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Green PCB network card with dual RJ45 ports and full-height bracket attached

Vszerda

Vszerda 10Gb PCIe X8 Dual RJ45 Network Card Intel X540-BT2

SKU CH-1G5A-B8DRK

Dual-port 10 GbE PCIe 2.1 x8 adapter with Intel X540-BT2 controller and low-profile bracket

  • Speed100 megabits_per_second
  • FeaturesDesktop
  • Weight0.222 kilograms
  • Dual 10 GbE RJ45 ports upgrade servers to 10 Gb copper
  • PCIe 2.1 x8 interface fits x8 or x16 slots
  • Intel X540-BT2 controller adds QoS and DCB for stable traffic
  • Includes low-profile and full-height brackets for any chassis
  • Runs Windows Server 2003-2012, Linux, VMware ESX and Windows 10/11

Dual-Port 10 GbE Adapter

The Vszerda network card adds two 10GBASE-T RJ45 ports to a server or workstation through a PCIe 2.1 x8 slot. It uses the Intel X540-BT2 controller and supports 10 Gb, 1 Gb and 100 Mb speeds on Cat6a cabling. The card includes both full-height and low-profile brackets for standard or slim chassis.

Compatibility Checklist

Verify the motherboard has a free PCIe x8 or x16 slot running at Gen 2.1 (2.5 or 5.0 GT/s). Confirm the operating system is among Windows Server 2003 through 2012 R2, Windows 7 through 10, Linux kernel 2.6 or 3.x, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 or 6, SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 or 11, or VMware ESX/ESXi. Driver installation on Windows 11 requires manual setup from the Intel download page.

Thermals and Power

The adapter has a 13.4 W TDP and is rated for continuous operation between 0 and 55 °C (32 to 131 °F). No active cooler is fitted; the card relies on system airflow across the heatsink. Power draw stays within the PCIe slot limit, so no auxiliary power connector is needed. Jumbo frames up to 15.5 KB are supported for reduced CPU overhead.

Highlights

  • Dual 10 GbE RJ45 ports upgrade servers to 10 Gb copper
  • PCIe 2.1 x8 interface fits x8 or x16 slots
  • Intel X540-BT2 controller adds QoS and DCB for stable traffic
  • Includes low-profile and full-height brackets for any chassis
  • Runs Windows Server 2003-2012, Linux, VMware ESX and Windows 10/11

Specifications

BrandH!Fiber.com
Speed100 megabits_per_second
FeaturesDesktop
Weight0.222 kilograms

Questions about this item

What brackets and cables are included, and do I need to buy Cat6a patch leads separately?

Both a low-profile and a full-height bracket are in the box; the card has dual RJ45 ports so you supply your own Cat6a cables for 10 GbE links.

The card is listed as PCIe x8 — will it run at full speed in an x16 slot?

Yes, the controller uses a PCIe 2.1 x8 electrical interface (5.0 GT/s) and is compatible with x8 or x16 physical slots.

The headline says 10 GbE — what throughput can I expect on a typical Windows 10 or Linux server?

The Intel X540-BT2 delivers dual 10 GbE copper ports with 15.5 KB jumbo frames, VLAN tagging and DCB support for near-line-rate throughput on supported OSes.

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