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Product Overview |
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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 |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | X520-SR2-DELL |
Technical Information |
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| 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 |
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| Form Factor | Standard PCIe Card |
| Port Type | SFP+ |
| Cabling Type | AOC |
| Max Power Consumption | 6.6 W (typical) |
| Weight | 5.00 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
Miscellaneous |
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| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Eco Friendly | Yes |
| Compliance Standards | WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus |
Product Description |
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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
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 |
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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:
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. |