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: SpecificationDetailModel NumberX540-T2Ports2 × 10GBase-T RJ45InterfacePCI Express v2.1 x8ControllerIntel X540Data Rate10Gbps / portCable SupportCAT6A or higher (up to 100m)OS SupportWindows, Linux, VMware, FreeBSDForm FactorLow-profile bracket (standard included) 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.
