Broadcom BCM5709CC0KPBG PCI Express Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet Card

Dell-branded Broadcom NetXtreme II BCM5709CC0KPBG PCIe dual-port Gigabit Ethernet card provides two independent 1 GbE RJ-45 interfaces to expand server or workstation network connectivity. Built around Broadcom's BCM5709 dual-port Gigabit Ethernet controller, this add-in card plugs into a PCI Express slot and is identified by Dell part number 0F169G (also listed as BCM5709CC0KPBG). It is designed for Dell systems and is commonly used to add or segment networks, support redundancy, or provide dedicated management or storage-network connectivity alongside onboard adapters. Each port operates at 1 Gbps with auto-negotiation for compatibility with a wide range of switches and network gear. The BCM5709-based NetXtreme II family has historically been deployed in Dell PowerEdge servers and other Dell platforms that rely on Broadcom’s NetXtreme II line for reliable Gigabit connectivity, making it a familiar upgrade path when additional copper GbE ports are required. This dual-port NIC enables straightforward expansion of network throughput or isolation of traffic between servers, virtual machines, or storage networks without altering existing PCIe infrastructure, and it fits into standard PCIe add-in card slots in supported Dell configurations.