The Intel XL710QDA2OCP is a dual-port 40GbE QSFP+ network adapter designed in the OCP 3.0 mezzanine form factor, offering high-speed connectivity and efficient virtualization support for modern data centers. Based on the Intel XL710-BM2 controller, it utilizes a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface and supports both 40GbE and 4x10GbE configurations through QSFP+ ports. This adapter is optimized for network-intensive workloads and includes advanced features like SR-IOV, VLAN filtering, VXLAN/NVGRE offloads, jumbo frames, link aggregation, and support for network virtualization overlays. With low power consumption and robust hardware offload capabilities, it's ideal for cloud, NFV, and enterprise environments requiring high bandwidth and scalability.
