The Intel X710 adapters support Intel I/O Virtualization Technology, which helps accelerate data and improves application response times. For virtualized environments, the X710 adapters offer advanced features with VMDq that lower processor usage and increase I/O performance.

The X710 adapters support the following IEEE standards:
•IEEE 802.1p CoS traffic prioritization
•IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging
•IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol
•IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex flow control
•IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-SR short range fiber optics 10 Gb Ethernet
•10GSFP+Cu SFP+ Direct Attach copper
•IEEE 1588, 802.1as Time Sync

Requires SFP+ transceivers or DAC cables that must be purchased separately


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