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10Gb PCIe NIC with Intel X540-BT1, single RJ45 port

10Gtek ★ 3.9/5 · ItemOracle Score Mid-Range

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10Gtek 10Gb PCI-E NIC Network Card, Single Copper RJ45 Port, with Intel X540-BT1 Controller, PCI Express Ethernet LAN Adapter Support Windows Server/Windows/Linux/ESX, Compare to Intel X540-T1

10Gtek PCI-E network card with a single copper RJ45 port and Intel X540-BT1 controller. Notable for easy driver installation and solid performance, though Windows 11 setup may require guidance

Highlights

  • Intel X540-BT1 controller
  • single copper RJ45 10Gb port
  • PCIe compatibility with Windows/Linux/ESXi

Pros

  • true 10Gb connection potential
  • easy driver installation from Intel site
  • solid chipset and value for money
  • works in x4 PCIe slots

Cons

  • Windows 11 may require manual setup
  • some connectivity issues reported by users
  • driver availability not automatic on Windows 11

Best For

  • server network acceleration
  • quick upgrade of desktop or workstation to 10Gb
  • home lab with TrueNAS Scale
  • ESXi virtualization networking
  • Windows/Linux server environments
  • PCIe slot upgrade in rackmount or tower PCs

Features

  • Uses Intel X540 controller; supports Intelligent Offloads for stability
  • Supports 100M/1G/10G speeds over a single copper RJ45 port
  • PCIe 2.1 x8 interface compatible with PCIe x8/x16 slots
  • Includes full-size and low-profile brackets for versatile installations
  • Compatible with Windows Server, Windows, Linux, ESXi environments

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