Dell Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GbE Copper RJ-45 PCIe 2.1 Converged Network Adapter (CNA) 03DFV8 3DFV8
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 03DFV8 / 3DFV8 |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Standard Warranty | 90 Day Replacement Warranty |
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Dell Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GbE Copper RJ-45 PCIe 2.1 Converged Network Adapter CNA | 03DFV8
Boost server and workstation network performance with the Dell Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GbE Converged Network Adapter. Engineered for enterprise environments, this high-performance adapter delivers reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over standard RJ-45 copper cabling, eliminating the need for costly fiber infrastructure.
Powered by the trusted Intel X540 Ethernet controller, this adapter provides dual 10GbE ports, advanced virtualization capabilities, storage networking support, and exceptional throughput for data centers, virtualization hosts, cloud deployments, storage networks, and bandwidth-intensive applications.
Designed for compatibility with Dell PowerEdge servers and a wide range of PCI Express-enabled systems, the X540-T2 offers a dependable networking solution for businesses seeking high-speed connectivity and enterprise-class reliability.
Key Features
- Dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
- Intel X540-T2 enterprise-class controller
- Standard RJ-45 copper Ethernet interfaces
- PCI Express 2.1 x8 host interface
- Supports 10GbE, 1GbE, and 100Mb Ethernet speeds
- Auto-negotiation and backward compatibility
- Advanced virtualization technologies including SR-IOV, VMDq, and Intel VT-c
- Supports converged networking with iSCSI and FCoE
- VLAN tagging and jumbo frame support
- Optimized for enterprise servers and data center environments
- Compatible with Windows, Linux, and VMware operating systems
- Low-profile form factor ideal for rack servers and compact systems
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: Dell Technologies / Intel
Model: Intel X540-T2
Device Type: Converged Network Adapter (CNA)
Dell Part Number: 03DFV8
Alternate Part Numbers: 3DFV8, K7H46
Chipset: Intel Ethernet Controller X540
Host Interface: PCI Express 2.1 x8
Port Configuration: Dual Port
Ports: 2 x RJ-45 Copper Ethernet
Network Technology: 10GBASE-T
Supported Data Rates:
- 10Gbps
- 1Gbps
- 100Mbps
Media Type: Twisted Pair Copper Ethernet
Cabling Support:
- Cat6 up to 55 meters for 10GbE
- Cat6a or higher recommended for full 100-meter 10GbE support
Networking Standards Supported:
- IEEE 802.3an (10GBASE-T)
- IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)
- IEEE 802.3u
- IEEE 802.3x
- IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
Virtualization Features:
- Intel VT-c
- SR-IOV
- VMDq
- Flexible Port Partitioning (FPP)
Storage Networking Support:
- iSCSI Offload
- Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
Boot Support:
- UEFI
- Legacy BIOS
Operating Temperature:
- 0°C to 55°C
Form Factor:
- Low Profile PCIe Adapter
Compatibility
Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers, enterprise workstations, and systems equipped with an available PCIe x8 or x16 slot.
Commonly deployed in:
- Dell PowerEdge R420
- Dell PowerEdge R620
- Dell PowerEdge R720
- Dell PowerEdge R730
- Dell Precision Workstations
- Virtualization Hosts
- Storage Servers
- Data Center Infrastructure
Ideal Applications
- Virtualization Environments
- VMware ESXi Deployments
- Microsoft Hyper-V
- Network Storage Systems
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Enterprise Data Centers
- High-Speed File Transfer
- Database Servers
- Business-Critical Applications
Package Contents
- Dell Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GbE Converged Network Adapter
Related Part Numbers
03DFV8, 3DFV8, K7H46, X540-T2
Upgrade your network infrastructure with the proven performance of the Dell Intel X540-T2, delivering enterprise-grade 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, advanced virtualization features, and reliable high-speed networking over standard RJ-45 copper connections.