Intel X540 10G PCIe x8 Network Adapter (Compare to X540-T2) — Dual RJ45, Compatible with Windows/Server/Linux/FreeBSD/VMware ESXi

Original Intel X540 controller delivers stable performance with intelligent offload features—designed to improve server reliability. This 10G NIC is offered as a comparable alternative to the Intel X540-T2. Networking: Dual RJ45 ports supporting 100Mbps / 1Gbps / 10Gbps. Copper reach up to 55m using CAT6/CAT7 (CAT6A up to 100m). Interface: PCIe v2.1 (2.5GT/s and 5.0 GT/s) x8 lane, compatible with PCIe x8 and x16 slots. Broad OS support includes Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 / Vista; Windows Server 2003 / 2008 / 2012 / 2016 / 2019; Linux; CentOS / RHEL 6 / 7 / 8; Ubuntu 16 / 18 / 19 / 20; Debian 9 / 10 / 11; FreeBSD 10 / 11 / 12; VMware ESX / ESXi 5 / 6 / 7; SLES 11 / 12, and more. Installation is straightforward: a driver CD is included, or drivers may be downloaded from Intel’s website. The card ships with a full-height bracket plus an extra low-profile bracket for installation in small form-factor or low-profile cases and servers. After-sales: 24/7 customer service, 30-day free returns, and ongoing technical support—please contact us by email for any product issues.