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Product Overview |
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The T520-CR Chelsio adapter delivers dual 10 GbE optical fiber connectivity through a PCI Express x8 interface, designed for high-speed and unified network applications. It fits well in data center and enterprise environments where converged networking is important, combining both storage and network traffic efficiently without compromising performance. |
General Information |
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| Brand | Chelsio |
| Part Number | T520-CR |
| Alternate Part Number | T520-CR-02-CT |
Technical Information |
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| Virtualization Support | SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC |
| Data Rate (Speed) | 10GbE |
| Data Center Bridging | Yes |
| Storage Over Ethernet | iSCSI, SMB Direct |
| 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 | RDMA, RoCE v2, iSCSI, FCoE, PXE Boot, Wake-on-LAN (WoL), iWARP, TCP Stateless Offload, Jumbo Frames |
| Bracket Height | Both Brackets Included |
Connectivity & Physical |
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| Form Factor | Standard PCIe Card |
| Port Type | SFP+ |
| Cabling Type | AOC |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
Miscellaneous |
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| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL |
Product Description |
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The T520-CR is a high-performance network adapter designed to deliver fast and reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. It provides two optical fiber ports, making it suitable for environments that require robust, low-latency network links. Often found in data centers and enterprise IT setups, this adapter is built for handling demanding workloads such as virtualization, storage networking, and high-speed data transfers. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its ability to simplify infrastructure by combining multiple network protocols over a single unified wire. Key Features
This adapter is typically deployed in server racks where high-speed network access is critical. Its role is central in setups requiring efficient data movement, such as cloud infrastructure and virtualization platforms. The T520-CR helps streamline network architecture by reducing the number of cables and adapters needed, offering a cleaner and more manageable environment. |
Use Cases |
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The Chelsio T520-CR adapter is ideally suited for high-density data center environments and enterprise IT infrastructures requiring consolidated networking and storage over a single physical interface. Its dual 10 GbE optical fiber ports enable robust connectivity in scenarios demanding low latency and high throughput, such as virtualization and storage clustering. How It's Used:
This adapter enhances operational efficiency by consolidating multiple network functions over a unified interface, reducing cabling complexity and improving scalability. It ensures reliable performance in demanding IT environments where maintaining high throughput and low latency is critical. |