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StarTech.com 1-Port 40G QSFP+ Network Card - Intel XL710 Open QSFP+ Converged Adapter - PCIe 40 Gigabit Ethernet Server NIC - 40GbE Fiber Optic LAN Card - Dell PowerEdge HPE ProLiant

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15 March 2026£393.08
27 March 2026£354.31
2 April 2026£332.99
2 April 2026£332.99
9 April 2026£354.31
17 April 2026£352.46
24 April 2026£352.46
1 May 2026£354.74
4 May 2026£363.99
8 May 2026£358.99
17 May 2026£356.38
25 May 2026£356.38
3 June 2026£306.86
10 June 2026£363.99

Compare StarTech.com 1-Port 40G QSFP+ Network Card - Intel XL710 Open QSFP+ Converged Adapter - PCIe 40 Gigabit Ethernet Server NIC - 40GbE Fiber Optic LAN Card - Dell PowerEdge HPE ProLiant prices UK

Product Information

Converged Fiber NIC Adapter | PCIe | 40Gbps | 1x QSFP+ Slot

Get fast, high-bandwidth connectivity with this QSFP+ server network card. The converged network adapter adds an open QSFP+ slot to your server or workstation. The 40Gb NIC features an Intel controller and provides reliable performance. It’s ideal for high-demand database servers, virtualized servers and agile data centers that require infrastructure updates with no downtime.

Increase Your Network Speed

This QSFP+ server NIC lets you take advantage of the speed and stability of a 40 Gigabit Ethernet network, with data transfers of up to 40Gbps.

Add Scalable Network Connections

With an open QSFP+ slot, the network interface card supports QSFP+ transceiver modules and is compatible with multimode and single-mode fiber, providing a scalable networking solution.

Enhance Your Network Capabilities

The 40Gb NIC uses an Intel XL710 chipset, providing reliable connectivity and convergent network features. It offers many advanced features including Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity.

Enhance Productivity and Device Management with the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools Application

Developed to improve performance and security, StarTech.com Connectivity Tools is the only software suite on the market that works with a wide range of IT connectivity accessories. The software suite includes:



Mac Address Pass-Through Utility : To improve network security.



Wi-Fi Auto Switch Utility : Enabling users to quickly access faster network speeds via wired LAN.

For more information and to download the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools application, please visit: www.StarTech.com/Connectivity-Tools

The PEX40GQSFPI is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

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Name
StarTech.com 1-Port 40G QSFP+ Network Card - Intel XL710 Open QSFP+ Converged Adapter - PCIe 40 Gigabit Ethernet Server NIC - 40GbE Fiber Optic LAN Card - Dell PowerEdge HPE ProLiant

Network

Maximum data transfer rate
40000 Mbit/s
Networking standards
IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ba, IEEE 802.3x
Jumbo frames support
Yes
Jumbo frames
9000
VLAN tagging
Yes

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported
Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Server operating systems supported
Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016

Weight & dimensions

Width
121 mm
Depth
181 mm
Height
20 mm
Weight
112 g

Ports & interfaces

Connectivity technology
Wired
Host interface
PCI Express
Interface
Fiber
Fiber ports quantity
1
Fiber optic connector
QSFP+

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 57 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-20 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
5 - 95%

Other features

Quick start guide
Yes
Flow control support
Yes

Design

Internal
Yes
Product colour
Black
Chipset
Intel® XL710-BM1
LED indicators
Yes

Logistics data

Harmonized System (HS) code
85176990
Master (outer) case width
420 mm
Master (outer) case length
440 mm
Master (outer) case height
320 mm
Products per master (outer) case
40 pc(s)

Packaging data

Low-profile bracket
Yes
Package width
114 mm
Package depth
207 mm
Package height
38 mm
Package weight
242 g

Technical details

Compliance certificates
CE, RoHS

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