Broadcom BCM957504-N1100G PCIe QSFP56 Interface Card

The Broadcom BCM957504-N1100G Interface Card is an internal PCIe adapter with a single 100G QSFP56 port designed for server networking and storage applications. Based on Broadcom's scalable NetXtreme-E architecture, this PCIe card combines a high-bandwidth Ethernet controller with hardware acceleration engines to improve throughput and reduce CPU load in data center, cloud and telco environments. The card uses passive cooling and includes LED indicators for activity and link status.

Advantages

The BCM957504-N1100G delivers high throughput and advanced flow processing through on-chip acceleration technologies, enabling up to a 5× increase in tunneling protocol throughput (Geneve, VXLAN, NVGRE) and significant reductions in CPU utilization versus software-only solutions. TruFlow hardware acceleration can increase virtual machine density by up to 50%, freeing CPU cycles for additional workloads. The adapter also supports advanced networking features such as RoCE, SDN and NFV, making it suitable for modern data center and cloud deployments.

Suitable for

• High-performance computing clusters and enterprise servers
• Cloud and hyperscale data centers
• Telco and edge networking equipment
• NVMe-oF storage and storage disaggregation
• Machine learning and data analytics workloads

Key specifications

• Form factor: internal PCIe interface card
• Port: 1× 100G QSFP56
• Controller architecture: Broadcom NetXtreme‑E (N1100G)
• Cooling: passive
• Indicators: activity and link LEDs
• Supported features: TruFlow acceleration, on-chip tunneling (Geneve, VXLAN, NVGRE), RoCE, SDN, NFV
• Manufacturer part number (MPN): BCM957504-N1100G
• EAN: 0650861000529

How to use

Install the card in a compatible server PCIe slot following the server vendor's instructions and standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures. Connect a compatible QSFP56 transceiver or passive/active cable to the QSFP56 port. Configure the host operating system and Broadcom driver/firmware to enable the desired networking features and accelerations. Monitor link and activity LEDs to verify connectivity and status.

Recommendations

For optimal performance in virtualized or NVMe-oF environments, install the latest Broadcom drivers and firmware, enable hardware acceleration features such as TruFlow and on-chip tunneling, and pair the adapter with compatible QSFP56 optics or cables rated for 100G operation.