Network adapter Dell Intel X710 Dual Port 10GbE — dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, PCIe

The Dell Intel X710 Dual Port 10GbE network adapter provides two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports on a PCIe card, delivering reliable high-bandwidth connectivity for servers and workstations. Engineered for data-center and enterprise environments, this adapter is intended to accelerate network throughput, reduce latency and support demanding tasks such as virtualization and storage networking. The dual-port design enables aggregated bandwidth or redundant network paths while maintaining a compact PCIe form factor.

Advantages

This network adapter offers dual 10GbE ports for increased throughput and link redundancy, enabling better performance for bandwidth-intensive applications. Built on Intel X710 technology and compatible with standard PCIe slots, it supports advanced offloads and traffic management features to lower CPU utilization and improve network efficiency. Its proven design is suitable for continuous operation in server environments and integrates with common virtualization and storage platforms.

Suitable for

• Virtualized environments and hypervisor hosts
• High-performance file and block storage networks (NAS/iSCSI)
• Data-center top-of-rack or compute node network connectivity
• High-throughput application servers and database servers
• Network aggregation and failover configurations

Key specifications

• Interface: PCI Express (PCIe) add-in card
• Ports: 2 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports
• Speed: 10 Gbps per port
• Form factor: Low-profile/full-height bracket compatible
• Supported features: hardware offloads, VLAN tagging, multiqueue support
• Latency: optimized for low-latency throughput

How to use

Install the adapter into an available PCIe slot on the server or workstation following the host system manual and proper electrostatic discharge precautions. Attach compatible SFP+ modules or direct-attach copper cables to the 10GbE ports as required by your network design. Configure network interfaces at the operating system or hypervisor level, enable desired offload or virtualization features in drivers and network settings, and verify link speed and duplex in management tools. Use link aggregation or teaming where increased bandwidth or redundancy is needed.

Usage recommendations

Use certified SFP+ transceivers or quality DAC cables and updated Intel/Dell drivers to ensure stable 10GbE performance. For virtualization and storage deployments, enable appropriate offloads and multiqueue support to reduce CPU load. When deploying in rack servers, verify bracket type and driver compatibility with your OS before installation.