Dell 10GB Ethernet Converged Network Adapters - Dual Brackets A5891456

Overview of the DELL A5891456 Intel X550-T2 Network Adapter

General Specifications

• Type of Device: Network Adapter
• Form Factor: Plug-in Card for seamless integration
• Interface Type: PCI Express 3.0 x16 for high-speed connectivity

Networking Features

• Port Configuration:
  • 2 x 10GBASE-T ports for robust network connections.
• Connectivity Technology: Wired for reliable performance.
• Data Link Protocol: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GIGE) ensuring high throughput.
• Data Transfer Rate: Capable of achieving speeds up to 10 Gbps.

Expansion and Connectivity Options

• Interfaces:
  • 2 x 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports for easy integration with existing infrastructure.

Key Advantages of the DELL Intel X550-T2 Adapter

• Supports high-speed data transfers, making it ideal for data-intensive applications.
• Designed for scalability, allowing for future upgrades without replacement.
• Provides reliable and consistent connectivity, essential for enterprise environments.
• Easy installation and integration into existing systems enhance operational efficiency.

Dual Brackets

Enhanced Flexibility

The Dell 10GB Ethernet Converged Network Adapters come equipped with dual brackets, providing enhanced flexibility during installation. This feature allows the adapters to be easily mounted in both full-height and low-profile slots, making them compatible with a wide range of server configurations.

Space Optimization

The dual brackets enable the adapters to be installed in compact spaces without sacrificing performance. Whether you have a full-height rack or a low-profile server, these adapters can seamlessly fit into your existing infrastructure, ensuring efficient space utilization and optimal performance.

Cost Efficiency

By offering dual brackets, Dell eliminates the need for separate adapters for different server types. This not only reduces the overall cost of ownership but also simplifies inventory management. With the ability to adapt to various server configurations, you can save both time and money while ensuring consistent network performance.

Easy Installation

The dual brackets make the installation process hassle-free. Whether you are a seasoned IT professional or a novice, you can easily install these adapters without any additional tools or expertise. The adapters are designed to provide a seamless installation experience, ensuring minimal downtime and quick deployment.

Speed

Lightning-Fast Data Transfer

The Dell 10GB Ethernet Converged Network Adapters deliver blazing-fast speeds of 10GB, ensuring lightning-fast data transfer across your network infrastructure. Whether you are transferring large files, running data-intensive applications, or streaming high-definition media, these adapters provide the bandwidth needed to handle demanding workloads with ease.

Improved Work Efficiency

With 10GB speeds, these adapters significantly improve work efficiency by reducing data transfer times. Large files that would typically take minutes to transfer can now be completed in seconds, allowing for faster data processing and increased productivity. With the ability to handle high volumes of data at incredible speeds, these adapters are ideal for businesses that rely on efficient data transfer for their day-to-day operations.

Future-Proof Investment

The 10GB speed capability of these adapters ensures that your network infrastructure is future-proofed. As technology continues to evolve and demand for faster network speeds increases, these adapters provide the necessary bandwidth to accommodate future growth. By investing in these adapters, you can rest assured that your network infrastructure will be able to handle the demands of tomorrow.

Seamless Virtualization

Virtualization is becoming increasingly prevalent in modern IT environments. These adapters are designed to seamlessly integrate with virtualized environments, delivering high-speed connectivity to virtual machines. With their 10GB speeds, these adapters ensure smooth and uninterrupted performance for virtualized applications, allowing businesses to maximize the benefits of virtualization without compromising on network performance.

Compatibility

Optimized Performance with Dell Servers

The Dell 10GB Ethernet Converged Network Adapters are specifically designed to work seamlessly with Dell servers. This compatibility ensures optimized performance and maximum reliability when used together. By leveraging the inherent synergies between the adapters and Dell servers, you can create a powerful and efficient network infrastructure that meets the demands of your business.

Streamlined Management

When using these adapters with Dell servers, you can take advantage of Dell's comprehensive management tools. These tools provide centralized management capabilities, allowing you to monitor and control your network infrastructure from a single interface. This streamlined management approach simplifies system administration and reduces the complexity associated with managing a large-scale network.

Interoperability with Existing Infrastructure

Compatibility with Dell servers ensures interoperability with your existing infrastructure. Whether you have a mix of older and newer Dell servers or a homogeneous server environment, these adapters can seamlessly integrate into your network, eliminating the need for costly infrastructure upgrades. This interoperability allows you to leverage your existing investments while still benefiting from the advanced features and capabilities provided by these adapters.

Reliability and Support

By choosing Dell's 10GB Ethernet Converged Network Adapters, you gain access to Dell's renowned reliability and comprehensive support services. These adapters undergo rigorous testing and quality assurance processes to ensure they meet Dell's high standards for performance and reliability. In the event of any issues or concerns, Dell's support team is readily available to provide assistance, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum uptime for your network infrastructure.

Interface

High-Speed Data Transfer

The Dell 10GB Ethernet Converged Network Adapters utilize the PCIe interface, which offers high-speed data transfer capabilities. This interface enables seamless communication between the adapter and the server, ensuring fast and reliable data transmission. With PCIe, you can take full advantage of the 10GB speeds provided by these adapters, allowing for efficient data transfer across your network infrastructure.

Low Latency

The PCIe interface provides low latency communication, minimizing delays in data transmission. Low latency is essential for real-time applications and high-performance computing environments where even slight delays can have a significant impact on performance. By utilizing the PCIe interface, these adapters deliver near-instantaneous data transfer, ensuring smooth operation of latency-sensitive applications.

Scalability

The PCIe interface offers scalability, allowing for easy expansion of your network infrastructure. Whether you need to add additional adapters to accommodate growing network demands or upgrade to higher-performance adapters in the future, the PCIe interface provides the necessary flexibility. This scalability ensures that your network infrastructure can evolve alongside your business, adapting to changing requirements without major disruptions or costly infrastructure overhauls.

Standardization

PCIe is a widely adopted industry standard for connecting peripheral devices to computer systems. By utilizing the PCIe interface, these adapters ensure compatibility with a wide range of systems and servers, regardless of the manufacturer. This standardization eliminates compatibility concerns and allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure, making these adapters a versatile solution for businesses of all sizes.

Ports

Increased Connectivity

The Dell 10GB Ethernet Converged Network Adapters feature two ports, providing increased connectivity options for your network infrastructure. With two ports, you can connect to multiple networks or devices simultaneously, allowing for greater flexibility and improved network architecture. Whether you need to separate traffic or create redundant connections for failover protection, these adapters offer the versatility to meet your connectivity requirements.

Load Balancing

With dual ports, these adapters support load balancing capabilities. Load balancing distributes network traffic evenly across multiple connections, optimizing performance and maximizing bandwidth utilization. By intelligently distributing traffic across the two ports, these adapters ensure efficient use of available resources and prevent bottlenecks, resulting in improved network performance and reduced latency.

Redundancy and Failover Protection

The dual ports on these adapters offer redundancy and failover protection for your network infrastructure. In the event of a port failure or network outage, the second port automatically takes over, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity and minimizing downtime. This redundancy feature provides peace of mind and enhances the reliability of your network infrastructure, particularly in mission-critical environments where uninterrupted connectivity is crucial.

Simplified Network Architecture

By providing two ports, these adapters simplify network architecture by reducing the number of required adapters. With fewer adapters to manage, you can streamline your network infrastructure and reduce complexity. This simplified architecture not only eases the burden on IT administrators but also lowers the overall cost of ownership by minimizing hardware requirements and simplifying network maintenance.