Intel X710-T4L Ethernet Network Adapter 10Gigabit Ethernet Card

The Intel X710-T4L for OCP 3.0 is a 4-port 10GbE Ethernet network adapter designed for high-performance environments. Featuring 10GBase-T (RJ45) ports, it offers up to 10Gbps per port with PCIe 3.0 x8 interface. Ideal for data centers and virtualization, it supports advanced offloads, RDMA, and energy-efficient operation, making it perfect for high-throughput, low-latency applications.

General Information:

• Product Name: Intel Ethernet Network Adapter X710-T2L_T4L for OCP 3
• Form Factor: OCP 3.0 (Open Compute Project)
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
• Ports: 4x 10GBase-T (RJ45)
• Ethernet Standard: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE)
• Chipset: Intel Ethernet Controller X710
• Networking Speed: 10 Gbps per port (10GBase-T)

Key Features:

• Quad Ports: 4x 10GbE RJ45 ports for high-density, flexible network connectivity.
• 10GBase-T: Supports 10GbE speeds over Cat6a or higher twisted pair cables (for distances up to 100 meters).
• Low Latency & High Throughput: Ideal for high-performance applications, data centers, and virtualization environments.
• Offload Engine: Supports various offloads such as TCP/IP Offload, Large Send Offload (LSO), and Receive Side Scaling (RSS) for improved performance.
• Intel Ethernet Controller X710: Based on Intel’s X710 series controller, which is optimized for low-latency networking and efficient power usage.
• Energy Efficient: Designed for minimal power consumption relative to its throughput.

Performance & Networking Features:

• IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE): Lower power consumption during periods of low network activity.
• RDMA Support: Supports Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) for low-latency, high-throughput communications.
• Virtualization Support: Includes support for SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) and VMDq (Virtual Machine Device Queues), making it suitable for virtualized environments.
• Offload Features:
  • TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO)
  • Large Receive Offload (LRO)
  • Receive Side Scaling (RSS)

Environmental and Physical Specifications:

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
• Power Consumption: Typically around 25W (under normal operating conditions).
• Dimensions: OCP 3.0 form factor (compatible with Open Compute Platform systems).

Software & OS Support:

• Supported OS:
  • Linux (various distributions)
  • Windows Server
  • VMware ESXi
  • FreeBSD
• Drivers: Available for multiple platforms, with installation tools for network performance tuning.

Compliance and Certifications:

• Certifications:
  • IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet standards)
  • RoHS compliant
  • CE, UL, and other regulatory certifications.

Use Cases:

• Data Centers: Ideal for high-throughput environments requiring low-latency, such as data centers and cloud infrastructure.
• Virtualization: Perfect for virtualized servers with multiple VMs needing high-speed network connectivity.
• Storage Networks: Suitable for use in iSCSI and other storage solutions.