Data Sheet
BCM957416A4160C
Dual-Port 10GBASE-T Ethernet PCI Express 3.0 x8 Network Interface
Card
Overview
The Broadcom® BCM957416A4160C is a dual-port
10GBASE-T, PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Interface Card that
supports a dual-port 10GBASE-T media interface that is
fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3an standard. The card
uses the Broadcom BCM57416 Ethernet controller with the
integrated dual-channel 10GBASE-T transceiver.
Features
Network boot-PXE, UEFI.
iSCSI boot.
MSI and MSI-X
Conforms to the PCI Express Card Electromechanical
Specification Rev. 3.0.
Applications
Dual-Port 10GBASE-T Ethernet Network Interface Card for
Data Centers or Cloud Computing.
Dual-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet:
– 10GBASE-T IEEE 802.3an
– 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3ab
x8 PCI Express v3.0 compliant.
SR-IOV with up to 128 VFs.
Function Level Reset (FLR) support.
TruFlow™ flow processing engine.
Virtual Network Termination–VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve,
GRE encap/decap.
vSwitch acceleration.
Tunnel-aware stateless offloads.
DCB support: PFC, ETS, QCN, DCBx.
RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE)
SMBus 2.0.
MCTP over SMBus.
PCIe-based UART and KCS.
Jumbo frames up to 9 KB.
Advanced Congestion Avoidance.
Multiqueue, NetQueue, and VMQ.
IPv4 and IPv6 offloads.
TCP, UDP, and IP checksum offloads.
Large Send Offload (LSO).
Large Receive Offload (LRO).
TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO).
Receive-side Scaling (RSS).
Transmit-side Scaling (TSS).
VLAN insertion/removal.
Interrupt coalescing.
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BCM957416A4160C Data Sheet
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Figure 1: BCM957416A4160C Network Interface Card
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Table of Contents
1 Functional Description ................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Block Diagram......................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Host Interface Connector .....................................................................................................................................5
1.2.1 BCM57416.................................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Nonvolatile RAM ..................................................................................................................................................5
1.4 Heat Sink .............................................................................................................................................................5
1.5 DC/DC Regulators ...............................................................................................................................................5
1.6 Power Supplies ....................................................................................................................................................6
1.7 LED Functions and Locations ..............................................................................................................................6
2 Regulatory and Safety Approvals...............................................................................................................................7
2.1 Regulatory............................................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Safety...................................................................................................................................................................7
2.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ..................................................................................................................7
2.4 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Compliance .........................................................................................................8
2.5 FCC Statement ....................................................................................................................................................8
3 Physical and Electrical Specifications.......................................................................................................................9
3.1 Board Physical Dimensions .................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Bracket Outlines and Dimensions........................................................................................................................9
3.3 Standard-Profile Bracket Outline and Dimensions.............................................................................................10
3.4 Low-Profile Bracket Outline and Dimensions.....................................................................................................11
3.5 Environment Specifications................................................................................................................................11
4 Ordering Information .................................................................................................................................................11
Revision History............................................................................................................................................................ 12
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1 Functional Description
This section provides the functional description of the BCM957416A4160C network interface card.
1.1 Block Diagram
Figure 2 shows the main functional blocks on the BCM957416A4160C network interface card.
Figure 2: BCM957416A4160C Block Diagram
TVDD (center-tap)
1.9V
LDO
RJ-45
MAGJACK
CONNECTOR
RJ-45
MAGJACK
CONNECTOR
filters
filters
4 differential
pairs
4 differential
pairs
XGT port 0
V33_1
Power Stage
for
1.0V PHY
Core/Analog
V33_1
XGT port 1
PHY 1.0V
Analog Loads
V10_PHY_DIG
DVDD
MAC 1.0V
Analog Loads
50 MHz
xtal
V10_ANALOG
Power Stage for
VANALOG
V33_1
PHY
OSC
1.8V
LDO
PHY 1.8V Loads
SWREG_V1P8_SW
1.8V
V33_1
MAC 1.8V Loads
VDDC_HOST
BCM57416
VDDC_VAON
V10_HOST
V10_VAON
SPI I/F
V33_1
VDDO
Power to
Internal regulators
50 MHz
xtal
V33_0
Power Stage for
VAON
2.5V
Regulator
MD_VDDO
NVRAM
Power Stage
for
V10_HOST
V33_0
MAC
OSC
SWREG_V1P25_SW
12V TO 3.3 V
REGULATOR
1.25V
MRS_TXDDH
SMB I/F
PCIe I/F
PCIe Bus
FRU
DEVICES
(Gen 3, x8 Lanes)
12V (EDGE)
PCIe x8 CONNECTOR
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1.2 Host Interface Connector
The BCM957416A4160C NIC is a PCI Express Gen3 x8 add-in card with standard height bracket. The card edge connector
complies with the PCI Express Gen3 x8 standard pinout for add-in cards outlined in the PCI Express Electromechanical
Specification v3.0 Section 6.1, Table 6-1.
The PCIeinterface is 3.0 compliant.
NOTE:
See Section 6 of the PCI Express Electromechanical Specification v3.0 for more details on the card edge connector
pinout, and to Section 9 for add-in card mechanical information.
1.2.1 BCM57416
The BCM57416 Ethernet Controller is configured as dual-port 10 Gb/s MAC with integrated 10GBASE-T Ethernet
transceiver to the line side and x8 PCI Express v3.0 interface to the system host.
1.2.1.1 Internal Clocks
The BCM57416 has the integrated differential oscillator circuit that operates from the external 50 MHz crystals. The 50 MHz
clock source is used to generate the clock frequencies for the device internal circuitries.
1.2.1.2 SMBus Interface
The BCM57416 Ethernet Controller SMB0 interface supports serial communications between BCM57416 and the system.
The interface allows the Ethernet Controller to act as an SMBus master or a slave device.
1.3 Nonvolatile RAM
The BCM57416 Ethernet Controller requires a nonvolatile serial flash memory (NVRAM) to store the device firmware, PCI
Configuration space settings (for example, Device ID, Vendor ID), MAC address, and so on. After power-up, the firmware is
downloaded into the device memory and executed by the on-chip processor.
1.4 Heat Sink
The passive heat sink is attached to the Ethernet Controller using four spring-loaded push pins that insert into four mounting
holes.
To prevent damage to the BCM57416 Ethernet Controller in the event of a missing heat sink, the Network Interface Card is
not allowed to power up.
1.5 DC/DC Regulators
The on-board voltage regulators use the 12V edge main power from the host interface connector to derive the necessary
power rails for different circuits and components on the board.
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1.6 Power Supplies
All power is derived from the PCI Express Host Interface Connector 12V supply pins. These voltage supply pins feed onboard regulators that provide the necessary power to the various components on the card. The NIC has nine switching
regulators, which power the card's various +1.0V, +1.25V, +1.8V, 1.9V, 2.5V, and +3.3V loads. The 3.3V power (+3.3V) and
3.3V auxiliary power (3.3Vaux) from the PCIe edge connector are also used to supply the power control logics and signals.
1.7 LED Functions and Locations
The 10GBASE-T port supports two LEDs to indicate traffic activities and link speed. The LEDs are visible through the cutout
on the bracket as shown in Figure 3. The LED functionality is described in Table 1.
Figure 3: Activity and Link LED Locations
Table 1: LED Functions
LED Type
Color/Behavior
Note
Activity
Off
No Activity
Green blinking
Traffic Flowing Activity
Link
Broadcom
Off
No Link
Green
Linked at 10 Gb/s
Yellow
Linked at 1 Gb/s
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2 Regulatory and Safety Approvals
The following sections detail the Regulatory, Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), and Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD) standard compliance for the BCM957416A4160C network interface card.
2.1 Regulatory
Table 2: Regulatory Approvals
Item
Applicable Standard
Approval (A)/Certificate (C)
CE/European Union
EN 62368-1:2014
CB report and certificate
UL/USA
IEC 62368-1 (ed. 2)
CB report and certificate
2.2 Safety
Table 3: Safety Approvals
Country
Certification Type/Standard
Compliance
International
CB Scheme
ICES 003—Digital Device
UL 1977 (connector safety)
UL 796 (PCB wiring safety)
UL 94 (flammability of parts)
Yes
2.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Table 4: Electromagnetic Compatibility
Standard/Country
Certification Type
Compliance
CE/European Union
EN 55032:2012/AC:2013 Class B
EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
CE report and CE DoC
FCC/USA
CFR47 Part 15 Subpart B Class B
FCC/IC DoC and EMC report referencing FCC and IC
standards
IC/Canada
ICES-003 Class B
FCC/IC DoC and report referencing FCC and IC
standards
ACA/Australia, New Zealand
AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015
ACA certificate
RCM Mark
BSMI /Taiwan
CNS 13438 (2006)
BSMI certificate
BSMI /Taiwan
CNS 15663
BSMI certificate/RoHS table
MIC/South Korea
KN22 Class B
KN24
Korea certificate
MSIP Mark
VCCI/Japan
VCCI CISPR 32: 2016
Copy of VCCI online certificate
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2.4 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Compliance
Table 5: ESD Compliance Summary
Standard
Certification Type
Compliance
EN 55024:2010
(EN 61000-4-2)
Air/Direct discharge
Yes
2.5 FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE:
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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3 Physical and Electrical Specifications
This section outlines the mechanicals of the BCM957416A4160C network interface card as well as the environmental
specifications.
3.1 Board Physical Dimensions
The BCM957416A4160C board dimensions are shown in Figure 4. The dimensions are in inches with a tolerance of ±0.005.
Figure 4: Board Physical Dimensions
3.2 Bracket Outlines and Dimensions
The BCM957416A4160C supports both standard and low-profile brackets.
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3.3 Standard-Profile Bracket Outline and Dimensions
Standard-profile bracket outline and physical dimensions are shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Standard-Profile Bracket Outline and Dimensions
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3.4 Low-Profile Bracket Outline and Dimensions
Low-profile bracket outline and physical dimensions are shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6: Low-Profile Bracket Outline and Dimensions
3.5 Environment Specifications
Table 6: Environment Specifications
Parameter
Condition
Storage Temperature
–40°C to +65°C
Storage Humidity
5% to 95% non-condensing
Vibration and Shock
IEC78-2-(*) and IEC721-3-(*)
4 Ordering Information
Table 7: Ordering Information
Part Number
Description
BCM957416A4160C
Dual-Port 10GBASE-T Ethernet PCI Express Network Interface Card; RoHS-compliant
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Revision History
957416A4160C-DS102; January 24, 2020
Updated:
LED Functions and Locations – Updated figure and LED functions.
Standard-Profile Bracket Outline and Dimensions – Updated figure.
Low-Profile Bracket Outline and Dimensions – Updated figure.
957416A4160C-DS101; December 26, 2017
Updated:
“Regulatory and Safety Approvals” on page 9
957416A4160C-DS100; March 30, 2017
Initial release.
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