--- product_id: 622984299 title: "10Gtek 10Gb PCIe RJ45 NIC Network Card, Compare to Intel X540-T2, 2-Pack" brand: "10gtek" price: "R4046" currency: ZAR in_stock: true category: "10 Gtek" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/622984299-10gtek-10gb-pcie-rj45-nic-network-card-compare-to-intel store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 10Gbps blazing speed Dual RJ45 copper ports PCIe 2.1 x8/x16 compatibility 10Gtek 10Gb PCIe RJ45 NIC Network Card, Compare to Intel X540-T2, 2-Pack **Brand:** 10gtek **Price:** R4046 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Upgrade your network, dominate your data flow! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 10Gtek 10Gb PCIe RJ45 NIC Network Card, Compare to Intel X540-T2, 2-Pack by 10gtek - **How much does it cost?** R4046 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/622984299-10gtek-10gb-pcie-rj45-nic-network-card-compare-to-intel) ## Best For - 10gtek enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted 10gtek brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Flexible Installation:** Includes standard and low-profile brackets for easy integration into any server or compact workstation. - β€’ **Dual Copper RJ45 Ports:** Seamlessly connect with Cat6A cables up to 100m for robust, reliable networking. - β€’ **Intel X540 Chipset Power:** Industry-trusted chipset ensures intelligent offloads and rock-solid server stability. - β€’ **Blazing 10Gbps Throughput:** Experience ultra-fast data transfers that keep your network ahead of the curve. - β€’ **Versatile OS Compatibility:** Supports Windows Server, Linux, ESX, and even Windows 11 with manual setupβ€”future-proof your infrastructure. ## Overview The 10Gtek 10Gb PCIe RJ45 NIC Network Card 2-Pack delivers enterprise-grade 10Gbps Ethernet connectivity powered by the original Intel X540 chipset. Designed for data centers and high-performance setups, it supports multiple OS platforms including Windows Server, Linux, and ESX, with dual copper RJ45 ports compatible with Cat6A cables up to 100 meters. Featuring PCIe 2.1 x8/x16 interface and flexible bracket options, this card ensures stable, high-speed networking with intelligent offloads and jumbo frame support, backed by a 3-year warranty and lifetime tech support. ## Description Networking: 10 GbE/1 GbE/100 Mb/s copper PHYs integrated on-chip Support for jumbo frames of up to 15.5 KB 802.1q VLAN supportSupport for Data Center Bridging(DCB);(802.1Qaz,802.1Qbb,802.1p) Host Interface: PCIe base specification 2.1 (2.5GT/s or 5GT/s) Bus width -x1, x2, x4, x8 64-bit address support for systems using more than 4 GB of physical memoryTemp. Range(℃):0~55 ## Features - Compatible with Windows Server 2003/ 2008/ 2012, Windows7/8/Visa, Linux, ESX/ESXi6/7. (Note that this card can be used with Windows 11, but it needs to be manually set up. If you buy it for Windows 11, please contact us for installation guide before using.) - Equipped with original Intel X540 controller chip which supports Intelligent Offloads and make the servers more stable. (Supports 100M/1.25G/10G, not 2.5G/5G.) - Supports 100M/1G/10G, not support 2.5G/5G; Dual copper RJ45 ports let you connect to Category-6A and up to 100m((Category-6 up to 55 m) for meeting the demands of data center environments. PCI Express* 2.1. 5.0 G T/s X8 Lane is suitable for both PCI-E X8 and PCI-E X16 slots. - With profile bracket and additional low profile bracket that makes it easy to install the card in a small form factor/low profile computer case/server.NOT support hot swaping. - What You Get: 10Gtek 10GbE PCI-E X8 Network Card X540-10G-2T (compare to Intel X540-T2) x2, Low-profile Bracket x2. Backed by 10Gtek 30-Day Free-returned, 3-Year Free Warranty and Lifetime Technology Support. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0D13YVP92 | | Best Sellers Rank | #16 in Internal Computer Networking Cards | | Brand | 10Gtek | | Color | X540-10G-2T(2xRJ45) | | Compatible Devices | Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux, ESX/ESXi, iSCSI, FCoE, NFS | | Compatible Operating System Family | Linux, Windows | | Customer Reviews | 3.7 out of 5 stars 10 Reviews | | Data Link Protocol | Ethernet | | Data Transfer Rate | 10000 megabits_per_second | | Hardware Interface | Ethernet, PCI | | Item Highlight | with Intel X540-AT2 Chip, Dual Copper RJ45 Port, PCI Express Ethernet LAN Adapter, Support Windows Server/Windows/Linux/ESX | | Item Weight | 0.47 kg | | Manufacturer | 10Gtek | | Mfr Part Number | X540-T2(Intel-2pcs) | | Number of Items | 2 | | Number of Packs | 2 | | Unit Count | 2 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** 10Gtek - **Color:** X540-10G-2T(2xRJ45) - **Compatible Devices:** Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux, ESX/ESXi, iSCSI, FCoE, NFS - **Compatible Operating System Family:** Linux, Windows - **Data Link Protocol:** Ethernet - **Data Transfer Rate:** 10000 megabits_per_second - **Hardware Interface:** Ethernet, PCI - **Item Weight:** 0.47 kg - **Number of Packs:** 2 - **Unit Count:** 2 Count ## Images ![10Gtek 10Gb PCIe RJ45 NIC Network Card, Compare to Intel X540-T2, 2-Pack - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71O1LjU5FtL.jpg) ![10Gtek 10Gb PCIe RJ45 NIC Network Card, Compare to Intel X540-T2, 2-Pack - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7102T9CmPjL.jpg) ![10Gtek 10Gb PCIe RJ45 NIC Network Card, Compare to Intel X540-T2, 2-Pack - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61AyGEs+IpL.jpg) ![10Gtek 10Gb PCIe RJ45 NIC Network Card, Compare to Intel X540-T2, 2-Pack - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lEOHrdRNL.jpg) ![10Gtek 10Gb PCIe RJ45 NIC Network Card, Compare to Intel X540-T2, 2-Pack - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617B1d0hy3L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Frequently Bought Together - 10Gb Dual RJ45 Port Network Card with X540 Controller, PCIe Ethernet LAN Adapter for Windows/Linux/ESX Servers, Compare to Intel X540-T2, 2-Pack - Rapink Patch Cables Cat6a 5ft (24 Pack) Slim, Cat6a Ethernet Patch Cable 10G Support, Snagless Cat 6 Patch Cable for Patch Panel to Switch, Flexiable Cat 6a Ethernet Cable with Gold Plated --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/622984299-10gtek-10gb-pcie-rj45-nic-network-card-compare-to-intel](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/622984299-10gtek-10gb-pcie-rj45-nic-network-card-compare-to-intel) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-03*