Intel E810-CQDA2 Ethernet Network Adapter Card

The Intel E810-CQDA2 Ethernet Network Adapter is engineered for high-performance, high-throughput environments, making it ideal for next-generation data centers, high-performance computing clusters, and enterprise networking applications that require 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Its dual-port 100GbE design, along with support for advanced networking features like RDMA and offloads, makes it a robust solution for modern, data-intensive workflows.

General Information:

• Product Name: Intel Ethernet Network Adapter E810-CQDA2
• Form Factor: PCIe 4.0 x16
• Interface: PCI Express 4.0 (backward compatible with PCIe 3.0)
• Ethernet Standard: 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE)
• Networking Speed: 100Gbps
• Ports: Dual-port, QSFP28 (quad small form-factor pluggable)
• Chipset: Intel Ethernet Controller E810-CQDA2
• Compatibility: Works with modern servers, workstations, and network appliances that support PCIe 4.0/x16 slot.

Key Features:

• Dual Ports: The adapter features two 100GbE QSFP28 ports, allowing for high-speed, low-latency, and flexible network configuration options.
• Data Throughput: Capable of supporting up to 100 Gbps (using two 50GbE lanes in each port).
• Low Latency: Optimized for low-latency communications in data center environments.
• Intel Ethernet Controller E810: Based on Intel’s latest Ethernet controller technology, this card supports advanced features for enterprise and data center networks, including RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) and offloads.
• Supported Protocols:
  • TCP/IP
  • RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE)
  • Data Center Bridging (DCB)
  • IEEE 802.3x flow control
  • iSCSI, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet), and other Ethernet protocols.

Performance & Features:

• 100Gbit Ethernet: Supports 100G Ethernet speeds with low power consumption and high throughput for data-intensive workloads.
• Offload Engine: Built-in offload capabilities, such as TCP/IP offload (TCP Segmentation Offload, Large Send Offload, etc.) to offload work from the CPU to the NIC, improving system performance.
• RDMA Support: Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) enables low-latency, high-throughput data transfers, beneficial for high-performance computing (HPC) and storage applications.
• Virtualization Support: Supports Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) and Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq) for virtualized environments.

Reliability and Scalability:

• PCIe 4.0: Compatible with PCIe 4.0 slots, ensuring high bandwidth and low-latency communication.
• Energy Efficient: Designed for minimal power consumption relative to its high throughput performance.
• Advanced Error Reporting: Includes features like Intelligent Interrupt Moderation and Advanced Error Reporting (AER) to ensure network stability.

Environmental and Physical Specifications:

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) (standard operating conditions).
• Dimensions: Standard half-height PCIe card (low-profile compatible).
• Form Factor:
  • Low-profile bracket included, full-height bracket available (supports a wide range of server configurations).
• Power Consumption: The adapter typically consumes between 20 to 25W, depending on operating conditions and workload.

Software Support:

• Supported OS: Linux (various distributions), Windows Server, VMware ESXi.
• Driver & Software: Available for major operating systems, including installation tools for network performance tuning and monitoring.

Use Cases:

• Data Centers: High-speed networking in large data centers, cloud service providers, and high-performance compute clusters.
• Storage Networks: Ideal for modern storage protocols like NVMe over Fabrics, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE).
• Virtualization: Works well in virtualized environments with support for features like VM DirectPath I/O, SR-IOV, and DPDK for performance optimization.