Name: E8102CQDA2 Intel 2-Port 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe 4.0 x16 Network Adapter
Brand: Intel
SKU: E8102CQDA2
Price: 929.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The E8102CQDA2 Intel 2-Ports 100GbE QSFP28 PCI Express 4.0 x16 network adapter delivers dual high-speed 100 Gigabit Ethernet connections designed for servers and data centers that require low latency and high throughput. It fits into PCIe 4.0 slots to fully leverage modern server architectures, helping ensure consistent network performance in demanding environments.

General Information
Brand	Intel
Part Number	E8102CQDA2

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Intel Ethernet Controller E810
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	100GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet), SMB Direct
Interface (Bus)	PCIe 4.0 x16
Number of Ports	2-Port (Dual)
OS Compatibility	Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0, RHEL, VMware ESXi
Network Management	SNMP, RMON, NC-SI, IPMI
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	QSFP28
Cabling Type	AOC
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 E8102CQDA2 is designed to provide robust network connectivity with two 100GbE QSFP28 ports, ideal for handling large data workloads. It's commonly used in data centers and enterprise servers to deliver ultra-fast network access and low latency. Professionals who manage high-performance computing, storage networks, or virtualization environments benefit from its capabilities. Key Features Offers two 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports using QSFP28 connectors for versatile high-speed links Utilizes PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot to maximize data throughput and minimize bottlenecks Compatible with a wide range of operating systems and network protocols Includes advanced offloading features to reduce CPU load during intensive networking tasks Supports virtualization and cloud infrastructure deployments for scalability This network adapter card is typically found in server racks powering critical applications where fast, reliable network connections are essential. Its real-world role often involves supporting data-intensive processes, such as large-scale data transfers, virtualized environments, and high-frequency trading platforms.

Use Cases
The E8102CQDA2 Intel 2-Port 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe 4.0 x16 network adapter is optimized for high-performance data center environments requiring rapid data movement and minimal latency. It is ideal for enterprise IT infrastructures and cloud service providers managing large-scale virtualized workloads or high-throughput applications. How It's Used: Accelerating data transfer in hyperscale data centers supporting AI and machine learning workloads. Enabling high-bandwidth connectivity for storage area networks (SANs) in enterprise storage clusters. Facilitating low-latency trading platforms in financial services requiring rapid transaction processing. Providing backbone network connectivity in large-scale virtualization environments to support dense server deployments. Supporting edge computing nodes that process and transmit large data volumes in real-time. This network adapter delivers the throughput and scalability necessary to maintain efficient network operations under heavy traffic loads. Its PCIe 4.0 interface ensures compatibility with modern server architectures, enabling organizations to meet evolving performance demands without sacrificing reliability.

E8102CQDA2 Intel 2-Port 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe 4.0 x16 Network Adapter

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General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

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