X540T2 Intel 10G PCIe 2.1 x8 Ethernet Network Card
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X540T2
High-Performance Low-Profile Dual-Port 10GbE Base-T PCIe Adapter featuring Intel X540 Controller with the X540T2
The X540T2 is a low-profile PCIe 2.1 x8 Ethernet adapter designed for enterprise server uplinks where 10GBASE-T over existing copper infrastructure is preferred. Built around the Intel X540-BT2 controller, the X540T2 delivers dual-port 10GbE RJ45 connectivity with 100/1000/10000 Mbps auto-negotiation, enabling consistent link behavior across mixed-generation switching and cabling environments.
Architecturally, the X540T2 targets CPU-efficient packet processing through hardware assist features aligned to virtualized host platforms. SR-IOV and Intel VT-c support help reduce hypervisor overhead by enabling direct I/O paths for selected workloads, while VLAN tagging and VXLAN offload improve overlay network handling for segmented multi-tenant designs. The single PCIe connector and low-profile bracket class make the X540T2 suitable for dense 1U/2U servers with constrained expansion, and Jumbo Frames plus PXE boot support simplify standardized provisioning and large-payload east-west traffic.
Why Choose the X540T2?
The X540T2 provides a pragmatic density-to-performance fit for top-of-rack copper deployments by combining dual 10GbE ports, enterprise driver maturity, and predictable PCIe bandwidth requirements in a compact adapter. It scales cleanly from standalone servers to clustered virtualization stacks, supports converged boot scenarios such as iSCSI and FCoE over RJ45, and focuses on reliability and manageability rather than specialized features such as RDMA or timing.
Intel designs NICs like the X540T2 with platform compatibility, long lifecycle support, and robust validation across server ecosystems. This engineering approach aligns with modern data centre standards for stable firmware, consistent feature exposure in common OS distributions, and repeatable behavior under sustained throughput.
Key Applications:
- 10GbE copper top-of-rack server uplinks
- Virtualized host networking with SR-IOV
- iSCSI boot and converged storage networking
- VLAN-segmented enterprise LAN
- Overlay networks with VXLAN offload
At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored precisely to your deployment plan for the X540T2 and extended warranty options up to 6 years to protect long-lived infrastructure rollouts.
Technical details of X540T2
How long is the Warranty and how you can get technical support for X540T2
| Warranty: | 60 months (part) |
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| RMA Url: | https://supporttickets.intel.com/s/warrantyinfo?language=en_US |
| Description: | Items must be returned first before a replacement is sent. Intel does not offer on-site service as standard. Intel® Ethernet Adapters that are discontinued will adhere to a 5-year warranty period. |
| Support Portal: | https://support.happyware.com |
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