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10Gtek 10Gb PCI-E NIC Network Card

Name: 10Gtek 10Gb PCI-E NIC Network Card, Single Copper RJ45 Port, with Intel X540-BT1 Controller, PCI Express Ethernet LAN Adapter Support Windows
Brand: 10Gtek
SKU: B01LWU8BEB

Bottom line: The 10Gtek 10Gb PCI-E NIC Network Card: Genuine Intel X540 controller with hardware offloads for stable server throughput; main trade-off: no 2.5G or 5G NBASE-T; only 100M, 1G, and 10G link speeds.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Genuine Intel X540 controller with hardware offloads for stable server throughput
✓ 10G/1G/100M over standard Cat-5 copper; RJ45 runs up to 100m
✓ 3-year warranty plus lifetime tech support and 30-day returns
✓ Ships with both full-height and low-profile brackets for SFF cases

Cons

✗ No 2.5G or 5G NBASE-T; only 100M, 1G, and 10G link speeds
✗ Single RJ45 port only, no dual-port redundancy
✗ No hot-swap support
✗ Windows 11 needs manual driver setup; contact seller for the guide

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored 10Gtek 10Gb PCI-E NIC Network Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. 10Gtek's retro networking cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro networking cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

Compatible with Windows Server 2003/ 2008/ 2012, Windows7/8/Visa, Linux, ESX/ESXi6/7. (Note that this card can be used with Windows 11, but it needs to be manually set up. If you buy it for Windows 11, please contact us for installation guide before using.)
Equipped with original Intel X540 controller chip which supports Intelligent Offloads and make the servers more stable.
Supports 100M/1G/10G, not support 2.5G/5G; Single copper RJ45 port connect to Category-5 and up to 100m for meeting the demands of data center environments. PCI Express* 2.1. 5.0 G T/s X8 Lane is suitable for both PCI-E X8 and PCI-E X16 slots.
With profile bracket and additional low profile bracket that makes it easy to install the card in a small form factor/low profile computer case/server.NOT support hot swaping.
What You Get: 10Gtek 10GbE PCI-E X8 Network Card X540-10G-1T (compare to Intel X540-T1) x1, Low-profile Bracket x1. Backed by 10Gtek 30 Days Free-returned, 3 Year Free Warranty and Lifetime Technology Support.

Full Specifications

Brand	10Gtek
Color	X540-10G-1T(1xRJ45)
Weight	1g
Unit Count	1 Count
Model Number	X540-T1-(Intel-1pc)
Compatibility	Linux
Mfr Part Number	X540-T1-(Intel-1pc)
Compatible Devices	Server, Desktop
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate	10 gigabytes_per_second
Hardware Interface	PCIE x 8
Item Dimensions L x W x H	5.51"L x 6.57"W x 1.1"H
Full listing title	10Gtek 10Gb PCI-E NIC Network Card, Single Copper RJ45 Port, with Intel X540-BT1 Controller, PCI Express Ethernet LAN Adapter Support Windows Server/Windows/Linux/ESX, Compare to Intel X540-T1

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