StarTech.com 2-Port 10Gbps SFP+ OCP 3.0 Server Network Card with Intel X710 SFF 4C+ Compatible Dual-Port OCP NIC Works with Windows & Linux

10G OCP NETWORK CARD: 10Gbps Network Interface Card w/Intel X710-BM2 Controller adds 2x open SFP+ slots to a server, enhancing connectivity options/network performance; Ideal for high-speed, low-latency connections (e.g., virtualization, cloud computing) REDUCED DOWNTIME: Network Adapter Card uses the OCP (Open Compute Project) 3.0 port (168-Pin 4C+), developed for servers to reduce size, increase port density, and provide hot-swappable capabilities for simplified maintenance and upgrades UNLOCKED SFP+ SLOTS: Works with any single-mode/multimode MSA-compliant or branded SFP or SFP+ modules, active optical cables (AOC), or direct attach copper cables (DAC); Optical fiber allows for longer cable runs than copper cabling while eliminating EMI COMPATIBILITY: Works with Windows Server 2012 & up, Windows 10 & up, and Linux; PCI Express NIC is compatible with PCIe versions 3.0, 2.1, and 2.0; Supports 1000Base-T/SX/LX/EX and 10GBase-T/SR/LR/CR for various network configurations and distances IT MANAGEMENT: Network Virtualization offloads reduce CPU overhead, enhancing virtualized network efficiency; PXE boot enables centralized OS deployment/updates; 9K jumbo frames for reduced packet overhead; VLAN support for efficient network management