SFN8042

The SFN8042 Solarflare Xtremescale Network Interface Card provides dual 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports designed to handle demanding network workloads. It’s commonly found in data centers and enterprise servers where speed and reliability are critical for applications such as virtualization, high-performance computing, and financial trading.

Built for IT professionals and network administrators, this card offers a balance of throughput and efficiency, making it well-suited for environments needing low latency and high packet rates. Its PCIe 3.1 x8 connection allows it to integrate seamlessly into existing server infrastructures without bottlenecks.

Key Features

• Delivers dual 40GbE ports for robust network bandwidth
• Supports PCIe 3.1 x8 to maximize data transfer speeds
• Engineered to minimize latency under heavy network load
• Compatible with standard full-height server slots
• Offers offload capabilities to reduce CPU overhead

This network card often appears in environments that require rapid data processing and minimal delays, such as financial trading platforms and cloud service providers. Its performance helps reduce network congestion and improves overall system responsiveness without requiring extensive hardware changes.