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Green PCIe card with two RJ45 ports and metal bracket

Intel

Intel X550T2 Dual-Port 10GBASE-T Network Card

SKU CH-8C5H-FQ0XR MPN X550T2

Dual-port 10GBASE-T adapter with PCIe 3.0 interface and NBASE-T support for 2.5 and 5GbE over CAT5e

  • Rated speedDual-port 100Mb/s: 3.9 W (Typical Power) 4.9 W (Maximum Powe
  • Interface typePCIe v3.0 (8.0 GT/s)
  • Connection types2 x RJ45
  • Key featuresNetwork Management Wired for Management (WfM) Baseline v2.0
  • In the boxEthernet Converged Network Adapter X550-T2 Low-profile Brack
  • Dual RJ45 ports deliver 10GbE throughput over standard CAT6a cabling
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 interface provides 8.0GT/s bandwidth for low-latency data transfer
  • Single-chip MAC+PHY design reduces power draw to 11.2W typical at 10GbE
  • NBASE-T support enables 2.5GbE and 5GbE speeds over existing CAT5e cables
  • Backward compatibility with 1000BASE-T networks protects current infrastructure investment

Dual-Port 10GBASE-T Server Adapter

The Intel X550T2 adds two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports to a server or workstation over a single PCIe 3.0 slot. It runs at 10 Gb/s, 2.5 Gb/s, 5 Gb/s, 1 Gb/s or 100 Mb/s on standard copper cabling with RJ45 connectors. The card ships with both low-profile and full-height brackets for flexible chassis fit.

PCIe 3.0 x8 Interface at 8.0 GT/s

The adapter requires a PCIe 3.0 slot capable of 8.0 GT/s to deliver full 10 Gb/s throughput on both ports simultaneously. At 10 GbE the typical power draw is 11.2 W and maximum is 13.0 W, dropping to 5.5 W typical at 1 GbE and 3.9 W typical at 100 Mb/s. NBASE-T support allows 2.5 Gb/s and 5 Gb/s over existing CAT5e runs.

Ideal for 10G Copper Uplinks in Rack Servers

This card suits administrators who need dual 10 GbE RJ45 links for storage, virtualisation or backup traffic without moving to fibre. It is not for builders who need more than two ports, who require SFP+ cages for direct-attach cables, or who only have PCIe 2.0 slots available. Management features include DMI 2.0, WMI, SNMP and PXE 2.0 boot support.

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Price $289.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Model nameX550
Part numberX550-T2
Performance
Rated speedDual-port 100Mb/s: 3.9 W (Typical Power) 4.9 W (Maximum Power)
Dual-port 1GbE 5.5 W (Typical Power) 6.4 W (Maximum Power)
Dual-port 10GbE 11.2 W (Typical Power) 13.0 W (Maximum Power)
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe v3.0 (8.0 GT/s)
Connection types2 x RJ45
Size & build
Shipping weight0.20 kg
Package size224 × 140 × 28 mm
In the box
In the boxEthernet Converged Network Adapter X550-T2
Low-profile Bracket
Full-height Bracket

Questions about this item

How does the 11.2 W typical power draw at 10 GbE affect my server's power budget?

At full 10 GbE speed each port typically draws 11.2 W combined, rising to 13.0 W maximum, so plan for that headroom in your chassis power allocation.

What does the PCIe 3.0 8.0 GT/s interface mean for actual throughput?

The x8 PCIe 3.0 link supplies sufficient bandwidth for dual 10 GbE line-rate traffic without bottlenecking the ports.

Which brackets are included for mounting in different chassis heights?

Both a low-profile bracket and a full-height bracket ship in the box, letting you install the card in 1U or standard-height servers.

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