The BCM57811SB0KFSBG is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller from Broadcom Limited. It is designed for high-performance network connectivity in servers and other demanding applications.

Applications

• Server network interface cards (NICs)
• High-performance workstations
• Storage area networks (SANs)
• Data center networking
• Cloud computing infrastructure

Features

• Single-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller
• PCI Express (PCIe) interface
• TCP/IP offload engine (TOE)
• iSCSI offload
• RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) support
• Virtualization features, such as SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization)
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) support

Benefits

• High bandwidth: Provides 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for demanding applications.
• Reduced CPU utilization: TCP/IP offload engine and iSCSI offload free up CPU resources.
• Improved performance: RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) enables low-latency communication.
• Enhanced virtualization: SR-IOV support allows for efficient resource sharing in virtualized environments.
• Lower power consumption: EEE support helps to minimize energy costs.
• Cost-effective: Provides a high-performance solution at a competitive price point.

Additional Details

The BCM57811SB0KFSBG is designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern data centers and enterprise networks. The TOE handles TCP/IP processing in hardware, reducing the load on the host CPU. iSCSI offload further enhances performance by accelerating storage traffic. SR-IOV enables virtual machines to directly access the network adapter, improving I/O performance. The controller is compatible with a wide range of operating systems and server platforms.