Intel E10G42BTDAG1P5 2-Port 10Gb/s RJ-45 PCIE 2.0 x8 GE Network Card

Product Description

The Intel E10G42BTDAG1P5 is a high-performance dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) designed to provide robust and fast network connectivity for servers and workstations. Equipped with two RJ-45 ports, it supports 10GbE speeds, enabling significantly higher data transfer rates compared to standard Gigabit Ethernet. This makes it ideal for demanding network environments such as data centers, high-performance computing clusters, and enterprise networks that require substantial bandwidth for applications like storage area networks (SANs), video streaming, and large file transfers. This network adapter utilizes a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface, ensuring a high-bandwidth connection to the host system's motherboard. The x8 lane configuration provides ample throughput to support the full speed of both 10GbE ports simultaneously, minimizing bottlenecks between the network and the server's internal resources. The use of RJ-45 connectors means it leverages standard Ethernet cabling (Category 6a or higher recommended for full 10GbE performance over longer distances), simplifying installation and integration into existing network infrastructures. Built with Intel's renowned Ethernet controller technology, the E10G42BTDAG1P5 offers reliability, advanced features, and efficient performance. It typically supports various networking protocols and management features, including Wake-on-LAN, VLAN tagging, and potentially advanced features like TCP/IP offloading to further reduce CPU utilization. The dual-port design provides options for network redundancy, load balancing, or connecting to separate network segments, enhancing both network resilience and performance.