HPEC3N52AA

Intel X520-DA2 Dual-Port 10GbE SFP+ Network Adapter

The HPEC3N52AA Intel X520-DA2 is a high-performance 2-port 10GbE SFP+ Network Adapter designed to meet the demands of today's virtualized data centers, enterprise servers, and storage environments. Built with Intel's trusted X520 controller, it delivers consistent throughput, efficiency, and compatibility with HPE systems.

Features

Designed to accelerate server performance and reduce network bottlenecks, the HPEC3N52AA leverages Intel's X520-DA2 controller with dual 10GbE SFP+ ports for reliable high-speed data transfer. This card supports direct attach copper (DAC) cables or fiber transceivers, making it ideal for a range of topologies. Its PCIe 2.0 x8 interface provides wide compatibility across HPEProLiant and other industry-standard servers.

Advanced Options

This adapter supports advanced networking features such as Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c), iSCSI boot, and SR-IOV, making it a perfect fit for high-density server environments. Whether used in virtualized infrastructures or cloud-ready systems, it delivers dependable, low-latency performance.

Product Key Features

• • Dual 10GbE SFP+ ports for high-speed networking

  • Intel X520-DA2 chipset for proven reliability and performance

  • PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface ensures broad compatibility

  • Supports advanced networking features like VLAN tagging and checksum offload

  • Ideal for servers, storage, and high-throughput data centers

  • Low-latency and high-throughput design optimized for virtualization

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Reliability & Performance

The Intel X520-DA2 chipset provides stable, long-term performance under continuous load. With features like interrupt moderation, MSI-X support, and offload capabilities for TCP, UDP, and IP, this adapter reduces CPU overhead and enhances efficiency. Its dual-port design also enables link aggregation and failover for added resilience in mission-critical deployments.

Key Features :

• • Dual 10GbE SFP+ ports

  • Intel X520-DA2 chipset

  • PCI Express 2.0 x8 interface

  • Compatible with HPEProLiant Gen8/Gen9 servers

  • SR-IOV and iSCSI boot support

  • VLAN tagging, TCP segmentation offload

  • Low-latency architecture for virtualized workloads

  • Supports both DAC and fiber SFP+ modules

Specification	Details
Model Number	C3N52AA
Adapter Type	Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Card
Chipset	Intel X520-DA2
Port Type	2 × SFP+
Interface	PCI Express 2.0 x8
Data Rate	10 Gbps per port
Supported Cables	Direct Attach Copper (DAC), Fiber (SFP+)
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, Intel VT-c
Compatible Servers	HPEProLiant Gen8/Gen9
OS Compatibility	Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi
Form Factor	Low-profile and full-height brackets
Advanced Features	VLAN, checksum offload, iSCSI boot