Network adapter Dell Intel X710 Dual 10Gb SFP+

Dell Intel X710 Dual 10Gb SFP+ is a dual-port 10 Gigabit SFP+ network adapter designed for rack and blade servers. It provides two SFP+ interfaces for 10 Gb/s connectivity when used with compatible SFP+ modules, enabling higher throughput and reduced latency for typical server networking tasks, virtualization environments and storage traffic. The adapter supports standard server installation and integrates with common operating systems and hypervisors for data center deployments.

Advantages

The dual 10Gb SFP+ ports deliver increased bandwidth for uplinks and server-to-server traffic while keeping a compact PCIe form factor. The Intel-based design offers stable drivers and broad OS compatibility, which simplifies deployment in mixed environments. Low-latency performance and support for virtualization features help optimize network performance for VMs, clustered services and software-defined networking. The adapter’s SFP+ interfaces allow flexibility in choosing fiber or direct attach transceivers to match cabling and distance requirements.

Suitable for

• Server uplinks to 10Gb Ethernet switches
• Virtualization hosts running multiple VMs
• High-throughput storage and backup traffic
• Low-latency compute clusters and HPC nodes
• Data center consolidation and network upgrades

Key specifications

• Interface: two SFP+ ports supporting 10 Gigabit per second links
• Host connection: PCI Express (standard server add-in adapter form factor)
• Supported media: compatible SFP+ transceivers for fiber or direct attach copper
• Performance: dual-port aggregated throughput suitable for 10Gb links and server workloads
• Compatibility: broad driver support for mainstream server operating systems and hypervisors
• Latency: optimized for low-latency packet forwarding and virtualization

How to use

Install the adapter into an available PCI Express slot on a compatible server following the server manufacturer’s hardware access procedures. Insert compatible SFP+ transceivers into the adapter ports and connect to the network fabric or switch using appropriate fiber or DAC cables. Install or update drivers and firmware according to Dell or Intel guidance, then configure link speed, teaming, VLANs and offload features within the server operating system or hypervisor network settings. Validate link status and performance using standard network diagnostic tools.

Usage recommendations

Choose SFP+ modules that match your intended media and distance requirements and ensure firmware and drivers are current before placing the adapter into production. For virtualization and storage workloads, configure NIC teaming or multipathing and enable relevant offloads to balance throughput and CPU usage.