Intel X520-DA2 Dual Port 10Gb SFP+ Server Network Adapter – Refurbished

The Industry Standard for 10G Networking: Intel X520-DA2 Dual Port Adapter

Upgrade your server bandwidth with the legendary Intel X520-DA2 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Adapter. Powered by the robust Intel 82599ES Controller, this network interface card (NIC) is the "gold standard" for stability and compatibility in data centers worldwide. It provides a flexible, high-performance upgrade path from 1GbE to 10GbE without the high latency.

At ServerDukan, we know that network stability is non-negotiable. Our refurbished X520-DA2 cards are pulled from working enterprise environments and rigorously tested for throughput and packet loss. Whether you are building a virtualization cluster, a high-speed NAS, or a DIY router, get genuine Intel reliability at the best price in India.

Why Buy from ServerDukan?

• Genuine Intel Hardware: Avoid cheap knock-offs. We sell authentic Intel boards with the original holographic Yottamark.
• Flexible Connectivity: Supports both Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables for short racks and Optical Transceivers (SR/LR) for longer distances.
• Includes Brackets: Ships with both Low-Profile (for 1U/2U servers) and Full-Height brackets for maximum chassis compatibility.

Compatibility & Supported Systems

The Intel X520-DA2 uses a standard PCIe interface and is widely supported by almost every Operating System and Server Manufacturer.

Server Hardware Support:

• Dell PowerEdge: Fully compatible with R620, R720, R720xd, R630, R730, T620, T630. (Also known as Dell Part Numbers: XYT17, 942V6).
• HP ProLiant: Works with DL380p Gen8, DL360p Gen8, DL360 Gen9, DL380 Gen9, ML350 Gen9.
• Whitebox / Custom Builds: Compatible with Supermicro, ASRock Rack, and Gigabyte server motherboards.

Operating System & Software Support:

• Virtualization: Native driver support in VMware ESXi (6.5, 6.7, 7.0), Microsoft Hyper-V, and Proxmox VE.
• Software Routing (SD-WAN): The #1 choice for pfSense, OPNsense, and VyOS builds due to excellent FreeBSD driver support.
• Storage OS: Fully supported by TrueNAS Core, TrueNAS Scale, and Unraid.

Ideal Workloads

1. Server Virtualization: Use Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) to assign dedicated network resources to your Virtual Machines, reducing CPU overhead.
2. High-Speed NAS: saturate the throughput of your SSD arrays or ZFS pools by moving from 1Gbps (100MB/s) to 10Gbps (1000MB/s+) transfer speeds.
3. iSCSI SAN: Perfect for connecting your server to iSCSI storage targets for block-level storage access.

Required Accessories

This card has empty SFP+ cages. You will need one of the following to connect it:

• 10G SFP+ DAC Cables: The most cost-effective way to connect this card to a switch within the same rack (1m to 3m).
• 10G SR Optical Modules: For longer distances (up to 300m), pair this card with generic or Intel-coded 10G SR Multi-Mode optics.
• OM3/OM4 Fiber Patch Cords: Required if you are using Optical Modules.

The ServerDukan Guarantee:
Don't risk your network uptime with untested hardware. Every Intel X520-DA2 from ServerDukan is cleaned, bracket-fitted, and tested for traffic flow. We back this product with a 1-Year India-Wide Replacement Warranty and secure shipping to ensure it arrives ready to perform.