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PCIE GEN 3.0 X8 Interface to 2X 25GbE SFP28 Optical Ports Converged RDMA Network Adapter for HPC, Storage and Virtualization Servers, Broadcom BCM57414 2X 25Gb/s SFP28 Ethernet Controller (BCM57414)

Name: PCIE GEN 3.0 X8 Interface to 2X 25GbE SFP28 Optical Ports Converged RDMA Network Adapter for HPC, Storage and Virtualization Servers, Broadcom
Brand: FebSmart
SKU: B0GR68H3RM
Price: 89.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-06

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Bottom line: The PCIE GEN 3.0 X8 Interface to 2X 25GbE SFP28 Optical Ports Converged RDMA Network Adapter for HPC, Storage and Virtualization Servers, Broadcom BCM57414 2X 25Gb/s SFP28 Ethernet Controller (BCM57414) is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the retro graphics cards category, priced around $89.99. Compare close alternatives before committing.

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Common buyer scenarios for retro graphics 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 Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Backed by FebSmart's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

1. BCM57414 is a PCIE GEN 3.0 X8 interface to 2X 25GbE SFP28 optical ports converged RDMA network adapter for Telcom, Cloud Networking, Storage and Data Analytics. Based on Broadcom Technology BCM57414 2X 25GbE SFP28 PCIE 3.0 Ethernet controller, bring latest technology which include Tru Flow, On-chip Tunneling Protocol, Advanced Networking, Tru Manage Technologies on Data Centers.
2. Major Chipset: Broadcom BCM57414, Hardware Interface: PCIE GEN 3.0 X8, Network Speed: 2X 25GbE, Ethernet Interface: 2X 25GbE SFP28 Fabrics, Overlay Networks Type: NVGRE and VXLAN, SR-IOV: 16 physical functions, Storage Protocols: SRP, iSER, NFS, RDMA, SMB Direct, NVMe-Of, Remote Boot: Ethernet, iSCSI, PXE, UEFI.
3. Support IEEE 802.3by, 25GbE, 50GbE. IEEE 802.3ba 40GbE. IEEE 802.3ae 10GbE. Jumbo frame (9.6KB). IEEE 802.3az Fast-Wake Mode. IEEE 802.3ap. IEEE 802.3ad, 802.1AX. IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1P. IEEE 802.1Qau. IEEE 802.1Qaz. IEEE 802.1Qbb. IEEE 802.1Qbg. IEEE 1588v2. 25GbE, 50GbE Ethernet Consortium for 50GbE, 100GbE, 200GbE PAM4 links.
4. PCIE GEN 3.0 standard, support 8GT/s each LANE. PCIE X8 interface, provide 64Gb/s bandwidth ensure 2X SFP28 ethernet ports archive 25GbE concurrently. Works on Motherboard PCIE X8 or X16 slot. Supports PCIE 5.0, 4.0 and 3.0 slot in full speed 2X 25GbE.
5. Comply with Open Fabrics Enterprise Distribution (OFED) and Open Fabrics Windows Distribution (WinOF-2). Supports Passive or active 25GbE SFP28 AOC, DAC cables, and 25GbE SFP28 transceivers with optical cables.
6. Need to install driver on Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 64bit and Windows 11, 10 64bit systems. Linux system support BNXT driver.

Full Specifications

Brand	FebSmart
Color	Matte Green
Unit Count	1 Count
Model Number	BCM57414
Compatibility	Linux
Built-In Media	Low Profile Bracket
Mfr Part Number	BCM57414
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Data Link Protocol	IEEE 802.3
Data Transfer Rate	25 gigabytes_per_second
Hardware Interface	PCI Express 3.0, PCIE x 8
Warranty Description	1 Year Warranty.
Item Dimensions L x W x H	5.12"L x 4.72"W x 0.71"H

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PCIE GEN 3.0 X8 Interface to 2X 25GbE SFP28 Optical Ports Converged RDMA Network Adapter for HPC, Storage and Virtualization Servers, Broadcom BCM57414 2X 25Gb/s SFP28 Ethernet Controller (BCM57414) is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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