Lenovo Intel X540-t2 Dual Port 10gbaset Adapter For Ibm System X 49y7970
Abstract
The Intel X520 and X540 Dual Port 10 GbE adapters for System x and ThinkServer are powered by reliable and proven 10 Gb Ethernet technology. These adapters offer full line-rate 10 Gbps performance for high-IO intensive applications, and showcase the next generation in 10 GbE networking features for the enterprise network and data center. For ThinkServer, the X520 and X540 adapters also include FCoE and iSCSI Converged Ethernet support.
This product guide provides essential presales information to understand the Intel X520 and X540 offerings and their key features, specifications, and compatibility. This guide is intended for technical specialists, sales specialists, sales engineers, IT architects, and other IT professionals who want to learn more about Intel X520 and X540 adapters and consider their use in IT solutions.
Change History
Changes in the February 21 update:
- Added ThinkServer TS460 (not supported) - Server support section
- Updated operating system support information - Operating system support section
Introduction
The Intel X520 and X540 Dual Port 10 GbE adapters for System x are powered by reliable and proven 10 Gb Ethernet technology. These adapters offer full line-rate 10 Gbps performance for high-IO intensive applications, and showcase the next generation in 10 GbE networking features for the enterprise network and data center. For ThinkServer, the X520 and X540 adapters also include FCoE and iSCSI Converged Ethernet support.
The Intel X520 adapter provides SFP+ based connectivity options (fiber or DAC cabling). The Intel X540 adapter offers 10GBASE-T connectivity with RJ-45 ports, with compatibility with the existing 1000BASE-T network, simplifying the transition to the 10 Gb Ethernet technology. Both the X520 and X540 are available in either standard PCIe low-profile card form factor or mezzanine card form factor.
Figure 1. Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10GBaseT Adapter for System x
Did you know?
In a multicore platform, the Intel X520 and X540 adapters support Intel I/O Virtualization Technology (IOVT), which helps accelerate data across the platform, therefore improving application response times. For virtualized environments, Intel Ethernet adapters offer advanced features with VMDq that lower processor utilization and increase I/O performance.
The X520 and X540 adapters are available in special mezzanine form factors for supported System x and ThinkServer systems. This form factor allows you to use the server's standard PCIe slots for other technologies.
| General Information | |
| Product Name | X540-T2 Dual Port 10GBASET Adapter for System X190 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 49Y7970 |
| Product Series | X540 |
| Product Model | X540-T2 |
| Product Type | 10Gigabit Ethernet Card |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Host Interface | PCI Express x8 |
| I/O Expansions | |
| Expansion Slot Type | SFP |
| Network & Communication | |
| Network Technology | 10GBase-T |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Form Factor | Plug-in Card |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 1 Year |
| Other Information | |
| Product Family | X540 |
| Twisted Pair Cable Standard | Category 6 |
| Card Height | Low-profile |
| Number of Total Expansion Slots | 2 |
| Number of SFP Slots | 2 |
| Stock Details | |
| Manufacturer | Lenovo |
| Manuf Part# | 49Y7970 |
| Marketing Text | The Intel X540 network adapter family supports 10GBASE-T connectors that utilize RJ-45 ports over unshielded twisted pair cabling. Because these adapters are backward compatible with your existing 1000BASE-T switches, they greatly simplify your transition to 10 GbE technology. |
| PI Date | Mar 2017 |
| Brand Name | Lenovo |
| Manufacturer Web Site | http://www.lenovo.com |
| Product Type | Network Adapter |
| Form Factor | Low Profile |
| Ports | 2 X RJ-45 |
| No. of Ports | 2 |
| Bus Type | PCI Express 2.0 x8 |
| Connectivity | 10GBase-T |
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor Model | X540 |
| Depth (mm) | 168.0 |
| Height (mm) | 15.0 |
| Width (mm) | 69.0 |
| IEEE Compliance | * IEEE802.3ad(Link Aggregation) * IEEE802.1q (VLAN), 802.1p (QoS/CoS) * IEEE802.3x (Flow Control),802.1au (Congestion Notification), 802.1Qau (Backward Flow Control) * IEEE 802.1ae (MAC Level Encryption) |
| Power Consumption | 12.5Watt |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 55°C |
| Other Features | * Embedded: conforms to System x mezzanine form factor * ML2: conforms to Mezzanine LOM Gen 2 form factor |
