10Gtek 10Gb PCI-E NIC with Intel 82599EN, SFP+ Port (2-Pack)
Network card with 10Gbps via a single SFP+ port and Intel 82599EN controller. Supports Windows Server, Linux, and VMware; note driver installation may vary by OS. Customers report good speed and ease of installation in x4 slots
Highlights
- 10Gbps Ethernet with SFP+
- Intel 82599EN controller
- Windows/Linux/VMware compatibility
Pros
- 10Gbps network performance
- Intel 82599EN controller
- Broad OS support (Windows, Linux, VMware)
- Automatic driver installation in some environments
- Solid value for money
Cons
- Driver installation varies by OS (Windows 11 may not auto-install)
- Some connectivity issues reported by users
Best For
Features
- Single SFP+ port for 10 Gigabit connectivity via 10Gtek NIC with Intel 82599EN controller
- Supports Windows Server versions, Windows, Linux, ESX/ESXi environments; includes iSCSI, FCoE, NFS compatibility
- PCIe x8 interface compatible with PCIe x8/x16 slots; low-profile and standard brackets included
- Includes drivers enabling 10G operation; Windows 10/11 compatibility contingent on driver setup
- Not compatible with 1G/2.5G/5G; suitable for data center needs using SFP+ module/DAC/AOC
