PCIe-10G550X: 2-Port 10GbE Network Adapter

PCIe-10G550X

$415.00

Two 10 GbE ports by Intel® X550-AT2 10 GigE controller
Gen3 PCI Express x4 interface
Supports 10GbE with CAT-6/ 6a cable (Max. 100 meters)
Supports NBASE-T and 1000BASE-T with CAT-5/ 5e cable
Supports 15.5 KB jumbo frame, NIC teaming and IEEE 1588

PCIe-10G550X Data Sheet (Size: 363.8 KB)

PCIe-10G550X User Manual (Size: 916.1 KB)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ethernet ports does the PCIe-10G550X have and what controller do they use?

The PCIe-10G550X has two 10 GbE ports, implemented via the Intel® X550-AT2 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller. The ports support 15.5 KB jumbo frames, NIC teaming, and IEEE 1588.

Does the PCIe-10G550X support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

No. The PCIe-10G550X is the non-PoE version of this card. According to the datasheet ordering information, PCIe-PoE550X is the model that adds IEEE 802.3at PoE+ capability, while PCIe-10G550X is described simply as a "2-port 10GbE Network Adapter" without PoE. The PCIe-10G550X specification table also omits the PoE Capability and PoE-related power line found in the PoE550X table.

What bus interface does the PCIe-10G550X use?

It uses a Gen3 PCI Express x4 interface.

What cabling do I need for 10GbE, NBASE-T, and Gigabit connections?

10GBASE-T: CAT 6a cable up to 100 meters, or CAT 6 cable up to 55 meters
5 Gbps NBASE-T: CAT 6 cable up to 100 meters
2.5 Gbps NBASE-T: CAT 5e cable up to 100 meters

The card is also backward compatible with 1000BASE-T (IEEE 802.3ab).

What is the power consumption of the PCIe-10G550X?

The card draws a maximum of 11.5W for two-port 10 GbE operation.

What is the operating temperature range and what certifications does the card have?

The PCIe-10G550X operates from 0°C to 60°C with air flow. It carries CE Class A (EN 55024/55032) and FCC Class A (Part 15, Subpart B) EMC certification, and IEC 61000-4-x Class/Level 3 EMS compliance.

What are the physical dimensions of the PCIe-10G550X?

The card measures 168 mm (W) x 111.2 mm (H) per the datasheet (listed as 167.7 mm (W) x 111.2 mm (H) in the user manual).

What network protocols and features does the card support?

The PCIe-10G550X supports IEEE 802.3an (10GBASE-T), IEEE 802.3bz (NBASE-T), and IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) Ethernet standards. It also supports 15.5 KB jumbo frames, NIC teaming, and IEEE 1588 timing.

What operating system and drivers are supported?

The user manual documents driver installation for Windows 10 64-bit, using the Intel PROSet driver package included on the Neousys driver DVD. Some operating systems may include built-in drivers, but Neousys recommends installing the provided driver to access all features.

How-to Guides

Install the PCIe-10G550X card into a system

Save and close all work in progress.
Power off and unplug the power cable from the system.
Open the chassis side panel of the computer.
Locate the x4 PCIe slot, or a spare and compatible x8/x16 PCIe slot.
Align and insert the card's gold finger into the PCIe slot, making sure the panel is inserted into the hinge.
Secure the card to the chassis with a screw.
Reinstall the system's chassis panel to complete the hardware installation.

Install the network driver

Plug in the power cable and power up the system.
Insert the Neousys driver DVD included in the package into the DVD-ROM.
When the setup utility launches, click "Automatic Driver Installation." The utility detects your operating system and installs the corresponding driver.
Alternatively, install manually for Windows 10 64-bit using the driver package located at Driver_Pool\GbE_I210_I350\Win_10_64_CFL\APPS\PROSETDX\Winx64\DxSetup.exe on the driver media.
The setup utility will automatically reboot Windows to complete installation.

Configure jumbo frame size

Press Windows key + E, right-click Network, and select Properties.
Right-click the Intel® Ethernet Controller X550 connection and select Properties.
Click Configure, then click the Advanced tab.
Highlight Jumbo Packet and select a jumbo frame size from the Value drop-down list (9014 Bytes is recommended for devices with high data rate).

Configure receive buffer size

Press Windows key + E, right-click Network, and select Properties.
Right-click the Intel® Ethernet Controller X550 connection and select Properties.
Click Configure, click the Advanced tab, highlight Performance Options, and click Properties.
Highlight Receive Buffers and enter a value (maximum 2048 Bytes; 2048 Bytes is recommended for devices with high data rate). Default is 256 bytes.

Configure transmit buffer size

Press Windows key + E, right-click Network, and select Properties.
Right-click the Intel® Ethernet Controller X550 connection and select Properties.
Click Configure, click the Advanced tab, highlight Performance Options, and click Properties.
Highlight Transmit Buffers and enter a value (maximum 2048 Bytes; 2048 Bytes is recommended for devices with high data rate). Default is 512 bytes.

Details

Featuring Intel X550-AT2, Neousys Technology’s PCIe-PoE550X offers a cost-effective 10GBASE-T solution for growing 10GbE applications. 10GBASE-T leverages twisted-pair copper cable and RJ45 connector, dramatically reducing the deployment cost of a 10G network. PCIe-PoE550X provides 10Gbit/s connections over a distance of up to 100 meters with CAT 6a cable or 55 meters with CAT 6 cable. It also supports the upcoming NBASE-T standard and is backward compatible with the existing 1000BASE-T GbE network, so you can easily implement it into your current network infrastructure.

Product Attachment

PCIe-10G550X Data Sheet (Size: 363.8 KB)

PCIe-10G550X User Manual (Size: 916.1 KB)

Compatible With The Following Systems