10Gtek 10Gb PCI-E NIC with Intel X550-AT2 controller
10Gtek network card with Intel X550-AT2; supports Windows Server, Linux, and ESX. Customers note easy x4-slot installation and auto-driver from Intel site, with true 10Gb speeds and solid chipset
Highlights
- Intel X550-AT2 controller
- 10Gbps ethernet
- easy x4 slot installation
Pros
- Intel X550-AT2 controller
- Easy installation in x4 slots
- Auto driver installation from Intel site
- Supports Windows Server, Linux, FreeBSD, ESXi
Cons
- Firmware updates not supported
- Some users report connectivity issues
- Windows 11 driver auto-install not guaranteed
Best For
Features
- Equipped with Intel X550-AT2 controller for stable server operation; firmware updates not supported
- Supports Windows Server 2008/2019, Linux, FreeBSD 9/10, UEFI 2.1/2.3, VMware ESXi 5.1 (limited), 5.5
- 10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M auto-negotiation capability via single copper RJ45 port
- Internal PCI Express NIC with single copper RJ45 port and Intel controller compatibility