X710-DA4 Intel PCIe 3.0 x8 1000 Ethernet Network Card

High-Performance PCIe 10GbE Quad-Port Network Adapter for Virtualized Uplinks with the X710-DA4

The X710-DA4 is an Intel Ethernet 700 Series PCIe NIC designed to deliver consistent 10GbE SFP+ connectivity for server uplinks, virtualization overlays, and ToR aggregation. Using the Intel XL710-BM1 controller and a full-height PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, the X710-DA4 targets high port density per slot while maintaining predictable latency and CPU-efficient packet handling for multi-tenant environments.

Architecturally, the X710-DA4 aligns well with dual-socket x86 platforms where PCIe 3.0 expansion is a limiting resource and multiple 10GbE links must be consolidated onto a single adapter. Support for SR-IOV and VMDq enables scalable virtual switching and traffic separation, reducing software overhead in hypervisors and container hosts. With 4 SFP+ ports supporting DAC/twinax and 1GbE/10GbE speed profiles, the X710-DA4 facilitates mixed link migrations and simplifies cabling strategies while keeping the adapter footprint stable for standardized rack server builds.

Why Choose the X710-DA4?

The X710-DA4 provides a practical density-to-performance ratio by delivering 4 independent 10GbE SFP+ ports through one PCIe 3.0 x8 slot, enabling clean uplink scaling without consuming additional expansion slots. For enterprise deployments, the X710-DA4 supports virtualization-driven segmentation and predictable throughput, making it suitable for clustered hosts that require repeatable network behavior across nodes.

Intel engineering emphasizes driver maturity, long lifecycle availability, and broad OS and hypervisor integration, helping the platform remain stable under sustained load and change-controlled data center operations. The X710-DA4 fits standardized PCIe and SFP+ ecosystems, supporting modern rack architectures that prioritize serviceability and validated interoperability.

Key Applications:

• Virtualized server networking (SR-IOV, VMDq)
• Top-of-rack uplinks and aggregation
• Hypervisor and container host connectivity
• Mixed 1GbE/10GbE migration profiles

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