10Gtek for Intel 82599ES Chip Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-DA2

10Gtek for Intel 82599ES Chip Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-DA2

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
26.3L x 16.3W
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet

⚡10Gbps blazing speed

🔗Dual SFP+ ports for versatile connectivity

🛠️Intel 82599ES chip with I/O virtualization

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Description

⚡ Power your data center with lightning-fast, future-proof connectivity!

DUAL SFP PORTS - Seamlessly connect with 10G SFP+ modules, DAC, or AOC cables for ultimate flexibility.
BLAZING 10 GBPS THROUGHPUT - Experience ultra-fast data transfer that keeps your network ahead of the curve.
COMPACT ADAPTABLE DESIGN - Comes with standard and low-profile brackets to fit any server chassis.
UNIVERSAL PCI E COMPATIBILITY - Fits perfectly in PCI-E X8 or X16 slots, maximizing your server’s potential.
PLUG PLAY WITH NATIVE DRIVERS - Includes driver CD and Intel’s official downloads for hassle-free installation.

The 10Gtek X520-DA2 network adapter, powered by the Intel 82599ES chip, delivers stable 10Gbps Ethernet performance with dual SFP+ ports. Compatible across major OS platforms and PCI-E slots, it includes versatile brackets and driver support, making it an essential upgrade for professional-grade servers and data centers.

Specifications

Brand	10Gtek
Manufacturer	10Gtek
Colour	Multicolor
Item Height	2.17 Inches
Item Width	6.42 Inches
Product Dimensions	26.29 x 16.31 x 5.51 cm; 158.76 g
Item model number	X520-DA2(Intel-1pc)(UK)
Operating System	Linux,Windows,Windows7
Are Batteries Included	No
Manufacturer	10Gtek
Country of Origin	USA
Item Weight	159 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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