Dell Broadcom BCM5720 Quad-Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Daughter Card (CBPCNTQDLQK)

Data center technicians and system administrators can boost network throughput and redundancy in Dell PowerEdge rack and blade servers with this quad-port Gigabit Ethernet Network Daughter Card. The card plugs directly into the server’s proprietary NDC slot, freeing up PCIe expansion slots for other upgrades.

Key specifications

• Product Type: Network Daughter Card (NDC)
• Host Interface: Dell Proprietary NDC Slot
• Number of Ports: 4x RJ-45
• Data Link Protocol: Gigabit Ethernet
• Data Transfer Rate: 1 Gbps per port
• Controller Chipset: Broadcom BCM5720
• Network Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab
• Features: PXE Boot, Jumbo Frames, VLAN Tagging, Teaming, LACP
• Compatibility: Dell PowerEdge R630, R730, R730xd, R830, R930, FC630, M630, M830, C6320
• LED Indicators: Link/Activity
• Operating System Support: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, Citrix XenServer

Why choose it

The Broadcom BCM5720 chipset delivers proven reliability and broad OS support. Four Gigabit ports enable link aggregation and failover for high availability. PXE boot and VLAN tagging simplify deployment and network segmentation in virtualized environments.

Ideal use cases

• Adding multiple Gigabit Ethernet connections to Dell PowerEdge servers
• Network redundancy and load balancing via teaming or LACP
• Virtualized server environments requiring VLAN segmentation
• PXE-based OS deployment and diskless boot scenarios

Good to know

The card is a Dell proprietary form factor and installs only in the dedicated NDC slot of supported PowerEdge systems. It supports full duplex and auto-negotiation for seamless integration with existing network switches.