Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-DA4

The Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-DA4 is a high-performance quad-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter designed for demanding enterprise and data center environments. This PCIe 3.0 adapter delivers exceptional throughput up to 40 Gbps aggregate bandwidth while maintaining ultra-low latency for mission-critical applications.

Key features include advanced hardware offloading capabilities such as TCP/UDP checksum, VLAN tagging, and jumbo frame support, which significantly reduce CPU overhead and improve system efficiency. The adapter supports SR-IOV virtualization with up to 128 virtual functions per port, making it ideal for virtualized environments and cloud deployments.

The X710-DA4’s intelligent traffic management includes adaptive interrupt moderation, dynamic queue allocation, and advanced RSS (Receive Side Scaling) for optimal multi-core processor utilization. Its energy-efficient design incorporates IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet standards, reducing power consumption during low-traffic periods.

Unique selling points include Intel’s proven reliability in enterprise networking, comprehensive driver support across major operating systems, and seamless integration with Intel processors for enhanced performance optimization. The adapter’s hot-swappable SFP+ connectors provide deployment flexibility, while its robust thermal design ensures consistent performance under heavy workloads. This makes it an ideal solution for high-frequency trading, real-time analytics, storage networking, and high-performance computing applications requiring maximum network performance and reliability.