Name: 00D9117 IBM Dual 10GBase-X 10GbE PCIe 2.0 x8 Low Profile NIC
Brand: IBM
SKU: 00D9117
Price: 89.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The IBM X520 2-Ports 10GBase-X PCI Express network adapter is a straightforward solution for adding high-speed fiber connectivity to servers. It fits into PCI Express slots and offers dual 10Gigabit connections, making it a solid choice for setups that need fast, dependable network links without taking up much space.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	00D9117

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Intel 82599EB
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, NetQueue
Data Rate (Speed)	10GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 2.0 x8
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL
Network Management	SNMP, RMON
Offload Support	iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Low Profile (Half Height)

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	SFP+
Cabling Type	AOC
Max Power Consumption	Typical 6.5W, Max 9W
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus

Product Description
The IBM X520 network adapter provides reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity suitable for demanding data center environments. Built for servers requiring fast and efficient network performance, this adapter is often found in enterprise and cloud infrastructure setups. It is commonly used in high-throughput computing tasks, virtualization, and storage networking, where low latency and high bandwidth are essential. IT professionals and system administrators will benefit from its performance and compact design. Key Features Compatible with PCI Express 2.0 x8 slots to ensure smooth integration Dual ports allow for network redundancy or link aggregation Low profile form factor fits in smaller or dense server environments Supports fiber optics with 10GBase-X for long-distance, high-speed communication Designed to handle intensive data workloads and reduce bottlenecks This adapter is typically deployed in data centers, enterprise server racks, and virtualized environments where network speed is critical. It helps maintain efficient data flow and supports reliable connections across large networked systems.

Use Cases
The 00D9117 IBM Dual 10GBase-X 10GbE PCIe 2.0 x8 Low Profile NIC is primarily deployed in environments where high-throughput fiber network connectivity is essential but space constraints exist. It is best suited for enterprise data centers, virtualization hosts, and storage networks that demand low latency and reliable 10GbE fiber links within compact server form factors. How It's Used: Enhancing bandwidth in virtualization environments to support dense VM workloads in enterprise IT infrastructures. Connecting storage area networks (SANs) in data centers requiring fast, low-latency fiber communication for critical storage clusters. Upgrading network capacity in rack-mounted servers with limited expansion slots due to its low profile design. Facilitating high-speed data transfers in edge computing nodes deployed in remote or space-constrained sites. Supporting high-performance computing (HPC) clusters that rely on 10GbE fiber interconnects for distributed processing tasks. This adapter effectively supports operational demands by delivering scalable 10GbE fiber connectivity without requiring full-height expansion slots, enabling efficient use of server resources while maintaining network performance critical to modern IT workloads.

00D9117 IBM Dual 10GBase-X 10GbE PCIe 2.0 x8 Low Profile NIC

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases