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Chelsio 4-port 1/10GbE Half Size UWire Adapter with PCI-E x8 Gen 3, SFP+ connector

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Chelsio 4-port 1/10GbE Half Size UWire Adapter with PCI-E x8 Gen 3, SFP+ connectorThe Chelsio T540 CR is a high density, quad port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Unified Wire adapter designed to power modern data centers with superior performance and versatility. Built as a half height PCI Express 3. 0 card, this adapter delivers four fully capable 10G Ethernet ports over SFP+ connectors, enabling flexible fiber connectivity, scalable network growth, and consolidated workloads for cloud computing, HPC virtualization, and storage intensive

The Chelsio T540-CR is a high-density, quad-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Unified Wire adapter designed to power modern data centers with superior performance and versatility. Built as a half-height PCI Express 3.0 card, this adapter delivers four fully capable 10G Ethernet ports over SFP+ connectors, enabling flexible fiber connectivity, scalable network growth, and consolidated workloads for cloud computing, HPC virtualization, and storage-intensive applications. With its PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, the T540-CR can harness the full throughput potential of all four ports, making it an ideal choice for dense server deployments where performance and efficiency matter most.

  • Quad-port 10GbE performance: Four independent 10 Gigabit Ethernet channels through SFP+ connectors, enabling high aggregate bandwidth for demanding workloads and multi-tenant environments.
  • Half-size, low-profile form factor: Designed for dense data center chassis and standard servers alike, offering a compact solution without compromising port density.
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 Gen 3 host interface: Robust bandwidth and high I/O efficiency ensure that all four ports are ready to handle concurrent traffic with low latency and minimal CPU overhead.
  • Unified Wire architecture: Seamlessly converges network and storage traffic to simplify cabling, improve utilization, and streamline management across diverse data center workloads.
  • SFP+ connectivity: Flexible fiber optics support through standard SFP+ modules and direct-attach cables, enabling scalable reach and modular deployment in a variety of environments.

Technical Details of Chelsio 4-Port 1/10GbE UWire Adapter

  • Product: Chelsio T540-CR – 4-Port 10GbE Unified Wire Adapter
  • Ports: 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet channels via SFP+ connectors
  • Interface: PCI Express 3.0 host bus interface
  • Form factor: Half-height (low-profile) PCIe card for space-constrained servers
  • Slot compatibility: Supports PCIe x8 Gen 3 slots to maximize throughputs across all ports
  • Connectivity options: SFP+ connectors for fiber NIC modules or DAC cables
  • Architecture: Unified Wire for integrated networking and storage offloads
  • Optimal use cases: Cloud computing, high-performance computing virtualization, storage networking, and data center consolidation
  • Compatibility considerations: Works with standard 10GBASE-SFP+ modules and compatible transceivers
  • Performance profile: Designed to deliver consistent low-latency 10G connectivity across all four ports with efficient hardware offloads

How to install Chelsio 4-Port 1/10GbE UWire Adapter

  • Power down the server and unplug all power sources before handling internal components.
  • Open the server chassis and locate an available PCIe slot, preferably PCIe x8, to accommodate the Chelsio T540-CR.
  • Install the half-height adapter into the PCIe x8 Gen 3 slot, ensuring the card sits firmly and the retention latch engages securely.
  • Secure the card bracket to the chassis using the appropriate screw to prevent movement and ensure proper signaling.
  • Attach SFP+ transceivers or direct-attach copper cables to the four SFP+ ports, selecting modules or DACs compatible with your network topology and distance requirements.
  • Close the chassis, reattach power, and boot the server. Install or update the necessary drivers and management tools for Chelsio NICs as recommended by the operating system and Chelsio documentation.
  • Configure each port in your operating system or virtualization environment to meet your networking policy, security, and performance goals. Validate link status and throughput with your preferred network testing tools.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the Chelsio T540-CR? The T540-CR is a quad-port 10GbE Unified Wire adapter designed for dense data center environments, offering four 10G Ethernet ports over SFP+ with a PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface in a half-height form factor.
  • How many ports does it have and what speeds are supported? It provides four 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, supporting up to 10 Gbps per port for a total potential throughput that scales with traffic patterns and workloads.
  • What kind of connector does it use? The card uses SFP+ connectors, enabling flexible fiber connectivity or direct-attach copper options depending on your network design and distance requirements.
  • What is the form factor and slot type? It is a half-height, low-profile PCIe card intended for PCIe x8 Gen 3 slots, suitable for dense server deployments and standard 1U/2U servers that benefit from high port density.
  • What workloads is it best suited for? The T540-CR is optimized for cloud computing, HPC virtualization, storage networking, and other data center workloads where high-throughput, low-latency networking and unified wire capabilities can reduce CPU load and simplify cabling.
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