Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GBASE-T Ethernet Network Adapter (PCIe x8/x16)

Upgrade your server or workstation with high-performance, reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet using the Intel X540-T2 dual-port card. This PCIe network interface card (NIC) offers full line-rate 10GBASE-T over copper (RJ-45), with backward compatibility to 1G/100M. Ideal for virtualization, high-speed storage networks, and data center applications, it integrates advanced offload, VLAN, and QoS features to deliver top-tier performance and efficiency.

Why Choose This Card:

• Dual RJ-45 ports supporting 10G/1G/100M auto-negotiation

• Uses standard copper cabling (Cat-6A up to 100 m, Cat-6 up to ~55 m)

• Compatible with both full-height and low-profile PCIe slots

• Supports virtualization, SR-IOV, and flexible port partitioning

• Offload features reduce CPU load for high-throughput networking

Specifications:

• Controller / Chipset: Intel Ethernet Controller X540

• Port Configuration: 2 × RJ-45 (10G / 1G / 100M)

• Interface / Bus: PCI Express v2.1, x8 lane (compatible with x8 or x16 slot)

• Cable & Distance: Cat-6A up to 100 m; Cat-6 up to approximately 55 m

• Throughput: Up to 20 Gbps total (10 Gbps per port, bi-directional)

• Virtualization / Offload: SR-IOV, VLAN, VMQ, flexible port partitioning, QoS, checksum offload, TCP segmentation offload (TSO)

• Jumbo Frames: Supported (up to 9.5 KB)

• Form Factor: Full-height bracket installed, low-profile bracket included

• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 55 °C

• Power Usage: Approximately 17.4 W per port at full load (10 Gbps)

• Standards / Compliance: IEEE 802.3an (10GBASE-T), 802.3ab (1GBASE-T), VLAN 802.1Q, 802.1p, SR-IOV, PCI-SIG, RoHS

• Operating Systems: Compatible with Windows, Linux, VMware, and others (drivers available)

• Warranty & Support: As per seller or local terms

Additional Information:

• The card supports automatic negotiation between 10G, 1G, and 100M speeds, allowing it to work with older networking equipment.

• Use quality cabling (Cat-6A recommended) for stable 10 Gbps performance, especially on longer runs.

• Supports SR-IOV and port partitioning for advanced virtualization workloads.

• Includes a low-profile bracket for installation in rackmount servers or compact systems.

• Supports PXE and network boot features (ensure BIOS compatibility).

• Drivers available for major operating systems from Intel’s official site.