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Green circuit board with two RJ45 ports and a gold PCIe x16 edge connector

Intel

Intel X550-T2Product 10GBase-T Dual-Port PCIe 3.0 x16 Network Adapter

SKU CH-WPAT-PQPVB MPN X550-T2Product

Dual-port 10GBase-T network adapter for servers using a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot

  • Product type10Gigabit Ethernet Card
  • 10 GbE throughput for demanding server workloads
  • Dual RJ-45 ports enable link redundancy or aggregation
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 host interface provides high-bandwidth connectivity
  • Second-generation integrated MAC+PHY lowers cost and power
  • RoHS certified for environmentally responsible deployment

Dual-Port 10GBase-T Server Adapter

The Intel X550-T2Product is a plug-in network adapter designed for servers that require two 10GbE connections over twisted-pair copper cabling. It serves administrators who need to consolidate 10 Gigabit Ethernet links into a single PCI Express slot without moving to fibre optics. The card targets environments where RJ-45 infrastructure is already deployed and cost-effective 10GbE migration is a priority.

PCIe 3.0 x16 Host Interface Constraints

The adapter connects through a PCI Express 3.0 x16 electrical interface, which sets the practical bandwidth ceiling for both ports combined. Backward compatibility with existing Gigabit Ethernet infrastructure is supported, allowing gradual migration without replacing switches or cabling. Deployments must ensure the host platform provides a compatible x16 slot and adequate cooling for sustained 10GbE throughput on two ports simultaneously.

Two RJ-45 Ports on a Single Card

The decisive specification is the dual-port RJ-45 configuration delivering 10GBase-T over twisted pair from one add-in card. This density suits buyers who need two independent 10GbE links but have limited expansion slots available. It is not suited for buyers who require fibre connectivity, single-port 10GbE, or interfaces other than PCI Express 3.0 x16.

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Specifications

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Brand nameIntel
Product type10Gigabit Ethernet Card

Questions about this item

Should I choose the dual-port or single-port version of the Intel X550-T2?

The Intel X550-T2 provides two 10GBase-T RJ-45 ports on one plug-in card, so a single adapter handles two 10 GbE links without occupying an extra slot.

What does the 10GBase-T rating deliver inside a server?

Each RJ-45 port runs at 10 Gb/s over twisted-pair copper, giving line-rate throughput for storage, virtualization or backup traffic when the switch and cabling also support 10GBase-T.

How does the PCI Express 3.0 x16 host interface affect real-world speed?

The x16 electrical interface supplies ample bandwidth so neither of the two 10 GbE ports is bottlenecked by the bus, even when both ports transmit simultaneously.

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