Description
The AddOn ADD-PCIE-2QSFP is a high-performance 40-Gigabit Ethernet network interface card designed to deliver exceptional speed, scalability, and reliability for modern data center and enterprise networking environments. Featuring dual open QSFP+ ports and built on the robust Intel® XL710 chipset, this NIC provides flexible connectivity options to support both multi-mode (MMF) and single-mode (SMF) fiber deployments.
With a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, the ADD-PCIE-2QSFP ensures high throughput and low latency, making it ideal for demanding workloads such as virtualization, cloud computing, high-frequency trading, and enterprise-class storage networking. It fully complies with IEEE 802.3 standards and offers advanced VLAN filtering for improved network segmentation and security.
Compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, Unix, and macOS, this network card delivers seamless integration into existing infrastructures. It ships with both half-height and full-height brackets for versatile installation and is backed by AddOn’s rigorous certification and testing program, ensuring out-of-the-box reliability and long-term performance.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Interface Card |
| Bus Type | PCIe 3.0 |
| Bus Width | PCIe x8 |
| Chipset | Intel® XL710 |
| Data Protocol | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 40 Gbps |
| Number of Ports | 2 Ports |
| External Connector | QSFP+ |
| Media Type | MMF or SMF |
| VLAN Support | Advanced VLAN filtering |
| Operating Systems Supported | Windows (98, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2), Mac OS X (10.4.x, 10.x), Linux (2.4.x, 2.6.x), Unix, Novell, SCO, FreeBSD, WinCE |
| Compatible OEM | Industry Standard |
| Applications | Data center, cloud computing, virtualization, storage networking |
| Physical Dimensions (H x W x D) | 10.0 x 6.0 x 2.0 in |
| Shipping Weight | 0.4 lb |
| Strand Count | 0 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code (US) | 8517.62.0090 |
| UNSPSC Code | 43201411 |
| UPC Code | 821455592120 |
| Included Accessories | 1 × Network Interface Card (half-height and full-height brackets included) |
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