Intel X710-DA4 10GbE Quad-Port SFP+ Converged Network Adapter — EX710DA4G2P5

The Intel EX710DA4G2P5 is an OEM variant of the Intel X710-DA4 quad-port 10GbE SFP+ converged network adapter. Built on the Intel Ethernet 700 Series controller with a PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface it delivers high-density 10GbE connectivity with support for iSCSI FCoE and RDMA (iWARP) for enterprise servers requiring converged network and storage traffic on a single adapter.

Key Features

• 4x SFP+ ports — 10GbE per port
• Intel Ethernet 700 Series controller (X710)
• Converged networking — supports iSCSI, FCoE, and RDMA (iWARP)
• PCIe 3.0 x8 host interface
• SR-IOV for virtualization
• OEM variant — EX710DA4G2P5
• Low-profile and full-height bracket support

Product Specifications

• Part Number: EX710DA4G2P5
• Manufacturer: Intel
• OEM Status: OEM Variant
• Controller: Intel Ethernet 700 Series (X710)
• Ports: 4x SFP+
• Port Speed: 10GbE
• Host Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8

Interface Specifications

• Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8
• Port Type: SFP+ (4x)
• Supported Speeds: 10GbE, 1GbE
• Protocols: iSCSI, FCoE, iWARP RDMA
• Virtualization: SR-IOV

Port Specifications

• Total Ports: 4
• Connector: SFP+
• Max Speed per Port: 10Gbps
• Aggregate Bandwidth: Up to 40Gbps
• Cable Support: DAC, AOC, optical transceivers

Use Cases

• High-density 10GbE server connectivity in enterprise data centers
• Converged storage networking via iSCSI and FCoE
• Virtualized environments leveraging SR-IOV for VM network isolation
• RDMA workloads via iWARP for low-latency storage access
• Legacy 10GbE infrastructure upgrades requiring quad-port density

Compatibility

• PCIe 3.0 x8 slot — backward compatible with PCIe 2.0 x8
• Supported on Linux, Windows Server, VMware ESXi
• Works with SFP+ DAC cables, AOC cables, and optical transceivers
• Compatible with 10GbE top-of-rack switches

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between EX710DA4G2P5 and X710-DA4?

EX710DA4G2P5 is the OEM variant designation while X710-DA4 is the standard retail part number. Both use the same Intel X710 controller with identical specifications.

Does this support FCoE?

Yes the Intel X710-DA4 supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) for converged storage networking alongside standard Ethernet traffic.

What is the difference between X710 and E810 series?

The X710 is Intel Ethernet 700 Series supporting up to 10GbE with PCIe 3.0. The E810 is Intel Ethernet 800 Series supporting up to 100GbE with PCIe 4.0 and additional features like DDP.

The Intel EX710DA4G2P5 delivers quad-port 10GbE SFP+ converged connectivity via PCIe 3.0 x8 — supporting iSCSI FCoE and iWARP RDMA for enterprise servers requiring high-density 10GbE with converged network and storage capabilities.