10Gb Dual RJ45 Port Network Card with X540 Controller, PCIe Ethernet LAN Adapter for Windows/Linux/ESX Servers, Compare to Intel X540-T2

10Gb Dual RJ45 Port Network Card with X540 Controller, PCIe Ethernet LAN Adapter for Windows/Linux/ESX Servers, Compare to Intel X540-T2

Q: What's the difference between the x540-t2 and x550-t2 ?

The X520 and X540 have a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface, which has 32Gbit/s bandwidth. The X550 has a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, which has 32Gbit/s bandwidth. The single-port versions may be used in slower slots: X520-T1/DA1 or X540-T1/DA1 will work in a PCIe 2.0 x4 slot (at 16Gbit/s); the manual says the T550-T1 should work in a PCI 2.0 x4 slot as well, although I haven’t tried it.

Q: Has anyone actually gotten close to the 10gbps connection speed for this card? pcie 2.0 has limit of 5 gt/s or about 4gpbs max. so can it be 10gb?

The card is PCIe 2 with x8 lanes, which is 4 GigaByte per second. 4 GigaByte is the same as 32 GigaBit, so it should handle 10 GigaBit just fine.

Q: Will this card negotiate down to a pcie gen 3 x2? i think my only free x4 slot only runs in x2 mode which is why i'm asking.

No, please kindly note that the X550-T1 supports PCIe v3.0 (8.0GT/s) (Compatible with 2.0 and 1.1) X4/X8/X16 Lane, and it does not support X2.

Q: does this work with windows 11?

I have not gotten it to work with windows 11. The seller says to install drivers 26.7 but those dont work

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Brand
10Gtek
Hardware Interface
PCIE x 8
Color
Compatible Devices
Server Desktop
Data Link Protocol
イーサネット
Data Transfer Rate
10 Gigabits

⚡10Gbps blazing speed

🔌Dual RJ45 copper ports

🖥️PCIe 2.1 x8/x16 compatibility

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10Gtek 10Gb Dual RJ45 Port Network Card with X540 Controller, PCIe Ethernet LAN Adapter for Windows/Linux/ESX Servers, Compare to Intel X540-T2

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Description

🚀 Upgrade your network, upgrade your game.

BLAZING 10 GBPS THROUGHPUT - Experience ultra-fast data transfer that future-proofs your network infrastructure.
VERSATILE OS COMPATIBILITY - Supports Windows Server, Linux, ESX, and even Windows 11 with manual setup—perfect for diverse IT environments.
COMPACT EASY INSTALLATION - Includes low-profile bracket for sleek integration into small form factor servers or desktops.
INTEL X 540 CONTROLLER POWERHOUSE - Leverage intelligent offloads for rock-solid server stability and performance.
DUAL RJ 45 PORTS FOR MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY - Connect seamlessly with Cat6A cables up to 100m for robust, reliable networking.

The 10Gtek 10Gb Dual RJ45 Port Network Card with Intel X540 controller delivers blazing 10Gbps speeds via dual copper RJ45 ports, supporting Cat6A cables up to 100m. Compatible with a wide range of operating systems including Windows Server, Linux, and ESX, it fits PCIe 2.1 x8/x16 slots and comes with both standard and low-profile brackets for versatile installation. Ideal for professionals demanding stable, high-speed connectivity in data centers or advanced workstations.

Specifications

Compatible Devices	Server, Desktop
Color Name	X540-10G-2T(2xRJ45)。
Wireless Comm Standard	DECT
Batteries Included	No
Batteries Required	No
Brand	10Gtek
Manufacturer	10Gtek
Item Model Number	X540-T2(Intel-1pc)
Operating System	Windows,Windows 7
Connectivity Technology	ethernet
Size	Intel X540
Product Dimensions	22.35 x 14.48 x 3.05 cm; 222 g

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What's the difference between the x540-t2 and x550-t2 ?

Has anyone actually gotten close to the 10gbps connection speed for this card? pcie 2.0 has limit of 5 gt/s or about 4gpbs max. so can it be 10gb?

Will this card negotiate down to a pcie gen 3 x2? i think my only free x4 slot only runs in x2 mode which is why i'm asking.

does this work with windows 11?

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