Intel XL710 Ethernet Converged Network Adapter Quad-port 10G/1G SFP+ PCIe3.0 x8 LP (FC EKFH)

Learn about the specifications and operating system requirements for the feature code (FC) EKFH adapter.

Overview

The Intel XL710 Ethernet Converged Network Adapter Quad-port 10G/1G SFP+ PCIe3.0 x8 LP is a PCI Express (PCIe) x8 adapter. The adapter can be used in either an x4, x8 or x16 PCIe slot in the system. The adapter expands virtualization beyond the server level to the network level and combines with hardware optimizations and offloads. It provides unmatched features for virtualization, flexibility for LAN and SAN networks, and reliable performance.

Figure 1. Intel XL710 Ethernet Converged Network Adapter Quad-port 10G/1G SFP+ PCIe3.0 x8 LP
Intel XL710 Ethernet Converged Network Adapter Quad-port 10G/1G SFP+ PCIe3.0 x8 LP

Specifications

Item
Description
Adapter FRU number
01EM695 (AOC-STG-I4S)
I/O bus architecture
PCIe x8
Slot requirement
For more information about slot priorities, maximums, and placement rules, see the PCIe adapter placement rules for the 9006-12P or PCIe adapter placement rules for the 9006-22P
Voltage
3.3 V, 12 V.
Form factor
Short, low-profile
Attributes provided
Quad SFP+ Connectors
Small Packet Performance
Network Virtualization Offloads including VXLAN and NVGRE
Includes features for virtualization flexibility for LAN and SAN networks and for reliable performance
Transceivers and cables
Supported cable length is more than 100 M

Operating system or partition requirements

If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether any prerequisites must be met for this feature and attaching devices. To check for operating system and partition requirements, see one of the following links: