Name: 0KF46X Dell 2-Port 40GbE QSFP+ Intel XL710-QDA2 Converged Network Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: 0KF46X
Price: 347.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Intel XL710-QDA2 2-Port 40GbE QSFP+ Converged Network Adapter delivers fast, reliable network connectivity designed for modern data centers. It fits well in environments where combining Ethernet and storage traffic on a single network interface card is necessary, helping to simplify hardware setups while maintaining high throughput and low latency.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	0KF46X

Connectivity & Physical
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
The Dell Intel XL710-QDA2 is a 2-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet network adapter designed to boost data center performance. Often found in server setups, it delivers fast and reliable connectivity for demanding workloads. Built for converged network environments, this adapter is ideal for businesses that require efficient handling of both network and storage traffic through a single interface. IT professionals and data center managers frequently rely on this card to streamline operations and maximize bandwidth. Key Features High-speed dual QSFP+ ports supporting 40GbE connections Intel XL710 chipset offers advanced offload capabilities Compatible with PCIe 3.0 for improved data throughput Supports multiple protocols including Ethernet and storage networking Optimized for reduced latency in data center applications This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage arrays where high bandwidth and low latency are crucial. Its converged networking capability helps simplify infrastructure by reducing the number of required adapters. In practice, it provides reliable connectivity for virtualization, cloud computing, and large-scale data transfers, supporting critical business operations with consistent performance.

Use Cases
The 0KF46X Dell 2-Port 40GbE QSFP+ Intel XL710-QDA2 Converged Network Adapter is commonly deployed in high-performance data centers and enterprise IT environments that require consolidated networking for both Ethernet and storage traffic. It is well-suited for organizations managing virtualization workloads, large-scale storage clusters, or converged infrastructure where maximizing throughput and minimizing latency are critical. How It's Used: Enabling high-speed connectivity for virtualization hosts in cloud data centers to streamline network and storage traffic on one adapter. Connecting storage area networks (SANs) in enterprise environments to support iSCSI or FCoE protocols with reduced hardware complexity. Facilitating rack-scale deployments in hyper-converged infrastructure by consolidating Ethernet and storage traffic for improved efficiency. Supporting bandwidth-intensive applications in research institutions requiring low-latency, high-throughput networking. Providing robust network interfaces for media and content delivery networks handling large data transfers and real-time streaming. This network adapter enhances operational efficiency by reducing the number of physical adapters needed while maintaining scalable throughput for demanding applications. Its support for converged networking helps simplify infrastructure management and supports evolving enterprise workloads with consistent performance.

0KF46X Dell 2-Port 40GbE QSFP+ Intel XL710-QDA2 Converged Network Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases