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Broadcom BCM5719 Quad-Port PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter with NetXtreme BCM5719 Chipset PCI Express 1000M Network LAN Card for Windows Server Linux Ubuntu VMware (BCM5719-4P)
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ULANSeN Broadcom BCM5719 Quad-Port PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter

Bottom line: The Broadcom BCM5719 Quad-Port PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro networking cards category, priced around $52.70 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

$52.70

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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Pros

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Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Broadcom BCM5719 Quad-Port PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. ULANSeN's retro networking cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro networking cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Wide Compatibility: The BCM5719-4P is compatible with x86 and x64 servers utilizing the PCIe v1.x and v2.x interfaces
  • Flexible Installation Options: PCIe x4 interface, compatible with pci-e x8 and x16 slots, and comes with Low Profile Bracket for various chassis configurations
  • Versatile Application Support: Wide range of applications including Cloud and Web2.0 data center servers, Enterprise data center servers, Private Cloud, Machine Learning (ML) clusters, High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters, Multi-node container platforms, NVMe storage disaggregation (NVMe-oF), and Database servers
  • Comprehensive Operating System Support: Compatible with CentOS, Debian, Microsoft Windows, Oracle Linux, Oracle Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Ubuntu, VMware ESX (Esxi 5/6/7/8), VMware vSphere, Windows Hyper-V, and Windows Server
  • Quad-Port Gigabit Performance: Features four independent 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports with NetXtreme BCM5719 Chipset, delivering full line-rate performance across all ports simultaneously
  • Advanced Offload Technologies: Supports Large Send Offload (LSO), TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO), TCP/UDP/IP checksum offloads, and Receive Side Scaling (RSS) for optimal network throughput and reduced host processor utilization

Full Specifications

BrandULANSeN
ColorRED
CompatibilityLinux
Built-In Media1xPCIe 1G LAN Card'1x Low profile Bracket'1xManual ' 1xCD Driver'
Compatible DevicesDesktop, Sever
Data Transfer Rate1 gigabits_per_second
Hardware InterfaceEthernet, PCI Express x4, PCIE x 4
Wide CompatibilityThe BCM5719-4P is compatible with x86 and x64 servers utilizing the PCIe v1.x and v2.x interfaces
Item Dimensions L x W x H4.65"L x 2.68"W x 0.71"H
Flexible Installation OptionsPCIe x4 interface, compatible with pci-e x8 and x16 slots, and comes with Low Profile Bracket for various chassis configurations
Full listing titleBroadcom BCM5719 Quad-Port PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter with NetXtreme BCM5719 Chipset PCI Express 1000M Network LAN Card for Windows Server Linux Ubuntu VMware (BCM5719-4P)

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Broadcom BCM5719 Quad-Port PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter with NetXtreme BCM5719 Chipset PCI Express 1000M Network LAN Card for Windows Server Linux Ubuntu VMware (BCM5719-4P) is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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