{"product_id":"enet-40gb-dual-port-pcie-x8-nic-xl710","title":"ENET 40Gb Dual-Port PCIe x8 NIC with Intel XL710","description":"\u003ch1\u003eENET 40Gb Dual-Port PCIe x8 Network Interface Card\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eENET 40Gb dual-port PCI Express x8 network interface card\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers enterprise-grade 40Gbps connectivity for demanding data center and high-performance computing environments. Built on the proven \u003cstrong\u003eIntel XL710 chipset\u003c\/strong\u003e and featuring two open QSFP+ ports, this \u003cstrong\u003e40Gb NIC\u003c\/strong\u003e provides Silicom PE340G2Qi71 compatibility, making it an ideal upgrade or replacement for existing infrastructure. Whether you're consolidating network traffic, building low-latency trading systems, or scaling virtualized environments, this dual-port network card offers the throughput and reliability your mission-critical applications demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40Gbps per-port throughput over \u003cstrong\u003ePCI Express x8\u003c\/strong\u003e interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual open \u003cstrong\u003eQSFP+ ports\u003c\/strong\u003e for flexible optical connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntel XL710 chipset for proven performance and driver support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicom PE340G2Qi71 compatible design ensures seamless integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-latency packet processing for financial and real-time applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-duplex operation supporting bidirectional 80Gbps aggregate bandwidth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class reliability with comprehensive driver ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eENET SOLUTIONS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePE340G2QI71-ENC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCI Express x8 (Gen 2\/3 compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x Open QSFP+ Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeed per Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAggregate Bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80Gbps (full-duplex)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntel XL710\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilicom PE340G2Qi71 equivalent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-height, full-length PCIe card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a 40Gb dual-port network interface card used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e40Gb dual-port NIC\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for high-performance data center applications including server virtualization, storage networking, high-frequency trading platforms, and large-scale data processing. The dual QSFP+ ports enable redundancy, load balancing, or dedicated traffic segregation in enterprise environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this 40Gb network card compatible with my existing infrastructure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, this ENET card is \u003cstrong\u003eSilicom PE340G2Qi71 compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning it works as a drop-in replacement or upgrade for systems currently using that model. Verify your server supports PCIe x8 slots and has appropriate QSFP+ optical modules or DAC cables for your connectivity needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat drivers and operating systems are supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Intel XL710 chipset benefits from extensive driver support across Linux, Windows Server, and ESXi environments. Check the ENET SOLUTIONS support portal and Intel's driver repository for the latest versions compatible with your specific OS and kernel version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this PCI Express x8 card in a PCIe x16 slot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe x8 network interface card\u003c\/strong\u003e is backward compatible with x16 slots and will operate at x8 speeds. It will not achieve x16 performance, but provides full 40Gbps per-port throughput as designed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ENET SOLUTIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41728821100619,"sku":"PE340G2QI71-ENC","price":1086.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/enet-40gb-dual-port-pcie-x8-nic-xl710","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}