Lenovo Broadcom NetXtreme I Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter PCIe 2.0 x4

The Lenovo Broadcom NetXtreme I Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter is a high-performance, wired network interface card designed for enterprise servers and workstations. Featuring two Gigabit Ethernet ports and a PCI Express 2.0 x4 interface, this adapter delivers reliable, high-speed connectivity for demanding network environments.

Advantages

With dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, this adapter provides increased bandwidth and redundancy, ensuring uninterrupted network access. The Broadcom BCM5709C controller supports advanced features like Wake on LAN, PXE boot, Jumbo Frames, VLAN tagging, and link aggregation, optimizing network performance and management. Its low-profile design fits in space-constrained chassis, and the included brackets offer flexible installation options.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers requiring reliable wired network connectivity
• Workstations needing high-speed data transfer and network redundancy
• Virtualized environments with VMware ESX/ESXi or Hyper-V
• Network upgrades from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps

Key specifications

• Device Type: Network Adapter
• Form Factor: Plug-in Card (Low Profile)
• Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x4
• Ports: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• Data Link Protocol: Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Ethernet
• Data Transfer Rate: 1 Gbps
• Network Controller: Broadcom BCM5709C
• Cabling Type: 1000Base-T, 100Base-TX, 10Base-T
• Features: Wake on LAN, PXE Support, Jumbo Frames, VLAN Support, Link Aggregation, TCP/IP Offloading
• Bracket: Low-profile bracket included (full-height bracket pre-installed)
• Compatible Slots: 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x4
• Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESX/ESXi
• Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.3x, 802.3ad
• LED Indicators: Link/Activity

Recommendations

For optimal performance, install the latest drivers from Lenovo or Broadcom. This adapter is ideal for server consolidation, virtualization, and high-bandwidth applications.