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Low-profile PCIe card with two 10G Ethernet ports and metal bracket

Intel

Intel E10G42BTDABLK Dual-Port 10G Ethernet Adapter

SKU CH-8EKP-HH6R3

Dual-port 10Gbps Ethernet adapter fits a PCIe 2.0 x8 low-profile slot and delivers throughput above 1Gbps

  • Interface typePCI Express 2.0 x8 (Low Profile)
  • WAN interfaces2 × 10 Gbit/s WAN
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.3, 802.3u
  • Network ports2 × 10G
  • Data throughput> 1 Gbit/s
  • Product dimensions6.6 in × 2.7 in × 0.7 in
  • Dual 10 Gbps ports deliver high-throughput networking
  • PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth headroom
  • Low-profile form factor fits compact server chassis
  • IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u compliance ensures broad interoperability
  • Lightweight 0.5 lb design adds minimal load to the system

Dual-Port 10G Ethernet Adapter

The Intel E10G42BTDABLK adds two 10 Gbps Ethernet ports to a server or workstation through a PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot. It is built for administrators who need high-throughput wired connectivity for storage, virtualisation or backbone links.

PCI Express 2.0 x8 low-profile interface

The card requires a free PCIe 2.0 x8 slot and ships with a low-profile bracket for compact chassis. Systems limited to x4 electrical width or lacking a low-profile opening cannot install this adapter.

Thermals and power in normal use

The compact 6.6 by 2.7 by 0.7 inch form factor relies on system airflow for cooling. With no active fan on the board, acoustic output is negligible and power draw stays within the PCIe slot envelope during typical 10 Gbps traffic.

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Price $51.99
Cheaper than about 79% of the 495 comparable items (median $126.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model nameX520-DA2
Part numberX520-DA2
Performance
Data throughput> 1 Gbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standardsIEEE 802.3, 802.3u
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 2.0 x8 (Low Profile)
WAN interfaces2 × 10 Gbit/s WAN
Network ports2 × 10G
Size & build
Product dimensions6.6 in × 2.7 in × 0.7 in
Product weight0.5 lb (0.23 kg)
In the box
In the boxIntel X520-DA2 Dual-Port 10Gb Ethernet Network Adapter
Low-profile bracket

Questions about this item

What does the 10 Gbps WAN rating mean when the adapter is installed in a server?

Each port can move data at up to 10 Gbps, giving the server two independent 10 Gbps links to the network.

What does the PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface limit in practice?

The x8 lane width caps the adapter at the PCIe 2.0 x8 maximum throughput, which is shared between the two 10 Gbps ports.

What does the low-profile PCIe 2.0 x8 form factor require for installation?

It fits a standard low-profile PCIe x8 or longer slot and includes a low-profile bracket for slim chassis.

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