StarTech.com Quad-Port 10G SFP+ Network Card - Intel XL710 PCIe Fiber Optic Adapter for Servers and Workstations

StarTech Quad Port 10G SFP+ Network Card - Intel XL710 Open SFP+ Converged Adapter - PCIe 10 Gigabit Fiber Optic Server NIC - 10GbE

The StarTech.com PEX10GSFP4I is a high-performance quad-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network card designed for servers and high-powered workstations seeking reliable, scalable fiber optic connectivity. Featuring four open SFP+ slots, this PCIe card allows users to add flexible and interchangeable modules supporting both multimode and single-mode fiber, enabling tailored connectivity solutions for various distance and bandwidth requirements. Whether upgrading existing infrastructure or building a new data center, this card provides a cost-effective way to achieve high-speed network performance with minimal disruption.
Built around the robust Intel XL710 chipset, the network card delivers data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps per port, ensuring rapid and stable connections for demanding applications. The card supports advanced features such as PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, PXE network boot, 9K jumbo frames, link aggregation, and VLAN tagging, making it suitable for virtualization, SAN, iSCSI, and other high-bandwidth data operations. Its compatibility extends across a wide range of operating systems including Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, various Windows Server editions, Linux kernels 3.x and above, and VMware ESXi 5.0 and newer, ensuring broad deployment flexibility.
The four open SFP+ ports can be configured for redundancy or aggregated for increased throughput, providing fault tolerance and high availability in zero-downtime environments. The card is MSA compliant and supports leading brands of SFP+ transceivers, cables, and modules from Cisco, HPE, and other vendors, giving you the flexibility to select the transceiver modules that best match your network’s distance and connector type needs. Tested and verified with Spirent SmartBits, this adapter guarantees performance and reliability for mission-critical applications. Backed by a 2-year warranty and supported by free lifetime technical support, the StarTech.com PEX10GSFP4I is a dependable choice for expanding your fiber optic network capabilities.
Designed with environmental considerations in mind, it complies with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). The compact plug-in form factor and lightweight design make installation straightforward and unobtrusive. Perfect for data centers, enterprise networks, and high-performance computing environments, this network card ensures your infrastructure is ready for the demands of modern high-speed data transfer and virtualization needs.

Features:

• WIDE HYPEVISOR & OS COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10; Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019; Linux kernels 3.x+ (LTS); VMware ESXi 5.0+

• FLEXIBLE MODULE SUPPORT: Use MSA compliant SFP+ modules or direct attach cables supporting various fiber types; compatible with Cisco, HPE, and other leading brands

• TESTED & VERIFIED PERFORMANCE: Validated with Spirent SmartBits; suitable for Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem servers

• TECH SPECS: Supports data transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps per port

• QUAD SFP+ Ports: Supports redundancy, link aggregation, and high-bandwidth configurations

• INTEL XL710 CHIPSET: Ensures high performance, virtualization support, and advanced networking features

• FIBER SUPPORT: Compatible with multimode and single-mode fiber for flexible deployment

• PCIe 3.0 x8 Interface: Facilitates high-speed data transfer and optimal bandwidth

• PXE Boot & Jumbo Frames: Supports network booting and large data packets for efficiency

• ADVANCED NETWORKING: Includes link aggregation, VLAN tagging, and DCB features for enterprise environments

• 2-YEAR WARRANTY: Backed by comprehensive warranty and lifetime technical support for peace of mind