Dell Intel XL710-QDA2 Dual Port 40GbE QSFP+ Converged Network Adapter (CNA) (08DKFV / 8DKFV)
The Dell Intel XL710-QDA2 (08DKFV / 8DKFV) is a high-performance 40Gb Ethernet Converged Network Adapter designed for enterprise data centers, cloud environments, and virtualization workloads. Built on the Intel Ethernet 700 Series platform, this adapter delivers high bandwidth, low latency, and advanced networking features.
Core Product Identification
- Manufacturer: Dell / Intel
- Dell Part Numbers: 08DKFV, 8DKFV
- Intel Model: XL710-QDA2
- Controller: Intel XL710-AM2
- Device Type: Converged Network Adapter (CNA)
Performance & Connectivity
- Ports: Dual QSFP+ (2 ports)
- Data Rate: Up to 40GbE per port (80Gb aggregate)
- Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
- Port Type: QSFP+
- Supports 40GbE or breakout to 4x10GbE
Network & Protocol Support
- Data Protocols: 40Gb Ethernet, FCoE, iSCSI
- Transport Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP/IP
- Boot Support: PXE, iSCSI boot
Advanced Features
- SR-IOV and virtualization acceleration
- VXLAN, NVGRE, and Geneve offloads
- Checksum, TSO, LSO, and RSS offloads
- Intel Flow Director and QoS
- Data Center Bridging (DCB) support
Physical Specifications
- Form Factor: PCIe plug-in card
- Profile: Low-profile bracket (may include full-height depending on configuration)
- Dimensions: Approx. 6.6 x 2.7 inches
- LED Indicators: Link and activity status
Server Compatibility
Dell PowerEdge Servers (13G / 14G / newer)
- Rack: R430, R440, R620, R630, R640, R720, R730, R730xd, R740, R740xd, R820, R840, R940xa, R760
- Tower: T430, T630
- Blade: FC430, FC640, FC830, M640
- Storage Systems: NX3240, NX3340, XR2
Additional Compatibility
- Compatible with systems supporting PCIe x8 or x16 slots
- Works with Dell, HPE, Lenovo, and Supermicro servers
Cable & Transceiver Compatibility
- QSFP+ DAC twinax cables
- QSFP+ to 4x SFP+ breakout cables
- Optical modules: 40GBASE-SR4 and 40GBASE-LR4
Network Infrastructure Compatibility
- Compatible with 40GbE switches from Dell, Cisco, and Arista
- Supports 10GbE environments using breakout configuration
Operating System Support
- Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022
- Linux distributions including RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE
- VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox, KVM
Compatibility Notes
- Requires QSFP+ cables or compatible optical transceivers
- Breakout cables required for 10GbE operation
- Performance depends on system configuration and supported drivers
Included Components
- Dell Intel XL710-QDA2 Network Adapter (08DKFV / 8DKFV)
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