What's the difference between the x540-t2 and x550-t2 ?

The X520 and X540 have a PCIe 2.0 x8 interface, which has 32Gbit/s bandwidth. The X550 has a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, which has 32Gbit/s bandwidth. The single-port versions may be used in slower slots: X520-T1/DA1 or X540-T1/DA1 will work in a PCIe 2.0 x4 slot (at 16Gbit/s); the manual says the T550-T1 should work in a PCI 2.0 x4 slot as well, although I haven’t tried it.

Has anyone actually gotten close to the 10gbps connection speed for this card? pcie 2.0 has limit of 5 gt/s or about 4gpbs max. so can it be 10gb?

The card is PCIe 2 with x8 lanes, which is 4 GigaByte per second. 4 GigaByte is the same as 32 GigaBit, so it should handle 10 GigaBit just fine.

Will this card negotiate down to a pcie gen 3 x2? i think my only free x4 slot only runs in x2 mode which is why i'm asking.

No, please kindly note that the X550-T1 supports PCIe v3.0 (8.0GT/s) (Compatible with 2.0 and 1.1) X4/X8/X16 Lane, and it does not support X2.

does this work with windows 11?

I have not gotten it to work with windows 11. The seller says to install drivers 26.7 but those dont work

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10Gtek 10Gbps Ethernet PCIe Network Card, Dual Port RJ45 with Intel X540 Controller, for Windows/Linux/ESX Servers, Compare to Intel X540-T2

10Gtek 10Gbps Ethernet PCIe Network Card, Dual Port RJ45 with Intel X540 Controller, for Windows/Linux/ESX Servers, Compare to Intel X540-T2

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Brand
10Gtek
Colour
Multicolor
Compatible Devices
Desktop
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate
10 Gigabits
Hardware Interface
PCIE x 8

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🔌Dual RJ-45 ports

🖥️PCIe x8 interface

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Description

🚀 Upgrade your network game with 10Gtek’s dual-port speed demon!

100 M REACH OVER CAT 6 A - Extend your network effortlessly up to 100 meters with industry-standard cabling.
INTEL X 540 POWERHOUSE - Leverage the trusted Intel X540 controller for rock-solid performance and compatibility.
BLAZING 10 GBPS THROUGHPUT - Experience ultra-fast data transfer that future-proofs your network infrastructure.
CROSS PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY - Plug into Windows, Linux, and ESX servers with broad OS support for versatile deployment.
DUAL RJ 45 PORTS FOR MAXIMUM CONNECTIVITY - Seamlessly manage multiple high-speed connections with dual Ethernet ports.

The 10Gtek 10Gbps Ethernet PCIe Network Card features dual RJ-45 ports powered by the Intel X540 controller, delivering blazing 10Gbps speeds over Cat6a cables up to 100 meters. Designed with a PCIe x8 interface, it supports a wide range of operating systems including Windows Server editions, Linux, and ESX, making it a versatile and reliable choice for professional-grade networking setups. Note: Windows 11 requires manual setup.

Specifications

ASIN	B01HMGWOU8
Best Sellers Rank	#61,617 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #99 in Network Interface Cards
Box Contents	Desiccant Packet, Low-Profile Bracket
Brand	10Gtek
Brand Name	10Gtek
Color	Multicolor
Colour	Multicolor
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 255 Reviews
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate	10 Gigabits Per Second
Hardware Interface	PCIE x 8
Importer Contact Information	Clicktech Retail Private Limited, 18, Rabindra Sarani, Poddar Court, Gate No.2, Ground Floor Kolkata, West Bengal, 700001. Phone: 18004192373, Email: [email protected]
Item Dimensions L x W x H	14.5L x 6.9W x 1.8H Centimeters
Item Type Name	Network Card
Item Weight Unit of Measure	136 Grams
Manufacturer	10Gtek, Shenzhen 10Gtek Transceivers Co. Ltd, Dongguan Branch, Area B, 5th Floor, Building 11, Jinnuo Industrial Park, Technology Avenue, Hetian Community, Houjie Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, P.R. China, Email: @10gtek.com
Manufacturer Contact Information	Shenzhen 10Gtek Transceivers Co. Ltd, Dongguan Branch, Area B, 5th Floor, Building 11, Jinnuo Industrial Park, Technology Avenue, Hetian Community, Houjie Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, P.R. China, Email: @10gtek.com
Manufacturer Part Number	X540-T2 (Intel-1pc)
Model Number	X540-T2(Intel-1pc)
Packer Contact Information	Shenzhen 10Gtek Transceivers Co. Ltd, Dongguan Branch, Area B, 5th Floor, Building 11, Jinnuo Industrial Park, Technology Avenue, Hetian Community, Houjie Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, P.R. China, Email: @10gtek.com
Product Dimensions	14.5L x 6.9W x 1.8H Centimeters
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	2 Year Manufacturer

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