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Intel EXPX9502AFXSR dual-port 10Gbps PCIe 2.0 x8 network card with two LC connectors

Intel

Intel EXPX9502AFXSR 10Gbps PCIe 2.0 x8 network card

SKU CH-ZJZ7-CBP9C MPN EXPX9502AFXSR

Dual-port 10Gbps server adapter with two LC connectors for PCIe 2.0 x8 slots

  • Rated speed10 Gbit/s
  • Interface typePCI Express 2.0 x8
  • Connection types2 x LC
  • Indicator lights2 (on dual port), 1 (on single port), LINK (solid), and ACTI
  • Temperature range0 °C to 55 °C
  • Humidity range90% non-condensing relative humidity at 35 °C
  • Dual 10Gbps ports via two LC connectors for high-speed fibre links
  • PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth for 10 Gigabit throughput
  • Optimised for virtualised servers with VMDq offloading to reduce CPU load
  • Intel I/OAT with QuickData accelerates I/O processing on Xeon platforms
  • Operates reliably from 0 °C to 55 °C at 90 % humidity

Dual-port 10 Gbps server adapter

The Intel EXPX9502AFXSR is a PCI Express 2.0 x8 network card with two LC connectors. It targets virtualised servers that need 10 Gbps fibre links to reduce I/O bottlenecks between virtual machines.

VMDq and I/OAT offload

Intel VMDq technology moves data sorting and copying from the virtual machine monitor into hardware, raising throughput and lowering CPU load. Intel I/O Acceleration Technology with QuickData further speeds I/O processing on Xeon platforms.

Operating envelope

Rated for 0 °C to 55 °C and 90 % non-condensing humidity at 35 °C. The dual-port design fits two 10 Gbps fibre runs in a single x8 slot, but a server needing more than two links will require additional cards.

How it compares

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Price $1,972.99
Pricier than about 93% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Model nameEXPX9502AFXSR
Performance
Rated speed10 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 2.0 x8
Connection types2 x LC
Size & build
Shipping weight0.47 kg
Package size216 × 140 × 13 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0 °C to 55 °C
Humidity range90% non-condensing relative humidity at 35 °C
More details
Indicator lights2 (on dual port), 1 (on single port), LINK (solid), and ACTIVITY (blinking)

Questions about this item

Will the dual LC connectors need periodic cleaning or replacement?

The two LC connectors are passive optical interfaces; they do not wear out but should be inspected and cleaned with a lint-free wipe if dust accumulates on the end faces.

What is the first limit reached under continuous 10Gbps load?

The operating temperature ceiling of 55 °C is the primary sustained-use limit; exceeding it requires additional chassis airflow.

How much heat does the card add when running all day in a server?

The adapter is rated for 0 °C to 55 °C ambient with 90 % non-condensing humidity at 35 °C, so it relies on standard server cooling rather than an onboard fan.

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