Broadcom BCM957418A4180C 200GbE OCP NIC 3.0 Adapter
Brand: Broadcom | Category: Network Adapters & NICs
SKU: BROADCOMBCM957418A4180C200GBEOCPNIC | Part #: BCM957418A4180C | MPN: BCM957418A4180C
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About the Broadcom BCM957418A4180C 200GbE OCP NIC 3.0 Adapter
Dual-port 25GbE performance defines the Broadcom BCM957418A4180C, a 200GbE OCP NIC 3.0 Adapter engineered for hyperscale data center deployments. Built on the Broadcom BCM57418 Ethernet controller, this mezzanine-form-factor adapter delivers 50GbE aggregate bandwidth across its two 25GbE ports, connected via PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface. The BCM957418A4180C combines enterprise-class switching capabilities with modern virtualization support, including SR-IOV for flexible virtual machine networking and RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) for low-latency, lossless communication. Advanced offload engines handle TCP/UDP checksum offload, Large Send Offload (LSO), and Receive Side Scaling (RSS), while VXLAN and GENEVE encapsulation offload streamlines overlay network performance in containerized and cloud-native environments.
Network engineers and infrastructure architects evaluating disaggregated switching topologies or Open Compute Project (OCP) compliant data centers will recognize the strategic value of OCP NIC 3.0 standardization. The adapter supports comprehensive Data Center Bridging (DCB) features—including Priority Flow Control (PFC) and Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS)—alongside IEEE 802.3x flow control, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, and IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP). Operating system compatibility spans Windows Server, Linux distributions (RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu), and VMware ESXi, ensuring broad integration into heterogeneous production environments. The device operates reliably within 0°C to 55°C temperature ranges, meeting stringent data center thermal specifications.
Organizations standardizing on Broadcom networking silicon and OCP-validated hardware will find the BCM957418A4180C part number BCM957418A4180C essential for next-generation fabric architecture. Contact Omnixon Global to request a quote and explore volume pricing for your enterprise deployment.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Broadcom |
| Category | Network Adapters & NICs |
| SKU | BROADCOMBCM957418A4180C200GBEOCPNIC |
| Part Number | BCM957418A4180C |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | OCP NIC 3.0 |
| Interface | 200GbE |
| Speed | 200GbE |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BCM957418A4180C |
| Form Factor | OCP NIC 3.0 (Mezzanine) |
| Ethernet Controller | Broadcom BCM57418 |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Port Speed | 25GbE per port |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | 50GbE (2 x 25GbE) |
| Host Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Virtualization Support | SR-IOV |
| RDMA Protocol | RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) |
| Offload Capabilities | TCP/UDP checksum offload, Large Send Offload (LSO), Receive Side Scaling (RSS), VXLAN/GENEVE encapsulation offload |
| Operating System Support | Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu), VMware ESXi |
| Data Center Bridging (DCB) | Supported (PFC, ETS) |
| Flow Control | IEEE 802.3x |
| VLAN Support | IEEE 802.1Q |
| Link Aggregation | IEEE 802.3ad (LACP) |
| OCP Compliance | OCP NIC 3.0 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C |
Frequently Asked Questions about Broadcom BCM957418A4180C 200GbE OCP NIC 3.0 Adapter
What does the Broadcom BCM957418A4180C 200GbE OCP NIC 3.0 Adapter do?
The Broadcom BCM957418A4180C 200GbE OCP NIC 3.0 Adapter is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
What are the headline specs of the Broadcom BCM957418A4180C 200GbE OCP NIC 3.0 Adapter?
Key specifications for the Broadcom BCM957418A4180C 200GbE OCP NIC 3.0 Adapter: form factor OCP NIC 3.0; new condition; product name Broadcom BCM957418A4180C 200GbE OCP NIC 3.0 Adapter; brand Broadcom; category Network Equipment; form factor OCP NIC 3.0; network speed 200GbE; interface OCP NIC 3.0. Manufacturer part number BCM957418A4180C. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the Broadcom BCM957418A4180C 200GbE OCP NIC 3.0 Adapter compatible with my infrastructure?
The Broadcom BCM957418A4180C 200GbE OCP NIC 3.0 Adapter interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.