Question 1

We plan to use this card in a Synology NAS. According to Synology's site, only the Intel cards are compatible, not the Intel x540-t2 from Dell. Is this card direct from Intel?

Accepted Answer

What we got had no Dell labeling, only Intel.

Question 2

Hi. Does this come with a low profile bracket?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it comes with a low profile bracket.

Question 3

Does this card support RDMA?

Accepted Answer

Hello Rob, Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question. According to the manufacturer specifications, the Intel X540T2 would not support RDMA. The manufacturer specifications will be linked below as a reference and for more information. https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/58954/intel-ethernet-converged-network-adapter-x540-t2.html Thank you, Newegg Support

Question 4

Is this NIC supported in OpenBSD?

Accepted Answer

I used it in FreeBSD box running Freenas without issues and know of others doing it as well.

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