StarTech.com 40G QSFP+ Network Card Intel XL710-BM1 PEX40GQSFPI
The StarTech.com 40G QSFP+ Network Card delivers mission-critical, high-bandwidth connectivity with a single QSFP+ slot, enabling data transfer rates of up to 40,000 Mbit/s for demanding server environments.
- 40 Gigabit Performance: Provides 40,000 Mbit/s data transfer, eliminating network bottlenecks and accelerating critical business applications.
- Intel XL710-BM1 Controller: Ensures enterprise-grade reliability and consistent performance for virtualized servers and agile data centers.
- QSFP+ Fiber Connectivity: Supports high-density fiber optic connections, future-proofing infrastructure for growing data demands.
- Virtualization Ready: Optimizes performance for virtualized server environments, maximizing resource utilization and operational efficiency.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com PEX40GQSFPI is a 40 Gigabit Ethernet Network Card, integrating a single QSFP+ fiber optic slot and powered by the Intel XL710-BM1 chipset, designed to deliver exceptional data transfer rates of up to 40,000 Mbit/s.
This converged network adapter supports advanced features like VLAN tagging and Jumbo Frames up to 9000 bytes, optimizing network efficiency and ensuring compatibility with high-demand database servers and virtualized environments.
- Throughput Optimization: Achieves 40,000 Mbit/s data rates, significantly reducing latency and improving response times for critical business applications.
- Reliable Intel Chipset: Features the Intel XL710-BM1 controller, providing stable and consistent network performance essential for continuous operations.
- Flexible Fiber Connectivity: Utilizes a QSFP+ fiber optic connector, offering versatile and high-density cabling options for modern data centers.
- Advanced Network Features: Supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging and 9000-byte Jumbo Frames, enabling efficient network segmentation and large data packet transfers.
- Management & Observability: Integrates with standard server operating systems, simplifying deployment and ongoing monitoring within existing IT infrastructures.
This network card is a strategic investment for organizations seeking to enhance their server and data center network capabilities with proven, high-performance technology.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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What This Solves
Accelerated Data Center Operations
In modern data centers, rapid data movement between servers, storage, and applications is crucial for maintaining performance and responsiveness. This network card provides 40 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, significantly reducing latency and accelerating data-intensive workloads.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams, high-performance computing clusters
Enhanced Virtualized Server Performance
Virtualized environments often suffer from I/O bottlenecks as multiple virtual machines compete for network resources. The 40GbE card ensures ample bandwidth for virtual servers, improving VM density and application responsiveness.
Organizations with extensive virtualization, cloud infrastructure providers, IT operations teams managing hypervisors
High-Bandwidth Database Connectivity
Large-scale database servers demand extremely fast network access for transaction processing, replication, and backup operations. This card provides the necessary 40Gbps throughput to prevent I/O from becoming a bottleneck for critical database systems.
Financial institutions, healthcare systems, e-commerce platforms, any business with mission-critical databases
Key Features
40000 Mbit/s Maximum Data Transfer Rate
Ensures ultra-fast data throughput, eliminating network bottlenecks and accelerating critical business applications.
Intel® XL710-BM1 Chipset
Provides enterprise-grade reliability and consistent performance, crucial for stable server and data center operations.
1x QSFP+ Fiber Optic Connector
Offers flexible, high-density fiber connectivity, supporting modern data center cabling standards and future expansion.
Jumbo Frames Support (9000 bytes)
Optimizes data transfer efficiency for large packets, reducing CPU overhead and improving network performance.
VLAN Tagging (IEEE 802.1Q)
Enables network segmentation and traffic prioritization, enhancing security and management within complex IT environments.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Supports high-frequency trading platforms and large database replication, ensuring rapid transaction processing and data integrity for financial institutions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Enables fast transfer of large medical imaging files and patient data, critical for diagnostic systems and electronic health record (EHR) platforms.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Facilitates real-time data exchange for industrial automation systems and large-scale IoT deployments, optimizing operational technology (OT) environments.
Government & Public Sector
Provides secure, high-bandwidth connectivity for classified data processing and large-scale public service applications, meeting stringent operational demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of QSFP+ transceivers are compatible with this network card?
This network card is MSA compliant, meaning it supports a wide range of industry-standard QSFP+ transceivers, allowing flexibility in fiber optic cable types and distances.
Can this 40G network card be used in a workstation, or is it strictly for servers?
While primarily designed for servers, this card can be installed in a high-end workstation with a compatible PCI Express slot, providing 40 Gigabit connectivity for demanding professional applications.
Does this network card support Link Aggregation (LAG) for increased bandwidth or redundancy?
Yes, the card supports networking standards including IEEE 802.3ad, which enables Link Aggregation for combining multiple links to enhance bandwidth and provide failover redundancy.
What operating systems are supported for this 40G network adapter?
This network card supports a broad range of Windows operating systems, including Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10, as well as Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, and 2016.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
2 Years
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.