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X520-SR2-DELL Dell Dual-Port 10GbE 10GBase-SR PCIe 2.0 x8 Network Adapter

SKU:
X520-SR2-DELL
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • Dual LC ports for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
  • Supports 10GBase-SR for short-range fiber optic connections
  • PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface ensures high data throughput
  • Compatible with Intel architectures for seamless integration
In stock

$164.00

Product Overview

The Dell X520-SR2-DELL is a dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network adapter that fits into PCI Express slots to provide fast, fiber-based connections. It’s mostly used in enterprise settings where short-range, high-speed networking is needed, helping servers and workstations communicate efficiently over fiber optic cables.

General Information

Brand Dell
Part Number X520-SR2-DELL

Technical Information

Chipset/Controller Intel 82599 (X520)
Virtualization Support SR-IOV, VMDq, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed) 10GbE
Data Center Bridging Yes
Storage Over Ethernet iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
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 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 SFP+
Cabling Type AOC
Max Power Consumption 6.6 W (typical)
Weight 5.00
Condition Refurbished

Miscellaneous

Assembly Required Yes
Eco Friendly Yes
Compliance Standards WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus


Product Description

The Dell X520-SR2 is a converged network adapter designed to deliver high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections using fiber optics. It is often found in data centers and enterprise networks where fast, reliable data transfer is essential.

Built for servers and high-performance workstations, this adapter helps organizations manage demanding workloads and large-scale data traffic efficiently.

Key Features

  • Equipped with dual LC ports tailored for short-range fiber optic networks
  • Uses 10GBase-SR standard for stable and efficient data transmission
  • Leverages PCI Express 2.0 x8 to maximize bandwidth and reduce bottlenecks
  • Compatible with Intel platforms ensuring broad system support
  • Supports converged networking to simplify infrastructure

This adapter is commonly deployed in environments requiring high data throughput, such as virtualization hosts and storage networks. Its fiber optic capabilities make it well-suited for short-distance connections within racks or between nearby equipment.

In practice, the X520-SR2 helps maintain fast, low-latency network links, enabling smoother application performance and improved overall system responsiveness.


Use Cases

The Dell X520-SR2-DELL adapter is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and high-performance computing environments that demand short-range, high-bandwidth fiber connections. IT professionals managing virtualization platforms and storage area networks benefit from its dual 10GbE ports, which facilitate fast and reliable data transfers over short distances.

How It's Used:

  • Connecting servers in rack deployments to low-latency 10GbE storage clusters within data centers.
  • Enhancing network throughput in virtualization environments where multiple VMs require high-speed access to shared resources.
  • Supporting campus or enterprise IT networks that use fiber optic cabling for short-distance backbone connectivity.
  • Integrating into workstations used for real-time data analysis requiring rapid data exchange with centralized compute nodes.
  • Facilitating high-speed interconnects in edge computing setups where compute devices are clustered over fiber networks.

By enabling robust dual-port 10 Gigabit fiber connections, this adapter helps maintain efficient network operations and supports scalable infrastructure growth. It is well-suited for environments where short-range, high-throughput network links are critical to performance and reliability.


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X520-SR2-DELL Dell Dual-Port 10GbE 10GBase-SR PCIe 2.0 x8 Network Adapter
X520-SR2-DELL Dell Dual-Port 10GbE 10GBase-SR PCIe 2.0 x8 Network Adapter
$164.00