Name: X540T2-DELL Dell Dual RJ-45 10Gb/s 10GBase-T PCIe 2.1 x8 Network Adapter
Brand: Dell
SKU: X540T2-DELL
Price: 59.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell X540T2 network adapter provides dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports using RJ-45 connectors, fitting into PCI Express 2.1 x8 slots typically found in Intel-compatible systems. It serves as a reliable solution for upgrading network speeds in servers and workstations, especially where existing copper infrastructure is preferred over fiber optics.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	X540T2-DELL

Technical Information
Chipset/Controller	Intel X540
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, VMDq, NetQueue, vNIC
Data Rate (Speed)	10/100 Mbps
Data Center Bridging	Yes
Storage Over Ethernet	iSCSI
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), Jumbo Frames
Bracket Height	Both Brackets Included

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Standard PCIe Card
Port Type	RJ-45 (Copper)
Cabling Type	Cat6a
Max Power Consumption	Typical ~8W (varies with link speed and activity)
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 X540T2 is a converged network adapter offering dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports via standard RJ-45 connectors. It’s often found in servers and workstations where fast, reliable network connections are essential. Built for environments that demand high bandwidth and low latency, this card fits into PCI Express 2.1 x8 slots and integrates well with Intel-based systems. It’s commonly used in data centers, virtualization setups, and enterprise networking scenarios to handle heavy network traffic efficiently. Key Features Provides dual 10Gb/s Ethernet ports over familiar RJ-45 interfaces Works with PCI Express 2.1 x8 for broad hardware compatibility Supports 10GBase-T protocol ensuring stable and fast connectivity Compatible with various Intel platforms for easy deployment Enables converged networking to streamline data and storage traffic This adapter is typically deployed in data centers, corporate servers, and environments where upgrading to 10 Gigabit speeds without changing existing cabling is needed. It allows organizations to improve network throughput while maintaining the use of standard copper Ethernet cables.

Use Cases
The Dell X540T2 network adapter is primarily deployed in environments requiring enhanced network throughput over existing copper cabling infrastructure. It is suited for enterprise IT setups and data centers where upgrading to 10Gb Ethernet without re-cabling fiber optics is essential, enabling legacy system integration with high-speed connectivity demands. How It's Used: Accelerating virtualization host connectivity in enterprise data centers utilizing standard RJ-45 infrastructure. Facilitating high-speed access for SMB networks seeking scalable 10 Gigabit Ethernet upgrades without fiber optic investment. Supporting storage cluster interconnects in rack deployments where copper-based 10GBase-T simplifies cabling complexity. Enhancing edge computing nodes with dual 10Gb interfaces to manage increased data throughput from IoT or remote processing workloads. Enabling remote office servers to maintain robust multi-gigabit network links with existing copper network backbones. By leveraging dual 10Gb RJ-45 ports on a PCIe 2.1 x8 interface, this adapter helps maintain operational efficiency and scalability in environments constrained by copper infrastructure. It provides consistent throughput improvements for diverse workloads, supporting network modernization without extensive physical infrastructure upgrades.

X540T2-DELL Dell Dual RJ-45 10Gb/s 10GBase-T PCIe 2.1 x8 Network Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

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