Description
The AddOn Intel® XL710QDA2-AO is a 40-Gigabit Ethernet PCIe 3.0 x8 network interface card designed to deliver high-performance connectivity for enterprise and data center environments. Based on the Intel® XL710 chipset, this NIC is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 standards and supports a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Unix-like platforms. It features dual open QSFP+ ports, offering flexibility to choose between multi-mode (MMF) and single-mode (SMF) fiber transceivers to suit various deployment scenarios and network distances.
Engineered for advanced networking, the XL710QDA2-AO provides robust features such as jumbo frame support (up to 9.5KB), VLAN tagging, DCB/DCB-X, MSI-X, and intelligent offload capabilities for NAS, iSCSI, and FCoE storage solutions. It supports enhanced transmission selection, priority flow control, and RMON statistics, making it ideal for high-performance computing, virtualization, and large-scale server deployments. The NIC ships with both half-height and full-height brackets and is backed by AddOn’s rigorous testing and certification process to ensure seamless compatibility and reliable operation from the start.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Interface Standard | PCI Express Base Specification Revision 3.0 (8 GT/s) |
| Form Factor | PCIe 3.0 x8 Network Interface Card |
| Controller | Intel® XL710AM2 |
| Ports | 2 × QSFP+ (Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable) |
| Supported Standards | IEEE 802.3 40GBase-SR4, 40GBase-LR4, Direct Attach Cable |
| Network Speed | 40 Gbps |
| Jumbo Frame Support | Up to 9.5 KB |
| Advanced Features | VLAN 802.1Q, Priority Flow Control (IEEE 802.1Qbb), Enhanced Transmission Selection (IEEE 802.1az), DCB/DCB-X, MSI-X, RMON statistics |
| Storage Offload | NAS, iSCSI, FCoE |
| OS Compatibility | Windows, Linux, Unix-like |
| Board Size | 165 mm × 69 mm (6.496″ × 2.717″) |
| Weight | 170 g (5.997 oz) |
| Power Consumption | 2.880 W |
| Connectors | 2 × QSFP+ Cage (MOLEX P/N 75586-0010 or compatible) |
| LED Indicators | Link 10G: Green, Link 40G: Yellow, Activity: Blue (Blink) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F) |
| Storage Humidity | 0–90% (Non-Condensing) |
| EMC Certifications | FCC Part 15B, CE EN 55022:2010, CE EN 55024:2010, CE EN 61000-3-2:2014, CE EN 61000-3-3:2013, CE IEC 62321-1/-2:2013 |
| Bracket Options | Half-height and Full-height included |
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