Intel X710-DA4 Quad Port 10GbE

Brand: Intel | Category: Accessories & Components

SKU: X710DA4FHBLK | Part #: X710DA4FHBLK | MPN: X710DA4FHBLK

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In high-performance data centre and virtualized enterprise environments, network throughput becomes a critical constraint on overall system performance. The Intel X710-DA4 quad-port 10 gigabit Ethernet adapter addresses this constraint directly by delivering 40 gigabits of aggregate bandwidth through a single PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, enabling network I/O to scale alongside CPU and storage capabilities rather than bottleneck them. This is the kind of component that network engineers specify when they need to future-proof connectivity in dense server deployments, AI training clusters, or high-frequency trading environments where microseconds and throughput matter as much as the processors themselves.

The X710DA4FHBLK implements Intel's mature X710 controller architecture, a platform that has proven itself across millions of deployments since its introduction. What makes this particular card valuable in 2024 is not novelty but reliability and deep integration with modern data centre software stacks. The four SFP+ ports accept either direct-attach copper (DAC) cables for short-run, low-latency connections or optical transceivers for longer distances, giving infrastructure teams flexibility to design networks that match their physical layout and budget constraints. Each port runs independently at 10 Gbps, so whether you are consolidating virtual machines on fewer physical servers or building out a leaf-spine fabric for an AI lab, the Intel adapter provides the raw throughput you need without forcing architectural compromises.

Virtualization is built into the DNA of this card. The X710 controller supports up to 128 virtual functions per port via SR-IOV, meaning a single physical network interface can be sliced into dozens of virtual network adapters for guest VMs or containerized workloads without software overhead or performance loss. That capability matters enormously in cloud environments and hyper-converged deployments where you need to run multiple tenants or applications on shared infrastructure without one workload starving another of bandwidth. Priority Flow Control and Enhanced Transmission Selection—both IEEE standards for data centre bridging—ensure that latency-sensitive traffic (database replication, cluster heartbeats, real-time analytics) gets priority when the network is congested, while LRO, LSO, and checksum offload capabilities keep the CPU free for application logic rather than network stack processing.

The card's offload engine deserves specific mention because it is where Intel X710 cards earn their cost in many deployments. VXLAN and NVGRE tunnel offload means overlay networks run without punishing CPU overhead, which matters if you are running Kubernetes on bare metal or deploying a multi-cloud network fabric. Jumbo frame support up to 9.5 kilobytes reduces packet count for large data transfers, cutting CPU cycles and latency in bulk data movement scenarios common in HPC clusters, data warehouse operations, and machine learning training jobs. For infrastructure architects planning storage networks or high-speed interconnects within a data centre campus, these offload capabilities often justify the hardware cost in reduced software complexity and operational headache.

Intel's commitment to software compatibility makes this adapter practical for real-world operations. The X710DA4FHBLK runs on Linux, Windows Server, and VMware ESXi, and it supports DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit) for custom packet processing applications that need to bypass the kernel network stack entirely. This breadth means procurement teams can specify a single part number across heterogeneous environments—you are not managing one card for Linux clusters, another for virtualized Windows workloads, and a third for appliances. The form factor is full-height, half-length, which fits in most 2U and 4U server chassis without blocking adjacent PCIe slots or requiring special riser configurations. Power consumption is modest at approximately 13.25 watts, so thermal planning is straightforward even in high-density rack designs.

Technical Capabilities & Platform Integration

• Four independent 10GbE SFP+ ports delivering 40 Gbps aggregate throughput over a single PCIe 3.0 x8 host connection
• SR-IOV virtualization with up to 128 virtual functions per port for multi-tenant and containerized workload isolation
• Hardware offload for VXLAN and NVGRE tunnels, LSO, LRO, and IP checksums to reduce CPU utilization in software-defined networks
• Data Centre Bridging features including Priority Flow Control and Enhanced Transmission Selection for QoS-aware Ethernet fabrics
• Support for DAC cables and optical transceivers on all ports, with jumbo frame capability up to 9.5 KB for high-throughput bulk transfers
• Native compatibility with Linux, Windows Server, VMware ESXi, and DPDK-based custom packet processing applications
• Full-height, half-length PCIe card form factor with minimal power draw, suitable for dense 2U and 4U server platforms

Omnixon Global holds the Intel X710-DA4 in stock across our regional warehouses in Dubai, Riyadh, and Singapore, serving data centre operators, AI infrastructure teams, and enterprise IT departments across the GCC, broader Asia, and Europe. If your organization is evaluating network interface cards for a new deployment, an infrastructure refresh, or a scaling operation, we invite you to request detailed specifications, compatibility matrices for your specific hardware platform, and current availability through our technical sales team. Contact us with your requirements—we work with resellers, systems integrators, and end-customers alike.