Network Card MicroConnect X710-T4 PCIe x8 10GbE 4 Ports

The MicroConnect X710-T4 PCIe x8 10GbE 4 Ports is a server-grade network adapter providing four 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces over a PCI Express x8 slot. Designed for wired high-throughput environments, this NIC delivers multi-port 10Gb connectivity suitable for virtualization hosts, storage servers and network appliances that require increased aggregate bandwidth and low-latency packet handling. The card supports standard link aggregation and advanced offload features to reduce CPU load and improve overall network efficiency.

Advantages

This network card offers four independent 10GbE ports in a single PCIe x8 form factor, enabling consolidation of multiple high-speed links without occupying multiple expansion slots. Hardware offloading and traffic steering capabilities help lower host CPU utilization under heavy network load. The compact design and industry-standard connectors make the adapter compatible with a wide range of chassis and motherboards. Firmware and driver ecosystems for common server operating systems ensure stable performance and manageability in production environments.

Suitable for

• Virtualization hosts and hyperconverged infrastructure
• High-performance storage networks (iSCSI, NFS)
• Database and analytics servers requiring high throughput
• Network appliances, firewalls and routers with multi-port needs
• Aggregation of multiple 10GbE links for trunking or redundancy

Key specifications

• Interface: PCI Express x8
• Ports: 4 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• Connector type: standard SFP+ cages (requires compatible transceivers or direct-attach cables)
• Data rate: up to 10 Gbit/s per port
• Supported features: link aggregation, VLAN tagging, jumbo frames, hardware offloads (TCP/UDP checksum, segmentation offload)
• Form factor: low-profile bracket compatible with standard server chassis

How to use

Install the card into an available PCIe x8 or x16 slot on a powered-off system, secure it with the bracket screw and attach SFP+ transceivers or direct-attach cables to the ports. After booting the system, install manufacturer or operating-system provided drivers and verify that all four 10GbE interfaces appear in the network configuration. Configure link aggregation, VLANs, MTU size for jumbo frames, and offload settings according to your network design and operating system best practices. For multi-host deployments, ensure firmware and driver versions are consistent to maintain predictable behavior.

Recommendations

Use quality SFP+ modules or certified direct-attach cables to ensure full 10GbE performance and interoperability. When deploying in storage or virtualization environments, enable appropriate offload features and set MTU for jumbo frames where supported to maximize throughput and reduce CPU overhead. Verify thermal clearance and airflow in the chassis to prevent thermal throttling under sustained load.