Dell Intel XL710-QDA2 Dual Port 40GbE QSFP+ Converged Network Adapter CNA (0VFHX9 / VFHX9)
The Dell Intel XL710-QDA2 (0VFHX9 / VFHX9) is a high-performance 40Gb Ethernet Converged Network Adapter designed for enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, and high-throughput networking applications. Built on the Intel Ethernet 700 Series platform, this adapter delivers reliable performance, low latency, and advanced networking capabilities.
Core Product Identification
- Manufacturer: Dell / Intel
- Dell Part Numbers: 0VFHX9, VFHX9
- Intel Model: XL710-QDA2
- Controller: Intel XL710-AM2
- Device Type: Converged Network Adapter (CNA)
Performance & Connectivity
- Ports: Dual QSFP+ (2 ports)
- Data Rate: Up to 40GbE per port (80Gb aggregate)
- Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
- Port Type: QSFP+
- Supports 40GbE or breakout to 4x10GbE
Network & Protocol Support
- Data Protocols: 40Gb Ethernet, FCoE, iSCSI
- Transport Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP/IP
- Boot Support: PXE, iSCSI boot
Advanced Features
- SR-IOV and virtualization acceleration
- VXLAN, NVGRE, and Geneve offloads
- Checksum, TSO, LSO, and RSS offloads
- Intel Flow Director and QoS
- Data Center Bridging (DCB) support
Physical Specifications
- Form Factor: PCIe plug-in card
- Profile: Low-profile bracket (may vary)
- Dimensions: Approx. 6.6 x 2.7 inches
- LED Indicators: Link and activity status
Server Compatibility
Dell PowerEdge Servers
- Rack: R430, R440, R620, R630, R640, R720, R730, R730xd, R740, R740xd, R820, R840, R940xa, R760
- Tower: T430, T630
- Blade: FC430, FC640, FC830, M640
- Storage Systems: NX3240, NX3340, XR2
Additional Compatibility
- Compatible with systems supporting PCIe x8 or x16 slots
- Works with Dell, HPE, Lenovo, and Supermicro servers
Cable & Transceiver Compatibility
- QSFP+ DAC twinax cables
- QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ breakout cables
- Optical modules: 40GBASE-SR4 and 40GBASE-LR4
Network Infrastructure Compatibility
- Compatible with 40GbE switches from Dell, Cisco, and Arista
- Supports 10GbE environments using breakout configuration
Operating System Support
- Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022
- Linux distributions including RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE
- VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox, KVM
Compatibility Notes
- Requires QSFP+ cables or optical transceivers
- Breakout cables required for 10GbE operation
- Performance depends on system configuration and drivers
Included Components
- Dell Intel XL710-QDA2 Network Adapter (0VFHX9 / VFHX9)
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