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Green PCIe x8 card with two RJ45 ports and metal bracket

Intel

Intel X540T2BLK 10GbE dual RJ45 PCIe 2.1 x8 network card

SKU CH-AMMB-X1CJ4 MPN X540T2BLK

Dual RJ45 10GbE adapter with PCIe 2.1 x8, supporting 100Mbps, 1Gbps and 10Gbps over copper

  • Rated speed100 Mbit/s/1 Gbit/s/10 Gbit/s
  • Interface typePCI Express 2.1 x8
  • Supported standards10GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3a
  • Connection types2 x RJ45
  • DriversVMware ESXi: 5.x, 6.x, 7.x SR-IOV for virtual machines is su
  • Key featuresController-processor: Intel Ethernet Controller X540 Cable M
  • 10 Gbps Ethernet over copper with auto-negotiation to 1 Gbps and 100 Mbps
  • Dual RJ45 ports for link redundancy or separate network segments
  • PCI Express 2.1 x8 host interface fits low-profile and full-height slots
  • Supports SR-IOV and VMware ESXi 5.x, 6.x, 7.x for virtualised workloads
  • Maximum power draw 13.4 W with Category 6A cabling up to 100 m

Dual-port 10GbE copper adapter

The Intel X540T2BLK is a PCI Express 2.1 x8 network card with two RJ45 ports. It runs at 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps over copper cabling. The controller is the Intel Ethernet Controller X540. It fits low-profile and full-height brackets.

Suited for servers adding 10GBASE-T links

This card serves hosts that need dual 10 GbE connections on existing Cat 6 or Cat 6A runs. It supports SR-IOV for virtual machines and ships with drivers for VMware ESXi 5.x, 6.x and 7.x. Buyers who need fibre connectors or a single-port design should look elsewhere.

PCIe 2.1 x8 interface requirement

The adapter occupies a PCI Express 2.1 x8 slot. That electrical width decides whether the card fits the target platform. Category 6 cable reaches 55 metres; Category 6A reaches 100 metres at 10 Gbps.

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Price $498.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Model nameX540T2 (bulk/OEM package)
Part numberX540-T2
Performance
Rated speed100 Mbit/s/1 Gbit/s/10 Gbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standards10GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 2.1 x8
Connection types2 x RJ45
Size & build
Product dimensions6.6 × 2.7 in
Shipping weight0.19 kg
Package size199 × 140 × 25 mm
More details
DriversVMware ESXi: 5.x, 6.x, 7.x
SR-IOV for virtual machines is supported

Questions about this item

Should I pick the low-profile or full-height bracket for my server?

Both brackets are included so you can fit the card in either a 2.7-inch low-profile chassis or a standard full-height slot.

What does the 10 Gbps rating mean when the card is installed in a live server?

Each of the two RJ45 ports can auto-negotiate at 10 Gbps, 1 Gbps or 100 Mbps depending on the switch and cable you connect.

How does the PCIe 2.1 x8 interface limit real-world throughput?

The x8 lane width at PCIe 2.1 provides enough bandwidth for both ports to run at line-rate 10 Gbps simultaneously.

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