Dell HD44M X710-T2L 2-Ports 10GBase-T PCIe Adapter

Product Description

The Dell HD44M, identified by SKU X710-T2L, is a robust dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter engineered to deliver high-speed network connectivity for enterprise-grade servers and workstations. Leveraging the advanced Intel X710 controller, this adapter provides reliable and efficient data transfer capabilities, crucial for applications such as storage networking, high-performance computing clusters, and data-intensive virtualization environments. Each of the two ports on the HD44M supports the 10GBase-T standard, utilizing standard RJ-45 connectors for easy integration with existing Cat6a or Cat7 cabling infrastructure. The adapter connects to the host system via a PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 interface, ensuring sufficient bandwidth for its dual 10GbE ports. This combination of controller technology, port configuration, and interface speed makes it a versatile solution for upgrading network infrastructure and enhancing application performance. Beyond its core networking functions, the Dell HD44M often includes features like Wake-on-LAN (WoL) support, enabling remote power-up of systems, and potentially advanced features managed by the Intel X710 controller such as Quality of Service (QoS) and network virtualization offloads. It typically comes with both standard and low-profile brackets, offering flexibility for installation in various server chassis types.