mbit/s vs StarTech.com 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Dual-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 4identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The Dell 540-BDRF network card Internal Fiber 10000 Mbit/s has 7,500 Mbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the StarTech.com 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Dual-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et (10000 Mbit/s vs 2500 Mbit/s). Interface: Fiber on the Dell 540-BDRF network card Internal Fiber 10000 Mbit/s, Ethernet on the StarTech.com 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Dual-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et. Component for: Server on the Dell 540-BDRF network card Internal Fiber 10000 Mbit/s, PC/Server on the StarTech.com 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Dual-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et.

  • Interface
    • 540-BDRF network card Internal Fiber 10000 Mbit/s:Fiber
    • 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Dual-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:Ethernet
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 540-BDRF network card Internal Fiber 10000 Mbit/s:10000 Mbit/s
    • 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Dual-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:2500 Mbit/s
  • Component for
    • 540-BDRF network card Internal Fiber 10000 Mbit/s:Server
    • 2-Port 2.5Gbps NBASE-T PCIe Network Card, Intel I225-V, Dual-Port Computer Network Card, Multi-Gigabit NIC, PCI Express Server LAN Card, Desktop Et:PC/Server

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46 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Host interfacePCI ExpressPCI Express
InterfaceDiffersFiberEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PCI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneSFP+Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Card form factorKnown for oneFull-heightUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers10000 Mbit/s2500 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 1588, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.1as, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.1x
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers10 Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,1000,2500,100,2000 Mbit/s
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100BASE-TX, 10BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, 2500BASE-T
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto MDIX IEEEKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Jumbo framesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9000
Jumbo frames supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quality of Service (QoS) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VLAN taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
InternalYesYes
Component forDiffersServerPC/Server
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel I225-V
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceActivity, Link
Compatible productsKnown for onePowerEdge R440 PowerEdge R540 PowerEdge R640 PowerEdge R650 PowerEdge R6525 PowerEdge R740 PowerEdge R740XD PowerEdge R740xd2 PowerEdge R750 PowerEdge R750xa PowerEdge R7515 PowerEdge R7525 PowerEdge R840 PowerEdge R940 PowerEdge R940xa PowerEdge T640 PowerEdge XR11 PowerEdge XR12Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 10, Windows 11 Home, Windows 10 Education, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 11 x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 P
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source112 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 g
Packaging dataidentical
Low-profile bracketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source156 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source218 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source66 g
Packaging contentidentical
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source380 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 pc(s)

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