Intel X540-T2 Converged Network Adapter Dual-Ports RJ-45 10GbE PCIe High/Low Profile

Unlock high-speed, low-latency networking with the Intel X540-T2 Converged Network Adapter. This dual-port PCIe card delivers true 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance over standard Cat 6a/7 copper cabling, making it an ideal and cost-effective upgrade for workstations, servers, and storage systems. It seamlessly integrates into existing 1GbE networks while providing a critical 10GbE backbone for bandwidth-intensive tasks like data backup, virtualization, video editing, and scientific computing. The adapter features advanced Intel technology for improved CPU efficiency and includes both full-height and low-profile brackets for versatile installation in tower or rack-mounted chassis. With robust driver support for major operating systems, the X540-T2 is a reliable solution for accelerating your network infrastructure.

Features List:

Dual 10GbE RJ-45 Ports: Provides two high-bandwidth connections for aggregation or separate networks using familiar copper cabling.

Backward Compatibility: Auto-negotiates down to 1000/100/10 Mbps for seamless integration into existing networks.

Energy Efficient: Intel® Adaptive Link Technology powers down during low utilization and supports DMA Coalescing to reduce power consumption.

Enhanced Virtualization: Features like VMDq (Virtual Machine Device Queues) and SR-IOV support improve I/O performance in virtualized environments.

Flexible Installation: Includes both standard and low-profile (slim) bracket for compatibility with a wide range of desktop and server chassis.

Advanced Traffic Management: Supports PCI-SIG* SR-IOV, QoS, and traffic policing for optimized data flows and prioritization.

iSCSI Remote Boot: Enables diskless workstations or servers to boot directly from an iSCSI storage target.

Reliable Intel Drivers: Broad operating system support ensures stability and performance across Windows, Linux, and VMware platforms.

RSS & MSI-X Support: Enables balanced network processing across multiple CPU cores for improved throughput and reduced latency.