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Intel X710 dual-port 10GbE PCIe 3.0 x8 network card with low-profile bracket

Intel

Intel X710DA2BLK network card PCIe 3.0 x8 dual port 10GbE

SKU CH-8QT2-VGZCS MPN X710DA2BLK

Dual-port 10GbE adapter with PCIe 3.0 x8 interface for virtualised data-centre workloads

  • Interface typePCIe 3.0, x8 Dual port
  • Key featuresDual-port 10GbE adapter PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0, x8 Exception
  • In the boxEthernet Converged Network Adapter X540-T1 Information CD Lo

Model X710DA2BLK

Connector SFP+ (DAC and Fiber Optic)

Ports 2 ports

  • Dual 10 GbE ports for high-speed networking
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 interface delivers up to 80 Gb/s bi-directional throughput
  • Low-power design reduces energy consumption in data centres
  • Hardware offloads for Geneve, VXLAN and NVGRE virtualization
  • Intel Ethernet Flow Director accelerates application traffic steering

Dual-port 10GbE server adapter

The Intel X710DA2BLK is a PCIe 3.0 x8 network interface card with two SFP+ ports for 10GbE connectivity. It targets data-centre and enterprise servers that need converged LAN and SAN traffic on a single adapter. The low-profile bracket allows installation in dense 1U chassis.

Thermals, noise and power draw

Intel rates the X710 family as an exceptional low-power adapter, reducing thermal load in packed racks. Passive cooling relies on chassis airflow, so acoustic output is dictated by the server fans rather than the card itself. Power consumption scales with link utilisation and enabled offload features.

Upgrade path and fit

This card replaces older dual-port 10GbE adapters that lack hardware offloads for Geneve, VXLAN and NVGRE encapsulation. The jump is worth it when virtualised workloads need Intel Ethernet Flow Director to steer traffic to specific CPU cores. Buyers who need four ports or 40GbE links should select a quad-port X710 model instead.

How it compares

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Price $316.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Model nameX710DA2BLK
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe 3.0, x8 Dual port
Size & build
Shipping weight0.50 kg
Package size305 × 229 × 102 mm
In the box
In the boxEthernet Converged Network Adapter X540-T1
Information CD
Low-Profile Bracket

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Questions about this item

How do I install the Intel X710DA2BLK and which bracket should I use?

Fit the card into a PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, then attach either the low-profile or full-height bracket supplied in the box.

What maintenance or replacement will the Intel X710DA2BLK need later?

The adapter has no moving parts; only the SFP+ direct-attach copper cables (up to 10 m) may need replacement if damaged.

What throughput limit appears first under sustained load on the Intel X710DA2BLK?

Each 10 GbE port caps at 10 Gb/s, so the dual-port card reaches 40 Gb/s total bidirectional throughput before the PCIe 3.0 x8 bus saturates.

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