Dell Intel XL710-QDA2 Dual Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) QSFP+ PCIe 3.0 Network Interface Controller (NIC) Mezzanine Card. P/N: XD56X, 0XD56X.
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| Manufacturer Part Number | H70779-011, H91379-001, H71927-001, 0A15031101, XD56X, 0XD56X |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Standard Warranty | 90 Day Replacement Warranty |
| Item Category | Network Adapter Card (NIC) |
| Model | XL710-QDA2 |
| Form Factor | Mezzanine Card |
| Interface | 40GbE QSFP+ |
| External Interfaces | 2x QSFP+ |
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| Transfer Rate | 40 Gb/s |
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| Socket Type | Mezzanine (PCI Express 3.0) |
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| Compatible Port | Dell Mezzanine Slot (PCIe 3.0) |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
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This is a genuine Dell Intel XL710-QDA2 Dual Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) QSFP+ PCIe 3.0 Network Interface Controller (NIC) Mezzanine Card (Dell P/N: XD56X, 0XD56X | Intel P/N: H70779-011). Engineered for exceptional performance and high-bandwidth requirements, this mezzanine form factor NIC provides two QSFP+ ports, each supporting 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Powered by the advanced Intel Ethernet Controller XL710, it delivers robust throughput, low latency, and a comprehensive suite of features essential for virtualization, network virtualization (VxLAN, NVGRE), and converged networking (iSCSI, FCoE) in demanding data center and cloud environments. Its specialized mezzanine design ensures a streamlined, integrated connection within compatible Dell PowerEdge servers, making it an ideal choice for high-density, high-performance server solutions.
Key Features
- Dell Qualified & Branded: An authentic Intel XL710-QDA2 adapter, specifically qualified and branded by Dell, ensuring full compatibility, validated performance, and seamless integration within Dell PowerEdge servers.
- Dual-Port 40GbE QSFP+: Features two QSFP+ ports, each supporting 40 Gigabit Ethernet, offering high bandwidth and flexible connectivity for demanding data center workloads. Requires compatible QSFP+ transceivers (not included) or Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables.
- Intel Ethernet Controller XL710: Powered by the industry-leading Intel XL710 (formerly Fortville) controller, known for its high performance, reliability, and advanced features for virtualization and network offloads.
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PCI Express 3.0 Interface: Connects via a high-bandwidth PCI Express 3.0 x8 or x16 interface (depending on implementation), ensuring ample throughput for both 40GbE ports and minimizing bottlenecks.
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Mezzanine Card Form Factor: Designed in a specialized mezzanine form factor for direct integration onto compatible Dell server motherboards, offering a space-efficient and cable-free solution for high-density servers.
- Advanced Virtualization Support: Features Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c), including SR-IOV (Single-Root I/O Virtualization), VMDq, and support for network virtualization overlays (VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve), optimizing performance in virtualized and cloud environments.
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Network Offloads: Supports a comprehensive suite of hardware offloads (e.g., TCP/UDP/IP checksum, LSO, LRO) to reduce CPU utilization and improve overall system performance and efficiency.
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Converged Networking (iSCSI/FCoE): Designed with built-in capabilities for iSCSI and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) offload, ideal for accelerating storage area network (SAN) connectivity directly from the server.
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Energy Efficient: Optimized for efficient power consumption, contributing to lower operational costs in data centers.