Intel XNPKX-HP X520-DA2 2 x Ports SFP+ 10GbE PCI Express 2.0 x8 Network Adapter Card

SKU XNPKX-HP

Brand Intel

Dual SFP+ ports for 10GbE connectivity
PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface for high bandwidth
Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet speeds
Ideal for servers, workstations, and data centers
Enables high-speed network aggregation and storage access
Intel I/O Acceleration Technology for improved performance
Low-profile bracket included for versatile installation

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Brand: Intel
Model: X520-DA2
SKU: XNPKX-HP
Network Speed: 10GbE
Number of Ports: 2
Port Type: SFP+

Product details

The Intel XNPKX-HP X520-DA2 is a high-performance network adapter card designed for demanding server and data center environments. Featuring dual SFP+ ports, it supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) connectivity, enabling extremely fast data transfer rates essential for high-throughput applications, virtualization, and storage networking.

Technical Information

Brand	Intel
Model	X520-DA2
SKU	XNPKX-HP
Network Speed	10GbE

Additional Specifications

Number of Ports	2
Port Type	SFP+
Interface	PCI Express 2.0 x8

Description

The Intel X520-DA2 network adapter, identified by SKU XNPKX-HP, is a robust solution for environments requiring high-speed network connectivity. Equipped with two SFP+ ports, it is designed to leverage the full potential of 10 Gigabit Ethernet, making it suitable for bandwidth-intensive applications such as high-performance computing, data analytics, video streaming, and enterprise storage networks. The adapter's ability to support two separate 10GbE connections provides flexibility for network redundancy, link aggregation, or connecting to different network segments. Built on the PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface, the X520-DA2 ensures that the network card is not a bottleneck for data throughput. This interface offers a theoretical bandwidth of up to 8 GB/s in each direction, which is more than sufficient to handle the demands of dual 10GbE links. Intel's advanced technologies, such as I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT), are integrated to offload processing from the host CPU, thereby improving overall system performance and efficiency, especially in virtualized environments. This network adapter card is an excellent choice for upgrading existing server infrastructure or building new high-performance systems. Its compatibility with a wide range of operating systems and its support for features like jumbo frames and VLAN tagging make it a versatile component for modern data centers. The inclusion of a low-profile bracket further enhances its adaptability, allowing it to be installed in various server chassis types, including smaller form factor systems.

Condition: Refurbished