Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-DA2

The Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X710-DA2 is a dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapter designed for high-performance, low-latency networking in demanding data center and enterprise environments. Key features include support for virtualization (SR-IOV), RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) for efficient data transfers, and converged traffic handling (FCoE, iSCSI) to unify network and storage workflows. It leverages PCIe 3.0 for high throughput, Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) for reduced power consumption, and advanced offloads to minimize CPU overhead. Benefits include enhanced scalability, reduced latency, and lower operational costs through optimized resource utilization. Its USP lies in combining Intel’s reliability with flexible, high-speed connectivity, making it ideal for cloud, virtualization, and software-defined infrastructure deployments.