X540T2 Intel 10G PCIe 2.1 x8 Ethernet Network Card

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Happyware Article Number:

SH4N6142-916834

Manufacturer Number:

X540T2

Brand:

Intel

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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

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Technical details of X540T2

Bluetooth:

None

Boot Technology:

PXE

DPU Support:

None

Fabric Type:

Ethernet

Form Factor:

Low-Profile

Networking Type:

Ethernet

Offload Protocols:

FCoE Jumbo Frames support PXE support QoS SR-IOV VLAN support iSCSI

PCIe Connector:

x1 PCIe 2.1 8 8

Ports:

x2 RJ45 10 Gbps X540-BT2 0

Precision Time Protocol (PTP):

None

RDMA:

Storage Offload:

FCoE iSCSI boot

Supported Speed Profile:

1G 10G 100M

Virtualization:

SR-IOV VXLAN Offload Intel VT-c VLAN support Jumbo Frames support PXE support

WiFi:

None

How long is the Warranty and how you can get technical support for X540T2

Warranty:	60 months (part)
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.