Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-DA2 – 10GbE Low Profile PCIe Card for Server Virtualization and Data Center Efficiency

Intel® Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-DA2

The Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-DA2 is engineered to meet the high-performance demands of modern data centers and enterprise server environments. Designed for seamless deployment, this 10 Gigabit Ethernet card offers exceptional scalability, compatibility, and advanced virtualization features that optimize network throughput and resource utilization. Built with Intel’s proven technology, the X710-DA2 supports a broad range of network protocols and tunneling methods, making it an ideal solution for virtualized infrastructures and cloud deployments.

This adapter features Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) and supports key features such as Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq) and Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV). These technologies significantly reduce I/O bottlenecks by offloading traffic processing from the CPU, enabling near-native performance for multiple virtual machines with minimal overhead. The SR-IOV capability allows up to 128 virtual functions, providing flexible and efficient network resource partitioning to support diverse workload requirements. Additionally, the adapter supports Dynamic Device Personalization (DDP), which enhances packet processing efficiency in NFV and cloud environments.

The X710-DA2’s design emphasizes interoperability and open standards compliance, including support for VxLAN, GENEVE, NVGRE, MPLS, and VxLAN-GPE with Network Service Headers (NSH). These features facilitate advanced network virtualization, overlay networking, and high-performance tunneling, making it suitable for data centers aiming to accelerate network functions and ensure scalability. The adapter’s PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures fast data transfer rates, while its low-profile form factor simplifies integration into a wide variety of server chassis.

Built with environmentally friendly considerations and RoHS compliance, the Intel Ethernet X710-DA2 is a reliable and future-proof solution for organizations seeking to enhance their network infrastructure. Its support for intelligent offloads, sophisticated packet processing, and open-source drivers ensures optimal performance for network appliances, NFV deployments, and cloud-based applications. Whether deploying in a traditional or virtualized environment, this adapter provides the robustness, flexibility, and performance necessary for modern enterprise networks.

Features:

• I/O virtualization innovations for maximum performance in a virtualized server

• Intelligent offloads to enable high performance on servers with Intel® Xeon® processors

• Excellent small packet performance for network appliances and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)

• Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) optimized for efficient packet processing

• Dynamic Device Personalization (DDP) enables increased packet processing efficiency for NFV and Cloud deployments

• Intel® Ethernet Flow Director for hardware-based application traffic steering

• PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0, x8 interface for high-speed data transfer

• Network virtualization offloads including VxLAN, GENEVE, NVGRE, MPLS, and VxLAN-GPE with Network Service Headers (NSH)