Name: KF46X Dell XL710-QD2 Dual 40GbE QSFP+ PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: KF46X
Price: 243.20 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell XL710-QD2 2-Ports 40GbE QSFP+ PCI Express 3.0 x8 Ethernet Network Adapter Card delivers high-speed dual-port connectivity designed for demanding server and data center networks. It fits into PCIe 3.0 slots and offers 40GbE throughput, making it suitable for high-bandwidth applications and environments where quick data transfer is a priority.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	KF46X

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Intel XL710
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	40GbE
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI, SMB Direct
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, NC-SI, IPMI
Offload Support	RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), RoCE v1, iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	QSFP+
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
This Dell XL710-QD2 network adapter card offers two 40GbE QSFP+ ports, designed to handle demanding data center and enterprise networking tasks. Often found in servers that require rapid data transfer and low latency, it supports PCI Express 3.0 x8 for optimal performance and bandwidth. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this card enables scalable networking solutions, making it suitable for high-performance computing environments and storage networks. Key Features Provides dual 40GbE QSFP+ ports to handle heavy network traffic Utilizes PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for fast and reliable connectivity Compatible with Dell server infrastructure for seamless integration Supports advanced Ethernet features like RDMA and offloading Designed to reduce CPU load while maintaining data integrity Typically deployed in data centers and enterprise server racks, this adapter plays a critical role in improving network speeds and reducing bottlenecks. Its capabilities make it a strong choice for environments where fast, reliable connections are essential.

Use Cases
The Dell XL710-QD2 Dual 40GbE QSFP+ PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Adapter is commonly deployed in high-performance server environments requiring rapid data exchange and reduced latency. It serves IT professionals managing data centers, virtualization platforms, and storage-intensive workloads that demand robust and scalable network throughput. How It's Used: Accelerating data transfers in large-scale virtualization environments where multiple virtual machines require high bandwidth connections. Enabling efficient network communication within storage clusters in enterprise IT infrastructures to optimize data availability and redundancy. Supporting high-throughput uplinks in rack-mounted servers for data centers managing cloud services and big data analytics workloads. Facilitating low-latency communications between edge computing nodes in distributed network deployments. Providing dual-port 40GbE connectivity for network-intensive applications in financial services requiring real-time transaction processing. By integrating this network adapter, organizations can enhance operational efficiency through high-speed data links, ensuring scalability and reliable performance in demanding network topologies. This capability supports critical infrastructure growth while maintaining low latency and high throughput.

KF46X Dell XL710-QD2 Dual 40GbE QSFP+ PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Adapter

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General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

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