X710T2L Intel X710-T2L 10G PCIe 3.0 x8 Ethernet Network Card

High-Performance Low-Profile Dual-Port 10GbE PCIe Server NIC with multi-speed RJ45 using the X710T2L

The X710T2L is a low-profile PCIe 3.0 x8 Ethernet adapter engineered to deliver deterministic 10GbE copper connectivity in dense rack servers where lane budgeting and airflow are critical. Built on the Intel X710-AT2 controller, the X710T2L provides 2x RJ45 ports with multi-speed negotiation (100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G) to simplify ToR integration, phased switch upgrades, and mixed-speed edge segments without sacrificing link stability.

For virtualized compute platforms, the X710T2L aligns with modern CPU virtualization extensions through Intel VT-c features including SR-IOV and VMDq, enabling high VM density with reduced host CPU overhead. Overlay offloads for VXLAN, NVGRE, and Geneve help preserve throughput and latency under encapsulated east-west traffic, while QoS offload support improves service isolation for converged workloads. In storage-oriented deployments, hardware iSCSI offload and PXE boot capabilities allow the X710T2L to participate in boot-from-network and iSCSI-based fabrics with predictable host utilization; RDMA is not supported, positioning the adapter for TCP/IP-centric designs.

Why Choose the X710T2L?

The X710T2L delivers a balanced density-to-performance profile by providing dual 10GbE copper ports on a single low-profile card, enabling scalable server standardization across 1U/2U nodes. The architectural emphasis is on virtualization efficiency, encapsulation offload coverage, and operational compatibility with existing RJ45 cabling, supporting consistent deployments from compute to storage access tiers.

Intel designs the X710 family around enterprise lifecycle stability, driver maturity, and predictable behavior under sustained load. This engineering approach aligns with data centre requirements for standardized PCIe integration, long-term platform qualification, and repeatable configuration at scale.

Key Applications:

• Top-of-rack 10GbE copper server uplinks
• Virtualized compute nodes with SR-IOV
• Overlay networks (VXLAN/NVGRE/Geneve)
• iSCSI storage access and boot

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored precisely to your rollout plan for the X710T2L, enabling consistent NIC standardization across clusters. For larger refresh cycles, bulk order discounts help optimize procurement for X710T2L deployments.