Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-T4L – 10 Gigabit PCIe Server Network Card with Virtualization Support

The Intel® Ethernet Network Adapter X710-T4L is a high-performance plug-in card designed for enterprise servers, delivering flexible and scalable 10GBASE-T Ethernet connectivity. Built for demanding data center environments, this adapter supports multiple speeds including 5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 10G, ensuring broad compatibility and future-proofing your network infrastructure. Its full-height form factor is suitable for standard server chassis, and the package includes a low-profile bracket for versatile deployment options. The X710-T4L leverages Intel®'s advanced virtualization technologies, including Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq) and Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV), to optimize virtualized workloads. These features significantly reduce I/O bottlenecks, enabling near-native performance and scalable VM deployment in cloud and enterprise environments. With support for up to 128 virtual functions, the adapter allows for efficient resource partitioning, enhancing overall network efficiency and flexibility.
The adapter excels in high-speed packet processing, employing Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) optimizations and Dynamic Device Personalization (DDP) for NFV and cloud deployments. It also features hardware-based application traffic steering via Ethernet Flow Director and offloads common network virtualization protocols such as VXLAN, GENEVE, NVGRE, MPLS, and VXLAN-GPE with Network Service Headers (NSH). These capabilities facilitate seamless integration into complex virtual networks, enabling efficient traffic management and security. The X710-T4L is compliant with IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet standards, helping to reduce power consumption during low data activity periods. The card is thoroughly tested for interoperability across a broad range of media types and speeds, ensuring reliable performance in diverse network setups. Designed with environmental responsibility in mind, it meets RoHS standards and is FCC Class B certified for electromagnetic interference. Compatible with PCI Express v3.0 x8 slots, this network adapter delivers robust throughput and low latency for demanding server workloads. Whether upgrading existing infrastructure or deploying new virtualized environments, the Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-T4L provides the performance, scalability, and flexibility required for modern enterprise networking.
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Features:

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

• 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

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

• PCI Express (PCIe v3.0 x8) interface for high throughput

• FCC Class B certification for electromagnetic interference compliance

• Backward compatible with multi-speed support for 5/2.5/1G, 10GBASE-T, and 100BASE-TX

• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) / IEEE 802.3az enabled for power savings during low activity