This is a 40-Gigabit Ethernet PCIe x8 network interface card with dual open QSFP+ ports that comply with IEEE 802.3 standards. It is based on an Intel XL710 chipset and is compatible with variety of different applications and operating systems, including Windows, Linux and Unix-like systems. Providing 40Gbs of network speed, it fully supports high-end servers and a variety of networking applications. In addition, this card supports high level VLAN filtering. The dual open QSFP+ ports allows users to choose from a range of QSFP+ transceivers to accommodate multi-mode (MMF) and single-mode (SMF) fiber, granting customizable reach. This product includes both half-height and full-height brackets. All of our network interface cards are 100% compliant, and offer a cost effective solution for all of your network upgrade needs. With our certification test program, we guarantee your product will work right the first time.
System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows 98, UnixWare, Microsoft Windows CE, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000, Novell NetWare 5.x, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Novell NetWare 6.x, Apple MacOS X 10.x, FreeBSD 5.0, Apple MacOS X 10.4.x, Linux Kernel 2.6.x, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32/64-bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32/64-bits), Windows 8 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (32/64-bits), FreeBSD 6, Linux Kernel 2.4.x
Manufacturer WarrantyLimited lifetime warranty
Extended Specification
General
Device TypeNetwork adapter
Form FactorPlug-in card
Interface (Bus) TypePCI Express x8
Networking
Ports40 Gigabit QSFP x 2
Connectivity TechnologyWired
Data Link Protocol40 Gigabit Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate40 Gbps
FeaturesVLAN filtering
Compliant StandardsIEEE 802.3
Processor / Memory
Processor1 x Intel XL710
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots2 (total) / 2 (free) x QSFP
Software / System Requirements
OS RequiredMicrosoft Windows 98, UnixWare, Microsoft Windows CE, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000, Novell NetWare 5.x, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Novell NetWare 6.x, Apple MacOS X 10.x, FreeBSD 5.0, Apple MacOS X 10.4.x, Linux Kernel 2.6.x, Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows 7 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows XP (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32/64-bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32/64-bits), Windows 8 (32/64 bits), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (32/64-bits), FreeBSD 6, Linux Kernel 2.4.x
