Intel X710-T4L Internal Ethernet 10000 Mbit/s PCI Express Wired

The Intel X710-T4L is an internal PCI Express Ethernet adapter delivering up to 10 Gbit/s wired connectivity for servers and workstations. It supports advanced data-path acceleration and virtualization features to reduce latency and improve throughput in demanding networking environments.

Advantages

The adapter implements iWARP/RDMA to provide low-latency, converged fabric services through kernel bypass, direct data placement and transport acceleration. Intel® Data Direct I/O (DDIO) reduces I/O latency and increases system I/O bandwidth by allowing adapters to interact with processor cache. PCI-SIG SR-IOV compatibility and Flexible Port Partitioning enable efficient sharing of the physical port across multiple virtual functions for better resource isolation and predictable bandwidth. Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq) offload VMM switching tasks to hardware, reducing CPU overhead and improving overall system performance.

Suitable for

• Virtualized server environments requiring multiple virtual functions
• Low-latency data center fabrics and RDMA-enabled applications
• High-throughput wired network connections for databases and storage

Key specifications

• Interface: PCI Express internal adapter
• Maximum data rate: 10000 Mbit/s (10 Gbit/s)
• Manufacturer features: iWARP/RDMA, Intel® DDIO, SR-IOV, Flexible Port Partitioning, VMDq
• Brand: INTEL, MPN: X710T4L, EAN: 675901709255

How to use

Install the X710-T4L into an available PCI Express slot on a compatible server or workstation and connect the network cables to the Ethernet ports. Ensure the system BIOS and operating system have the appropriate firmware and driver support from Intel. Configure virtualization features such as SR-IOV or Flexible Port Partitioning in the host hypervisor and allocate virtual functions to guest VMs as needed. For RDMA/iWARP use, enable RDMA drivers and verify kernel bypass settings according to your OS and application requirements.

Recommendations

Use up-to-date Intel drivers and firmware, and follow vendor guidance for BIOS and hypervisor settings to achieve optimal low-latency and virtualization performance. Validate network cabling and switch support for 10 Gbit/s links and RDMA where relevant.