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Intel XL710QDA2 dual-port 40GbE network card, PCIe 3.0 x8, low-profile bracket, QSFP+ ports

Intel

Intel XL710QDA2 dual-port 40GbE network card

SKU CH-9BW1-DZ1ZE MPN XL710QDA2

Dual-port 40GbE adapter with PCIe 3.0 x8, low power draw, virtualization offloads, Flow Director steering, DPDK optimization and copper cabling to 10m

  • InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x8
  • FeaturesDual-port 40GbE adapter PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0, x8 Exception
  • Dual 40GbE ports scale server bandwidth
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 interface fits modern platforms
  • Low power design reduces operational costs
  • Geneve VXLAN NVGRE offloads accelerate virtualization
  • Intel Flow Director steers traffic to Xeon cores

Dual-port 40GbE server adapter

The Intel XL710QDA2 is a dual-port 40GbE network adapter designed for Intel Xeon processor-based servers. It provides high-throughput connectivity for virtualised workloads and network appliances. The card supports network virtualisation offloads including Geneve VXLAN and NVGRE. It is built for environments that demand efficient packet processing at scale.

PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface

The single specification that determines fit is the PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface. The adapter requires a compatible x8 slot wired for PCIe 3.0 speeds to deliver its rated throughput. Systems limited to x4 electrical width or PCIe 2.0 will restrict bandwidth. Verify the motherboard slot configuration before purchase.

Low-profile and full-height brackets

Both low-profile and full-height brackets are included for direct installation in standard or compact server chassis. The adapter uses QSFP+ direct-attach copper cabling up to 10m for link connectivity. No additional transceivers are needed for short-reach copper links. Ensure the target rack or tower has clearance for the chosen bracket height.

Highlights

  • Dual 40GbE ports scale server bandwidth
  • PCIe 3.0 x8 interface fits modern platforms
  • Low power design reduces operational costs
  • Geneve VXLAN NVGRE offloads accelerate virtualization
  • Intel Flow Director steers traffic to Xeon cores

Specifications

BrandIntel
ModelXL710QDA2
InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x8
FeaturesDual-port 40GbE adapter
PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0, x8
Exceptional Low Power Adapter
Network Virtualization offloads including Geneve, VXLAN and NVGRE
Intel Ethernet Flow Director for hardware based application traffic steering
Intel Data Plane Developer Kit (DPDK) optimized for efficient packet processing
Excellent small packet performance fornetwork appliances and Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
Intelligent offloads to enable high performance with Intel Xeon servers
I/O virtualization innovations for maximum performance in a virtualized server.
Unified networking providing a sing
Shipping weight0.27 kg
Package size226 × 145 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What does the dual-port 40GbE rating mean once the adapter is installed in a server?

Each QSFP+ port can deliver up to 40 Gb/s of Ethernet throughput, giving two independent 40 Gb/s links for high-density server connectivity.

How does the PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface affect real-world throughput?

The PCIe 3.0 x8 slot provides the electrical lanes that carry traffic between the XL710 controller and the host, supporting the combined bandwidth demanded by dual 40 Gb/s ports.

What bracket options and cabling does the card need to fit and connect?

The adapter ships with both low-profile and full-height brackets and uses QSFP+ direct-attach copper cables up to 10 m for each port.

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