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Dell X520 dual-port 10GbE SFP+ server adapter card

DELL

DELL 942V6 X520 10GbE Dual Port SFP+ Server Adapter

SKU CH-26KG-A2N0W MPN 942V6

A dual-port 10GbE SFP+ server adapter for high-speed network connectivity

  • TypeFlash Memory
  • Dual 10 GbE ports deliver high-throughput server connectivity
  • PCI Express host interface enables direct server installation
  • Two SFP+ slots support optical fiber media
  • Intel X520 controller provides 10GBase-X network performance
  • Plug-in card form factor fits standard server expansion slots

Dell X520 10GbE Dual Port SFP+ Server Adapter

The Dell X520 10GbE Dual Port SFP+ Server Adapter provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections over optical fibre. It installs in a PCI Express slot and is intended for servers that need high-speed network links. This refurbished adapter suits administrators upgrading rack or tower servers to 10GbE connectivity.

Thermals noise and power draw

The plug-in card form factor relies on server chassis airflow for cooling during normal operation. Dual SFP+ ports operate at 10GBase-X speeds without active cooling components on the adapter itself. Power consumption scales with link activity and transceiver choice within the slot envelope.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous 10GbE traffic the adapter maintains line-rate throughput across both ports. The Intel X520 controller handles sustained packet processing without thermal throttling in a properly ventilated server. Optical fibre media ensures signal integrity over longer cable runs during heavy workloads.

Highlights

  • Dual 10 GbE ports deliver high-throughput server connectivity
  • PCI Express host interface enables direct server installation
  • Two SFP+ slots support optical fiber media
  • Intel X520 controller provides 10GBase-X network performance
  • Plug-in card form factor fits standard server expansion slots

Specifications

BrandDell
TypeFlash Memory
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the DELL 942V6 X520 10GbE Dual Port SFP+ Server Adapter in a server?

Insert the plug-in card into an available PCI Express slot on the server motherboard, then secure the bracket; the step often missed is fully seating the SFP+ transceivers until they click.

What maintenance or replacement will the DELL 942V6 X520 10GbE Dual Port SFP+ Server Adapter need later?

The optical SFP+ transceivers are the primary replaceable items; keep spare modules and clean the fiber end faces with a lint-free wipe when inserting or removing cables.

What limit appears first on the DELL 942V6 X520 10GbE Dual Port SFP+ Server Adapter under sustained 10GBase-X traffic?

The PCI Express host interface and dual 10GBase-X ports define the throughput ceiling; sustained line-rate traffic on both ports simultaneously will saturate the bus first.

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