Dell M18NT X710 2-Ports 10Gb/s SFP+ + I350 2-Ports 1GbE Daughter Card

Product Description

The Dell M18NT is a versatile network daughter card designed to enhance the connectivity options of Dell PowerEdge servers. It integrates two distinct network controllers to provide a combination of high-speed and standard Ethernet ports. The card features an Intel X710 controller equipped with two 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, enabling high-bandwidth communication crucial for demanding applications like storage networking, high-performance computing, and data center virtualization. These SFP+ ports offer flexibility in choosing optical transceivers based on network requirements. Complementing the 10GbE capabilities, the M18NT also includes an Intel I350 controller that provides two 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports using standard RJ45 connectors. These ports are suitable for general network connectivity, management interfaces, or connecting to less bandwidth-intensive devices. This dual-controller design allows servers to support multiple network speeds and types simultaneously, offering a flexible and consolidated networking solution. As a daughter card, the M18NT is designed for specific Dell server models, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. It typically connects via a PCIe interface, leveraging the server's internal bus for high-speed data transfer. This card is an excellent choice for IT administrators looking to upgrade server network capabilities, consolidate network adapters, and support a wide range of network traffic with both high-speed and standard Ethernet connectivity.