Intel X540-T2 10G Dual Port PCIe LAN Card

Intel X540-T2 10G Dual Port PCIe LAN Card - Detailed Description

Intel X540-T2 10G Dual Port PCIe RJ45 Network Adapter LAN Card

Overview:
The Intel X540-T2 is a high-performance dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network adapter designed for enterprise servers and high-end workstations. With support for 10GBase-T over standard RJ45 connectors, it delivers lightning-fast network speeds using existing CAT6A/CAT7 cabling infrastructure, making it a cost-effective upgrade path for 10G networking.

Key Features:

• Model: Intel X540-T2

• Ports: 2 × RJ45 (10GBase-T)

• Speed: 10Gbps per port (20Gbps total full-duplex)

• Interface: PCI Express 2.1 x8

• Controller: Intel X540

• Compatibility: Supports CAT6A up to 100 meters; backward compatible with 1GbE and 100MbE

• Cooling: Passive heatsink design

• Virtualization: Supports VMDq, SR-IOV, and VM Flex Queues

• Advanced Features:

  • Jumbo Frame support

  • VLAN tagging

  • Checksum offloading

  • TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO)

  • Receive Side Scaling (RSS)

  • PXE boot support

• Operating Systems: Compatible with Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, and more

Benefits:

✅ Cost-Efficient 10G Networking – Use standard RJ45 cabling without expensive fiber setups
✅ Dual Port Redundancy or Load Balancing – Increased bandwidth or failover protection
✅ Data Center Ready – Ideal for high-throughput, low-latency environments
✅ Enterprise Reliability – Backed by Intel’s reputation for network stability and performance

Technical Specifications:

Package Includes:

• 1 × Intel X540-T2 10G Dual Port Network Adapter

• 1 × Low-profile bracket (may vary by seller)

• Driver downloads available from Intel’s official website

Use Cases:

• Enterprise servers

• Network-attached storage (NAS)

• High-performance computing (HPC)

• Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox)

• Workstation-to-server high-speed communication

Ideal For:

• Enterprise Servers & Data Centers – Delivers high-speed, reliable 10G networking for demanding environments.

• Cloud Computing & Virtualization – Fully compatible with VMware, Hyper-V, and other virtual platforms.

• High-Speed Data Transfers & Storage Networks – Minimizes latency and maximizes data throughput.

• Server Upgrades & Network Optimization – Scalable solution that future-proofs your IT infrastructure.

• Mission-Critical IT & Business Applications – Built for always-on connectivity and high availability.