Intel 700 Series X710-DA4 10Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Card

Overview

The Intel EX710DA4G2P5 is a high-performance network adapter card designed to deliver four 10 Gigabit Ethernet connections through SFP+ ports, making it ideal for servers that require fast, low-latency data transfer. Equipped with a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface and the Intel XL710-BM1 controller, it ensures steady throughput and efficient communication with the host system, supporting demanding environments such as virtualization hosts, hyperconverged nodes, and storage servers.

Key features

• Four SFP+ ports provide flexible 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for combining links or separating workloads without extra hardware.
• PCIe 3.0 x8 interface maintains high data transfer rates to prevent bottlenecks in server communication.
• Intel XL710-BM1 controller delivers consistent performance even under heavy network loads.
• Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) enables direct assignment of virtual functions to guest operating systems, reducing hypervisor overhead.
• VLAN tagging and Quality of Service (QoS) controls allow precise prioritization of critical traffic like database replication and live migration.
• Compatible with 10GBase-SR and 10GBase-LR optical modules for versatile network setups.
• Low-profile form factor fits easily into space-constrained 1U or 2U rack servers and blade systems.
• Energy Efficient Ethernet technology reduces power consumption, lowering operating costs in large deployments.
• Supported across major platforms including Windows Server, popular Linux distributions, and FreeBSD for broad compatibility.
• Backed by a lifetime limited warranty from Intel, ensuring long-term reliability and support.

Key specs

• Network ports: 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+
• Host interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
• Controller: Intel XL710-BM1
• Supported optical modules: 10GBase-SR, 10GBase-LR
• Form factor: Low-profile
• Operating system compatibility: Windows Server, Linux, FreeBSD
• Power management: Energy Efficient Ethernet
• Warranty: Lifetime limited

Connectivity and compatibility

This adapter card supports four SFP+ ports, allowing connection to a variety of 10 Gigabit Ethernet optical modules such as 10GBase-SR for short-range and 10GBase-LR for long-range fiber links. The PCIe 3.0 x8 interface ensures fast and reliable communication with the host server. It works seamlessly with major server operating systems including Windows Server, Linux distributions, and FreeBSD, making it a versatile choice for diverse data center environments.

Performance and reliability

The integrated Intel XL710-BM1 controller is engineered to maintain consistent throughput even during heavy network traffic, which is critical for virtualization and storage applications. Features like SR-IOV reduce virtualization overhead by allowing virtual machines to access network functions directly. VLAN tagging and QoS provide granular control over network traffic, ensuring that sensitive operations receive the bandwidth and priority they require. The card’s low-profile design and Energy Efficient Ethernet support contribute to reliable operation in dense server racks while minimizing power consumption.

Ideal uses and environments

This network adapter is well suited to enterprise data centers and server environments where high-speed, low-latency networking is essential. It fits well in virtualization hosts, hyperconverged infrastructure, and storage servers that handle large data volumes and require efficient traffic management. Its compatibility with common operating systems and support for advanced networking features make it a strong choice for IT professionals managing complex, multi-tenant networks or demanding workloads in space-constrained rack setups.