The Intel X540-T2 Dual Port 10 Gb E adapters for IBM system x are powered by reliable & proven 10 Gb Ethernet technology from Intel. The card offers full line-rate 10 Gbps performance for high-IO intensive applications, and showcases the 10 Gb E networking features for the enterprise network & data center. The Intel X540-T2 adapter offers 10GBASE-T connectivity with RJ-45 ports, with compatibility with the existing 1000BASE-T network, simplifying the transition to the 10 Gb Ethernet technology. The Intel X540-T2 adapters support Intel I/O Virtualization technology (I/OVT), which helps accelerate data across the platform, therefore improving application response times. For virtualized environments, Intel Ethernet adapters offer advanced features with VMDq that lower processor utilization & increase I/O performance. Designed For System x 3100 M3;x 3100 M4;x 3200 M3;x 3250 M3;x 3250 M4;x 3300 M4;x 3400 M3;x 3500 M3;x 3500 M4;x 3550 M3;x 3550 M4;x 3620 M3;x 3630 M3;x 3650 M3;x 3650 M4;x 3650 M4 BD;x 3650 M4 HD;x 3850 X6;x 3950 X6