10Gtek for Intel E10G41BTDAG1P5 82599ES Chipset 10Gb Ethernet Converged Network Adapter (NIC), Single SFP Port, PCI Express 2.0 X8, Same as X520-DA1/X520-SR1

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Compatibility With Os

Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the adapter's compatibility with various operating systems, including Linux, BSD, VMware, ESXi, and Windows. Some users reported needing to manually install drivers for certain OS, while others experienced seamless plug-and-play functionality. Overall, customers are satisfied with the adapter's compatibility and performance in their virtualized environments.

Performance

Customers have generally positive opinions about the performance of this network adapter, with many reporting significant reductions in data transfer times and improved overall server performance. Some customers also appreciate its cost-effectiveness for businesses of all sizes. However, a few customers experienced issues with the card's overheating and subpar performance compared to other options at a lower price point.

Connectivity

Customers have generally positive feedback on the connectivity aspect of the product. They mention that it delivers exceptional 10G speeds for data transfer with minimal latency, and the installation process is smooth. Some users also note that it works well with various transceivers and switches, while others emphasize its ease of use and compatibility with different networks. However, a few customers suggest using CAT7 cables instead of CAT5 for optimal performance.

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Quality

The attention to detail and durability in its construction instilled confidence in its long-term performance.

What truly impressed me was the build quality of the adapter.

Just be careful, the clips are plastic, they won't bend in a way you can bend back, they will just break.

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Price

With its exceptional performance-to-price ratio, it's a cost-effective solution that fits businesses of all sizes.

It's a little pricey for only 10 gig but sadly for a new card it can't be beaten

Much cheaper than buying the 10gb cards from dell.

Shipping

If shipping time weren't a constraint, i'd get a mellanox connectx-2 for $30 off of ebay or something like that.

I did get an import charge (taxes) but they were quick to credit me.

Packaging/appearance

Windows 10 box is connected with fiber as it's a longer run, and my synology ds1821+ is connected with an intel dac.

My windows 10 box only had one free slot and it was pcie 2.

Competitiveness

I have experimented with several server operating systems: truenas bsd, openmediavault, proxmox, and even vanilla debian and fedora.

Cooperates with truenas core and scale (i'd say faster in core)

As other reviews have stated, synology does not list the intel x520-da1 as supported.

I can say these work against both netgear and arista 10gbe switches.

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This product had a total of 123 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 25 2024.