Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710-QDA2

The Intel XL710-QDA2 is a high-performance dual-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet network adapter designed for enterprise servers, data centers, virtualization platforms, cloud infrastructure, high-speed storage networks, and other bandwidth-intensive applications.

Featuring two QSFP+ network ports and a PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface, the XL710-QDA2 provides high-bandwidth connectivity while supporting advanced Intel networking and virtualization technologies.

Dual-Port 40GbE QSFP+ Connectivity

The XL710-QDA2 provides two QSFP+ ports supporting high-speed 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Intel also specifies 40/10GbE operation for the XL710-QDA family, allowing flexible deployment in compatible network environments.

PCI Express 3.0 x8 Interface

The adapter uses a PCI Express 3.0 x8 host interface, providing up to 8.0 GT/s per lane and sufficient host bandwidth for demanding dual-port network workloads.

Enterprise Virtualization

Designed for virtualized and cloud environments, the Intel XL710 family supports technologies such as PCI-SIG SR-IOV, Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq), Flexible Port Partitioning, QoS, and advanced traffic-management capabilities.

Data Center Applications

• Enterprise Servers
• Data Center Networking
• Virtualization Hosts
• Cloud Computing Infrastructure
• High-Speed Storage Networks
• Server Clusters
• Network Function Virtualization
• High-Bandwidth Computing Environments

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Intel
• Model: XL710-QDA2
• Product Family: Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter XL710
• Product Code: XL710QDA2
• Adapter Type: Converged Network Adapter / Server NIC
• Port Configuration: Dual Port
• Network Interface: 2 × QSFP+
• Maximum Network Speed: 40GbE per port
• Supported Ethernet: 40/10GbE
• Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• PCIe Transfer Rate: 8.0 GT/s
• SR-IOV: Supported
• VMDq: Supported
• Intel VT-c: Supported
• Application: Servers, Data Centers, Virtualization and Storage Networking