StarTech.com Dual Port 40G QSFP+ Network Card - Intel XL710 Open QSFP+ Converged Adapter - PCIe 40 Gigabit Ethernet Server NIC - 40GbE Fiber Optic LAN Card - Dell PowerEdge HPE ProLiant

Manufacturer: Startech | Model: PEX40GQSFDPI | Product ID: 6498 | Warranty: 2 Years
£393.53 (inc. VAT)
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Product Technical Specification

Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technologyWired
Host interfacePCI Express
InterfaceFiber
Fiber ports quantity2
Fiber optic connectorQSFP+
PCI version3.0
Network
Maximum data transfer rate40000
Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3ad,IEEE 802.3ba,IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet LANNo
Fiber ethernet cabling technology40GBASE-LR4,40GBASE-SR4
Full duplexYes
Jumbo frames supportYes
Jumbo frames9000
VLAN taggingYes
Design
Component forPC/Server
Product colourBlack
InternalYes
ChipsetIntel - XL710-BM2
LED indicatorsActivity,Link
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 11,Windows 11 x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 x64,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 57
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 85
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95
Sustainability
Sustainability complianceYes
Sustainability certificatesCE,RoHS
Weight & dimensions
Width121
Depth181
Height21
Weight127
Packaging data
Low-profile bracketYes
Package width145
Package depth207
Package height40
Package weight212
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
Master (outer) case width420
Master (outer) case length440
Master (outer) case height320
Products per master (outer) case40
Other features
Quick start guideYes
Flow control supportYes

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Estimated delivery date: Tue 25th Aug 2026 to Fri 28th Aug 2026
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Estimated delivery date: Mon 24th Aug 2026 to Wed 26th Aug 2026
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Add two high-bandwidth 40 Gigabit fiber Ethernet ports to your server or workstation, using the QSFP+ transceiver of your choice

Get fast, high-bandwidth connectivity with this dual-port QSFP+ Network Interface Card. It adds two open QSFP+ slots to your server or workstation. The 40G NIC features an Intel controller and provides redundant network links with reliable performance. It’s ideal for high-demand database servers, virtualized servers and agile data centers that require infrastructure updates with no downtime.

Increase your network speed

This dual port QSFP+ server NIC card lets you take advantage of the speed and stability of a 40 Gigabit network, with data transfers of up to 40Gbps.

Add redundant connections in zero-downtime environments

With two QSFP+ ports, the PCIe NIC helps to prevent network downtime by adding fault-tolerant connections using two modules, to provide high-bandwidth network links to your mission-critical servers or workstations.

Add scalable network connections

With its open QSFP+ slots, the network interface card supports QSFP+ transceiver modules and is compatible with multimode and single-mode fiber, providing a scalable networking solution.

Enhance your network capabilities

The 40G NIC uses an Intel XL710 chipset providing reliable connectivity and convergent network features. It offers many advanced features including Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity.

The PEX40GQSFDPI is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

- DUAL QSFP+ NETWORK CARD: Two port 40GbE converged network adapter for redundancy or can be aggregated for demanding applications; Data Center Bridging (DCB), virtualization & iSCSI offload support
- TECH SPECS: 2x 40 Gbps Open QSFP+ Ports
- MSA Compliant
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technologyWired
Host interfacePCI Express
InterfaceFiber
Fiber ports quantity2
Fiber optic connectorQSFP+
PCI version3.0
Network
Maximum data transfer rate40000
Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3ad,IEEE 802.3ba,IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet LANNo
Fiber ethernet cabling technology40GBASE-LR4,40GBASE-SR4
Full duplexYes
Jumbo frames supportYes
Jumbo frames9000
VLAN taggingYes
Design
Component forPC/Server
Product colourBlack
InternalYes
ChipsetIntel - XL710-BM2
LED indicatorsActivity,Link
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10,Windows 10 Education,Windows 10 Education x64,Windows 10 Enterprise,Windows 10 Enterprise x64,Windows 10 Home,Windows 10 Home x64,Windows 10 IOT Core,Windows 10 Pro,Windows 10 Pro x64,Windows 10 x64,Windows 11,Windows 11 x64,Windows 7,Windows 7 Enterprise,Windows 7 Enterprise x64,Windows 7 Home Basic,Windows 7 Home Basic x64,Windows 7 Home Premium,Windows 7 Home Premium x64,Windows 7 Professional,Windows 7 Professional x64,Windows 7 Starter,Windows 7 Starter x64,Windows 7 Ultimate,Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Windows 7 x64,Windows 8,Windows 8 Enterprise,Windows 8 Enterprise x64,Windows 8 Pro,Windows 8 Pro x64,Windows 8 x64,Windows 8.1,Windows 8.1 Enterprise,Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64,Windows 8.1 Pro,Windows 8.1 Pro x64,Windows 8.1 x64
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 57
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 85
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95
Sustainability
Sustainability complianceYes
Sustainability certificatesCE,RoHS
Weight & dimensions
Width121
Depth181
Height21
Weight127
Packaging data
Low-profile bracketYes
Package width145
Package depth207
Package height40
Package weight212
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
Master (outer) case width420
Master (outer) case length440
Master (outer) case height320
Products per master (outer) case40
Other features
Quick start guideYes
Flow control supportYes

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What is your returns criteria?
14 days from date of receipt, or expected date of receipt on non-tracked items.

How do I go about returning my order?
Please contact us via our contact page with your order number. We will provide you with an RMA number and return instructions, including your return deadline and whether a freepost label applies to your order.

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