Name: 430-0774 Dell Intel X520-DA2 2-Port SFP+ 10Gb PCIe 2.0 x8 Low Profile NIC
Brand: Dell
SKU: 430-0774
Price: 149.41 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Intel X520-DA2 network adapter card delivers reliable dual-port 10Gb Ethernet connectivity through SFP+ slots, fitting neatly into low profile server slots. It’s designed primarily for Dell server systems that need to scale up network throughput and efficiency without major hardware changes.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	430-0774

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Intel 82599ES
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
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, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, RMON, NC-SI, IPMI
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
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This Dell Intel X520-DA2 network adapter card provides two SFP+ ports that enable 10 Gigabit per second connectivity, ideal for data centers and enterprise servers. It’s built for high-speed networking tasks, commonly used in Dell servers to enhance bandwidth and reduce latency. Often found in environments requiring rapid data exchange, such as virtualization, storage networks, and high-performance computing setups, this adapter helps IT professionals expand network capacity without upgrading the entire server chassis. Key Features Supports dual 10Gb SFP+ connections for flexible fiber or direct attach copper options Utilizes PCI Express 2.0 x8 ensuring fast data throughput and efficient bus utilization Low profile design fits into space-constrained servers or blade systems Compatible with a broad range of Dell PowerEdge servers for seamless integration Includes advanced offload capabilities to reduce CPU load These adapters are typically deployed in data centers or enterprise infrastructures where high-speed network access is crucial. They play a key role in minimizing bottlenecks and maintaining steady performance for demanding applications.

Use Cases
The Dell Intel X520-DA2 2-Port SFP+ 10Gb PCIe network adapter is typically deployed in environments where enhanced network throughput and low latency are critical. IT professionals managing Dell servers in data centers or enterprise settings will find this adapter essential for upgrading network interfaces without extensive hardware modifications. How It's Used: Enabling high-speed connectivity in virtualization environments to support multiple virtual machines with demanding network traffic. Integrating into rack-mounted Dell servers for storage cluster communications requiring 10Gb Ethernet performance. Upgrading SMB networks to 10Gb speeds to facilitate faster data transfers and improved application responsiveness. Supporting edge computing nodes that require compact, low-profile NICs with robust 10Gb connectivity. Facilitating enterprise IT infrastructures in scaling network bandwidth for data-intensive workloads such as database replication and backup. This adapter contributes to operational efficiency by delivering consistent 10Gb performance in compact form factors, enabling scalable network upgrades within existing Dell server platforms. Its integration helps IT teams optimize network throughput and reduce bottlenecks for critical enterprise applications.

430-0774 Dell Intel X520-DA2 2-Port SFP+ 10Gb PCIe 2.0 x8 Low Profile NIC

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General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

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