Description
Intel X557-T2 Dual-Port 10GbE Ethernet Adapter delivers high-speed networking, low latency, and reliability for servers, workstations, and data centers.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Intel |
| Model | X557-T2 |
| Part Number (P/N) | X557T20CPG1P5 |
| Ports | Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Interface | PCI Express (OCP form factor) |
| Data Rate | 10GbE per port |
| Date of Manufacture | 09/2019 |
| Assembly Location | Malaysia |
| Compliance / Certs | UL, CE, FCC, VCCI, KC, RoHS, CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) |
| Cooling | Passive (relies on system airflow) |
Product Features
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Dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet for high-speed networking.
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PCIe OCP form factor for seamless integration in servers.
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Optimized for virtualization, storage, and cloud applications.
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Intel reliability with enterprise-grade build quality.
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Energy-efficient design with support for intelligent offloads.
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Certified with UL, CE, FCC, VCCI, RoHS compliance for global use.
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Manufactured in Malaysia to Intel’s strict quality standards.
General Product Information
The Intel X557-T2 Dual-Port 10GbE Ethernet Network Adapter (P/N: X557T20CPG1P5) is a powerful and reliable networking solution designed for enterprise servers, data centers, and high-performance computing environments. With two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, this adapter delivers outstanding bandwidth for demanding applications such as virtualization, cloud infrastructure, big data processing, and storage networks.
Featuring PCI Express OCP form factor integration, the Intel X557-T2 ensures seamless compatibility with modern server platforms while providing low latency and efficient throughput. Its energy-efficient design supports offloading technologies to reduce CPU utilization and improve system performance.
Engineered with Intel’s enterprise-grade reliability, this adapter is built for 24/7 uptime in mission-critical deployments. It offers full compliance with global certifications and is designed to scale your networking capabilities without compromise.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Intel |
| Model | X557-T2 |
| Part Number | X557T20CPG1P5 |
| Ports | Dual-port (2x 10GbE) |
| Interface | PCIe (OCP form factor) |
| Data Rate | 10GbE per port |
| Supported Features | Virtualization offloads, intelligent queuing, low latency |
| Form Factor | OCP card |
| Certifications | UL, CE, FCC, VCCI, KC, RoHS, CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A) |
| Date of Manufacture | 09/2019 |
| Assembly Location | Malaysia |
| Cooling Requirement | Passive (system airflow) |
Compatible Products
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Enterprise-class servers with OCP-compatible PCIe slots.
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Compatible with operating systems:
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Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu Server).
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Windows Server editions.
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VMware ESXi / Hyper-V for virtualization.
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Ideal for Oracle, Dell, HPE, and Supermicro servers supporting Intel NICs.
Ideal Use Cases
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Data centers – high-speed connectivity for virtualization.
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Enterprise IT – bandwidth for large workloads.
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Virtualization environments – VMware, Hyper-V, KVM.
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High-performance computing (HPC) – low latency networking.
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Cloud infrastructure – storage, compute, and networking expansion.
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Video editing & rendering – faster media transfers over 10GbE.
Comparison Angle
Compared to older Intel NICs such as X540 and X550 series, the X557-T2 offers improved power efficiency, updated OCP form factor, and enhanced virtualization support. Unlike single-port adapters, its dual-port design doubles throughput while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability, making it ideal for next-gen servers.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Intel single-port 10GbE adapters (for cost-sensitive builds).
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25GbE/40GbE Intel network adapters for future-proofing.
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SFP+ DAC cables & transceivers.
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Oracle or Dell compatible server riser cards.
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Enterprise SSDs / NVMe drives to maximize 10GbE throughput.