Intel X540-T2 User Manual

Intel X520 and X540-T2 Dual Port 10 GbE Adapters for IBM System x 1
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Intel X520 and X540-T2 Dual Port 10 GbE Adapters for
IBM System x
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The Intel X520 and X540-T2 Dual Port 10 GbE adapters for IBM® System x® are powered by reliable and
proven 10 Gb Ethernet technology from Intel. These cards offer full line-rate 10 Gbps performance for
high-IO intensive applications, and showcase the next generation in 10 GbE networking features for the
enterprise network and data center. The Intel X520 adapter provides SFP+ based connectivity options
(fiber or DAC cabling). The Intel X540-T2 adapter offers 10GBASE-T connectivity with RJ-45 ports, with
compatibility with the existing 1000BASE-T network, simplifying the transition to the 10 Gb Ethernet
technology. The following figure shows the Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GBaseT Adapter for IBM System x.
Figure 1. Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GBaseT Adapter for IBM System x
Did you know
In a multicore platform, the Intel X520 and X540-T2 adapters support Intel I/O Virtualization Technology
(I/OVT), which helps accelerate data across the platform, therefore improving application response times.
For virtualized environments, Intel Ethernet adapters offer advanced features with VMDq that lower
processor utilization and increase I/O performance.
The X520 adapter is also available in a special mezzanine form factor for supported servers. This form
factor allows you to use the server's standard PCIe slots for other technologies.

Intel X540-T2 Specifications

General

Controller	Intel X540
Interface	PCI Express 2.1 x8
Data Rate	10 Gbps
Form Factor	Plug-in card
Product Type	Network adapter
Data Link Protocol	10 Gigabit Ethernet
Chipset Manufacturer	Intel
Chipset Model	X540
Compatible Slots	PCI Express 2.1 x8
Cabling Type	10GBase-T
Bracket Height	Full-height and low-profile
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Features	VLAN support, Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c), iSCSI boot
Operating Systems Supported	Linux
Ports	2 x 10GBase-T - RJ-45

Summary

Did You Know

Part Number Information

Supported Transceivers and Cables

Features

Intel I/O Acceleration Technology

Suite of features improving data acceleration across platform, enhancing system performance and response times.

Technical Specifications

Standards Supported

Supported Servers

Network Cabling Requirements

Supported Operating Systems

Physical Specifications

Operating Environment

Warranty

Agency Approvals

Top-of-rack Ethernet Switches

Popular Configurations

Related Publications

Notices

Trademarks