Name: G45270-003 Intel X540-T2 2-Ports 10GBase-T PCI Express 2.0 x8 Low Profile Converged Network Adapter Card
Brand: Intel
SKU: G45270-003
Price: 59.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (114 reviews)

Product Overview
The Intel X540-T2 is a dual-port 10GBase-T network adapter designed for servers requiring robust, high-speed connectivity through standard copper cables. It fits into PCI Express 2.0 x8 slots and is often used in environments where converged network and storage traffic need to be handled efficiently within limited space.

General Information
Brand	Intel
Part Number	G45270-003

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Intel X540
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, NetQueue
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, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Low Profile (Half Height)

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	RJ-45 (Copper)
Cabling Type	Cat7
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The Intel X540-T2 network adapter provides dual 10GbE connections over standard copper cabling, accommodating high-throughput data transfer in server environments. Often found in data centers and enterprise servers, it enables fast, reliable network performance where bandwidth demands are high. Built for IT professionals managing virtualization, storage, or demanding network applications, this card simplifies infrastructure by converging network and storage traffic over a single interface. Key Features Two 10GBase-T ports deliver 10 Gigabit speeds over Cat6a/Cat7 cables PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot ensures low latency and high throughput Compatible with low-profile chassis for flexible installation Supports advanced offloading and virtualization technologies Optimized for converged network environments combining LAN and SAN traffic This adapter is commonly deployed in rack-mounted servers and blade systems where space and speed are critical. Its ability to handle both data and storage traffic simplifies cabling and reduces hardware requirements. Users benefit from improved network efficiency and scalability, making it a practical choice for demanding IT infrastructure.

Use Cases
The Intel X540-T2 network adapter is commonly deployed in enterprise server environments where high-throughput and low-latency 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is essential. It caters to IT infrastructures that require efficient handling of converged data and storage traffic over existing copper cabling, particularly in data centers and virtualization platforms with space constraints. How It's Used: Enabling high-speed server-to-server communication within rack-mounted data center deployments. Supporting virtualization hosts requiring multiple 10G network interfaces for segregated traffic. Facilitating converged networking setups combining storage and data traffic in SMB and enterprise IT environments. Providing 10GBase-T connectivity for edge computing nodes located in remote or space-limited facilities. Integrating into storage clusters that utilize iSCSI or FCoE protocols over standard copper infrastructure. This adapter enhances operational efficiency by consolidating networking and storage traffic while maintaining compatibility with standard copper cabling. Its low-profile design also supports scalability in dense server configurations without compromising performance.

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G45270-003 Intel X540-T2 2-Ports 10GBase-T PCI Express 2.0 x8 Low Profile Converged Network Adapter Card

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