Name: 430-4436 Dell X520-DA2 2-Port 10Gb/s SFP+ PCIe Network Adapter Card
Brand: Dell
SKU: 430-4436
Price: 194.31 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell X520-DA2 2-Ports 10Gb/s SFP+ PCI Express Network Adapter Card provides dual high-speed connections designed for server and data center networks. It fits into PCI Express slots and supports flexible SFP+ modules, making it a practical choice for setups needing reliable 10Gb Ethernet links without complicated configurations.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	430-4436

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Intel 82599
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, NetQueue
Data Rate (Speed)	10GbE
Data Center Bridging	No
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI
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
Offload Support	iSCSI, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	SFP+
Cabling Type	AOC
Max Power Consumption	6.8W (typical)
Dimensions	Approximately 2.71 x 6.6 x 0.7 inches (69 x 168 x 18 mm)
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
The Dell X520-DA2 network adapter card provides two 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports, enabling high-throughput network connections for servers and workstations. It's commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where fast and reliable network access is critical. Built for IT professionals managing demanding workloads, this adapter supports various SFP+ modules, making it versatile for different fiber or copper network setups. Its PCI Express interface ensures the card communicates efficiently with the host system. Key Features Offers dual 10Gb/s SFP+ ports to handle heavy network traffic Uses PCI Express for low latency and high data transfer rates Compatible with multiple SFP+ transceiver types for different networking needs Supports advanced network protocols and offloading capabilities Reliable design suited for 24/7 operation in enterprise systems This network card is typically found in servers supporting virtualization, storage networking, or high-speed data transfers. Its robust performance helps maintain seamless connectivity and reduces network bottlenecks in busy IT environments.

Use Cases
The Dell X520-DA2 network adapter specializes in delivering 10Gb Ethernet connectivity for server and data center environments where high bandwidth and low latency are critical. It is suited for IT professionals managing virtualization, storage, or compute-intensive workloads requiring scalable and reliable network interfaces. How It's Used: Enhancing network throughput in enterprise data centers supporting virtual machine traffic aggregation. Providing high-speed connectivity for storage area networks (SANs) in rack-mounted server clusters. Enabling low-latency connections for financial services trading platforms requiring rapid data exchanges. Facilitating backbone network links in medium to large SMBs to support growing bandwidth demands. Supporting edge computing deployments that require efficient data transmission to centralized data centers. By integrating into PCI Express slots, the adapter allows organizations to scale network capacity without major infrastructure changes, facilitating operational efficiency and future-proofing connectivity for evolving workloads.

430-4436 Dell X520-DA2 2-Port 10Gb/s SFP+ PCIe Network Adapter Card

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases