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Green Dell XL710 dual-port QSFP network card with silver bracket

DELL

DELL XL710 40Gbps Dual Port QSFP Converged Network Adapter

SKU CH-H7Z1-VSKYD

A converged network adapter providing dual-port 40Gbps connectivity over PCI Express 3.0 x8 with QSFP interfaces

  • Rated speed40 Gbit/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express
  • Temperature range0 °C to 55 °C
  • 40 Gbps throughput for high-bandwidth server workloads
  • Dual QSFP ports enable flexible LAN and SAN connectivity
  • PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface delivers low-latency data transfer
  • Converged adapter consolidates networking and storage traffic
  • Operates reliably from 0 °C to 55 °C

Dell XL710 40Gbps Converged Adapter

This Dell XL710 converged network adapter delivers 40Gbps connectivity through a PCI-Express 3.0 x8 interface. It features dual QSFP ports for high-speed LAN and SAN traffic in virtualised data-centre environments. The card operates reliably from 0°C to 55°C.

Suited for virtualised server and storage fabrics

This adapter suits administrators building high-throughput server clusters or consolidating LAN and SAN traffic onto a single converged fabric. It is not for workstations lacking a PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slot or for networks that require lower-speed copper interfaces.

PCI-Express 3.0 x8 host interface

The card requires a PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slot to achieve its rated 40Gbps throughput per port. Verify the motherboard or riser provides this exact link width and generation before purchase.

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Price $192.99
Pricier than about 67% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Part numberVFHX9
Performance
Rated speed40 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0 °C to 55 °C

Questions about this item

Does my server need a PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slot to install the XL710 adapter?

Yes, the adapter requires a PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slot for installation and operation.

Will the dual QSFP ports on this adapter connect to my existing 10GbE SFP+ switches?

The ports accept QSFP transceivers; direct SFP+ modules are not compatible without a QSFP-to-SFP+ adapter module.

How can I verify the card is running at 40Gbps after installation?

Check the negotiated link speed in your operating system network settings or switch management interface to confirm 40Gbps operation.

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