Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-DA2 Yotta Mark Bulk

The Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-DA2 is a high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet server adapter designed for demanding data center and enterprise environments. Based on the Intel 82599ES controller, it delivers reliable, low-latency connectivity for virtualization, cloud, and storage applications.

Advantages

Dual 10GbE SFP+ ports provide flexible connectivity with support for Direct Attach Copper (DAC) and optical transceivers. Advanced virtualization features including Intel VT-c, VMDq, and SR-IOV improve efficiency and scalability. Low power consumption of 10.5W typical reduces operational costs.

Suitable for

• Data center servers requiring high-bandwidth networking
• Virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
• Storage networks (iSCSI, FCoE)
• High-performance computing clusters

Key specifications

• Host Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x8
• Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE)
• Number of Ports: 2
• Connector Type: SFP+
• Controller Chipset: Intel 82599ES
• Form Factor: Plug-in Card (Low Profile with Full Height Bracket)
• Supported Cabling: SFP+ Direct Attach Copper (DAC), SFP+ Optical Transceivers (SR/LR/LRM)
• Virtualization Support: Intel VT-c, VMDq, SR-IOV
• Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 15.5 KB
• PXE Support: Yes
• iSCSI/FCoE Offload: Yes
• Operating System Support: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESX/ESXi, FreeBSD, RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu
• Power Consumption: Typical 10.5W
• IEEE Standards: 802.3ae, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.3ad, 802.1as
• Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x
• LED Indicators: Link/Activity
• Network Management: SNMP, RMON, PXE, DMI 2.0
• Bracket Included: Low-profile and Full-height

Recommendations

Ideal for upgrading server connectivity to 10GbE with proven Intel reliability and broad OS support. Ensure your server has an available PCIe 2.0 x8 slot.