Intel X540-T2 User Manual

Intel X520 and X540-T2 Dual Port 10 GbE Adapters for IBM System x 12
Related publications
For more information, see the following documents:
IBM US Announcement Letter - X520 Embedded:
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http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS111-209
IBM US Announcement Letter - X520:
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http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS111-222
IBM US Announcement Letter - X540-T2:
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http://ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?infotype=dd&subtype=ca&&htmlfid=897/ENUS112-088
Intel-based Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters and cards Installation and User's Guide
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(download and unpack the ISO image and open index.htm in a browser):
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5087548
IBM System x Configuration and Options Guide :
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http://ibm.com/systems/xbc/cog/
Intel site for IBM Ethernet adapters:
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http://www.intelethernet-ibm.com/

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