Intel X710-T2L PCIe 3.0 x8 Ethernet Network Adapter

Overview

The Intel X710-T2L PCIe 3.0 x8 Ethernet Network Adapter, part number X710T2LOCPV3, is a dual-port network card designed to deliver fast and reliable connectivity for servers and data centers. It supports multiple network speeds including 10GbE, 5GbE, 2.5GbE, 1GbE, and 100Mb, providing flexibility for various networking setups and upgrade paths. This adapter fits into PCIe 3.0 x8 slots, ensuring high bandwidth and efficient data transfer for demanding workloads.

Equipped with standard RJ45 ports compatible with Cat 5e, Cat 6, and Cat 6A cables, it simplifies installation without requiring specialized cabling. The Intel Ethernet Controller X710-AT2 enhances performance and supports advanced features that optimize network traffic and virtualization, making it a strong choice for IT professionals managing modern server environments.

Key features

• Dual-port design allows flexible network configurations and redundancy options
• Supports a wide range of network speeds to accommodate different infrastructure needs and future upgrades
• PCIe 3.0 x8 interface provides high-speed data transfer suitable for intensive server workloads
• Compatible with standard RJ45 cables, reducing installation complexity and cost
• Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq) improve traffic management by efficiently distributing network packets
• Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c) enhances performance in virtualized environments
• PCI-SIG SR-IOV support enables multiple virtual machines to share a single physical network adapter with minimal overhead
• On-chip Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic management maintain prioritized and smooth data flow
• Supports iSCSI and NFS protocols, facilitating storage over Ethernet for network-attached storage and SANs

Key specs

• Network speeds supported: 10GbE, 5GbE, 2.5GbE, 1GbE, 100Mb
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
• Ports: Dual RJ45
• Cable compatibility: Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6A
• Controller: Intel Ethernet Controller X710-AT2
• Virtualization support: Intel VT-c, PCI-SIG SR-IOV
• Traffic management: On-chip QoS, VMDq

Connectivity and compatibility

This adapter integrates seamlessly into server environments using standard PCIe 3.0 x8 slots and supports common Ethernet cabling standards, making it easy to deploy in existing data centers. Its dual RJ45 ports provide versatile connectivity options for network redundancy or link aggregation. The broad range of supported speeds ensures compatibility with various network infrastructures, from legacy 100Mb setups to high-speed 10GbE networks.

Support for virtualization technologies and storage protocols like iSCSI and NFS makes it well suited for virtualized servers and storage networks, enhancing both performance and flexibility.

Ideal uses and environments

This network adapter is well suited for IT professionals managing data centers, virtualization platforms, or storage networks that require reliable and flexible Ethernet connectivity. It fits well in environments where multiple virtual machines share network resources or where storage over Ethernet is critical. Its support for various speeds and standard cabling makes it a practical choice for upgrading existing servers or building new ones with future-proof networking capabilities.