Dell Server Network Cards — PowerEdge NICs & Adapters

OEM-branded Broadcom & Intel NICs for Dell PowerEdge servers

About Server Network Cards

Dell PowerEdge servers rely on OEM-branded network interface cards from Broadcom and Intel, re-validated and firmware-locked for seamless iDRAC integration. We stock the full range of Dell-branded NICs — from the ubiquitous Broadcom 5720 quad-port 1GbE to the Intel X710 10GbE SFP+ and Intel XXV710 25GbE adapters used in modern data center deployments.

Every Dell NIC we sell is genuine OEM or Dell-qualified, meaning it carries a Dell part number (e.g., 0FM487, 0XVVY1, 0Y5M7N) and is recognized by iDRAC without firmware warnings. This matters because third-party NICs in PowerEdge servers can trigger "not Dell certified" alerts and may lack features like NPAR (NIC Partitioning) and NDC slot compatibility.

Popular Dell Server Network Cards

Broadcom 5720 Quad-Port 1GbE (0FM487) — default rNDC for R630/R730/R640/R740
Intel X520 Dual-Port 10GbE SFP+ (0XYT17) — widely deployed for iSCSI and VM traffic
Intel X710 Quad-Port 10GbE SFP+ (0DDJKY) — Gen14/Gen15 standard for converged networking
Intel XXV710 Dual-Port 25GbE SFP28 (0Y5M7N) — next-gen data center connectivity
Broadcom 57414 Dual-Port 25GbE (0J7TNV) — OCP 3.0 mezzanine for blade servers

Not sure which NIC fits your PowerEdge? Send us your server model and service tag — we will confirm the correct part number and form factor (PCIe LP, full-height, rNDC, or OCP).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What network card comes standard in a Dell PowerEdge R740?

The Dell PowerEdge R740 ships with a Broadcom 5720 Quad-Port 1GbE rNDC (rack Network Daughter Card) by default. This is the integrated NIC that occupies the dedicated NDC slot on the motherboard. You can replace it with a 10GbE rNDC like the Intel X710 or Broadcom 57416 without using a PCIe slot.

Can I use non-Dell NICs in a PowerEdge server?

Technically yes, but Dell servers will display a warning in iDRAC that the adapter is "not Dell certified." Non-Dell NICs also lack NPAR support, may not support iDRAC network monitoring, and can have firmware compatibility issues. For production environments, Dell-branded NICs are strongly recommended.

What is the difference between rNDC and PCIe NICs in Dell servers?

An rNDC (rack Network Daughter Card) plugs into a dedicated slot on the motherboard and does not consume a PCIe slot. PCIe NICs use standard expansion slots. rNDCs are typically 2-port or 4-port 1GbE/10GbE and provide the base network connectivity, while PCIe NICs add additional ports for storage, backup, or VM traffic.