StarTech.com 2 Port OCP 3.0 SFP Network Card, 10Gbps

This network card adds dual SFP+ connectivity to servers using an OCP 3.0 interface, enabling high-bandwidth links for data-centre and virtualised environments. Fitted with an Intel X710-BM2 chipset, it supports both 1Gbps and 10Gbps full-duplex networks and operates across common single-mode and multimode optical modules and cables. The adapter is bus powered and compatible with Windows Server, desktop Windows and Linux, providing features such as PXE boot and Wake-on-LAN for remote start and deployment workflows.

• 10Gbps maximum data transfer rate delivers low-latency throughput
• OCP 3.0 168-pin connector enables hot-swappable server port density
• SR-IOV and network virtualisation offloads reduce CPU overhead
• 9K jumbo frame support lowers packet processing overhead
• PXE boot and Wake-on-LAN enable centralised OS deployment

• Suitable for virtualised host uplinks in Cloud infrastructures
• Ideal for storage network aggregation and high-throughput links
• Used with optical SFP/SFP+ modules for extended Fibre runs
• Can be used for redundant dual‑port server connectivity
• Used for low-latency compute clusters and data‑centre switching

It accepts MSA-compliant single-mode and multimode SFP and SFP+ modules, Active optical cables and DACs while excluding 10Gbps copper SFP+ modules.

It operates between 0°C and 60°C and can be stored between -10°C and 70°C with 5% to 90% relative humidity.

The LEDs show activity with a flashing green, a solid green for 10Gbps link, a solid Orange for 1Gbps link, and off for no connection.

The card works with OCP NIC 3.0 and is compatible with PCIe 3.0, 2.1 and 2.0 and adheres to IEEE 802.3, 802.3ae, 802.1Q, 802.1p and 802.3ad standards.