10Gtek X540-10G-2T 10GbE Dual RJ45 PCIe Network Card (Intel X540) — Compare to Intel X540-T2

Built around the original Intel X540 controller chip, this 10Gtek 10GbE adapter brings Intelligent Offloads for improved stability and performance in server environments. It supports Storage over Ethernet protocols including iSCSI, FCoE and NFS. Compatible operating systems: Windows Server 2003/ 2008/ 2012, Windows7/8/10*/Visa, Linux, ESX/ESXi*. (Note: Windows 11 is supported but requires manual setup — contact us for the installation guide before use.) Hardware and cabling: dual copper RJ45 ports provide 10GBASE-T connectivity and work with Category-6A cabling up to 100 m (Category-6 up to 55 m) to meet data center requirements. Interface: PCI Express* 2.1. 5.0 G T/s X8 Lane — suitable for installation in either PCI-E X8 or PCI-E X16 slots. Form factor and installation: includes a standard profile bracket plus an additional low-profile bracket for installation in small form factor / low profile computer cases or servers. Does NOT support hot swaping. Package contents and support: What You Get: 10Gtek 10GbE PCI-E X8 Network Card X540-10G-2T (compare to Intel X540-T2) x1, Low-profile Bracket x1. Backed by 10Gtek 30 Days Free-returned, 3 Year Free Warranty and Lifetime Technology Support.