Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-DA2

The Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-DA2 is a high-performance dual-port 10GbE network adapter designed for enterprise data centers and virtualized environments. This PCIe 3.0 adapter features two SFP+ ports delivering up to 20 Gbps total throughput with ultra-low latency and advanced packet processing capabilities.

Key features include Intel’s Data Direct I/O Technology for CPU offload, SR-IOV virtualization support for up to 128 virtual functions per port, and comprehensive hardware acceleration for overlay networks including VXLAN, NVGRE, and Geneve. The adapter supports flexible port partitioning, allowing administrators to allocate bandwidth dynamically across virtual machines and applications.

Benefits include reduced CPU utilization through intelligent offloading, improved network efficiency with advanced traffic management, and enhanced security via hardware-based packet filtering. The X710-DA2 delivers exceptional performance for demanding workloads while maintaining energy efficiency and reducing total cost of ownership.

Its unique selling points are Intel’s proven reliability in enterprise networking, seamless integration with Intel processors for optimized performance, comprehensive software-defined networking capabilities, and future-ready architecture supporting emerging protocols and virtualization technologies.