• Lenovo 00D1994 X540 ML2 10GBASE-T green network card with heat sink and RJ45 ports
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Lenovo 00D1994 | X540 ML2 10GBASE, T Network Adapter 2 x 10GbE RJ45 for System x

Lenovo 00D1994 | X540 ML2 10GBASE, T Network Adapter 2 x 10GbE RJ45 for System x

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Description

Upgrade your Lenovo/IBM System x with the Intel X540 ML2 dual‑port 10GBASE‑T adapter, delivering high‑throughput 10GbE over standard copper cabling. The ML2 form factor integrates cleanly into supported System x servers, freeing PCIe riser slots while enabling advanced offloads, SR‑IOV, and VLAN features for virtualised workloads. Compatible with Cat6a/7 up to 100 m and backwards‑compatible to 1G/100M, this adapter supports Windows Server, RHEL, SLES and VMware ESXi via Intel drivers and is backed by Lenovo’s manufacturer warranty. In stock and ready to ship from iptrading.com.au — order now for fast dispatch.

Features

- 10GbE over standard copper cabling for cost‑effective upgrades
- Dual RJ‑45 ports for redundancy or link aggregation
- ML2 design optimised for Lenovo/IBM System x; preserves PCIe riser slots
- SR‑IOV and advanced offloads to boost virtualised workload performance
- Backward compatibility to 1G/100M simplifies phased migrations
- PXE boot and broad OS driver support for easy deployment

Warranty

Lenovo offers a standard 1-year warranty across most product lines, including:
• PC Products: 1-year base warranty coverage for laptops, desktops, and other personal computing devices.
• Data Centre Products: 1-year base warranty for servers, storage, and networking hardware.
Warranty coverage includes repair or replacement for eligible defects in materials or workmanship under normal use conditions.
Extended Warranty Options:
IP Trading can offer extended warranty solutions tailored to your business needs. Please contact us for details on available Lenovo extended warranty packages.
https://support.lenovo.com/au/en/solutions/ht505088-product-warranty-and-other-agreements

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Technical Specifications

- Controller: Intel Ethernet Controller X540
- Form factor: ML2 (Mezzanine LAN-on-Motherboard Gen 2) for Lenovo/IBM System x
- Ports: 2 x 10GBASE-T (RJ-45)
- Speeds: 10 GbE / 1 GbE / 100 MbE auto-negotiation
- Host interface: PCI Express 2.1 x8 via ML2 connector
- Cabling: Cat6a/7 up to 100 m at 10G; Cat6 supported for shorter 10G runs; Cat5e up to 100 m at 1G
- Virtualisation: SR-IOV, VMDq, Receive Side Scaling (RSS)
- Offloads: TCP/UDP/IP checksum offload, TSO/LRO, 802.1Q VLAN tagging
- Boot options: PXE network boot support
- LEDs: Per-port link/activity indicators
- Operating systems: Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi (driver support via Intel)
- Lenovo FRU/Part: 00D1994

FAQs

Q: Will this adapter fit a standard PCIe slot?
A: No. This is an ML2 (mezzanine) adapter designed for Lenovo/IBM System x servers with an ML2 slot, not a standard PCIe add-in card.

Q: Which System x servers are compatible?
A: It is supported on select System x models (e.g., x3550 M4, x3650 M4 and others) that include an ML2 slot. Check Lenovo’s ServerProven compatibility matrix for your exact server.

Q: What cabling do I need and how far can I run 10GbE?
A: Use Cat6a or Cat7 for up to 100 metres at 10GbE. Cat6 can support shorter 10GbE runs (typically up to 55 m depending on installation); Cat5e is suitable for 1GbE up to 100 m.

Q: Does it support virtualisation features like SR-IOV?
A: Yes. It supports SR-IOV, VMDq and RSS, plus key offloads such as TSO and checksum offload to improve VM and host networking performance.

Q: Is it backwards‑compatible with 1GbE and 100 MbE devices?
A: Yes. The ports auto-negotiate 10G/1G/100M, allowing interoperability with existing network infrastructure.

Q: Can I buy this in Australia from IP Trading?
A: Yes. IP Trading is an Australian supplier and can ship nationwide with a tax invoice and fast dispatch.

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