BCM957608-P2100GQF20 - Broadcom BCM957608-P2100GQF20 400G QSFP112 PCIe 5.0 NIC

Name: Broadcom BCM957608-P2100GQF20 400G QSFP112 PCIe 5.0 NIC
Brand: Broadcom
SKU: BCM957608-P2100GQF20

BCM957608-P2100GQF20 - Broadcom BCM957608-P2100GQF20 400G QSFP112 PCIe 5.0 NIC | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Broadcom BCM957608-P2100GQF20 is a high-performance dual-port 400 Gigabit Ethernet network interface card designed for next-generation data center and cloud infrastructure deployments. Built on Broadcom's proven NetXtreme E-Series architecture, this PCIe 5.0 x16 adapter delivers exceptional throughput and low-latency performance for demanding hyperscale environments. The card supports dual QSFP112 ports enabling 400G connectivity per port, totaling 800 Gbps aggregate bandwidth. Engineered for virtualization-heavy environments, it features advanced hardware acceleration engines including TrueFlow packet processing, virtual network termination with VXLAN/NVGRE/Geneve support, and vSwitch acceleration for optimized virtual machine performance. The adapter supports up to 1,000 virtual functions for SR-IOV-based cloud deployments and includes comprehensive offload capabilities including TCP/UDP checksum, Large Send Offload, and Receive-side Scaling for multi-core systems. Fully compliant with SFF-8402 standards and featuring Broadcom's BroadSafe security technology, this adapter is ideal for cloud service providers, hyperscale data centers, high-performance computing clusters, and enterprise storage networks requiring maximum bandwidth and reliability.

Dual 400G QSFP112 ports, 800Gbps total.
PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, 32GB/s bandwidth.
1,000 virtual functions, SR-IOV support.
TrueFlow acceleration, VXLAN/NVGRE offload.
BroadSafe security, FRU hot-swap capable.
Low profile single slot, datacenter optimized.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	BCM957608-P2100GQF20
Brand	Broadcom
Condition	New
Management	SNMP management ∆ Remote monitoring ∆ Firmware updates
Redundancy	Full Redundancy Unit (FRU) support ∆ Hot-swap capable
Device Type	Network Interface Card - Dual-Port - 400 Gigabit - PCIe 5.0 x16 - Datacenter
Security Features	BroadSafe technology ∆ Secure PCIe adapter solution ∆ Network vulnerability protection
Virtual Functions	Up to 1,000 virtual functions (VFs) ∆ SR-IOV support ∆ 16 physical functions
Stateless Offloads	Tunnel-aware offloads ∆ Enhanced network efficiency
Offload Capabilities	TCP/UDP/IP checksum offloads ∆ Large Send Offload (LSO) ∆ Large Receive Offload (LRO) ∆ TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO)

Compatible systems

Compatible with latest-generation EPYC-based servers from Dell, HPE, Lenovo, and Supermicro. Supports VMware ESXi, RHEL, Ubuntu, Windows Server, and KVM hypervisors. Requires PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for optimal performance.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R7615 ¦ R7625 ¦ R6715 ¦ R6725
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 4th Gen EPYC
PCIe 5.0 capable slots, latest BIOS required
HPE ProLiant
Model: DL385 Gen11 ¦ DL385 Gen12
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: Gen11/Gen12 EPYC
iLO 6 firmware v2.0+ required
Lenovo ThinkSystem
Model: SR665 ¦ SR675
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: V3/V4 EPYC
XCC firmware v3.0+ required
Supermicro SuperServer
Model: SYS-2U-TR6 ¦ SYS-4U-TR4
Form factor: 2U/4U Rack
Generation: EPYC 9004 series
BMC firmware update required

Best for

Hyperscale Cloud Infrastructure
AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and other hyperscale data center environments requiring maximum bandwidth density and low-latency east-west traffic between compute nodes and storage systems

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Scalability Features	Receive-side Scaling (RSS) ∆ Transmit-side Scaling (TSS) ∆ Multi-core optimization

Standards Compliance	SFF-8402 standard ∆ PCIe 5.0 specification ∆ IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards

vSwitch Acceleration	Virtual switch operation acceleration ∆ Optimized data flow across virtual machines

Virtual Network Support	VXLAN ∆ NVGRE ∆ Geneve ∆ GRE encapsulation/decapsulation

Packet Processing Engine	TrueFlow Flow Processing Engine ∆ Hardware-accelerated packet handling

Network & Communication

Data Rate	400 Gigabit per port ∆ 800 Gbps total aggregate
DCB Support	Priority Flow Control (PFC) ∆ Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS) ∆ Quantized Congestion Notification (QCN) ∆ DCBX
Jumbo Frames	Up to 9KB frame size support

Security Features	BroadSafe technology ∆ Secure PCIe adapter solution ∆ Network vulnerability protection

Power Consumption	Typical: 25W ∆ Maximum: 35W (estimated based on PCIe 5.0 profile)

Form Factor	Plug-in Module - Low Profile - Single Slot

Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F)

Interface/Ports

Interface Type	PCIe 5.0 x16 Low Profile
Port Configuration	2x QSFP112 ports supporting 400G per port ∆ 800 Gbps aggregate bandwidth
Multi-Queue Support	NetQueue ∆ Virtual Machine Queue (VMQ) ∆ Multi-Queue architecture
Transceiver Compatibility	QSFP112 optical transceivers ∆ Direct-Attach Copper (DAC) cables ∆ Active optical cables (AOC)

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum throughput this network adapter can deliver?

The BCM957608-P2100GQF20 delivers 800 Gbps aggregate bandwidth with dual 400G QSFP112 ports operating at full line-rate. PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides 32 GB/s bandwidth ensuring no host bottleneck. This makes it ideal for hyperscale data centers requiring maximum per-server network capacity.

What virtualization features does this adapter support?

The adapter supports up to 1,000 virtual functions through SR-IOV technology, enabling multi-tenant cloud deployments. Features include vSwitch acceleration, VXLAN/NVGRE/Geneve virtual network termination, and tunnel-aware offloads. These capabilities optimize performance in virtualized environments while reducing CPU overhead.

What types of optical transceivers are compatible?

The dual QSFP112 ports support industry-standard 400G optical transceivers and direct-attach copper (DAC) cables. This provides flexibility in choosing transceiver types based on distance requirements and cost considerations for data center deployments.

How does this adapter reduce CPU overhead in virtualized environments?

The adapter includes TrueFlow packet processing engine, hardware-accelerated checksum offloads, Large Send Offload (LSO), Large Receive Offload (LRO), and TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO). These features offload network processing tasks from the CPU, improving per-server throughput and reducing power consumption.

Is this adapter suitable for cloud service provider deployments?

Yes, the adapter is purpose-built for hyperscale cloud environments. It supports 1,000 virtual functions for multi-tenant isolation, includes comprehensive security features via BroadSafe technology, and provides FRU hot-swap capability for non-disruptive maintenance in production data centers.

What is the physical form factor and server compatibility?

The adapter features a low-profile single-slot design compatible with standard PCIe x16 slots in enterprise and hyperscale servers. The low-profile form factor enables deployment in space-constrained 1U and 2U server chassis common in data center environments.

What data center bridging features are supported?

The adapter supports comprehensive DCB features including Priority Flow Control (PFC), Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS), Quantized Congestion Notification (QCN), and DCBX protocol. These enable lossless Ethernet for storage networks and optimized traffic prioritization in data center environments.

Broadcom BCM957608-P2100GQF20 400G QSFP112 PCIe 5.0 NIC