Name: E10G42BFSRBLK Intel 2-Port 10Gb/s 10GBase-SR LC Fiber PCIe 2.0 x8 Network Adapter
Brand: Intel
SKU: E10G42BFSRBLK
Price: 114.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Intel 2-Ports LC 10Gb/s 10GBase-SR PCI Express 2.0 x8 Gigabit Ethernet Converged Network Adapter Card provides reliable 10 Gigabit fiber connectivity designed for short-range optical networks. It fits into servers and enterprise equipment that require fast, converged network capabilities, serving data center and high-performance computing environments where both Ethernet and storage traffic need to flow smoothly over the same hardware.

General Information
Brand	Intel
Part Number	E10G42BFSRBLK

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Intel 82599EB (X520)
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
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	Fiber Optic (MMF)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This Intel network adapter card provides two fiber optic ports capable of 10 Gigabit speeds, making it ideal for high-bandwidth environments. It's often found in data centers or enterprise networks where fast and reliable connectivity is essential. Built for convergence, it handles both Ethernet and storage traffic, simplifying network infrastructure. Key Features Offers two LC fiber ports for short-range 10 Gigabit connections Complies with 10GBase-SR optical standard for reliable transmission up to 300 meters Uses PCIe 2.0 x8 to deliver consistent high throughput to the server Supports converged networking to reduce hardware and management complexity Compatible with a variety of server platforms and operating systems This adapter is typically deployed in server racks within data centers, especially where fiber infrastructure is in place. It plays a key role in speeding up data transfers and consolidating network traffic, which helps reduce overall system complexity and improves performance.

Use Cases
The Intel E10G42BFSRBLK network adapter is predominantly deployed in enterprise data centers and high-performance computing clusters requiring robust short-range 10GbE fiber connectivity. It caters to IT infrastructures that demand converged network solutions, effectively managing both Ethernet and storage traffic within consolidated hardware platforms. How It's Used: Accelerating data throughput in rack-mounted servers within hyperscale data centers focused on virtualization workloads. Facilitating low-latency, high-bandwidth connections in storage area networks (SANs) for enterprise storage clusters. Providing high-speed fiber interconnects in financial trading platforms where rapid data exchange is critical. Enabling converged network environments in cloud service provider infrastructures supporting mixed Ethernet and storage traffic. Integrating with blade servers in colocation facilities that require efficient network resource consolidation. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by supporting simultaneous Ethernet and storage data flows over a single network interface, reducing hardware complexity. Its PCIe 2.0 x8 interface ensures scalable bandwidth for evolving workloads, making it suitable for environments prioritizing both performance and resource optimization.

E10G42BFSRBLK Intel 2-Port 10Gb/s 10GBase-SR LC Fiber PCIe 2.0 x8 Network Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases