Name: 540-BCSC Dell Intel X710-T2L Dual Port 10GbE BASE-T PCIe Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: 540-BCSC
Price: 276.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 540-BCSC Dell Intel X710-T2L is a dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet BASE-T adapter that fits into PCIe full-height slots, making it suitable for many server configurations. It provides solid network speeds over standard copper cabling, bridging performance and convenience for enterprise networking needs.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	540-BCSC

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Intel X710
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue
Data Rate (Speed)	10GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 3.0 x8
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL
Network Management	SNMP, RMON
Offload Support	iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Full Height (Standard)

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	RJ-45 (Copper)
Cabling Type	Cat6a
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The 540-BCSC Dell Intel X710-T2L adapter offers high-speed network connectivity with dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. It is built for environments requiring fast and stable data transfer, commonly used in servers and high-performance workstations. This network card is often found in data centers and enterprise setups where bandwidth and low latency matter. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its compatibility with PCIe slots and support for standard BASE-T cabling. Key Features Equipped with Intel X710 chipset to ensure efficient processing of network data Provides two 10GbE ports for increased network throughput Compatible with PCIe slots in full-height server chassis Operates over common copper Ethernet cables, simplifying deployment Supports advanced networking features such as VLAN tagging and offloads This adapter is typically deployed in enterprise servers, storage systems, or virtualization hosts where multiple high-speed connections are required. It helps reduce network bottlenecks and supports demanding workloads without needing fiber optics. With its straightforward installation and robust design, it offers a practical solution to upgrade existing infrastructure without extensive cabling changes.

Use Cases
The Dell Intel X710-T2L dual-port 10GbE BASE-T adapter is designed for enterprise IT environments requiring high-speed network connectivity over copper cabling. It is well-suited for data centers and server rooms where PCIe full-height slots are available, benefiting IT administrators managing virtualization, storage, or high-throughput applications. How It's Used: Enhancing network bandwidth in virtualization environments for efficient VM-to-VM communication. Connecting storage clusters in mid-sized data centers to support rapid data access and transfer. Integrating into rack-mounted servers within enterprise IT infrastructures to improve uplink speeds. Upgrading legacy server network interfaces to 10GbE in SMB networks without replacing existing copper cabling. Supporting edge computing nodes requiring reliable, high-throughput connections in distributed deployments. This adapter supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent 10GbE performance through standard cabling, facilitating scalable server networking. Its compatibility with full-height PCIe slots enables flexible deployment across various server configurations, helping organizations address evolving bandwidth demands without extensive infrastructure changes.

540-BCSC Dell Intel X710-T2L Dual Port 10GbE BASE-T PCIe Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

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