HPE847932-B21

X540-T2 Intel Dual Port Network Adapter

The HPE847932-B21 X540-T2 is a dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter designed to deliver high-speed connectivity and reliable performance in enterprise server environments. Utilizing Intel's trusted X540 chipset, this adapter supports RJ-45 copper interfaces, allowing seamless integration with existing Cat6a or higher cabling infrastructure. It's an ideal solution for data centers, virtualization platforms, and business-critical servers that demand low-latency communication and consistent throughput. The adapter helps IT administrators maximize network efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and improve data transfer speeds without the need for optical cabling, making it a cost-effective upgrade path for modern networks.

Features

This adapter supports 10GBASE-T Ethernet standards over twisted-pair copper, enabling network scalability while maintaining backward compatibility with standard 1GbE networks. It is designed to offload multiple networking tasks from the server CPU, enhancing system performance and reducing power consumption. The dual-port configuration allows for high availability setups, link aggregation, or network segmentation for more efficient traffic management. With support for advanced networking features like VLAN tagging, TCP segmentation offload, and Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c), the adapter is optimized for virtualized workloads and dense environments. Its full-height and low-profile bracket options support flexible installation in a wide range of server chassis.

Advanced Options

Built on Intel's X540 controller, this dual-port adapter is engineered for superior throughput, reduced latency, and long-term stability in demanding IT environments. It supports hardware acceleration features that offload compute-intensive tasks such as checksumming and segmentation, allowing the host system to focus on application workloads. The adapter provides robust thermal management and is compatible with standard airflow systems in rack servers, making it suitable for high-density deployments.

Product Key Features

• Dual 10GbE RJ-45 ports for high-speed copper connectivity

• Intel X540 chipset for proven reliability and performance

• Compatible with Cat6a/7 cabling for 10GBASE-T networking

• Hardware offloading for reduced CPU overhead

• Ideal for virtualization, cloud, and enterprise server deployments

• Supports SR-IOV, VLAN, and link aggregation

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Reliability & Performance

Its dual-port design offers failover and load-balancing capabilities, ensuring uninterrupted network access and higher bandwidth utilization. The use of standard copper cabling simplifies deployment while reducing cost and complexity. With enhanced support for virtualization technologies like SR-IOV, this adapter provides low-latency, high-efficiency data movement for modern software-defined infrastructure.

Key Features :

• Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports

• Intel X540 controller chipset

• Supports 10GBASE-T over Cat6a/7

• PCI Express Gen2 x8 interface

• TCP/IP offloads and large send offload

• SR-IOV and Intel VT-c support

Specification	Details
Model Number	847932-B21
Product Type	Dual-Port 10GbE Network Adapter
Chipset	Intel X540
Ports	2 × 10GBASE-T (RJ-45)
Host Interface	PCIe Gen2 x8
Supported Standards	10GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T
Cabling	Cat6a or better
Virtualization Support	SR-IOV, Intel VT-c
Offload Features	TCP/IP checksum, LSO, RSS
Bracket Options	Full-height and low-profile
Power Consumption	Approx. 10.5W
Operating Temperature	0°C to 55°C