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Low-profile PCIe card with dual RJ45 ports, silver bracket

Intel

Intel X520-T2Product dual-port 10GBase-T network card

SKU CH-VZQJ-C46KK MPN X520-T2Product

Dual-port 10GBase-T network card with RJ-45 connections up to 100 metres over copper cabling

  • Electrical Outlet Plug Type10Gigabit Ethernet Card
  • Dual 10GbE ports boost server throughput
  • Low-profile PCIe x8 fits compact chassis
  • RJ-45 copper links reach 100 metres
  • 82599ES controller handles heavy workloads
  • Intel E10G42BT part ensures genuine compatibility

Dual-port 10GBase-T server adapter

The Intel X520-T2Product is a low-profile PCI Express x8 network card with two RJ-45 ports. It delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet over copper cabling up to 100 metres. The adapter suits bandwidth-intensive servers and workstations that need affordable 10GbE connectivity using existing Cat6a or Cat7 infrastructure.

Thermals and power in normal use

The card operates within standard server thermal limits using passive cooling suited to low-profile chassis. Power draw scales with link utilisation across the two 10GBase-T ports. Acoustic output depends entirely on host system airflow since the adapter has no integrated fan.

Deciding specification: dual 10GBase-T RJ-45 ports

This adapter provides exactly two copper 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports on a single x8 slot. Buyers who need fibre SFP+ connectivity or a single-port layout should select a different model. The fixed dual-port RJ-45 configuration is the defining feature that determines fit.

Highlights

  • Dual 10GbE ports boost server throughput
  • Low-profile PCIe x8 fits compact chassis
  • RJ-45 copper links reach 100 metres
  • 82599ES controller handles heavy workloads
  • Intel E10G42BT part ensures genuine compatibility

Specifications

BrandIntel
Electrical Outlet Plug Type10Gigabit Ethernet Card

Questions about this item

How do I install the X520-T2 into a PCI Express x8 slot and what step is often missed?

Insert the low-profile card into a PCI Express x8 slot, secure the bracket, then attach both RJ-45 cables; the step often missed is installing the Intel driver package before first boot so the 82599ES controller initialises correctly.

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

The RJ-45 ports and onboard 82599ES controller are solid-state; only the Cat6a or Cat7 patch cables up to 100 metres may wear and need replacement.

What limit appears first when the X520-T2 runs sustained 10 Gigabit Ethernet traffic?

The PCI Express x8 host interface caps sustained throughput at the lane bandwidth, so the bus becomes the bottleneck before the dual 10GBase-T ports saturate.

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