Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540
Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540
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Essentials
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Collection | Intel® Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Launch Date | Q1’12 |
| Vertical Segment | Server |
| Cable Medium | Copper |
| Cabling Type | RJ45 Category 6 up to 55 m; Category 6A up to 100 m |
| Bracket Height | Low Profile and Full Height |
| Controller | Intel® Ethernet Controller X540 |
Networking Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Port Configuration | Dual |
| Data Rate Per Port | 10GbE/1GbE/100Mb |
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c) | Yes |
| Speed & Slot Width | 5.0 GT/s, x8 Lane |
| System Interface Type | PCIe v2.1 (5.0 GT/s) |
Advanced Technologies
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| iWARP/RDMA | No |
| Intel® Ethernet Power Management | No |
| Intel® Data Direct I/O Technology | Yes |
| Intelligent Offloads | Yes |
| Ethernet Storage | iSCSI, FCoE, NFS |
Package Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Low Halogen Options Available | See MDDS |
Additional Technical Details
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Thermal Power (Typical) | ~13.4 W (may vary by silicon revision) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (published specification at 200 LFM) |
| Connectors | 2 x RJ45 (10GBase-T) |
| Bus Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x8 (compatible with 2.5 GT/s and 5 GT/s) |
Key Features
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Unified Networking: Delivers LAN, iSCSI, and FCoE traffic over a single low-cost CNA.
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Backward Compatibility: Supports existing 1000BASE-T networks to simplify the transition to 10GbE.
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I/O Virtualization: Supports up to 32 virtual ports (or up to 64 in some OEM documentation) for port partitioning and Quality of Service (QoS).
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Hardware Offloads: Includes TCP/IP/UDP checksum offload (TCO), Large Receive Offload (LRO), Receive Side Scaling (RSS), and Jumbo Frames.
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Boot Support: PXE boot for both Legacy and UEFI (IPv4)




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