Solarflare SFN7501 Dual Port 10Gb SFP+ Adapter

Dual Port 10Gb Adapter

The Solarflare SFN7501 provides two SFP+ ports for 10Gb Ethernet connectivity in servers and workstations. It suits administrators adding high-speed links to existing infrastructure without replacing cabling. The card fits standard PCIe slots and supports common SFP+ transceivers. Buyers needing more than two ports or different media types should consider other options.

Two Ports for Link Aggregation

Two ports allow link aggregation or separate network segments for redundancy and throughput scaling. Each port handles 10Gb line rate for storage, virtualisation or backup traffic. The adapter reaches its limit when total bidirectional traffic exceeds the PCIe bus bandwidth available in the host slot. Environments requiring 25Gb or higher speeds per port cannot use this card.

Standard Server Thermal Profile

The adapter operates within typical server airflow and power envelopes for a dual-port 10Gb NIC. Passive cooling relies on chassis fans moving air across the heatsink during normal loads. Power draw scales with link activity and transceiver choice but remains consistent with similar enterprise adapters. Acoustic output is negligible in rackmount systems with managed airflow.