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product_id: 527953553
title: "Dual 10GbE RJ45 Ports Converged Ethernet Adapter for Servers and Desktop PCs. Intel X540AT2 10Gb/s Ethernet Controller, PCIE x8 to 2X 10Gb/s RJ45 Ports NIC Card, for Storage & Gaming (X540T2)"
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price: "$118.64"
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# 2x 10GbE RJ45 ports for blazing speed PCIe 2.1 x8 interface, seamless compatibility Intel X540AT2 controller with advanced offloading Dual 10GbE RJ45 Ports Converged Ethernet Adapter for Servers and Desktop PCs. Intel X540AT2 10Gb/s Ethernet Controller, PCIE x8 to 2X 10Gb/s RJ45 Ports NIC Card, for Storage & Gaming (X540T2)

**Brand:** linkstek
**Price:** $118.64
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your network game with dual 10GbE power — because buffering is so last decade!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dual 10GbE RJ45 Ports Converged Ethernet Adapter for Servers and Desktop PCs. Intel X540AT2 10Gb/s Ethernet Controller, PCIE x8 to 2X 10Gb/s RJ45 Ports NIC Card, for Storage & Gaming (X540T2) by linkstek
- **How much does it cost?** $118.64 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- linkstek enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted linkstek brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Dual 10GbE RJ45 Ports:** Double your network throughput with dual 10GbE ports, perfect for ultra-HD streaming and gaming.
- • **PCIe 2.1 x8 Interface:** High-bandwidth PCIe x8 slot compatibility ensures future-proof, low-latency connectivity.
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with Cat6A cables up to 100m and supports IPv4/IPv6, NFS, iSCSI, and FCoE storage protocols.
- • **Plug & Play Server Ready:** Effortless installation on Windows Server 2012+ with driver support for Windows 7-11 and Linux (IXGBE).
- • **Advanced Virtualization & QoS:** Supports Intel VT-C, VMDq, SR-IOV, and on-chip QoS for optimized traffic management in virtualized environments.

## Overview

The LinksTek X540T2 is a high-performance PCIe 2.1 x8 converged network adapter featuring dual 10GbE RJ45 ports powered by the Intel X540AT2 controller. Designed for desktop PCs, servers, and NAS, it supports advanced virtualization technologies, QoS, and multiple storage protocols, delivering ultra-fast, reliable 10GbE connectivity over Cat6A cables up to 100 meters. Compatible with Windows Server and major OS platforms, it’s the ideal upgrade for gaming, 8K streaming, and data center applications.

## Description

Product description X540T2 PCIE x8 to Dual 10GbE RJ45 Ports Converged Networkt Adpater This LinksTek X540T2 is a PCIE 2.1 x8 to dual 10GbE RJ45 converged ethernet adapter that simplifies network migration to 10GbE for desktop PCs, network attached storage (NAS), and data centers, making it ideal for storage, virtualization, gaming, and 8K HD video streaming. It is compatible with legacy Gigabit Ethernet switches and Cat 6A cables, delivering efficient 10GbE network connectivity and reliable RJ45 performance for distances up to 100 meters when using Cat 6A cables. The adapter simplifies installation into servers and supports auto-negotiation of network speeds between 1GbE and 10GbE . It fully supports Intel Virtualization technology for connectivity, including on-chip QoS and traffic management, Flexible Port Partitioning (FPP), Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq), PCI-SIG SR-IOV, Intel Data Direct I/O Technology, and intelligent offloads . FPP enables servers to utilize the SR-IOV function , while the QoS functionality is applicable to both virtual and non-virtual servers . This unified networking solution consolidates traffic from multiple data center networks, such as LAN and SAN , allowing users to choose NFS, iSCSI, or FCoE to transmit both network and storage traffic at speeds of up to 10 Gb/s—providing a reliable method for connecting servers to iSCSI SANs . The open-FCoE architecture leverages FCoE initiators in Windows, Linux operating systems, and the VMware ESXi hypervisor to deliver high-performance 10GbE FCoE connectivity. Designed to fully offload the FCoE data path , the adapter delivers full-featured converged network adapter functionality. Compatible Systems ATTENTION 1. PCIE X8 interface supports PCIE X8 or X16 LANE slot. 2. Supports 10GbE and 1GbE ethernet standard, do not support 5GbE and 2.5GbE mode. 3. Pre-installed full height bracket on X540T2 PCIE NIC card, low profile bracket included in the package. Technical Specifications Supports 10GbE and 1GbE 1. Users will get 10Gb/s max speed on it's data center and desktop PCs. 2. Supports the 10GbE and 1GbE standard, do not support 2.5GbE and 5GbE standard. Windows 11, 10 32/64bit 1. Plug and play on Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012R2, 2012 systems. 2. Need to install driver on Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7 32/64bit systems. 3. Linux supports IXGBE driver , no tech-support for Linux. CAT6A and CAT 6 Standard 1. CAT6A cable supports 10GbE speed in 100 meters. CAT6 cable supports 10GbE speed 55meters . 2. Supports IPV4 and IPV6 standard. X540AT2 Ethernet Controller 1. Select the Intel X540AT2 2X 10Gb/s converged ethernet controller , provide 2X 10GbE ports on Desktop PCs will reduce the power consumption. 2. Will works on Intel, ARM and AMD platform. PCIE x8 Interface 1. PCI Express X8 interface design, will works on PCIE X8 and X16 LANE slot. 2. PCIE version 2.1 standard, will compatible with PCIE 2.x, 3.x and 4.x standard. Full Height PCs and Slim PCs 1. Full height bracket mounted on the X540T2, will supports full height PCs . 2. The Low profile bracket in the package, will works on Slim PCs . Product Description Plug and play on Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012R2, 2012 64bit. Need to install driver on Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7 32/64bit. Linux supports IXGBE driver , need to compile driver by users. Package 1X X540T2 1X Low Profile Bracket 1X User Manual 1X Driver CD 1X Mount Screw.

Review: nice addition to pc - perfect size, quality, performance
Review: Plug and play in linux - My realtek based 1Gbps adapter keeled over in my home linux routing machine so I needed something pretty quick to get our network back up and running before my kiddos revolted and started plotting my demise. It had been a while since I'd had to buy a stand alone NIC so I went looking for what would probably work out of the box in linux. I read good things about this chipset and this was one of the more affordable NICs available featuring the chipset. It's been in service a little over 3 weeks now with some heavier than normal usage (I'm retrieving some collections from The Internet Archive) and it's working fantastically. No problem with bandying about 1Gbps across my home network.

## Features

- 1. This LinksTek X540T2 is a PCIE 2.1 x8 interface to dual 10GbE RJ45 ports converged ethernet adapter that simplifies network migration to 10GbE for desktop PCs, network attached storage (NAS) and data centers, ideal for storage applications, virtualization, gaming and 8K ultra-HD video streaming.
- 2. Ethernet Controller: X540AT2 2X 10GbE Converged Ethernet Controller; Bus Interface: PCIE 2.1 x8; Ethernet Standard: IEEE 802.1p, 802.1Q, 802.3ad and 10GBASE-T; Ethernet Speed: 2X 10GbE and 1GbE; Ethernet Mode: IPv4, IPv6, TCP/ UDP; Ethernet Interface: Cooper RJ-45 connector; Cable Type: CAT-6A, 10GbE 100m, CAT-6 55m; Storage Over Ethernet: NFS, iSCSI and FCoE.
- 3. Supports Intel VT-C (Connectivity Virtualization), Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq), PCI-SIG SR-IOV, Flexible Port Partitioning (FPP), Intel DDIO (Data Direct I/O), and Intelligent Offloading. It is equipped with on-chip traffic management for Quality of Service (QoS), which is supported in both virtual and non-virtual environments.
- 4. Compatible Systems: 1. Plug and play on Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012R2, 2012. 2. Need to install driver on Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7 32/64bit. 3. Linux supports IXGBE driver, need to compile driver by users.
- 5. ATTENTION: 1. PCIE X8 interface supports PCIE X8 or X16 LANE slot. 2. Supports 10GbE and 1GbE ethernet standard, do not support 5GbE and 2.5GbE mode. 3. Pre-installed full height bracket on X540T2 PCIE NIC card, low profile bracket included in the package.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BZ598W8N |
| Best Sellers Rank | #143 in Internal Computer Networking Cards |
| Brand | LinksTek |
| Built-In Media | Low Profile bracket |
| Color | Matte Black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 94 Reviews |
| Data Link Protocol | 2X 10GbE, IEEE 802.3 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gigabytes Per Second |
| Hardware Interface | Ethernet, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express x8 |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.43"L x 0.72"W x 4.72"H |
| Item Type Name | X540T2 2X 10GbE PCIE X8 NIC Adapter |
| Item Weight | 156 Grams |
| Manufacturer | LinksTek Co,Ltd |
| Mfr Part Number | X540T2 |
| Model Number | X540T2 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.43"L x 0.72"W x 4.72"H |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited Warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** LinksTek
- **Color:** Matte Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Data Link Protocol:** 2X 10GbE, IEEE 802.3
- **Data Transfer Rate:** 10 Gigabytes Per Second
- **Hardware Interface:** Ethernet, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express x8
- **Item Weight:** 156 Grams
- **Manufacturer:** LinksTek Co,Ltd
- **Product Dimensions:** 5.43"L x 0.72"W x 4.72"H

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ nice addition to pc
*by T***M on March 16, 2026*

perfect size, quality, performance

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plug and play in linux
*by A***7 on July 1, 2024*

My realtek based 1Gbps adapter keeled over in my home linux routing machine so I needed something pretty quick to get our network back up and running before my kiddos revolted and started plotting my demise. It had been a while since I'd had to buy a stand alone NIC so I went looking for what would probably work out of the box in linux. I read good things about this chipset and this was one of the more affordable NICs available featuring the chipset. It's been in service a little over 3 weeks now with some heavier than normal usage (I'm retrieving some collections from The Internet Archive) and it's working fantastically. No problem with bandying about 1Gbps across my home network.

### ⭐ corrupted EEPROM/firmware — unusable
*by A***S on August 31, 2025*

bought the LinksTek X540-T2 Dual 10GbE RJ45 card for my Proxmox/Linux server. Unfortunately, it is completely unusable. The system detects the card as an Intel X540-AT2, not as a LinksTek product. See attached screenshot (lspci -nn | grep -i ethernet). The driver (ixgbe) fails to load due to firmware/EEPROM errors (“EEPROM Checksum Is Not Valid,” “Adapter removed, error -5”). corrupted EEPROM/firmware. No usable interfaces ever appear (ip -br link show only lists my onboard NICs). Even after BIOS adjustments, rescans, and driver reloads, the card cannot initialize. This suggests the card has faulty firmware or is a rebranded/resold unit that doesn’t function properly. I’ve attached screenshots of the PCI output and driver errors as proof. Returning for a refund.

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*Last updated: 2026-08-23*