Intel X710-DA2 Dual SFP+ Port PCIex8 10Gb Ethernet LAN Network Adapter Card

The Intel X710-DA2 is a high-performance dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network adapter designed for enterprise servers and data centers. This PCIe x8 card features two SFP+ ports delivering exceptional network throughput up to 20 Gbps aggregate bandwidth. Built on Intel’s proven Ethernet Controller X710 chipset, it offers advanced features including SR-IOV virtualization support, VXLAN/NVGRE tunneling protocols, and comprehensive offload capabilities that reduce CPU overhead by up to 50%. The adapter supports flexible deployment with SFP+ transceivers for fiber or direct-attach copper connections, making it ideal for storage networking, virtualized environments, and high-bandwidth applications. Key benefits include improved application performance, reduced latency, enhanced network security through hardware-based packet filtering, and seamless integration with Intel’s Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) for optimized packet processing. The X710-DA2 delivers enterprise-grade reliability with comprehensive driver support across Windows, Linux, and VMware platforms, making it the optimal choice for organizations requiring robust, scalable 10GbE connectivity.