Network Adapter INTEL E610-XT2 PCIe 4.0 x4 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 2 ports

INTEL E610-XT2 is a dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet network adapter that connects via a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot. It provides two 10 GbE ports for high-throughput, low-latency wired connectivity in servers and workstations. The adapter supports hardware offload features and advanced network functions to improve performance for demanding environments such as virtualization, storage networking and high-bandwidth application traffic.

Advantages

The adapter delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet bandwidth across two ports while using a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface to ensure sufficient host throughput. Hardware offload and checksum/segmentation offloads reduce CPU load and improve packet processing efficiency. Low-latency design and robust driver support allow stable performance in mixed workloads. The card’s dual-port layout enables link aggregation or redundancy configurations to increase available bandwidth and resilience.

Suitable for

• Virtualized server networking and VM traffic isolation
• High-speed storage networks, including NAS and SAN access
• High-bandwidth application servers and database servers
• Workstations requiring fast wired connectivity for large data transfers
• Network aggregation, redundancy and link balancing setups

Key specifications

• Interface: PCI Express 4.0 x4
• Network speed: 10 Gigabit Ethernet per port
• Ports: 2 RJ-45 10GbE copper ports
• Offload features: TCP/UDP checksum and segmentation offloads, large send offload
• Form factor: low-profile/standard bracket compatible PCIe card
• Typical use: server and workstation network acceleration for high-throughput tasks

How to use

Install the card into an available PCIe 4.0 x4 or higher slot on a compatible motherboard following standard electrostatic discharge precautions. Fit the appropriate bracket height for your chassis and secure the card with a screw. Connect the network cables to the RJ-45 10 GbE ports and configure link settings and driver options in the operating system. Enable or adjust hardware offload and interrupt moderation in the network driver to match workload and latency requirements. For multi-port configurations, configure link aggregation or bonding if increased throughput or failover is required.

Usage recommendations

Use shielded Cat6a or Cat7 cabling for reliable 10 GbE copper links and ensure switch or NIC partner ports support 10 GBASE-T. Keep firmware and drivers up to date for optimal stability, and balance offload settings against CPU and latency needs based on the specific server workload.