QNAP QXG-10G2T-X710 network card Internal Ethernet 1000 Mbit/s

The dual-port QXG-10G2T-X710 is a PCIe Gen3 (backward compatible with PCIe Gen2) 10GbE network expansion card featuring the Intel Ethernet Controller X710. It supports five link speeds (10G / 5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100M) and can combine both ports via port trunking to reach up to 20Gbps aggregate throughput. The card supports SR-IOV and iSCSI to improve network efficiency for I/O-intensive and latency-sensitive virtualization and data center applications.

Advantages

The QXG-10G2T-X710 provides high-speed connectivity and flexible link-speed negotiation, enabling upgraded network performance for servers and workstations. Port trunking allows aggregated throughput up to 20Gbps. SR-IOV support offloads virtualized network traffic to reduce CPU overhead, while iSCSI support lets systems use NAS storage as virtual disks. The card is compatible with Windows and Linux systems (driver required), expanding deployment options beyond QNAP devices.

Key specifications

• Interface: PCIe Gen3 x8 (compatible with PCIe Gen2)
• Controller: Intel Ethernet Controller X710
• Ports: Dual RJ‑45 10GbE
• Supported link speeds: 10G / 5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100M
• Port trunking: Yes (up to 20Gbps aggregate)
• Virtualization: SR-IOV support
• Storage protocol: iSCSI support
• OS compatibility: QNAP devices, Windows 10 / Windows Server, Linux (driver required)

How to use

Install the QXG-10G2T-X710 into an available PCIe slot on your server or workstation and secure it in place. Connect network cables to the RJ‑45 ports and configure link aggregation or port trunking on your switch and host system if you require aggregated throughput. Install the appropriate drivers for your operating system (Windows or Linux) when prompted. For virtualization, enable SR-IOV in the host and assign virtual functions to guest VMs as needed. To use NAS storage over iSCSI, configure iSCSI targets on your QNAP NAS and connect from the host system to present virtual disks.

Recommendations

For best results, pair the QXG-10G2T-X710 with compatible 10GbE network switches and ensure drivers and firmware are up to date. Use CAT6A (or better) cabling for consistent 10GbE performance and configure switch and host settings for SR-IOV or port trunking according to your virtualization and throughput requirements.