Dell YGCV4 Broadcom Quad Port Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

The Dell YGCV4 is a quad-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter built around the Broadcom 5719 chipset, one of the most widely deployed network controllers in enterprise environments. By packing four independent 1GbE ports onto a single PCIe card, it allows servers and workstations to handle multiple network segments, VLANs, or bonded connections without consuming additional expansion slots. The low-profile form factor makes it particularly well suited for space-constrained rackmount servers, though users with full-height chassis should verify bracket compatibility or source an appropriate adapter bracket.

The Broadcom 5719 chipset brings mature driver support across Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, and other enterprise operating systems, along with advanced features like NIC teaming, VLAN tagging, and TCP/IP offload. As a Dell OEM component (part number TMGR6), it is designed and validated for Dell PowerEdge server platforms, ensuring straightforward integration in Dell environments. Those running non-Dell hardware should confirm that their server firmware does not restrict third-party network adapters before purchasing. For environments where 1 Gigabit speeds remain sufficient — segmented networks, management interfaces, iSCSI at moderate loads, or general-purpose connectivity — this adapter delivers proven performance at a competitive price point.