10Gtek 10Gb PCI-E NIC with Dual SFP+ Ports
Dual SFP+ PCIe ethernet NIC with Intel 82599ES controller for Windows, Linux, and VMware. Provides 10Gb speeds and PCIe compatibility; users note easy setup via Intel drivers and solid performance, with some driver issues on Windows 11
Highlights
- dual SFP+ 10Gb ports
- Intel 82599ES chipset
- x4 slot compatibility with automatic driver install
Pros
- dual SFP+ ports
- Intel 82599ES controller
- works with Windows, Linux, VMware
- easy driver installation from Intel site
- good value for money
Cons
- Windows 11 driver installation may require manual steps
- some connectivity issues reported
- mixed driver compatibility comments
Best For
Features
- Dual SFP+ ports support 10 Gigabit connectivity via modules or DAC/AOC
- Intel 82599ES controller with I/O virtualization for stability
- Supports 1G/10G networking; PCIe x8 interface compatible with x8/x16 slots
- Includes full-height and low-profile brackets for versatile form factors
- Compatible with Windows Server, Windows (with caveats for Windows 11), Linux, ESXi; supports iSCSI, FCoE, and NFS when configured
