This article covers ipolex 10Gb ネットワークカード Intel X540-T2 PCIE NIC イーサネットカード デュアルRJ45ポート Intel X540-BT2コントローラー 10GコンバージドネットワークLANアダプター Windows.

Overview

The ipolex 10Gb Network Card featuring the Intel X540-T2 controller is a dual RJ45 10GBase-T NIC designed for PCI Express x8 slots. It delivers 10 Gbps wired connectivity using standard Cat.6a cabling, making it an affordable entry point into 10GbE networking. The card supports SR-IOV for improved virtualized I/O performance and is compatible with a wide range of operating systems including Windows, Linux, VMware, and FreeBSD.

Connectivity & Compatibility

This NIC uses a PCI Express x8 interface (PCIe 2.0 x8) and can be installed in x16 slots as well. The two RJ45 ports support 10GBASE-T (10 Gbps) and 1000BASE-T (1 Gbps), but do not support 5GBASE-T or 2.5GBASE-T. Hot-swapping is not supported. The card is compatible with Windows 7/8/10/11, Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, Linux distributions (Ubuntu 20/22, etc.), VMware ESX/ESXi 5/6/7, and FreeBSD 11/12/13/14. Note that Dell and HPE servers may require matching MCU information; verify compatibility before purchase.

Product Info

The ipolex X540-10G-2T-X8 is a mid-range 10GbE NIC powered by the Intel X540-BT2 controller. It is priced competitively at around ¥12,953 ( Japan), offering a cost-effective solution for upgrading to 10 Gigabit Ethernet. The package includes both standard and low-profile brackets, allowing installation in various chassis types. Warranty is typically one year from the seller.

Best Use Cases

Home and small office users looking to build a 10GbE network: leverage existing Cat.6a cabling for a low-cost upgrade to 10 Gbps. IT administrators managing virtualized environments: SR-IOV support enhances network performance in VMware or Hyper-V setups. * Creative professionals and NAS users who frequently transfer large files: the 10 Gbps bandwidth significantly reduces transfer times for large datasets.

Product Disclosure (Amazon)

  • Manufacturer: ipolex
  • Seller: Wave Variety Store
  • Fulfilled by: Wave Variety Store
  • ASIN: B01IR7T7PG
  • Note: This article covers a manufacturer-made product based on Amazon listing details.