Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E830-CQDA2 - OCP 3.0 - 1x QSFP28 + 1x QSFP56 - 10GbE/25GbE/40GbE/50GbE/100GbE/200GbE - Pack of 5

The Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E830-CQDA2 is a high-performance network adapter designed for data centers and enterprise environments. It supports a wide range of Ethernet speeds from 10GbE up to 200GbE, providing flexibility and future-proofing for demanding workloads. This pack includes 5 adapters, each featuring an OCP 3.0 Small Form Factor (SFF) form factor and a PCIe 4.0 x16 host interface.

Advantages

With support for multiple Ethernet standards (10/25/40/50/100/200GbE), this adapter enables seamless integration into existing networks while offering a clear upgrade path. The advanced feature set includes RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCEv2), iWARP, Dynamic Device Personalization (DDP), and Application Device Queues (ADQ), which reduce latency and improve application performance. Virtualization capabilities such as SR-IOV, VMMQ, VXLAN, NVGRE, and Geneve enhance efficiency in virtualized environments.

Suitable for

• Data center servers requiring high-throughput connectivity
• Cloud and enterprise networking with virtualized workloads
• High-performance computing (HPC) and storage applications
• Environments needing flexible Ethernet speed options

Key specifications

• Device Type: Network Adapter
• Form Factor: OCP 3.0 Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Host Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16
• Ports: 1 x QSFP28, 1 x QSFP56
• Data Link Protocols: 10GbE, 25GbE, 40GbE, 50GbE, 100GbE, 200GbE
• Max Data Transfer Rate: 200 Gbps
• Controller Chipset: Intel Ethernet Controller E830
• Virtualization Features: SR-IOV, VMMQ, VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve
• Advanced Features: RoCEv2, iWARP, DDP, ADQ
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi
• Jumbo Frame Support: Yes
• PXE Support: UEFI PXE Boot
• Management Features: NC-SI, SMBus, MCTP over SMBus
• Connector Type: QSFP28, QSFP56
• Package Quantity: 5 adapters

Recommendations

This adapter is ideal for organizations looking to standardize on a high-speed, versatile network solution. The pack of 5 simplifies deployment across multiple servers. Ensure your system supports OCP 3.0 SFF and PCIe 4.0 x16 for optimal performance.