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10Gtek 10Gb PCIe RJ45 NIC Network Card, Compare to Intel X550-T2
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10Gtek 10Gb PCIe RJ45 NIC Network Card, Compare to Intel X550-T2

Bottom line: The 10Gtek 10Gb PCIe RJ45 NIC Network Card: Genuine Intel X550-AT2 controller for stable server-grade throughput; main trade-off: card does not support firmware updates.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Genuine Intel X550-AT2 controller for stable server-grade throughput
  • ✓ Dual RJ45 copper ports run 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G speeds
  • ✓ PCIe 3.0 x4/x8/x16 slot, backward compatible with 2.0 and 1.1
  • ✓ 3-year warranty, lifetime support, full plus low-profile brackets

Cons

  • ✗ Card does not support firmware updates
  • ✗ Not compatible with OPNsense v25.7.3 (FreeBSD 14.3)
  • ✗ No hot-swap support
  • ✗ 2.5G/5G may need manual config if auto-negotiation fails

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored 10Gtek 10Gb PCIe RJ45 NIC Network Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the networking category. 10Gtek's networking 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 networking 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

  • Equipped with original Intel X550-AT2 controller chip which make the servers more stable. This product does not support firmware updates.
  • Compatible with Windows Server 2008/ 2012, Linux, FreeBSD* 9 and FreeBSD* 10, UEFI* 2.1, UEFI* 2.3, VMware ESXi 5.1 (Limited Functionality), VMware ESXi 5.5. NOT compatible with OPNsense v25.7.3 (FreeBSD v14.3).
  • Supports 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G, (If the X550 NIC cannot negotiate to 2.5G/5G automatically, please try configuring it to 2.5G/5G manually). Dual copper RJ45 ports(100MbE/1GbE/10GbE) let you connect to network cable for meeting the demands of data center environments. PCIe v3.0 (8.0GT/s) (Compatible with 2.0 and 1.1), X4/X8/X16 Lane.
  • 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 X4 Network Card X550-10G-2T (compare to Intel X550-T2) x1, Low-profile Bracket x1. Backed by 10Gtek 30 Days Free-returned, 3 Year Free Warranty and Lifetime Technology Support.

Full Specifications

Brand10Gtek
ColorX550-10G-2T(2xRJ45)
Weight1g
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberX550-T2(Intel-1pc)
CompatibilityLinux
Mfr Part NumberX550-T2(Intel-1pc)-AU
Number of Items1
Compatible DevicesServer, Desktop
Data Link ProtocolEthernet
Data Transfer Rate10 gigabytes_per_second
Hardware InterfacePCIE x 4

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