Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-T4L for OCP 3.0 – 10GBASE-T Dual Port Ethernet Card

The Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-T4L for OCP 3.0 offers reliable high-speed connectivity for enterprise servers and data centers. Designed with the latest Intel Ethernet 700 Series technology, this plug-in card provides robust 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance with dual ports, supporting flexible deployment options in virtualized and traditional server environments. Its small form factor and compliance with OCP NIC 3.0 standards simplify integration into modern server architectures, making it ideal for scalable network solutions. The adapter's energy-efficient design incorporates Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) technology, reducing power consumption during low data activity periods to support greener IT infrastructure. Compatible with a wide range of network speeds including 5, 2.5, 1GbE, and 10GBASE-T, the X710-T4L ensures seamless interoperability across diverse network environments. Its PCIe 3.0 x8 interface guarantees optimal data transfer rates, enabling high throughput essential for demanding workloads. The card supports advanced virtualization features such as SR-IOV and Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq), which enhance VM performance through hardware-based traffic management and port partitioning. Additionally, the adapter includes extensive offload capabilities like network virtualization offloads (VxLAN, GENEVE, NVGRE, MPLS) and hardware-based application traffic steering via Intel Ethernet Flow Director, facilitating efficient packet processing and network virtualization. Ideal for NFV, cloud deployments, and network appliances, the X710-T4L is designed to deliver maximum performance and scalability in virtualized servers. Its compliance with environmental standards, including RoHS, underscores Intel’s commitment to sustainable technology. The adapter’s support for Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) and Dynamic Device Personalization (DDP) further optimizes packet processing and deployment flexibility, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of enterprise networking. Whether deploying in data centers or enterprise environments, the Intel Ethernet X710-T4L provides a versatile, high-performance solution for modern network infrastructure needs.

Features:

• OCP NIC 3.0 Small Form Factor for simplified deployment

• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) / IEEE 802.3az enabled for reduced power consumption

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

• PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0 x8 interface for high data throughput

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

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

• Dynamic Device Personalization (DDP) for enhanced packet processing efficiency in NFV and cloud environments

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

• Excellent small packet performance suitable for network appliances and virtualization functions

• I/O virtualization innovations, including SR-IOV with up to 128 virtual functions, for maximum server performance