Euqvos10GbE Single Port SFP+ PCI-E NIC Card for Intel 82599ES Chip X520-DA1 PCI Express x8 LAN Support Windows Server/Linux/VMware

Inserted into a spare pcie slot. Connected at 10Gbe without installing any additional drivers on pc running Windows 11.

My husband recently tried the Euqvos 10GbE Single Port SFP+ PCI-E NIC Card for Intel 82599ES Chip X520-DA1 PCI Express x8 LAN Support Windows Server/Linux/VMware and he was really impressed. The card was easy to install and configure, and it provided a reliable and consistent connection. It was also very fast, allowing us to transfer large files quickly and easily.The card is also very versatile, as it supports Windows Server, Linux and VMware, so it is great for a variety of different purposes. It also comes with a comprehensive range of drivers and software to ensure that it works perfectly with the specific system.Overall, I would highly recommend this product. It is well worth the money, and the performance is fantastic. It is easy to set up and use and is great for a range of different purposes.ProsEasy to install and configureReliable and consistent connectionVersatile – supports Windows Server, Linux and VMwareComprehensive range of drivers and softwareGreat value for moneyFantastic performanceCons:None that we have foundTips to get the most out of this product:Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements firstRead the instructions carefully before installing or configuring the cardTest the card after installation to make sure it is working properly

There's a couple of reviews on here which state this is plug and play for internet/networking. That is not true, you will need an SFP adapter, this is not a regular RJ-45 connection and SFP adapters are not the norm for people outside of running servers or with older type connections.These cards are primarily used for server links but as it is a NIC it will work identically to a regular ethernet card but you still need an SFP adapter as the port doesn't have one housed. They can cost as much as this card but they will unlock the potential and allow you to use a regular RJ-45.Depending on where your limitations are within your home network, you could opt for a lower data rate and half the cost or go full bandwidth at 10gb with the SFP.You can buy a 10gb SFP for around £70 or go for incriminates, 2.5gb would be more than enough for UK broadband speeds currently available. Obviously if you're on a faster speed you'd buy the SFP which can transfer that equivalent upto 10gb.Now I'm guessing you're a regular home user and that you haven't upgraded all your switches and your devices certainly won't be anywhere near10gb. They'll be a max of 1gig for fairly modern equipment and ordinarily 100mb. So your limitations are the ports you're linked to on your router or switches.For example, I've recently upgraded my broadband to 1gig. A regular ethernet card will limit this to 948mbps. You won't ever get the desired speed you're paying for due to 1gb ethernet being lower bandwidth.So this is where this will come in handy if you're a regular home user and not looking to link servers.Now if you're on 1gig broadband your router should have a higher bandwidth port. On Super Hub 5's this is port 4.That is a 2.5gig port, so you'll get the max speed available via directly linking to this with your pc or through a 2.5gig or higher switch to the router.As you'll see from my picture my speed has now increased from the capped 948mbps to 1152mbps. I now have the maximum data rate my line gives me. If and when broadband speeds increase I'll then have no issue getting those speeds too.All in all the card is excellent but you do need an SFP adapter to get it up and running.

I ordered this as a Vine item and gave it to my boss.....gone are the days of giving teacher an apple!He also doubles up as our IT hardware man so he knows a bit about this sort of kit. Initially he laughed that we'd only just got 1Gb full fibre to the site so this 10Gb card was a bit OTT but he took it anyway.He pointed out as many other reviewers have done that it need and additional SFP adapter to make the connection to a home network. You can pick these up for around £15 which isn't a great additional cost.Once you have one, connection is as per any other NIC.Since I gave him it he's used it in a new PC he's built for a workstation in the factory. He's reported that everything went well with the build, no conflicts or software issues and the PC is running very well.The 10Gb data rate, although not usable at the moment does future proof the PC in case higher speeds are achievable in the future.Verdict: Seemed like a good value NIC despite the extra SFP cost. Installation is easy and set up didn't prove problematic.

I stuck this in an old computer that I'm using as a media server and it does the job very nicely! I can stream from it at rapid speeds due to the 10G rate and it's fully compatible with my computer. Great bit of kit that performs flawlessly. Would recommend!

Probably worth noting before you read anything else is that:THIS DOES NOT HAVE A STANDARD RJ45 SOCKETYou will need an SFP+ adaptor (Small Form factor Pluggable +). The advantage of this design is that one can get SFP+ adaptors that convert directly to fibreoptic, RJ45, or other connectors.This card allows you to use whatever SFP+ adaptor you already have...but if you're like me and didn't realise you'd need one, it won't work at all until you have got one....!In terms of fitting, it comes with fill size and half size mounts. My machine is full size so I used the default, and it fits easily. The bottom has a bar running its length, presumably to keep other cabling away from the heatsink, but it did slightly impinge on a couple of discrete fan cables.I can't comment on performance at present because I'm waiting for an SFP+ adaptor to arrive....!

It's useful to have it is as described and i found this very handy.Really pleased thanks

This review is for the "10Gb SFP+ NIC Network Adapter for Intel X710-DA2, X710-BM2 Controller, Dual SFP+ Ports, PCIe 3.0 x8, 10 Gigabit SFP+ LAN Adapter Support Windows Server/Windows/Linux/VMware/ESX" that I ordered via the Vine program.I have recently upgraded my home internet connection to 5Gbps symmetrical fiber and that is connected to my Ubiquiti router and switch. I wanted to upgrade my home server to take advantage of the available bandwidth, so I ordered this card. I was thrilled to find an Intel-based card in this price range.The card came with both a full and half height card slot cover, and I switched to using the half-height one for my server. I installed the card and connected it via a 10GBASE-CU Direct Attach Copper SFP cable to an available SFP+ port on my Ubiquiti switch which gave it a 10Gb link through my rack to my fiber modem. I had to download and install the proper Intel drivers for the card, but other than that, it was a plug and play installation.At this time, I don't have the ability to test the card beyond the 5Gbps provided by my internet connection, but I'm getting full speed up and down there. All status lights and logs on my Ubiquiti hardware are showing this connected at 10Gbps. I also haven't connected the second port to anything yet, but I expect the same performance there.I could not be happier with this card. It's Intel-based, plug-and-play for installation, and working at the advertised speeds without any additional configuration required. What more could one ask for; highly recommended!!

There are many many ways to dip your toe in to 10gbe networking in your home lab for the fun of doing it.Going with a card like this is one of them. I won't go into the rest of the details but with the cheap switches out there and then running cat6a or 7 cabling, its a cost effective way unless you just want to be fancy and use fiber. either way i'm speaking from a homelab perspective.this device does identify itself as an Intel chip set. There no windows 11 drivers stock so MAKE SURE YOU KEEP YOUR CURRENT NIC ACTIVE to download the latest driver for this card. It runs cool and runs as expected. I will never reach full 10gbs speeds with my setup but i can fully saturate my solid state drives and my Raid 10 NAS with minimal effort. Which was my end goal. Literally the I/O on my storage devices are my bottleneck now. and that makes me happy.

Not much to say about this one except that it works great. I wanted a dedicated line for both my LAN and my WAN, so this card was perfect for the job. It comes with both a full-size and a low-profile mount, so it can be used in most computers. A bit pricey, but definitely worth grabbing if you need a dual-port NIC!

Yay I now have gigabit fiber connection for my workstation. Pulling a connection straight from my router to my workstation has been amazing in terms of speed I'm seeing and allows me to experience my full internet speed that I'm paying for. This was simple to install on my workstation.

Once I found the right drivers on Intel's website, it was easy to get the card working. It works very well in both Windows and Linux. Would definitely recommend.