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540-BBIX
Intel X710 Dual Ports 10GbE SFP+, rNDC
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540-BBIX Overview
540-BBIX-Intel X710 Dual Ports 10GbE SFP+, rNDC is a high-performance Network Interface Card engineered for modern data centers and enterprise servers. This expansion card uses the Intel X710 chipset and plugs into a PCIe x8 slot with PCIe 3.0 compatibility, delivering dual SFP+ ports capable of 10Gbps each for high-speed network connectivity and robust performance.
Designed specifically for server enhancement and network upgrade use cases, the card features passive cooling for reliable operation in demanding environments and supports a broad range of operating systems including Windows and Linux. Its durable design and efficient performance make it an ideal solution for applications requiring low latency, virtualization, and enterprise-grade network throughput.
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540-BBIX Specifications
- Height
- 1.73 inches
- Weight
- 0.5 lbs
- Depth
- 1.0 inch
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 3.0
- Product Type
- Expansion Card
- Interface
- PCIe x8
- Port Count
- 2
- RAID Levels Supported
- N/A
- Capture Resolution
- N/A
- Capture Frame Rate
- N/A
- Full Height Bracket
- Yes
- Cooling
- Passive
- Operating System Compatibility
- Windows / Linux
- Bus Width
- 64-bit
- Power Requirements
- 3.3V
- Low Profile Bracket
- No
- Supported Ports
- SFP+
- Max Data Rate
- 10Gbps
- Card Type
- Network Interface Card
- Use Case
- Server Expansion / Network Upgrade
- Chipset / Controller
- Intel X710
- Product Name
- 540-BBIX-Intel X710 Dual Ports 10GbE SFP+, rNDC
- Width
- 3.94 inches
540-BBIX Use Case
Data Center Network Core Upgrade with 540-BBIX-Intel X710 Dual Ports 10GbE SFP+, rNDC
In a hyperscale cloud data center, network architects install the 540-BBIX-Intel X710 Dual Ports 10GbE SFP+, rNDC in top-of-rack servers to deliver aggregated 20 Gbps connectivity per node. Benefit: Eliminates bandwidth bottlenecks, sustains sub-millisecond latency, ensures SLA compliance and future-proofs infrastructure without costly switch replacements.
High-Frequency Trading Acceleration Using 540-BBIX-Intel X710 Dual Ports 10GbE SFP+, rNDC
A global financial firm equips its low-latency trading servers with the 540-BBIX-Intel X710 Dual Ports 10GbE SFP+, rNDC to connect directly to exchange co-location sites via fiber. Benefit: Delivers deterministic microsecond-level latency, supports IEEE 1588 PTP for precise time synchronization, and maximizes order execution speed and profitability.
Enterprise VDI Performance Boost with 540-BBIX-Intel X710 Dual Ports 10GbE SFP+, rNDC
A Fortune 500 corporation deploys the 540-BBIX-Intel X710 Dual Ports 10GbE SFP+, rNDC in its VDI host cluster to support 5,000 concurrent remote workers. Benefit: Provides guaranteed 10 Gbps per server, reduces network jitter, enhances user experience and cuts helpdesk incidents by 30% through consistent high-speed connectivity.
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Product Comparison Table
 540-BBIX |  403-BBLU |  403-BBMP |  403-BBMB |  540-BBUL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card | Expansion Card |
| Card Type | Network Interface Card | Storage Controller | Other | Other | Network Interface Card |
| Interface | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 | PCIe x8 |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Chipset / Controller | Intel X710 | Emulex LPE 31002 | QLogic 2690 | Emulex LPE31002 | Broadcom 57412, Broadcom 5720 |
| Supported Ports | SFP+ | N/A | SFP+ | N/A | SFP+ / RJ-45 |
| Port Count | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Max Data Rate | 10Gbps | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10Gbps |
| RAID Levels Supported | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Capture Resolution | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Capture Frame Rate | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Low Profile Bracket | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Full Height Bracket | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Cooling | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive |
| Operating System Compatibility | Windows / Linux | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi | Windows / Linux | Windows / Linux / VMware ESXi |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Power Requirements | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Use Case | Server Expansion / Network Upgrade | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Server Expansion |
| Product Name | 540-BBIX-Intel X710 Dual Ports 10GbE SFP+, rNDC | 403-BBLU-Dell Recommended Emulex LPE 31002 Dual Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height | 403-BBMP-QLogic 2690 Single Port 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Full-height | 403-BBMB-Dell EmulexLPE 31002 Dual Ports 16Gb Fibre Channel HBA, PCIe Half-height | 540-BBUL-Broadcom 57412 Dual Ports 10GbE SFP+ & 5720 Dual Ports 1GbE BASE-T rNDC |
| Height | 1.73 inches | N/A | N/A | 0.83 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Width | 3.94 inches | N/A | N/A | 3.44 inches | 4.5 inches |
| Depth | 1.0 inch | N/A | N/A | 8.66 inches | 7.0 inches |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs | N/A | N/A | 0.7 lbs | 1.1 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Awais Qamar
4
Worked smoothly with our storage and compute nodes.
J
Johan Svensson
5
Stable and efficient networking solution.
H
Hamza Rashid
3
No downtime since deployment.
M
Michael Pritchard
4
Reliable Intel NIC for enterprise use.
Questions & Answers
What is the Intel X710 Dual Ports 10GbE SFP+ rNDC (SKU 540-BBIX)?
The Intel X710 Dual Ports 10GbE SFP+ rNDC is a server-grade network daughter card offering two 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports, optimized for high-throughput, low-latency data centers.
Which server platforms support SKU 540-BBIX?
SKU 540-BBIX is compatible with select HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen11 servers featuring an rNDC slot; verify your server model’s QuickSpecs for full compatibility.
What performance features does this Intel X710 adapter offer?
It delivers up to 20 Gbps aggregate bandwidth, hardware offloads including SR-IOV, VMDq and RSS, plus sub-5µs latency for optimized virtualization and storage traffic.
Which SFP+ transceivers are supported?
The adapter supports Intel-qualified 10GbE SFP+ SR, LR, and DAC modules; always choose HPE or Intel-branded optics for guaranteed interoperability.