Name: 540-11125 Dell Intel X520-KR2 Dual 10Gb SFP+ PCIe 2.0 x8 Network Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: 540-11125
Price: 257.96 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Intel X520-KR2 network adapter enhances server connectivity by providing two 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports through a PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface. It fits well in data centers and enterprise servers where high-speed, reliable network connections are needed for converged environments combining storage and data traffic.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	540-11125

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Intel X520 / 82599EB
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	10GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
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, NC-SI
Offload Support	iSCSI, FCoE, 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
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The Dell Intel X520-KR2 is a network adapter designed to provide high-speed connectivity with two 10Gb/s SFP+ ports. It's commonly found in data centers and enterprise server setups where reliable and fast network performance is crucial. Built primarily for IT professionals and system administrators, this adapter supports converged network environments, enabling efficient handling of both storage and data traffic over a single network interface. Key Features Two 10Gb/s SFP+ ports for fast and flexible network connections PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot compatibility ensures smooth data transfer Supports converged network protocols to streamline infrastructure Designed for deployment in servers requiring high bandwidth Compatible with various operating systems commonly used in enterprise environments The adapter is typically deployed in high-density server racks and enterprise network infrastructures. Its role is crucial in maintaining low latency and high throughput for data-intensive applications, storage area networks, and virtualization platforms. It helps simplify cabling and network management by supporting converged networks.

Use Cases
The Dell Intel X520-KR2 network adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and high-performance computing environments requiring robust 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It is particularly suited for IT teams managing converged infrastructures where simultaneous support for storage and network traffic is critical. How It's Used: Facilitating high-throughput data transfer in virtualization clusters within enterprise IT environments. Enabling low-latency connections between servers and storage area networks (SANs) in storage cluster deployments. Supporting converged network traffic in rack-mounted servers to optimize resource utilization in data centers. Providing scalable 10GbE connectivity for edge computing nodes requiring efficient bandwidth management. Integrating with software-defined networking (SDN) infrastructures for enhanced network programmability in cloud hosting platforms. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed connections essential for demanding workloads. Its compatibility with converged environments ensures scalability and streamlined network management in complex IT infrastructures.

540-11125 Dell Intel X520-KR2 Dual 10Gb SFP+ PCIe 2.0 x8 Network Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases