Dell Intel X710 Quad Port 10GbE Base-T PCIe Low Profile Adapter

Overview

The Dell X80XC is a quad port 10GbE Base-T PCIe adapter designed to provide fast and reliable network connectivity for server environments. It features four 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports that support wired 10GBase-T technology, enabling data transfer speeds up to 10Gbps. Its low-profile PCI Express interface ensures efficient communication with your server’s motherboard, making it well suited for setups that require high bandwidth and low latency, especially in compact server cases.

Engineered and tested specifically for Dell PowerEdge servers, this adapter offers seamless compatibility and stable performance. It is an excellent choice for IT professionals upgrading network infrastructure or deploying new servers that handle virtualization, large data transfers, and high-traffic web hosting.

Key features

• Four 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver high-speed networking for demanding applications
• PCI Express interface provides fast and stable data transfer with low latency
• Supports wired 10GBase-T technology for compatibility with existing network cabling
• Low-profile design fits easily into compact server cases, saving valuable space
• Tested and validated for Dell PowerEdge servers to ensure reliable operation
• Enables efficient handling of virtualization, large file transfers, and web hosting workloads

Key specs

• Network ports: 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBase-T)
• Interface: PCI Express (low profile)
• Maximum data transfer rate: 10 Gbps per port
• Compatibility: Dell PowerEdge servers

Connectivity and compatibility

This adapter supports standard 10GBase-T Ethernet connections, allowing it to work with existing Cat6a or Cat7 cabling commonly found in data centers. Its PCI Express interface ensures broad compatibility with server motherboards that have available PCIe slots, particularly within Dell PowerEdge systems. The four ports provide flexibility for network segmentation or link aggregation to optimize bandwidth and redundancy.

Ideal uses and environments

The Dell X80XC fits well in enterprise data centers and server rooms where space is limited but high network throughput is essential. It is a strong choice for IT teams managing virtualization platforms, large-scale data transfers, or hosting high-traffic websites. Its low-profile form factor and tested compatibility make it a practical upgrade for Dell PowerEdge servers requiring dependable 10GbE connectivity.