Dell Intel X540-T2 10GB Dual Port RJ-45 Low Profile Network Card - 3DFV8

The Dell Intel X540-T2 10GB Dual Port RJ-45 Low Profile Network Card is a high-performance networking solution designed to provide reliable and fast connectivity for enterprise environments. Featuring two 10GbE RJ-45 ports, this network card offers significant bandwidth for data-intensive applications, making it ideal for high-performance computing, virtualization, and large-scale data center deployments. Its low-profile design ensures compatibility with a variety of server models, providing a versatile solution for upgrading network infrastructure.

Leveraging advanced Intel Ethernet technology, the X540-T2 delivers superior performance and efficiency. One of its key features is Intel® Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c), which enhances the performance of virtual machines by allowing direct access to the networking hardware, reducing latency, and improving throughput. Additionally, the card supports Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT), which offloads CPU-intensive network processing tasks to the network card, thereby increasing overall server efficiency and performance. These technologies are particularly beneficial in environments with high network traffic and virtualized workloads.

The Dell Intel X540-T2 network card also includes support for IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, allowing for network segmentation to improve security and performance. The card supports advanced traffic management features such as Quality of Service (QoS), ensuring that critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth to function optimally. Furthermore, the X540-T2 integrates seamlessly with Dell’s OpenManage systems management suite, providing comprehensive tools for monitoring and managing network performance, ensuring that network administrators can efficiently maintain optimal network operations.