Dell Intel I350 Server Adapter PCIe Network Interface Card

The Dell Intel Ethernet I350 Quad-Port 1Gb Server Adapter provides four 1GbE Ethernet ports in a single PCIe card, offering high-density connectivity for servers. Built with Intel I350 chipset, it supports advanced networking features like SR-IOV, VLAN tagging, and offloads, making it ideal for virtualization and high-performance networking.

General Information:

• Product Name: Dell Intel Ethernet I350 Quad-Port 1Gb Server Adapter PCIe Network Interface Card
• Part Number: Typically 0V46D, though there may be variations based on the specific Dell model or packaging.
• Interface: PCIe 2.0 x4
• Ethernet Speed: 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE)
• Ports: 4x 1GbE RJ45 ports (Ethernet)
• Chipset: Intel I350
• Form Factor: Low-profile, full-height PCIe card

Key Features:

• Quad-Port Connectivity: Provides four 1GbE RJ45 Ethernet ports for high-density network connectivity, ideal for servers requiring multiple network connections.
• Intel I350 Chipset: Based on the Intel I350 Ethernet controller, offering reliable performance and support for modern networking features.
• Energy Efficient: Designed for low power consumption, with advanced power management features such as Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE).
• Virtualization Support: Supports Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c), Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV), and VLAN tagging, making it ideal for virtualized environments.
• Offload Capabilities: Includes hardware offloads such as TCP/IP Offload (TOE), Large Send Offload (LSO), and Large Receive Offload (LRO) for reduced CPU overhead and improved network performance.
• Advanced Management Features: Supports Remote Boot, PXE Boot, and TCP/IP Offload to improve overall network management and performance.

Networking Features:

• 1GbE (Gigabit Ethernet): Four Ethernet ports each providing 1Gbps of throughput for efficient, high-speed networking.
• Jumbo Frame Support: Supports larger frame sizes to improve performance for specific workloads.
• Queue Support: Supports Receive Side Scaling (RSS) for efficient CPU utilization and load balancing.
• VLAN Tagging: Allows the card to be used in virtualized environments and manage multiple virtual networks.

Environmental and Physical Specifications:

• Form Factor:
  • Full-height PCIe card (compatible with servers and workstations)
  • Low-profile bracket included for use in smaller form-factor systems
• Power Consumption: Typically low (around 5-10W depending on utilization).
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F).
• Dimensions: Standard PCIe form factor (full-height, low-profile bracket included).

Software & OS Support:

• Compatible Software:
  • Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager
  • Linux drivers (including support for DPDK, Open vSwitch)
  • VMware ESXi (vSphere) support
  • Windows Server
• Supported Operating Systems:
  • Windows Server (various versions)
  • Linux (various distributions, including Ubuntu, CentOS, and Red Hat)
  • VMware ESXi (vSphere)
  • FreeBSD
  • Other major server platforms

Certifications and Compliance:

• Certifications:
  • RoHS compliant
  • CE, UL, and other regional certifications
  • Ethernet standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet)