Intel XL710-QDA1 PCI Express 3.0 X8 Ethernet Converged Network Adapters Xl710 10/40 GBE is a high-performance network adapter designed for data centers and enterprise environments that require high-speed connectivity and low-latency communication. In this article, we will explore the features and benefits of the XL710-QDA1 adapter, as well as its compatibility and applications in various computer systems.
Ethernet Converged Network AdaptersEthernet Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) are devices that combine the functionality of a network interface card (NIC) and a host bus adapter (HBA) into a single device. They enable high-speed data transfer and low-latency communication between servers and storage systems, while also supporting multiple protocols, including Ethernet, Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and FCoE.
Ethernet CNAs are typically used in data centers and enterprise environments where high-performance networking is essential. They provide various benefits, such as increased network bandwidth, reduced latency, and improved network efficiency. They also simplify network management by reducing the number of network adapters required and enabling a single adapter to support multiple protocols.
Features and BenefitsThe XL710-QDA1 adapter is a high-performance CNA designed for data centers and enterprise environments. It provides 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and features advanced technologies such as Intel Ethernet Flow Director, Intel Data Direct I/O, and advanced virtualization capabilities. The following are the key features and benefits of the XL710-QDA1 adapter:
- High-Speed Data Transfer: The XL710-QDA1 adapter provides 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, enabling high-speed data transfer between servers and storage systems. This high-speed connectivity is essential for modern data centers and enterprise environments, where large volumes of data must be transferred quickly and efficiently.
- Reduced Latency: The XL710-QDA1 adapter also reduces latency, which is the delay between data transmission and reception. Reduced latency is critical for applications such as high-performance computing, financial trading, and online gaming, where even a small delay can have significant consequences.
- Advanced Virtualization: The XL710-QDA1 adapter supports advanced virtualization features such as Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq) and Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV). These features enable multiple virtual machines to share a single network adapter while maintaining high performance and low latency.
- Intel Ethernet Flow Director: The XL710-QDA1 adapter also features Intel Ethernet Flow Director, a powerful traffic steering technology that enables efficient packet processing and improved network performance.
- Intel Data Direct I/O Technology: The XL710-QDA1 adapter also features Intel Data Direct I/O technology, which allows data to be transferred directly between the adapter and memory, reducing CPU overhead and improving overall system performance.
The XL710-QDA1 adapter is compatible with various computer systems, including servers and workstations that support PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface. It is also compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi.
ApplicationsThe XL710-QDA1 adapter is designed for various applications in data centers and enterprise environments. Some of the key applications of the XL710-QDA1 adapter include:
- High-Performance Computing: The XL710-QDA1 adapter is ideal for high-performance computing applications, where low-latency and high-speed data transfer are essential for efficient processing and analysis of large datasets.
- Financial Trading: The XL710-QDA1 adapter is also well-suited for financial trading applications, where real-time data transfer and low-latency connectivity are critical for executing trades quickly and efficiently.
- Manufacturer: Intel
- Part Number or SKU# XL710-QDA1
- Product Type: Network Adapter
- Form Factor : Plug-In Card - Low Profile
- Interface (Bus) Type : PCI Express 3.0 X8
- Ports : 40 Gigabit QSFP[+ X 1
- Connectivity Technology : Wired
- Data Link Protocol : 40 GIGABIT LAN
- Data Transfer Rate : 40 GBPS
- Network / Transport Protocol : TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ISCSI
- Remote Management Protocol : SNMP, RMON
- Status Indicators : Port Transmission Speed, Link/Activity
- Features : Flow Control, Vlan Support, Packet Filtering, Ipv6 Support, Tcp/Ip Offloading, Quality Of Service (Qos), Virtual Machine Device Queues (Vmdq), Ipv4 Support, Teaming Support, Pxe Support, Large Send Offload (Lso), Giant Send Offload (Gso), Receive Side Scaling (Rss), Single Root I/O Virtualization (Sr-Iov), Data Center Bridging (Dcb), Adaptive Load Balancing (Alb), Energy Efficient Ethernet, Tcp Segmentation Offload (Tso), Checksum Offload Support, Extended Message-Signaled Interrupts (Msi-X), Udp/Ip Offloading, Watch Dog Timer (Wdt), Fcoe Support, Iscsi Boot, Virtual Ethernet Port Aggregator (Vepa)
- Compliant Standards : IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1P, IEEE 802.3AD (LACP), IEEE 802.1AS, IEEE 802.1QBG
- Interfaces : 1 X 40GB Ethernet - QSFP+
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