Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-DA4 – 10GbE PCIe 3.0 Network Card for Servers

The Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-DA4 offers robust connectivity for modern data centers, combining high performance with versatile virtualization features. Designed to support demanding server environments, this low-profile PCIe 3.0 x8 card delivers up to 10Gbps network speeds, ensuring fast and reliable data transfer for enterprise applications. Its broad interoperability with multiple media types and extensive testing makes it suitable for a wide range of network infrastructures. This adapter is ideal for organizations seeking to optimize both LAN and SAN networks, providing a flexible foundation for scalable, high-performance virtualization solutions. The X710-DA4 features advanced offloads and accelerators that unlock network performance while minimizing CPU utilization, especially on servers equipped with Intel Xeon processors. These enhancements support high-density virtualized environments, enabling near-native I/O performance, and reducing bottlenecks in virtual machine (VM) deployments. Compatibility with Intel virtualization technologies like VMDq and SR-IOV allows for efficient port partitioning and direct VM assignment, increasing overall system scalability. Additionally, the adapter supports network virtualization overlays such as VxLAN, GENEVE, and NVGRE, along with MPLS and Network Service Headers (NSH), facilitating seamless integration into complex software-defined networks. Intel Ethernet Flow Director further improves traffic steering, optimizing application performance and reducing latency for network-intensive workloads. Designed with environmental sustainability in mind, this Ethernet adapter complies with RoHS standards and features a low-profile form factor suitable for various server chassis. Perfect for cloud, enterprise, and data center deployments, the X710-DA4 delivers reliable, high-speed connectivity with comprehensive virtualization support and advanced packet processing capabilities. Its compatibility with Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) ensures efficient packet handling for network appliances and NFV environments, making it a versatile choice for future-proof network infrastructure. Whether upgrading existing servers or deploying new virtualized systems, the Intel Ethernet X710-DA4 provides the performance and flexibility essential for today's data-driven applications.

Features:

• PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0, x8 – high-speed interface supporting up to 10Gbps network speeds

• Network Virtualization offloads including VxLAN, GENEVE, NVGRE, MPLS, and VxLAN-GPE with Network Service Headers (NSH) – supports complex virtual network overlays

• Intel Ethernet Flow Director – hardware-based application traffic steering for optimized performance

• Dynamic Device Personalization (DDP) – enhances packet processing efficiency for NFV and cloud environments

• Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) – optimized for efficient packet processing in network appliances

• Excellent small packet performance – ideal for network functions virtualization (NFV) and network appliances

• Intelligent offloads – reduces CPU load and boosts network throughput on Intel Xeon-based servers

• I/O virtualization innovations – enables maximum performance in virtualized server environments