10Gtek for Intel 82599ES Chip Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-DA2 Intel X540 Chip (2 x RJ45 ports)

10Gtek for Intel 82599ES Chip Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-DA2 Intel X540 Chip (2 x RJ45 ports)

Q: What's the difference between the x540-t2 and x550-t2 ?

The X520 and X540 have a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface, which has 32Gbit/s bandwidth. The X550 has a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, which has 32Gbit/s bandwidth. The single-port versions may be used in slower slots: X520-T1/DA1 or X540-T1/DA1 will work in a PCIe 2.0 x4 slot (at 16Gbit/s); the manual says the T550-T1 should work in a PCI 2.0 x4 slot as well, although I haven’t tried it.

Q: Has anyone actually gotten close to the 10gbps connection speed for this card? pcie 2.0 has limit of 5 gt/s or about 4gpbs max. so can it be 10gb?

The card is PCIe 2 with x8 lanes, which is 4 GigaByte per second. 4 GigaByte is the same as 32 GigaBit, so it should handle 10 GigaBit just fine.

Q: Will this card negotiate down to a pcie gen 3 x2? i think my only free x4 slot only runs in x2 mode which is why i'm asking.

No, please kindly note that the X550-T1 supports PCIe v3.0 (8.0GT/s) (Compatible with 2.0 and 1.1) X4/X8/X16 Lane, and it does not support X2.

Q: does this work with windows 11?

I have not gotten it to work with windows 11. The seller says to install drivers 26.7 but those dont work

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Brand
10Gtek
Hardware Interface
PCIE x 8
Colour
Multicolor
Compatible Devices
Desktop
Product Dimensions
22.4L x 14.5W
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet

⚡10 Gbps blazing speed

🔌Dual RJ45 copper ports

🖥️PCIe 2.1 x8 interface

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Description

🚀 Upgrade your network, upgrade your game.

DUAL RJ 45 COPPER PORTS - Seamlessly connect with Cat6A cables up to 100m for robust, reliable data center performance.
PLUG PLAY VERSATILITY - Compatible with Windows, Linux, and ESXi—future-proof your infrastructure with ease.
BLAZING 10 GIGABIT SPEED - Experience ultra-fast data transfer that keeps your network ahead of the curve.
INTEL X 540 CHIPSET POWER - Harness the stability and intelligent offloads of the original Intel controller for rock-solid server uptime.
COMPACT FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION - Includes standard and low-profile brackets to fit any desktop or small form factor chassis.

The 10Gtek X540-T2 Network Adapter features the original Intel X540 chipset delivering 10Gbps Ethernet speeds via dual RJ45 copper ports. Designed for data centers and professional environments, it supports PCIe 2.1 x8 interface and is compatible with major OS platforms including Windows, Linux, and ESXi. With included driver CD and flexible bracket options, it ensures easy installation and reliable high-speed connectivity.

Specifications

Brand	10Gtek
Manufacturer	10Gtek
Model	X540-T2(Intel-1pc)
Product Dimensions	22.35 x 14.48 x 3.05 cm; 222 g
Item model number	X540-T2(Intel-1pc)
Operating System	Linux,Windows,Windows7
Hardware Interface	PCIE x 8
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Batteries Included	No
Batteries Required	No
Data Transfer Rate	10 Gigabits Per Second
Type of cable or wire	ethernet
Wireless Type	DECT
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet
Number of Ports	1
Connector Type	ethernet
Material	copper
Has Auto Focus	No
Programmable Buttons	No
Manufacturer	10Gtek
Country of Origin	USA
Item Weight	222 g

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What's the difference between the x540-t2 and x550-t2 ?

Has anyone actually gotten close to the 10gbps connection speed for this card? pcie 2.0 has limit of 5 gt/s or about 4gpbs max. so can it be 10gb?

Will this card negotiate down to a pcie gen 3 x2? i think my only free x4 slot only runs in x2 mode which is why i'm asking.

does this work with windows 11?

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