Description
Product Overview
In today’s technological world, networking has become an integral part of every business organization. With the increasing demand for faster and reliable networks, companies are looking for network adapters that can deliver high-performance and bandwidth capabilities. The Dell Emulex Oneconnect 2-Port 10GBE Network Mezzanine Adapter, also known as the OCM14102B-N5-D, is a powerful network adapter that offers high-speed data transfer, reliability, and flexibility to data centers.
A network adapter is a hardware component that connects a computer or server to a network. It allows data to be transmitted between the computer and other devices on the network. Network adapters come in different types and sizes, and they provide different levels of performance and features.
What is the Dell Emulex Oneconnect 2-Port 10GBE Network Mezzanine Adapter?
The Dell Emulex Oneconnect 2-Port 10GBE Network Mezzanine Adapter is a high-performance network adapter that provides connectivity to Ethernet networks. It is designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and is a mezzanine adapter that fits into the server’s PCIe slot. The OCM14102B-N5-D adapter is based on the Emulex OneConnect Universal Converged Network Adapter (UCNA) architecture and is designed to provide high-speed networking for data centers.
Features of the OCM14102B-N5-D Network Adapter
The OCM14102B-N5-D network adapter is a powerful device that offers several features, including:
- Dual-port 10GbE connectivity: The adapter has two 10GbE ports that provide high-speed connectivity to Ethernet networks. The ports support both optical and copper cabling, providing flexibility in network infrastructure design.
- Mezzanine Form Factor: The adapter is designed as a mezzanine card, allowing it to fit into the PCIe slot of Dell PowerEdge servers. This form factor saves space and reduces cabling, improving server density and airflow.
- Universal Converged Network Adapter (UCNA) Architecture: The OCM14102B-N5-D is based on Emulex OneConnect UCNA architecture, which provides advanced features such as TCP/IP offload, iSCSI and FCoE offload, and RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE).
- Low-Profile Design: The adapter has a low-profile design, which allows it to fit into both standard and low-profile server chassis.
- Energy Efficiency: The OCM14102B-N5-D is designed to be energy efficient, consuming only 6.5 watts per port. This feature helps to reduce power consumption and operating costs in data centers.
Benefits of the OCM14102B-N5-D Network Adapter
The OCM14102B-N5-D network adapter offers several benefits to data center operators, including:
- High-Speed Connectivity: The dual-port 10GbE connectivity of the adapter provides high-speed data transfer, reducing network latency and improving application performance.
- Increased Server Density: The mezzanine form factor of the adapter allows it to fit into the PCIe slot of Dell PowerEdge servers, reducing cabling and improving server density.
- Advanced Features: The adapter’s UCNA architecture provides advanced features such as TCP/IP offload, iSCSI and FCoE offload, and RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), improving network performance and reducing CPU overhead.
- Energy Efficiency: The adapter’s low power consumption helps to reduce power consumption and operating costs in data centers.
Main Information about the Dell OCM14102B-N5-D
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# OCM14102B-N5-D
- Product Type: Network Adapter
