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        StarTech.com Dual Port 40G QSFP+ Network Card - Intel XL710 Open QSFP+ Converged Adapter - PCIe 40 Gigabit Ethernet Server NIC - 40GbE Fiber Optic LAN Card - Dell PowerEdge HPE ProLiant

        SKU: PEX40GQSFDPI
        £432.66 ex VAT
        £519.20 inc VAT
        Product in stockIn stock
        • Add two high-bandwidth 40 Gigabit fiber Ethernet ports to your server or workstation, using the QSFP+ transceiver of your choice

          Get fast, high-bandwidth connectivity with this dual-port QSFP+ Network Interface Card. It adds two open QSFP+ slots to your server or workstation. The 40G NIC features an Intel® controller and provides redundant network links with reliable performance. It’s ideal for high-demand database servers, virtualized servers and agile data centers that require infrastructure updates with no downtime.

          Increase your network speed

          This dual port QSFP+ server NIC card lets you take advantage of the speed and stability of a 40 Gigabit network, with data transfers of up to 40Gbps.

          Add redundant connections in zero-downtime environments

          With two QSFP+ ports, the PCIe NIC helps to prevent network downtime by adding fault-tolerant connections using two modules, to provide high-bandwidth network links to your mission-critical servers or workstations.

          Add scalable network connections

          With its open QSFP+ slots, the network interface card supports QSFP+ transceiver modules and is compatible with multimode and single-mode fiber, providing a scalable networking solution.

          Enhance your network capabilities

          The 40G NIC uses an Intel XL710 chipset providing reliable connectivity and convergent network features. It offers many advanced features including Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity.

          Enhance Productivity and Device Management with the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools Application

          Developed to improve performance and security, StarTech.com Connectivity Tools is the only software suite on the market that works with a wide range of IT connectivity accessories. The software suite includes:



          Mac Address Pass-Through Utility : To improve network security.



          Wi-Fi Auto Switch Utility : Enabling users to quickly access faster network speeds via wired LAN.

          For more information and to download the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools application, please visit: www.StarTech.com/Connectivity-Tools

          The PEX40GQSFDPI is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

          The StarTech.com Advantage
        • Ports & interfaces
          InternalYes
          PCI version3.0
          Fiber ports quantity2
          Fiber optic connectorQSFP+
          InterfaceFiber
          Host interfacePCI Express
          Connectivity technologyWired
          Bandwidth
          Full duplexYes
          Maximum data transfer rate40000 Mbit/s
          Network
          ChipsetIntel - XL710-BM2
          VLAN taggingYes
          Jumbo frames9000
          Ethernet LANNo
          Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ba, IEEE 802.3x
          Jumbo frames supportYes
          Full duplexYes
          Fiber ethernet cabling technology40GBASE-LR4, 40GBASE-SR4
          Maximum data transfer rate40000 Mbit/s
          Flow control supportYes
          Technical details
          Product colourBlack
          Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
          Sustainability complianceYes
          Compliance certificatesCE, RoHS
          Design
          Product colourBlack
          ChipsetIntel - XL710-BM2
          InternalYes
          LED indicatorsActivity, Link
          Component forPC/Server
          Software
          Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
          Linux operating systems supportedYes
          Indication
          LED indicatorsActivity, Link
          System requirements
          Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
          Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
          Linux operating systems supportedYes
          Operational conditions
          Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 57 °C
          Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 85 °C
          Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%
          Sustainability
          Sustainability complianceYes
          Weight & dimensions
          Width121 mm
          Depth181 mm
          Height21 mm
          Weight127 g
          Package width145 mm
          Package depth207 mm
          Package height40 mm
          Package weight212 g
          Packaging data
          Low-profile bracketYes
          Package width145 mm
          Package depth207 mm
          Package height40 mm
          Package weight212 g
          Quick start guideYes
          Performance
          Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
          Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
          Linux operating systems supportedYes
          Other features
          ChipsetIntel - XL710-BM2
          Jumbo frames9000
          Quick start guideYes
          Flow control supportYes
          Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
          Packaging content
          Low-profile bracketYes
          Quick start guideYes
          Logistics data
          Master (outer) case width420 mm
          Master (outer) case length440 mm
          Master (outer) case height320 mm
          Products per master (outer) case40 pc(s)
          Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
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