Overview
Upgrade your server, workstation, or high-performance desktop with the GigaPlus X540-T2 dual-port 10Gb Ethernet adapter. Built around the proven Intel X540 controller, this PCI Express network card delivers blazing 10Gb/s throughput across two independent RJ45 ports, so your data center, virtualization host, or home lab can move large files and heavy traffic without bottlenecks.
Whether you are building a NAS, running ESXi or VMware workloads, or simply want a rock-solid wired backbone, this card is engineered to keep packets flowing reliably. It ships with both a standard bracket and a low-profile bracket, making it easy to fit full-size towers, rack servers, and compact mini-towers alike.
Key Features
- Brand: GigaPlus
- Model: X540-T2 (GP-X540-2T)
- Controller: Intel X540 chipset
- Type: Wired PCI Express network card
- Ports: 2 x RJ45 (10GbE)
- Interface: PCI Express v2.0 (5.0 GT/s) x8, compatible with PCIe x8 and x16 slots
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 10 Gbps (also supports 100 Mbps and 1 Gbps)
- Compatible Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux, VMware, ESX, ESXi
- Included Brackets: Standard bracket and low-profile bracket
Highlights
- ✓ Dual 10GbE ports give you double the bandwidth for server, NAS, and virtualization workloads
- ✓ Intel X540 controller helps prevent packet loss for a more stable, dependable connection
- ✓ Flexible fit with both standard and low-profile brackets included
- ✓ Broad OS support covers Windows, Linux, VMware, ESX, and ESXi environments
- ✓ Backed by lifetime technical support from GigaPlus
Usage
This adapter is ideal for data centers, enterprise servers, workstations, and home labs that need fast, reliable wired networking. Use it to connect servers to 10Gb switches, accelerate backups and file transfers, or give virtual machines dedicated high-speed links.
Installation is straightforward: the card includes a QR code that points to the operating system drivers, or you can download the latest drivers directly from the Intel website. Note that this card is designed for PCIe slots only and is not compatible with legacy PCI slots.
In the Box
- GigaPlus X540-T2 dual-port 10Gb PCIe network card
- Standard bracket
- Low-profile bracket
