Intel CD2VM X550 i350 2x 10GbE Network Daughter Card

Overview

The Intel CD2VM X550 i350 2x 10GbE Network Daughter Card delivers enterprise class performance in a compact form factor. Designed for servers, workstations and high-density blade platforms, this daughter card adds two independent 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports while maintaining low power consumption and robust reliability.

Key Features

• Dual Intel i350 controllers provide up to 20 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth
• PCI Express x4 interface ensures high throughput with minimal latency
• Supports IEEE 802.3bz standards for both 10GBASE-T and 1000BASE-T operation
• Advanced traffic management features including VMDq, RSS and flow director
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) reduces power draw during idle periods
• Hot-plug ready for seamless maintenance and upgrades

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: CD2VM
• Form Factor: Daughter Card (fits into standard PCIe slots)
• Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x4
• Ports: 2 x RJ45 connectors, 10GBASE-T / 1000BASE-T
• Maximum Data Rate: 10 Gbps per port
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees C (industrial grade)
• Power Consumption: Typical 5 Watts per card
• Supported OS: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi and major hypervisors

Applications

• Data center servers requiring high-speed uplink connectivity
• Virtualization hosts that need multiple isolated network segments
• Storage area networks (SAN) with demanding throughput requirements
• High performance computing clusters and GPU farms
• Financial trading platforms where low latency is critical
• Edge computing devices that benefit from compact, power-efficient networking

This Intel X550 i350 daughter card combines proven reliability with cutting edge Ethernet technology, making it an ideal choice for any environment that demands fast, stable and scalable network connectivity.