Four-port Ethernet option overview for 540-BCOE
540-BCOE identifies an Intel I350-T4-based quad-port 1GbE BASE-T network adapter option. The OCP 3.0 form factor and factory-option ordering status make server slot compatibility and order-code matching essential; verify whether the requested build needs the installed option or a separately orderable customer kit.
Network adapter details
| Selection point | Specification / confirmation |
|---|---|
| Exact model | 540-BCOE |
| Option code | 540-BCOE |
| Adapter family | Intel Ethernet I350-T4 |
| Host interface | OCP 3.0 option, verify server support |
| Ports | 4 x 1GbE BASE-T |
| Ordering note | Factory-install option; confirm standalone customer-kit code |
| Compatibility | Check server generation, OCP slot and firmware |
Validate the OCP slot and orderable code
Before specifying 540-BCOE, identify the PowerEdge generation, OCP 3.0 connector support and firmware baseline. Dell option 540-BCOE is not necessarily the service kit code. Check the quote and adapter label for the exact part number, then confirm driver support in the intended operating system.
- Confirm the server model and OCP riser/slot.
- Verify four copper BASE-T ports meet the network design.
- Check transceiver/cabling expectations and driver support.
- Record MAC addresses and firmware after installation.
Ordering reference for 540-BCOE
Use 540-BCOE in the configuration record and include the complete customer-orderable adapter kit code once confirmed. Validate the installed adapter against the host system and approved network baseline.
Check 540-BCOE against the supported OCP configuration before finalizing an order; retain 540-BCOE and 540-BCOE in the approved option record.
