--- product_id: 2405216 title: "Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540T2" brand: "intel" price: "€ 159.77" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Intel" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/2405216-intel-ethernet-converged-network-adapter-x540t2 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 10Gbps blazing speed Dual RJ45 ports 64 virtual ports QoS Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540T2 **Brand:** intel **Price:** € 159.77 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Upgrade your network, upgrade your edge. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540T2 by intel - **How much does it cost?** € 159.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/2405216-intel-ethernet-converged-network-adapter-x540t2) ## Best For - intel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted intel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Unified Networking Powerhouse:** Combine LAN, iSCSI, and FCoE in one low-cost, energy-efficient adapter designed for modern data centers. - β€’ **Intel Reliability & Innovation:** Industry-first single-chip MAC+PHY solution delivering proven, stable 10GbE performance. - β€’ **Blazing 10 Gigabit Ethernet ⚑:** Experience ultra-fast data transfer that future-proofs your data center connectivity. - β€’ **Dual-Port RJ45 Flexibility πŸ”Œ:** Seamlessly integrate with existing CAT-6a cabling and legacy 1GbE networks for smooth upgrades. - β€’ **Virtualization-Optimized I/O πŸ–₯️:** Partition up to 64 virtual ports with advanced QoS for superior multi-tenant performance. ## Overview The Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540T2 delivers cost-effective, low-power 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance with dual RJ45 ports and backward compatibility to 1GbE. Engineered for virtualization, it supports up to 64 virtual ports with QoS, unifying LAN, iSCSI, and FCoE traffic in a single, reliable Intel single-chip solutionβ€”ideal for data centers ready to scale with speed and efficiency. ## Description This 10 Gigabit Ethernet Converged Network Adapter is designed for multi-core processor servers and optimized for virtualization with an integrated MAC/PHY solution. Review: Works Wonderfully with the Correct Switch - UPDATED REVIEW (as of December 17, 2015): This NIC runs incredibly fast and stable when paired with a 10G switch and Cat-6 cables. The switch I used was the Netgear XS708E 8-Port 10G Ethernet Switch (http://www.desertcart.com/dp/B00B46AEE6), which wsa the most affordable 10G switch I could find. When also coupled with a RAID 5 or 1/0 array of disks, I've seen network I/O more than double its previous performance, and that only being limited by the disk I/O performance at each end of the stream. Highly recommend this, or the related single-port NIC. (NOTE: this is an update review from the original post below that had been posted on May 12, 2015.) _____________________ Subject: Kind of Works -- But Very Finicky It can work, but has some issues with link speed. I haven't yet purchased the 10Gb switch, and have it connected to a 10/100/1000 D-Link switch. When I first installed it, it took a minute or so, but linked up at 1 Gbps speeds. However, any time I either temporarily unplug a cable, or power-cycle the switch, it sits at 100 Mbps for days on end before re-establishing a 1 Gbps link speed. And if I specify to use a 1 Gbps speed, it stops working altogether for some reason. This is the most finicky / temperamental NIC I've ever owned. I'm hoping that it will behave better once I invest in the 10 Gb switch from Netgear! Review: It works! - Got it for my Synology 1817+. Works as advertised. I’m also not an idiot so do with that what you will. ## Features - Low cost, low power, 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) performance for the entire data center - Standard CAT-6a cabling with RJ45 connectors - Backward compatibility with existing 1000Base-T networks simplifies the transition to 10GbE - Flexible I/O virtualization for port partitioning and quality of service (QoS) of up to 64 virtual ports - Unified Networking Delivering Lan, Iscsi, And Fcoe In One Low Cost Cna - Industry First Dual-Port 10Gbase-T Adapter With Single-Chip Solution With Integrated Mac + Phy - Reliable and proven 10 Gigabit Ethernet technology from Intel corporation ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0077CS9UM | | Best Sellers Rank | #158 in Internal Computer Networking Cards | | Brand | Intel | | Built-In Media | Computer Peripherals^Network Adapters^Network Card Adapters | | Color | multicolor | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 58 Reviews | | Data Link Protocol | Ethernet , Gigabit Ethernet | | Data Transfer Rate | 10000 megabits_per_second | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00675901103022, 05032037033831 | | Hardware Interface | Ethernet | | Item Part Number | X540T2 | | Item Type Name | Intel Corp X540T2 Converged Network Adapt T2 | | Item Weight | 0.26 kg | | Manufacturer | Intel | | Mfr Part Number | X540T2 | | Model Number | X540T2 | | Number of Items | 1 | | UPC | 675901103022 735858239066 069060103922 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Intel - **Hardware Interface:** Ethernet - **Color:** multicolor - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Data Link Protocol:** Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet - **Data Transfer Rate:** 10000 Megabits Per Second - **Item Weight:** 0.26 Kilograms - **UPC:** 675901103022 735858239066 069060103922 - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00675901103022, 05032037033831 - **Manufacturer:** Intel ## Images ![Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540T2 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jwAh+JM0L.jpg) ![Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540T2 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71C9ZG-7K8L.jpg) ![Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540T2 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419yd-nW00L.jpg) ![Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540T2 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BPqYNj2pL.jpg) ![Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540T2 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512DyIBsNIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Wonderfully with the Correct Switch *by R***R on May 13, 2015* UPDATED REVIEW (as of December 17, 2015): This NIC runs incredibly fast and stable when paired with a 10G switch and Cat-6 cables. The switch I used was the Netgear XS708E 8-Port 10G Ethernet Switch (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B46AEE6), which wsa the most affordable 10G switch I could find. When also coupled with a RAID 5 or 1/0 array of disks, I've seen network I/O more than double its previous performance, and that only being limited by the disk I/O performance at each end of the stream. Highly recommend this, or the related single-port NIC. (NOTE: this is an update review from the original post below that had been posted on May 12, 2015.) _____________________ Subject: Kind of Works -- But Very Finicky It can work, but has some issues with link speed. I haven't yet purchased the 10Gb switch, and have it connected to a 10/100/1000 D-Link switch. When I first installed it, it took a minute or so, but linked up at 1 Gbps speeds. However, any time I either temporarily unplug a cable, or power-cycle the switch, it sits at 100 Mbps for days on end before re-establishing a 1 Gbps link speed. And if I specify to use a 1 Gbps speed, it stops working altogether for some reason. This is the most finicky / temperamental NIC I've ever owned. I'm hoping that it will behave better once I invest in the 10 Gb switch from Netgear! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works! *by A***R on October 10, 2025* Got it for my Synology 1817+. Works as advertised. I’m also not an idiot so do with that what you will. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genuine Intel *by P***N on April 9, 2022* The company originally sent me the x520-DA and not the X540-T2 I had ordered. I returned it and waited for the new one to arrive. I was happy when the new one was the correct card and also genuine. I went to intel and grabbed the latest drivers. The ones from Win update are from 2016. I have added them to a team and they are getting expected speeds. Would rate the card A+ ## Frequently Bought Together - Intel Corp X540T2 Converged Network Adapt T2 - Arctic Silver 5 AS5-3.5G Thermal Paste,Black, Grey - Samsung 990 PRO SSD NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4, M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Hard Drive, Seq. 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