Dell Intel X520-x/K Dual Port 10GbE Mezzanine Card (8F6NV) – Blade mezzanine card

The Dell Intel X520-x/K Dual Port 10GbE Mezzanine Card is a server network adapter with 2x 10GbE Backplane (KR) ports based on the Intel X520 controller, in a Blade mezzanine card format. It adds high-throughput, low-latency Ethernet for virtualisation hosts, storage networks and busy application servers. For Dell PowerEdge blade servers.

More bandwidth for every server.

Faster Server Connectivity for Data-Heavy Workloads

Onboard network ports quickly become a bottleneck when servers host virtual machines, storage traffic and backups at the same time.

The Dell Intel X520-x/K Dual Port 10GbE Mezzanine Card adds 2x 10GbE through Backplane (KR) connections, giving each server more bandwidth and the ability to separate management, storage and application traffic.

Ports and Controller

2x 10GbE Backplane (KR) ports on the Intel X520 controller. RJ45 ports use standard Cat6/Cat6a cabling.

Form Factor and Compatibility

Blade mezzanine card. Confirm the server model and slot type before installing.

Setup Instructions

How to Install the Dell Intel X520-x/K Dual Port 10GbE Mezzanine Card

1. Power down the server, unplug it and use anti-static precautions.
2. Install the adapter in the matching slot and secure it.
3. Power on and install or update the network driver and firmware.
4. Connect cables or transceivers and configure the interfaces in the OS or hypervisor.