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| Product Overview |
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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 | |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL |
| Product Description |
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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
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 |
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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:
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. |