Data Sheet

BCM5720-2P
Dual-Port Ethernet Server Adapter

General Description  Dual RJ-45 with integrated link and activity LEDs
 Low-profile form factor: 2.7 in. x 4.4 in.
The Broadcom® NetXtreme® BCM5720-2P is a dual-port  RoHS-compliant (lead-free)
10/100/1000 Mb/s x1 PCI Express (PCIe) Ethernet adapter
that supports the IEEE 802.3ab standard over Category 5 Applications
twisted-pair cable. The adapter card supports offload
technologies including Large Send, TCP segmentation, and The BCM5720-2P is compatible with x86 and x64 servers
TCP/UDP/IP checksum, and receive-side scaling (RSS) utilizing the PCIe v1.X and v2.X interfaces.
that deliver optimal network throughput, lower host
processor utilization and as a result improve system overall
performance. The adapter card comes in small form factor
that is suitable for both low-profile and standard chassis.

Features
 Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Adapter
 IEEE 802.3ab 10/100/1000 Mb/s Gigabit Ethernet-
compliant
 Virtual LANs (VLANs): IEEE 802.1q VLAN tagging
 x1 PCI Express v1.x and v2.x
 Energy Efficient Ethernet-compliant with IEEE Standard
802.3az-2010
 MSI and MSI-X capabilities—up to 17 MSI-X vectors
 I/O virtualization support for VMWare, NetQueue, and
Microsoft VMQ
– 17 receive queues and 16 transmit queues per port
– 17 MSI-X vectors supporting per queue interrupt to
host
 Function Level Reset (FLR)
 ECC error detection and correction on internal SRAM
 TCP, IP, and UDP checksum offload
 Large Send offload, TCP segmentation offload
 Receive-side scaling
 Jumbo frames (9 KB)
 IEEE 802.3x flow control
 Statistics for SNMP MIB II and Ethernet-like MIB
 Comprehensive diagnostic and configuration software
suite
 ACPI 1.1a-compliant: multiple power modes
 Wake-on-LAN (WOL)

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Figure 1: Functional Block Diagram

LED LED LED LED

RJ-45 RJ-45

MDI MDI

NVRAM 1.2V SWR

BCM5720
WOL and In-
25 MHz
Rush Power
Crystal
Circuit

x1 PCIe 12V, 3.3Vaux

x1 PCI Express Connector

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Features .....................................................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 2: Functional Overview ........................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Functional Block Diagram........................................................................................................................................6
2.2 PCI Express Host Interface ......................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Ethernet Server Adapter...........................................................................................................................................6
2.4 RJ-45 Connectors and LED Functions....................................................................................................................6
2.5 Non-Volatile RAM ......................................................................................................................................................7
2.6 Regulatory and Safety ..............................................................................................................................................8
2.6.1 Regulatory.........................................................................................................................................................8
2.6.2 Safety................................................................................................................................................................8
2.6.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ...............................................................................................................8
2.6.4 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Compliance ......................................................................................................9
2.6.5 FCC Statement .................................................................................................................................................9
2.7 DC Power Specification ............................................................................................................................................9
2.8 Environmental Specifications..................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 3: Ordering Information ..................................................................................................... 11
Revision History ............................................................................................................................... 12

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Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Overview
The Broadcom® BCM5720-2P is a dual-port 10/100/1000 Mb/s x1 PCI Express Specification v2.1 Ethernet server adapter
that supports the IEEE 802.3ab standard over Category 5 twisted-pair cable. The adapter card supports offload technologies
and receive-side scaling. Offload technologies (including Large Send, TCP segmentation, and TCP/UDP/IP checksum) and
RSS deliver optimal network throughput and lower host processor utilization, resulting in improved overall system
performance. The server adapter comes in a small form factor that is suitable for both low-profile and standard chassis
configurations.

1.2 Features
The BCM5720-2P NIC supports the following features:
 Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet Server adapter
 IEEE 802.3ab 10/100/1000 Mb/s Gigabit Ethernet-compliant
 Virtual LANs (VLANs): IEEE 802.1q VLAN tagging
 x1 PCI Express v2.1
 Energy Efficient Ethernet compliant with IEEE Standard 802.3az-2010
 MSI and MSI-X capabilities—up to 17 MSI-X vectors
 I/O virtualization support for VMWare, NetQueue, and Microsoft VMQ
– 17 receive queues and 16 transmit queues per port
– 17 MSI-X vectors supporting per queue interrupt to host
 Function Level Reset (FLR)
 ECC error detection and correction on internal SRAM
 TCP, IP, and UDP checksum offload
 Large Send offload, TCP segmentation offload
 Receive-side scaling
 Jumbo frames (9 KB)
 IEEE 802.3x flow control
 Statistics for SNMP MIB II and Ethernet-like MIB
 Comprehensive diagnostic and configuration software suite
 ACPI 1.1a-compliant: multiple power modes
 Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
 Dual RJ-45 with integrated link and activity LEDs
 Low-profile form factor: 2.7” x 4.4”
 RoHS-compliant (lead-free)

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Figure 2: BCM5720-2P Ethernet Server Adapter

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Chapter 2: Functional Overview

2.1 Functional Block Diagram

The functional block diagram in Figure 1 shows the high-level components used in the BCM5720-2P. Each component is
described in detail in the sections that follow.

2.2 PCI Express Host Interface

The BCM5720-2P Ethernet server adapter complies with the PCI Express Base Specification (Revisions 2.1) and supports
5.0 GT/s and 2.5 GT/s signaling capability.

The card-edge connector follows the x1 PCI Express standard pinout for add-in cards outlined in Table 5-1, Section 5.1 of
PCI Express Card Electromechanical Specification (Revisions 2.0).

NOTE: For full network performance on both Ethernet ports, use 5.0 GT/s signaling.

2.3 Ethernet Server Adapter

The BCM5720-2P Ethernet server adapter is a dual-port Gigabit MAC with integrated PHY whose Gigabit Media Dependent
Interface (MDI) differential signals are connected to the RJ-45 connectors. The BCM5720-2P controls the WOL power
switching circuitry as well.

2.4 RJ-45 Connectors and LED Functions

The BCM5720-2P supports two RJ-45 connectors. There are two LEDs integrated on each RJ-45 connector. The LEDs are
described as follows:
 The Link LED is located at the upper right corner of the connector.
– Yellow = 10 Mb/s
– Yellow = 100 Mb/s
– Green = 1000 Mb/s
 The Activity LED is located at the lower right corner of the connector.
– Green = Blinks when there is activity on the wires

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Figure 3 shows the locations of the LEDs and the RJ-45 connectors.

Figure 3: LEDs and RJ-45 Connectors

10/100/1000 Mb/s
Link LED

RJ-45 Connectory

Activity LED

2.5 Non-Volatile RAM

The BCM5720-2P uses an external nonvolatile serial flash memory (NVRAM) to store boot code and PCI configuration
information such as Device ID and Vendor ID, as well as various firmware components. The boot code is downloaded to the
device memory and is executed by an internal processor. User mode software running on the host system can be used to
upgrade the boot code contents in the NVRAM.

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2.6 Regulatory and Safety

The following sections detail the Regulatory, Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), and Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD) standard compliance for the BCM5720-2P Network Interface Card.

2.6.1 Regulatory
Table 1: 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

2.6.2 Safety
Table 2: Safety Approvals

Country Certification Type/Standard Compliance

International CB Scheme Yes
ICES 003 – Digital Device
UL 1977 (connector safety)
UL 796 (PCB wiring safety)
UL 94 (flammability of parts)

2.6.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Table 3: Electromagnetic Compatibility

Standard/Country Certification Type Compliance

CE/EU EN 55032:2012/AC:2013 Class B CE report and CE DoC
EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013
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 22:2009 +A1 :2010 ACA certificate
BSM/Taiwan CNS 13438 (2006) Class B BSMI certificate
BSMI/Taiwan CNS 15663 BSMI certificate/RoHS table
MSIP/S. Korea RRL KN22 Class B Korea certificate
KN24 MSIP mark
VCCI/Japan VCCI V-3 (2015-04) Copy of VCCI online certificate

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2.6.4 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Compliance

Table 4: ESD Compliance Summary

Standard Certification Type Compliance

EN 55024:2010 Air/Direct discharge Yes
(EN 61000-4-2)

2.6.5 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: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

2.7 DC Power Specification

Table 5 shows the total power consumption required from the 12V and 3.3Vaux PCIe card-edge connector pins.

Table 5: Board Power Consumption

Condition 3.3Vaux (A) 12V (A) Total Power (W)

No Link (idle) 0 0.082 1.00
10BASE-T 0 0.108 1.31
100BASE-T 0 0.111 1.35
1000BASE-T 0 0.183 2.23
Low Power Mode (10BASE-T) 0.138 0 0.50
Low Power Mode (100BASE-T) 0.161 0 0.58

2.8 Environmental Specifications

Table 6: Environmental Specifications

Parameter Condition
Operating Temperature 0°C–55°C
Air Flow Requirement (LFM) 0
Storage Temperature –40°C– +65°C
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Vibration and Shock IEC 68, FCC Part 68.302, NSTA, 1A

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Table 6: Environmental Specifications

Parameter Condition
Electrostatic/Electromagnetic Susceptibility EN 61000-4-2, EN 55024

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Chapter 3: Ordering Information

Table 7: Ordering Information

Part Number Description

BCM5720-2P Dual-Port Single Ethernet Server Adapter
BCM5720-2PBLK Dual-Port Single box with Ten Ethernet Server Adapters

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Revision History

5720-2P-DS102; January 4, 2018

Updated:
 Regulatory and Safety

5720-2P-DS101-R; March 13, 2015

Updated:
 Ordering information

57202P-DS100-R; February 9, 2015

Initial release.

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