Dell X540/I350 10GbE & 1GbE Quad-Port PCIe Network Adapter

Dell X540/I350 10GbE & 1GbE Quad-Port PCIe Network Adapter - Detailed Description

Dell Intel X540/I350 Quad-Port 10GbE + 1GbE RJ45 PCIe Network Adapter (99GTM)

The Dell Intel X540/I350 Network Adapter is engineered for high-performance network connectivity, offering dual-speed ports for flexible and scalable networking solutions. Featuring 2 x 10GbE (Gigabit Ethernet) and 1 x 1GbE RJ45 ports, this PCIe adapter is ideal for demanding data centers, enterprise environments, and virtualization applications.

Technical Specifications:

• Interface Type: PCIe Gen 3.0 x8
• Ports: 2 x 10GbE + 1 x 1GbE (RJ45)
• Controller Chipset: Intel X540 (10GbE) & Intel I350 (1GbE)
• Connector Type: RJ45 for Ethernet connectivity
• Data Rate: 10Gbps (per port for 10GbE), 1Gbps (per port for 1GbE)
• Compatibility: Supports PCIe x8 slot for efficient bandwidth use
• Form Factor: Low-profile, half-height bracket (with full-height adapter included)
• Supported Features:
  • Jumbo Frame Support (up to 9KB)
  • Receive Side Scaling (RSS) for better performance in multi-core systems
  • Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq) for enhanced virtualized environments
  • Flow Control for enhanced data integrity
  • iSCSI Boot Support for network storage solutions
• Operating Systems Supported:
  • Linux (various distributions)
  • Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019)
  • VMware ESXi (6.x, 7.x)
  • Hyper-V
• Power Consumption: 8.5W typical
• Form Factor: Low-profile, half-height bracket included with full-height adapter option
• Mounting Type: PCI Express x8

Performance Features:

• High Throughput: 10Gbps (10 Gigabit Ethernet) data rates for high-demand applications
• Enhanced Virtualization Support: Ideal for VMware, Hyper-V, and other virtualized workloads
• Low Latency: Optimized for ultra-low latency in mission-critical applications
• Energy Efficient: Designed to minimize power consumption while delivering consistent high-speed performance

The Dell Intel X540/I350 Network Adapter is perfect for enterprises looking to scale their networks with high-performance, low-latency connectivity, providing both 10GbE and 1GbE connectivity in a single card.