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QNAP QXG-10G2T-X710 Two Port 10GbE Network Card with SR-IOV and iSCSI, Block-Based and Supports Multiple Virtual Disk Modes
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QNAP QXG-10G2T-X710 Two Port 10GbE Network Card with SR-IOV and iSCSI

Bottom line: The QNAP QXG-10G2T-X710 Two Port 10GbE Network Card with SR-IOV and iSCSI is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro networking cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Equipped with Intel’s X710 Ethernet Controller
  • ✓ Backed by QNAP's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

The dual port QXG-10G2T-X710 is a PCIe Gen 3 (compatible with PCIe Gen 2)10GbE network expansion card with an Intel Ethernet Controller X710 and supports up to five speeds (10G / 5G / 2.5G / 1G / 100M). By using Port Trunking, both ports can be combined to achieve up to 20Gbps transfer speeds for accelerating file sharing and intensive data transfer. With SR-IOV and iSCSI support, the QXG-10G2T-X710 greatly boosts network efficiency and is ideal for I/O-intensive and latency-sensitive virtualization applications and data centers.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored QNAP QXG-10G2T-X710 Two Port 10GbE Network Card with SR-IOV and iSCSI using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. QNAP'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

  • Equipped with Intel’s X710 Ethernet Controller
  • Dual 10GbE (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) ports allows connecting to multiple high speed networking devices
  • PCIe Gen 3 x4 (compatible with PCIe x4, x1, up to x4 slots are recommended)
  • Supports Port Trunking to combine both ports to achieve up to 20 Gbps transfer speeds for accelerating file sharing and intensive data transfer
  • Supports SR-IOV and iSCSI to greatly boosts network efficiency and is ideal for I/O-intensive and latency-sensitive virtualization applications and data centers
  • Supports QNAP's QTS, QuTS hero, Windows and Linux OS

Full Specifications

BrandQNAP
ColorMulticolored
Weight10g
Model NumberQXG-10G2T-X710
CompatibilityLinux
Built-In Media1 x Network card, 1 x QIG, 3 x Brackets
Mfr Part NumberQXG-10G2T-X710
Number of Items1
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Link ProtocolEthernet
Data Transfer Rate20 Gigabits Per Second
Hardware InterfaceEthernet
Warranty Description2
External Testing CertificationNão aplicável
Full listing titleQNAP QXG-10G2T-X710 Two Port 10GbE Network Card with SR-IOV and iSCSI, Block-Based and Supports Multiple Virtual Disk Modes

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