Installing the Hardware
NetXtreme-E User’s Manual
February 26, 2018 • NetXtreme-E-UG100
Page 27
Installing the Adapter
The following instructions apply to installing the Broadcom NetXtreme-E Ethernet adapter (add-in NIC) into most
servers. Refer to the manuals that are supplied with the server for details about performing these tasks on this
particular server.
1.
Review the
“Safety Precautions” on page 26
before installing the adapter.
Ensure that the system power is OFF and unplugged from the power outlet, and that proper electrical
grounding procedures have been followed.
2.
Open the system case and select any empty PCI Express Gen 3 x8 slot.
3.
Remove the blank cover-plate from the slot.
4.
Align the adapter connector edge with the connector slot in the system.
5.
Secure the adapter with the adapter clip or screw.
6.
Close the system case and disconnect any personal antistatic devices.
Connecting the Network Cables
Dell Ethernet switches are productized with SFP+/SFP28/QSFP28 ports that support up to 100 Gbps. These
100 Gbps ports can be divided into 4 x 25 Gbps SFP28 ports. QSFP ports can be connected to SFP28 ports
using 4 x 25G SFP28 breakout cables.
Supported Cables and Modules
Note:
For NIC Adapters with rNDC form factor, locate an open RNDC slot or remove replace exiting
default rNDC with the NetXtreme rNDC.
Table 17: Supported Cables and Modules
Optical Module
Dell Part Number Adapters
Description
FTLX8571D3BCL-DL 3G84K
BCM957404A4041DLPC,
BCM957404A4041DC
BCM957402A4020DLPC,
BCM957402A4020DC
10 Gbps 850 nm Multimode SFP+
Transceiver
FCLF-8521-3
8T47V
BCM957406A4060DLPC,
BCM957406A4060DC
1000Base-T copper SFP Transceiver
FTLF8536P4BCL
P7D7R
BCM957404A4041DLPC,
BCM957404A4041DC
25 Gbps short Wave length SFP+
Transceiver
Methode DM7051
PGYJT
BCM57402X, BCM57404X,
BCM57412X, BCM57414X
SFP+ To 10GBASE-T Transceiver
FTLX1471D3BCL-FC RN84N
BCM57402X, BCM57404X,
BCM57412X, BCM57414X
25 Gbps SFP28 Transceiver
FTLX8574D3BNL
N8TDR
BCM57402X, BCM57404X,
BCM57412X, BCM57414X
85C extended temperature range
10 Gbps SFP+ Transceiver
FTLF8536P4BNL-FC HHHHC
BCM57402X, BCM57404X,
BCM57412X, BCM57414X
85C extended temperature range
10 Gbps SFP+ Transceiver
