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Low-profile PCIe card with two RJ-45 ports

Intel

Intel E10G42BTG1P5 X520-T2 dual-port 10GBase-T network card

SKU CH-ZSDZ-EAG85 MPN E10G42BTG1P5

Dual-port 10GBase-T server adapter with two RJ-45 ports for twisted-pair copper up to 100 metres

  • Speed10GBase-T
  • Connectors10GBase-T
  • InterfacePCI-Express
  • Dual-port 10GBase-T throughput for server bandwidth demands
  • Low-profile PCI Express form factor fits dense chassis
  • RJ-45 twisted-pair cabling reaches 100 metres
  • Two 10GBase-T ports on a single adapter
  • Third-generation Intel 10GBASE-T controller drives cost-effective 10GbE performance

Dual-port 10GBase-T server adapter

The Intel X520-T2 installs in a low-profile PCI Express slot and presents two RJ-45 ports for 10 Gigabit Ethernet over twisted-pair copper. It targets servers and workstations that need high-throughput links without the expense or reach limits of fibre. Builders who require fibre SFP+ connectivity or single-port density should look elsewhere.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The plug-in card draws power from the PCI Express bus and relies on system airflow for cooling; no dedicated fan or external power connector is fitted. Acoustic output is therefore dictated by the host chassis fans rather than the adapter itself. Typical operating temperatures stay within standard server environmental specifications.

Bundled accessories and software impact

The retail package includes a low-profile bracket for compact chassis and a driver CD covering major server operating systems. Intel also publishes current drivers and management utilities on its support site for remote deployment. No transceivers, cables or licence keys are supplied with the card.

Highlights

  • Dual-port 10GBase-T throughput for server bandwidth demands
  • Low-profile PCI Express form factor fits dense chassis
  • RJ-45 twisted-pair cabling reaches 100 metres
  • Two 10GBase-T ports on a single adapter
  • Third-generation Intel 10GBASE-T controller drives cost-effective 10GbE performance

Specifications

BrandIntel
Speed10GBase-T
Connectors10GBase-T
InterfacePCI-Express
Shipping weight0.36 kg
Package size267 × 165 × 64 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the X520-T2 into a PCI-Express slot and which step is often missed?

Insert the low-profile card firmly into an available PCI-Express slot until the bracket clicks, then secure the retention screw; the step often missed is attaching the low-profile bracket before mounting the card in a slim chassis.

What maintenance or replacement will the dual-port 10GBase-T adapter need over time?

The RJ-45 ports and twisted-pair cabling may require periodic cleaning or cable replacement if connector wear or cable damage degrades the 100-meter link performance.

What limit appears first when the X520-T2 runs sustained 10GBase-T traffic?

The 100-meter twisted-pair distance limit is reached before any port-speed ceiling, so cable length and quality become the first bottleneck under continuous load.

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