Name: 540-11354 Dell X540-T2 Dual Port 10Gb 10GBase-T Converged Network Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: 540-11354
Price: 44.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell X540-T2 Dual Port 10Gb 10GBase-T Converged Network Adapter delivers fast network speeds over copper connections and fits well within enterprise server environments. It brings dual 10Gb ports to handle heavy data loads and supports converged networking to manage both storage and network traffic efficiently.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	540-11354

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Intel X540
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, 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
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	RJ-45 (Copper)
Cabling Type	Cat8
Max Power Consumption	9W (typical), up to ~12W (max)
Dimensions	2.71 x 6.6 x 0.75 inches (H x W x D) / 68.9 x 167.6 x 19 mm
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The Dell X540-T2 is a dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network adapter designed to provide reliable, high-performance connectivity for servers. It supports 10GBase-T technology, allowing for 10Gb speeds over common copper cabling, making it a versatile choice for upgrading existing network infrastructure without needing fiber. Often found in data centers and enterprise environments, this adapter is built for converged networking setups where both storage and data traffic share the same network. IT professionals and system administrators typically use it to increase bandwidth and reduce latency on critical servers. Key Features Delivers dual 10Gb ports for increased network throughput Compatible with standard RJ45 copper cabling for easier deployment Supports converged networking to handle multiple traffic types Integrates seamlessly with Dell PowerEdge servers Offers advanced offload capabilities to reduce CPU load This adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers running virtualized workloads or demanding applications that require fast and reliable network connections. Its ability to use existing copper infrastructure helps reduce costs while providing a solid upgrade path.

Use Cases
The Dell X540-T2 Dual Port 10Gb 10GBase-T Converged Network Adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and server environments where high-throughput and low-latency connectivity is critical. It is particularly suitable for IT teams managing converged LAN and SAN networks that require efficient traffic consolidation without sacrificing performance. How It's Used: Enabling high-speed network access for virtualization hosts in rack-mounted server deployments. Connecting storage clusters over converged Ethernet to streamline SAN and LAN traffic in large-scale data centers. Supporting data-intensive applications in enterprise IT environments that demand consistent 10Gb Ethernet performance over copper cabling. Facilitating edge computing nodes requiring dual 10Gb ports for redundancy and load balancing in distributed network architectures. Integrating with Dell PowerEdge servers to enhance throughput for database and analytics workloads. This adapter helps maintain operational efficiency by consolidating storage and network connectivity while supporting scalability through dual-port 10Gb Ethernet. It aligns with enterprise requirements for flexible, high-performance infrastructure capable of managing diverse data flows.

540-11354 Dell X540-T2 Dual Port 10Gb 10GBase-T Converged Network Adapter

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