10Gtek for X540-T2 10GbE Converged Network Adapter(CNA), Dual Copper RJ45 Port, PCI Express 2.1 X8, Amount to Intel X540-T2

10Gtek for X540-T2 10GbE Converged Network Adapter(CNA), Dual Copper RJ45 Port, PCI Express 2.1 X8, Amount to Intel X540-T2

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
for Intel
Compatible devices
Desktop
Product dimensions
22.4L x 14.5W

⚡10GbE dual RJ45 ports

🔌PCIe 2.1 x8 interface

🛡️Intel X540 chipset stability

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Description

🚀 Upgrade your network, outrun the competition!

BLAZING 10 GB E SPEEDS - Dual copper RJ45 ports deliver ultra-fast 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for next-level data center performance.
ROCK SOLID STABILITY - Powered by the original Intel X540 controller chip, guaranteeing intelligent offloads and unmatched server reliability.
SEAMLESS PC IE INTEGRATION - PCI Express 2.1 x8 interface ensures maximum bandwidth compatibility with both x8 and x16 slots for effortless installation.
COMPACT READY TO INSTALL - Includes both standard and low-profile brackets, perfect for small form factor cases without compromising power.
VERSATILE OS COMPATIBILITY - Supports a wide range of operating systems including Windows Server editions, Windows 7-10, Linux, and ESX/ESXi for flexible deployment.

The 10Gtek X540-T2 is a high-performance 10GbE converged network adapter featuring dual copper RJ45 ports and Intel's trusted X540 chipset. Designed for data centers and professional environments, it supports PCI Express 2.1 x8 slots and a broad range of operating systems, delivering stable, ultra-fast connectivity with easy installation options and robust warranty support.

Specifications

Data Link Protocol	Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate	10 Gigabits Per Second
Compatible Devices	Server, Desktop
Hardware Connectivity	PCIE x 8
Item Dimensions L x W x H	8.8"L x 5.7"W x 2.69"H
Color	X540-10G-2T(2xRJ45)

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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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