[ MODEL-SPECIFIC NETWORK HARDWARE ]
Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-T2
Dual-port 10GBASE-T server adapter from the X520 generation. Confirm exact product label and revision before applying specifications.
IDENTIFICATION: Confirm manufacturer PID, hardware revision, device ID or module suffix. Nominal standards/link rates are not measurements of payload performance.
Exact specifications and compatibility
| Dedicated subcategory | 10 Gigabit and server adapters |
|---|---|
| Exact product/model | Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-T2 |
| Bus, ports and physical interface | PCIe 2.0 x8; two RJ-45 ports, full-height and low-profile bracket options. |
| PHY, radio or protocol | Intel 82599 controller with dual 10GBASE-T PHYs; link mode/backoff depends on peer and cable. |
| Nominal rate (not measured) | 2 x 10Gb/s nominal links; aggregate line rate is not a single-stream or measured result. |
| Measured throughput | No measured benchmark is claimed for a physical specimen. A valid result must record host/peer, link partner, media/cable, driver/firmware, traffic pattern, test tool and duration. |
| Drivers, OS and firmware | Intel ixgbe Linux driver; Windows Server/VMware packages are version- and NVM-dependent. |
| Compatibility | PCIe x8, chassis airflow and validated 10GBASE-T cabling; Cat 6A supports specified 100m reach. |
| Variant warning | X520-T2 is copper RJ-45, not X520-DA2 SFP+; do not apply firmware or transceiver notes across these SKUs. Verify PBA and device IDs. |
Model and revision notes
X520-T2 is copper RJ-45, not X520-DA2 SFP+; do not apply firmware or transceiver notes across these SKUs. Verify PBA and device IDs.
Intel ixgbe Linux driver; Windows Server/VMware packages are version- and NVM-dependent.
PCIe x8, chassis airflow and validated 10GBASE-T cabling; Cat 6A supports specified 100m reach.
Archival, ESD and preservation notes
Record PBA/NVM and both MACs; check heatsink and copper jacks, then store in ESD shield.
Document source URL, access date, document revision and specimen label/condition. Preserve without credentials or private configuration.
Primary manufacturer and standards sources
- Intel X520-T2 adapter specificationsPrimary manufacturer or standards documentation; verify exact SKU and host revision.
- Intel Ethernet software downloadsPrimary manufacturer or standards documentation; verify exact SKU and host revision.
- IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standardsPrimary manufacturer or standards documentation; verify exact SKU and host revision.
Manufacturer statements cover the named part or its documented product family; the exact labeled revision and vendor compatibility list take precedence.