{"product_id":"dell-intel-xl710-qda2-dual-port-40-gigabit-ethernet-40gbe-qsfp-pcie-30-network-interface-controller-nic-mezzanine-card-pn-xd56x-0xd56x","title":"Dell Intel XL710-QDA2 Dual Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) QSFP+ PCIe 3.0 Network Interface Controller (NIC) Mezzanine Card. P\/N: XD56X, 0XD56X.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine \u003cb\u003eDell Intel XL710-QDA2 Dual Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) QSFP+ PCIe 3.0 Network Interface Controller (NIC) Mezzanine Card\u003c\/b\u003e (Dell P\/N: \u003cb\u003eXD56X, 0XD56X\u003c\/b\u003e | Intel P\/N: \u003cb\u003eH70779-011\u003c\/b\u003e). Engineered for exceptional performance and high-bandwidth requirements, this mezzanine form factor NIC provides two QSFP+ ports, each supporting 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Powered by the advanced Intel Ethernet Controller XL710, it delivers robust throughput, low latency, and a comprehensive suite of features essential for virtualization, network virtualization (VxLAN, NVGRE), and converged networking (iSCSI, FCoE) in demanding data center and cloud environments. Its specialized mezzanine design ensures a streamlined, integrated connection within compatible Dell PowerEdge servers, making it an ideal choice for high-density, high-performance server solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDell Qualified \u0026amp; Branded:\u003c\/b\u003e An authentic Intel XL710-QDA2 adapter, specifically qualified and branded by Dell, ensuring full compatibility, validated performance, and seamless integration within Dell PowerEdge servers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual-Port 40GbE QSFP+:\u003c\/b\u003e Features two QSFP+ ports, each supporting 40 Gigabit Ethernet, offering high bandwidth and flexible connectivity for demanding data center workloads. Requires compatible QSFP+ transceivers (not included) or Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntel Ethernet Controller XL710:\u003c\/b\u003e Powered by the industry-leading Intel XL710 (formerly Fortville) controller, known for its high performance, reliability, and advanced features for virtualization and network offloads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePCI Express 3.0 Interface:\u003c\/b\u003e Connects via a high-bandwidth PCI Express 3.0 x8 or x16 interface (depending on implementation), ensuring ample throughput for both 40GbE ports and minimizing bottlenecks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMezzanine Card Form Factor:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed in a specialized mezzanine form factor for direct integration onto compatible Dell server motherboards, offering a space-efficient and cable-free solution for high-density servers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced Virtualization Support:\u003c\/b\u003e Features Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c), including SR-IOV (Single-Root I\/O Virtualization), VMDq, and support for network virtualization overlays (VXLAN, NVGRE, Geneve), optimizing performance in virtualized and cloud environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNetwork Offloads:\u003c\/b\u003e Supports a comprehensive suite of hardware offloads (e.g., TCP\/UDP\/IP checksum, LSO, LRO) to reduce CPU utilization and improve overall system performance and efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConverged Networking (iSCSI\/FCoE):\u003c\/b\u003e Designed with built-in capabilities for iSCSI and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) offload, ideal for accelerating storage area network (SAN) connectivity directly from the server.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnergy Efficient:\u003c\/b\u003e Optimized for efficient power consumption, contributing to lower operational costs in data centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Dell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48889888997632,"sku":"XD56X","price":107.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5331\/2557\/files\/28a96b0e-eeac-5d39-bd8d-9eff876ca857.png?v=1782418782","url":"https:\/\/alotechparts.com\/products\/dell-intel-xl710-qda2-dual-port-40-gigabit-ethernet-40gbe-qsfp-pcie-30-network-interface-controller-nic-mezzanine-card-pn-xd56x-0xd56x","provider":"Alo Tech Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}