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2 Port 10G PCIe Network Card, Intel X540 chip LAN Ethernet Controller, 10G/1G/100Mbps RJ45 NIC Adapter for Windows/Linux/VMware
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Binardat 2 Port 10G PCIe Network Card

Bottom line: The Binardat 2 Port 10G PCIe Network Card: Intel X540 controller, the standard 10GBASE-T chip most OS ship drivers for; main trade-off: needs a PCIe x8 or x16 slot; will not work in legacy PCI slots.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Intel X540 controller, the standard 10GBASE-T chip most OS ship drivers for
  • ✓ Two 10Gbps RJ45 ports at up to 100m over Cat6a
  • ✓ Auto-negotiates 10G/1G/100Mbps, so Cat5e/Cat6 runs still link
  • ✓ Ships both standard and low-profile brackets for slim chassis
  • ✓ Driver support spans Windows, Linux, and VMware ESX/ESXi

Cons

  • ✗ Needs a PCIe x8 or x16 slot; will not work in legacy PCI slots
  • ✗ X540 is a copper-only 10GBASE-T design, no SFP+ fiber option
  • ✗ 10GBASE-T draws more power and runs hotter than SFP+ alternatives
  • ✗ Listed Windows support tops out at Windows 10/Server 2008 era builds

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Binardat 2 Port 10G PCIe Network Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. Binardat'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

  • 【Dual Port 10Gbps】 2 Port 10 Gigabit rate with Intel X540 chip, 10Gbps at 100m Cat6a cable, compatibe 1G/100Mbps auto-negotiation at 100m Cat 5e/6 cable
  • 【PCIe Slot x8】Compatible for PCIe slot X8,X16, default with standard bracket, also include low profilce bracket, support multiple installation such as PC, server, workstation, NAS, etc. **not for PCI slot**
  • 【Multiple OS】Support Windows 7/8/10/Server 2008,2003, Linux, VMware ESX/ESXi, freely driver download, CD-ROM, manual Binardat/Intel official website can download the driver easily.
  • 【Network Feature】Support PXE, Auto MDIX, IEEE802.3an(10GBASE-T), Full Duplex flow control(IEEE 802.3x),IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, IEEE 802.1P Priority
  • 【Easy to Use】Select the appropriate brackets according to the chassis size, insert into the PCIe slots, install the driver, connect to the network, the LEDs show the link status and rate. Any questions, please contact our support email, we will provide timely service.

Full Specifications

BrandBinardat
Weight1g
Unit Count1 Count
CompatibilityPC, Linux
Mfr Part NumberNA10G2T
Number of Items2
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Link ProtocolEthernet, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3
Data Transfer Rate10 gigabits_per_second
Hardware InterfaceEthernet, PCI
Full listing title2 Port 10G PCIe Network Card, Intel X540 chip LAN Ethernet Controller, 10G/1G/100Mbps RJ45 NIC Adapter for Windows/Linux/VMware

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