The BCM5717C0KFBG-P10, manufactured by Broadcom Limited, is a Gigabit Ethernet controller designed for server and network adapter applications. It provides high-performance network connectivity and offloads processing tasks from the host CPU.

Applications

• Server network interface cards (NICs)
• Motherboard integrated network controllers
• Workstations
• Storage appliances
• Embedded systems requiring Gigabit Ethernet connectivity

Features

• Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet
• PCI Express (PCIe) interface
• TCP/IP checksum offload
• TCP segmentation offload (TSO)
• Large Send Offload (LSO)
• Interrupt coalescing
• Jumbo frame support
• Wake-on-LAN (WoL) support
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) compliance

Benefits

• Improved network performance due to hardware offload of TCP/IP processing.
• Reduced CPU utilization, freeing up resources for other applications.
• Increased throughput and reduced latency.
• Power savings through EEE compliance.
• Simplified network management through standard management interfaces.
• Enhanced system responsiveness and overall performance.
• Reliable network connectivity for critical server applications.

Additional Details

The BCM5717C0KFBG-P10 features a dual-port Gigabit Ethernet controller, enabling high-bandwidth network connectivity. Its PCIe interface provides a high-speed connection to the host system. The controller supports various offload features, such as TCP/IP checksum offload, TSO, and LSO, which significantly reduce the processing burden on the host CPU. It also supports advanced features such as interrupt coalescing and jumbo frames to further improve network performance. The device is compliant with Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standards, reducing power consumption during periods of low network activity. Wake-on-LAN (WoL) functionality allows the system to be remotely powered on over the network. Detailed specifications regarding power consumption, operating temperature range, and supported operating systems can be found in the product datasheet.