Lenovo ThinkSystem Intel X550-T2 Dual Port 10GbE PCIe Network Adapter

This dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe network adapter delivers high-throughput connectivity for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, powered by the Intel X550-T2 controller. It provides exceptional performance and advanced virtualization features, making it a dependable choice for enterprise data centers.

Advantages

The adapter supports SR-IOV and Intel VT-c, directly improving virtual machine performance by offloading network functions. It also handles jumbo frames up to 9.5 KB, reduces CPU overhead, and includes PXE support for network booting. Its low-profile PCIe form factor fits a wide range of servers, with a full-height bracket included for flexibility.

Suitable for

• Lenovo ThinkSystem servers requiring high-speed 10GbE connectivity
• Virtualized environments using VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, or KVM
• Data centers with heavy storage, backup, or database traffic
• Network-attached storage applications and high-performance computing clusters

Key specifications

• Controller: Intel X550-T2
• Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE)
• Number of Ports: 2
• Port Type: RJ45 (copper)
• Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3ae, 802.3an, 802.3az, 802.1Q, 802.1p, 802.3x, 802.3ad
• Form Factor: PCIe Low Profile (includes full-height bracket)
• Virtualization Support: Intel VT-c, SR-IOV, VMDq
• Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9.5 KB
• PXE Support: Yes
• Operating Systems: Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi
• Power Consumption: 10-12W
• Management: NC-SI (Network Controller Sideband Interface)

Recommendations

For optimal 10GbE performance, use Cat6a or Cat7 copper cabling. This adapter is ideal for upgrading existing ThinkSystem servers to 10GbE without fiber infrastructure.