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Green PCIe x8 network card with two RJ45 ports and low-profile bracket

Intel

Intel X540-T2 PCI-E x8 10G Dual RJ45 Network Adapter

SKU CH-44MY-JYAWY MPN X540-T2

Dual-port 10GBase-T PCIe 2.1 x8 adapter with two RJ45 copper ports supporting 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps speeds

  • Accessory TypeNetwork
  • ColorGreen
  • Package ContentsIntel X540T2 Dual-Port 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter, Low-Profi
  • Dual 10 GbE ports deliver high-speed wired connectivity
  • PCIe 2.1 x8 interface provides up to 5 GT/s bandwidth
  • Auto-negotiates 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps per port
  • Low-profile and full-height brackets included for flexible installation
  • Intel X540 controller ensures reliable network performance

Dual 10G RJ45 network adapter

The Intel X540-T2 is a PCI-Express 2.1 x8 plug-in card that adds two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports over copper RJ45 connectors. It uses the Intel Ethernet Controller X540 to deliver 10 Gbps, 1 Gbps or 100 Mbps per port. The package includes both low-profile and high-profile brackets for flexible installation in servers or workstations.

Suits servers needing copper 10G links

This adapter fits hosts with an available PCIe 2.1 x8 or x16 slot that want dual 10GBase-T connections without fibre. It is not for systems that lack a compatible PCIe slot or that require SFP+ optical interfaces instead of RJ45 copper ports. Builders needing more than two 10G ports should consider additional cards.

PCIe 2.1 x8 host interface

The card operates on a PCI-Express 2.1 x8 electrical interface at 5 GT/s and is operable in both x8 and x16 physical slots. This bus width and generation determine whether the adapter can reach its full 10 Gbps per port throughput in a given platform.

Highlights

  • Dual 10 GbE ports deliver high-speed wired connectivity
  • PCIe 2.1 x8 interface provides up to 5 GT/s bandwidth
  • Auto-negotiates 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps per port
  • Low-profile and full-height brackets included for flexible installation
  • Intel X540 controller ensures reliable network performance

Specifications

BrandIntel
ModelX540-T2
Part NumberX540-T2
Accessory TypeNetwork
ColorGreen
Package ContentsIntel X540T2 Dual-Port 10GBase-T Ethernet Adapter, Low-Profile and High-Profile

Questions about this item

Will the PCI-Express 2.1 x8 interface work in my older PCIe 2.0 x16 slot?

The card uses PCI-Express 2.1 x8 and operates in x8 or x16 slots; it is backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 so it will function in an x16 slot at the slot's speed.

How can I verify both 10G ports are linked at 10 Gbps after installation?

Check the adapter LEDs and the OS network status; each port should show a 10 Gbps link when connected to a 10G switch with Cat6a or better cabling.

Does the box include both low-profile and full-height brackets?

The package contains the Intel X540T2 dual-port adapter plus low-profile and high-profile brackets for either chassis type.

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