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Green PCIe card with two RJ-45 ports and full-height bracket

Intel

Intel X540-T2 10Gb Dual Port Network Card

SKU CH-WMS7-XFYQH

Adds two RJ-45 ports for 10 GbE over copper with auto-negotiation down to 1 GbE and 100 Mbps

  • Rated speed100 Mbit/s/1 Gbit/s/10 Gbit/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express
  • Connection typesRJ-45 x2
  • Genuine Intel adapter verified by Yottamark hologram
  • Dual RJ-45 ports deliver up to 10 Gbps throughput
  • Auto-negotiation enables 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps operation
  • Full-height and low-profile brackets included for flexible installation
  • Retail sealed box ensures new condition and authenticity

Dual-port 10 GbE copper adapter

This Intel X540-T2 adds two RJ-45 ports running at 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps over a PCI Express slot. It targets servers and workstations that need affordable 10 GbE connectivity using existing copper cabling up to 100 metres.

Suits migrations from 1 GbE.

Auto-negotiation between 1 GbE and 10 GbE lets you deploy the card now on current switches and move to 10GBASE-T hardware later without replacing the adapter. Buyers who need optical transceivers, direct-attach cables or single-port density should look at a different form factor.

PCI Express interface decides slot compatibility

The card installs in a PCI Express slot and includes both full-height and half-height brackets for flexible chassis fit. Verify that your platform provides an available PCI Express lane before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $61.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Model nameX540-T2
Performance
Rated speed100 Mbit/s/1 Gbit/s/10 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express
Connection typesRJ-45 x2

Questions about this item

How do I install the Intel X540-T2 into a server and which bracket should I use?

Insert the card into an available PCI-Express slot, then attach either the full-height or half-height bracket included in the box to match your chassis.

What maintenance will the X540-T2 need over time?

The adapter has no moving parts; occasional dust removal from the heatsink and checking that the RJ-45 ports stay clean is all that is required.

What limits sustained 10Gb throughput on this adapter?

The RJ-45 copper links are rated for 100 metres, so cable length and quality become the first bottleneck under continuous load.

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