The Lenovo ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L is a high-performance dual-port 10GBASE-T network adapter designed specifically for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. Featuring the Open Compute Project (OCP) 3.0 mezzanine form factor, this adapter delivers two RJ-45 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports capable of high throughput over twisted-pair cabling.

Optimized for server workloads, the adapter supports advanced offloads such as Large Send Offload (LSO), TCP/UDP/IP checksum offload, NetQueue, and VMDq to reduce CPU overhead and improve network efficiency. It also offers virtualization support with SR-IOV for up to 128 virtual functions, making it ideal for virtualized data center environments.

Networking capabilities include jumbo frames up to 9728 bytes, VLAN tagging support for up to 4096 VLAN IDs, link aggregation with LACP, and Quality of Service (QoS/CoS) features to ensure optimal traffic management. The ThinkSystem Intel X710-T2L integrates seamlessly with Lenovo’s firmware and driver ecosystems, including firmware updates distributed via Lenovo’s YUM repositories.

This adapter is compatible with multiple operating systems such as RHEL, SLES, and VMware ESXi, with detailed Lenovo documentation providing configuration guidance and BIOS recommendations. Its reliable performance and Lenovo ThinkSystem compatibility make it an excellent choice for enhancing server network throughput and virtualization capabilities.

Key Features:

• Dual 10GBASE-T (RJ-45) ports for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
• OCP 3.0 mezzanine form factor for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers
• Supports SR-IOV virtualization with up to 128 virtual functions
• Jumbo frame support up to 9728 bytes and VLAN tagging for 4096 VLANs
• Hardware offloads: LSO, checksum offloads (TCP/UDP/IP), NetQueue, VMDq
• Link aggregation (LACP), QoS/CoS, and RMON network management
• Fully compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem firmware and driver bundles