Intel X540-T2 User Manual

Intel X520 and X540-T2 Dual Port 10 GbE Adapters for IBM System x 2
Part number information
The following table provides the ordering part numbers and feature codes for the Intel X520 and X540-T2
adapters.
Table 1. Ordering part numbers and feature codes
Part number Feature code Description
49Y7960 A2EC Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x
49Y7980 A3JS Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter for IBM System x
49Y7970 A2ED Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GBaseT Adapter for IBM System x
The adapter option part numbers includes the following items:
One Intel 10 Gb Ethernet adapter
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3U bracket attached with 2U bracket included in the box (except for the Embedded Adapter)
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Quick Install Guide
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Warranty Flyer
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Documentation CD
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Important Notices Flyer
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Note: The X520 adapters ship without any SFP+ transceivers or direct attach cables. These items need
to be ordered separately (see Table 2 and Table 3 for details).
The following figure shows the Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x.
Figure 2. Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter for IBM System x

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