TP-Link Omada TX401 10 Gigabit PCIe Network Adapter

The TP-Link Omada TX401 is a single-port 10GBASE-T PCIe network adapter designed to bring 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to servers, workstations, and high-performance desktop systems via a standard PCIe x4 interface. Built around the Marvell AQC107 controller, the TX401 delivers full 10 Gbps throughput over standard Cat6a or Cat7 copper cabling up to 100 metres, while also supporting backward-compatible operation at 5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 100 Mbps link speeds. Hardware offload engines for TCP, UDP, and IPv4/IPv6 checksum processing reduce CPU overhead under sustained data transfer loads, making the adapter well suited to latency-sensitive and bandwidth-intensive enterprise workloads.

The TX401 occupies a PCIe 3.0 x4 slot and operates within standard PCIe x8 or x16 mechanical slots, providing broad compatibility across mainstream server and workstation platforms. The adapter ships with a low-profile bracket in addition to the standard full-height bracket, allowing installation in compact 1U rack-mount chassis and small-form-factor workstations. Wake-on-LAN support and PXE boot capability are included, supporting remote management and network-based OS deployment workflows common in enterprise environments.

With support for IEEE 802.3bz Multi-Gig Ethernet standards and compatibility with Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD operating systems, the TX401 integrates readily into heterogeneous IT environments. Its passive cooling design and low power envelope make it practical for high-density deployments where thermal management is a consideration. The combination of a proven Marvell silicon platform, multi-speed auto-negotiation, and broad OS driver support positions the TX401 as a straightforward upgrade path for organisations transitioning server and workstation uplinks from 1GbE to 10GbE infrastructure.

Ideal for

• Upgrading existing workstation or tower server uplinks from 1GbE to 10GbE to accelerate large file transfers to NAS and SAN storage over structured Cat6a cabling
• Deploying 10GBASE-T connectivity in rack-mount 1U servers where low-profile bracket support is required and optical SFP+ infrastructure is not available
• Supporting PXE boot and network-based OS provisioning workflows in enterprise imaging and deployment environments
• Enabling high-throughput data ingestion pipelines on editing workstations or rendering nodes connected to 10GbE switching fabrics
• Providing a cost-accessible 10GbE upgrade path for virtualisation hosts running VMware ESXi or Linux KVM where additional NIC throughput is needed for VM traffic
• Connecting backup servers to 10GbE network segments to meet backup window requirements for large data sets without replacing existing copper cabling plant

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.