Intel® Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710-QDA2

Introducing the Intel® Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710-QDA2, the ultimate solution for demanding data centers. With its outstanding features designed for server and network virtualization, this adapter addresses the ever-evolving needs of the modern agile data center.

The XL710-QDA2 belongs to the XL710 10/40 gigabit family of adapters that provide excellent small packet performance for network appliances and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), delivering proven and reliable performance. Furthermore, it offers flexibility for both LAN and SAN networks, allowing for optimal performance in virtualized server environments with Intel® Xeon® processors.

This product is also equipped with Intelligent offloads that enable high performance while reducing the burden on the server's CPUs. It is optimized for efficient packet processing with the Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) and Dynamic Device Personalization (DDP), resulting in increased packet processing efficiency for NFV and Cloud deployments.

The XL710-QDA2 features headers for Network Service Headers (NSH) and exceptional low power adapters. It supports Network Virtualization offloads, including VXLAN, GENEVE, NVGRE, MPLS, and VXLAN-GPE, ensuring seamless integration into any modern data center environment. Additionally, it boasts Intel® Ethernet Flow Director for hardware-based application traffic steering.

This product comes in PCI Express* (PCIe) v3.0, x8 form factor, supporting 4x10GbE, 1x40GbE, or