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Solarflare SFNX2542 XtremeScale Dual-Port 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe 3.1 Server I/O Adapter

SKU:

SFNX2542

Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Dual-port 100GbE QSFP28 interface for high-speed connectivity
  • PCIe 3.1 x16 interface providing fast data transfer rates
  • Built with Solarflare XtremeScale technology for low-latency performance
  • Optimized for demanding data center and server environments
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$144.00
Product Overview

The Solarflare SFNX2542 adapter combines dual 100GbE ports with PCIe 3.1 connectivity, making it well-suited for servers needing fast and reliable network performance. It fits into data centers and high-performance systems where low latency and high bandwidth are critical, offering efficient network throughput without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand Solarflare
Part Number SFNX2542
Technical Information
Chipset/Controller Solarflare SFN X2542 (XtremeScale)
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)
Interface (Bus) PCIe 3.0 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), 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, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL


Product Description

The Solarflare SFNX2542 XtremeScale adapter is a dual-port 100 Gigabit Ethernet card designed to deliver high throughput and low latency for modern data centers. It is commonly found in servers requiring fast network interfaces to handle large data workloads, such as financial trading platforms, cloud services, and high-performance computing clusters.

Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this adapter supports PCIe 3.1 to ensure efficient data transport between the server and network. Its dual QSFP28 ports allow for flexible connectivity options, enabling aggregation or redundancy as needed.

Key Features

  • Delivers two 100GbE ports supporting QSFP28 connections
  • Supports PCI Express 3.1 x16 for high-speed server integration
  • Incorporates Solarflare’s XtremeScale technology for minimal latency
  • Compatible with major operating systems and virtualization platforms
  • Designed to handle bandwidth-intensive applications with stability

This adapter is typically deployed in environments that demand consistent, high-speed networking, such as enterprise data centers and cloud infrastructure. Its real-world benefit lies in reducing network bottlenecks and improving application responsiveness where large volumes of data must be moved rapidly and reliably.


Use Cases

The Solarflare SFNX2542 adapter is designed for environments requiring ultra-fast network throughput and minimal latency, such as large-scale data centers and enterprise server infrastructures. It benefits IT teams managing high-demand workloads that involve intensive data processing and require reliable, high-capacity network interfaces.

How It's Used:

  • Accelerating high-frequency trading platforms in financial data centers where low-latency connectivity is critical.
  • Supporting virtualization and cloud service providers managing dense racks of servers with extensive east-west traffic.
  • Enhancing storage clusters that demand high-bandwidth connections for rapid data replication and backup operations.
  • Facilitating machine learning and AI workloads in research or enterprise environments that require quick data movement between compute nodes.
  • Optimizing network infrastructure in telecommunications environments handling vast amounts of packet processing and real-time communication.

This adapter provides the necessary performance and scalability to handle demanding network workloads efficiently, allowing organizations to maximize throughput while maintaining low latency. Its integration into server infrastructures supports operational continuity and future network expansion.


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Solarflare SFNX2542 XtremeScale Dual-Port 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe 3.1 Server I/O Adapter
Solarflare SFNX2542 XtremeScale Dual-Port 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe 3.1 Server I/O Adapter
$144.00