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product_id: 280333972
title: "10Gtek 10Gb PCI-E NIC Network Card, Single Copper RJ45 Port, with Intel X540-BT1 Controller, PCI Express Ethernet LAN Adapter Support Windows Server/Windows/Linux/ESX, Compare to Intel X540-T1"
brand: "10gtek"
price: "€ 109.56"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 5
category: "10 Gtek"
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# 10Gbps blazing speed Single copper RJ45 port Intel X540-BT1 chipset 10Gtek 10Gb PCI-E NIC Network Card, Single Copper RJ45 Port, with Intel X540-BT1 Controller, PCI Express Ethernet LAN Adapter Support Windows Server/Windows/Linux/ESX, Compare to Intel X540-T1

**Brand:** 10gtek
**Price:** € 109.56
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Upgrade your network, upgrade your edge.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 10Gtek 10Gb PCI-E NIC Network Card, Single Copper RJ45 Port, with Intel X540-BT1 Controller, PCI Express Ethernet LAN Adapter Support Windows Server/Windows/Linux/ESX, Compare to Intel X540-T1 by 10gtek
- **How much does it cost?** € 109.56 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- 10gtek enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted 10gtek brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Flexibility:** Includes both standard and low-profile brackets for effortless installation in any server or compact PC.
- • **Blazing 10Gbps Throughput:** Experience ultra-fast data transfer speeds that future-proof your network infrastructure.
- • **Universal OS Compatibility:** Seamlessly supports Windows Server, Linux, ESX, and even Windows 11 with manual setup.
- • **Extended Warranty & Support:** Enjoy peace of mind with a 3-year warranty plus lifetime tech support and a 30-day free return policy.
- • **Robust Intel X540-BT1 Chipset:** Powered by Intel’s original controller for intelligent offloads and rock-solid server stability.

## Overview

The 10Gtek 10Gb PCI-E NIC Network Card features a single copper RJ45 port powered by the Intel X540-BT1 controller, delivering reliable 10Gbps speeds. Compatible with a wide range of operating systems including Windows Server, Linux, and ESX, it supports PCI Express 2.1 x8/x16 slots and comes with both standard and low-profile brackets for versatile installation. Backed by a 3-year warranty and lifetime support, it’s a professional-grade solution designed for data centers and high-performance environments.

## Description

Networking: 10 GbE/1 GbE/100 Mb/s copper PHYs integrated on-chip Support for jumbo frames of up to 15.5 KB 802.1q VLAN supportSupport for Data Center Bridging(DCB);(802.1Qaz,802.1Qbb,802.1p) Host Interface: PCIe base specification 2.1 (2.5GT/s or 5GT/s) Bus width -x1, x2, x4, x8 64-bit address support for systems using more than 4 GB of physical memoryTemp. Range(℃):0~55

Review: Só conseguir fazer funcionar no 10G na 5ª formatação com windows 10 no 11 esquece. Recomendo 21H1 e anteriores para ficar estável apesar de funcionar na 22H2 com oscilações 1000/10g. obs. coloquem ventoinha! A X550 funciona bem no 11 23H2 e anteriores e é a próxima que vou adquirir.
Review: The 10Gtek 10Gb PCI-E NIC with the Intel X540-BT1 controller is an outstanding network upgrade for anyone needing fast, stable, and reliable 10-gig connectivity. Installation was quick and seamless — plug it into a PCIe slot, install the drivers, and it’s instantly recognized. The Intel X540 chipset is known for its reliability, and this card absolutely lives up to that reputation. From a performance standpoint, it’s excellent. I consistently achieve full 10GbE speeds during large file transfers, virtualization workloads, and NAS-to-PC operations. Latency is extremely low, and there’s zero packet loss or connection instability. The onboard controller handles offloading efficiently, reducing CPU load and keeping system performance smooth even during heavy data transmission. Thermals are well-managed too — the heatsink keeps the card cool, and I haven’t experienced any throttling or heat-related issues. The RJ45 port is sturdy and compatible with Cat6a/Cat7 for maximum throughput. For home labs, servers, workstation builds, or high-speed content workflows, this NIC is a top-tier option at an excellent value. Enterprise-level hardware, flawless stability, and true 10Gb performance.

## Features

- Compatible with Windows Server 2003/ 2008/ 2012, Windows7/8/Visa, Linux, ESX/ESXi6/7. (Note that this card can be used with Windows 11, but it needs to be manually set up. If you buy it for Windows 11, please contact us for installation guide before using.)
- Equipped with original Intel X540 controller chip which supports Intelligent Offloads and make the servers more stable.
- Supports 100M/1G/10G, not support 2.5G/5G; Single copper RJ45 port connect to Category-5 and up to 100m for meeting the demands of data center environments. PCI Express* 2.1. 5.0 G T/s X8 Lane is suitable for both PCI-E X8 and PCI-E X16 slots.
- With profile bracket and additional low profile bracket that makes it easy to install the card in a small form factor/low profile computer case/server.NOT support hot swaping.
- What You Get: 10Gtek 10GbE PCI-E X8 Network Card X540-10G-1T (compare to Intel X540-T1) x1, Low-profile Bracket x1. Backed by 10Gtek 30 Days Free-returned, 3 Year Free Warranty and Lifetime Technology Support.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01LWU8BEB |
| Best Sellers Rank | #40,387 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #87 in Network Cards |
| Brand | 10Gtek |
| Color | X540-10G-1T(1xRJ45) |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Compatible Operating System Family | Windows |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (54) |
| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gigabytes Per Second |
| Hardware Interface | PCIE x 8 |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 14L x 16.7W x 2.8H centimeters |
| Item Weight | 0.23 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | 10Gtek |
| Mfr Part Number | X540-T1-(Intel-1pc) |
| Model Number | X540-T1-(Intel-1pc) |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** 10Gtek
- **Colour:** X540-10G-1T(1xRJ45)
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop
- **Hardware interface:** PCIE x 8
- **Product dimensions:** 14L x 16.7W x 2.8H centimeters

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***A on 8 January 2026*

Só conseguir fazer funcionar no 10G na 5ª formatação com windows 10 no 11 esquece. Recomendo 21H1 e anteriores para ficar estável apesar de funcionar na 22H2 com oscilações 1000/10g. obs. coloquem ventoinha! A X550 funciona bem no 11 23H2 e anteriores e é a próxima que vou adquirir.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***N on 1 December 2025*

The 10Gtek 10Gb PCI-E NIC with the Intel X540-BT1 controller is an outstanding network upgrade for anyone needing fast, stable, and reliable 10-gig connectivity. Installation was quick and seamless — plug it into a PCIe slot, install the drivers, and it’s instantly recognized. The Intel X540 chipset is known for its reliability, and this card absolutely lives up to that reputation. From a performance standpoint, it’s excellent. I consistently achieve full 10GbE speeds during large file transfers, virtualization workloads, and NAS-to-PC operations. Latency is extremely low, and there’s zero packet loss or connection instability. The onboard controller handles offloading efficiently, reducing CPU load and keeping system performance smooth even during heavy data transmission. Thermals are well-managed too — the heatsink keeps the card cool, and I haven’t experienced any throttling or heat-related issues. The RJ45 port is sturdy and compatible with Cat6a/Cat7 for maximum throughput. For home labs, servers, workstation builds, or high-speed content workflows, this NIC is a top-tier option at an excellent value. Enterprise-level hardware, flawless stability, and true 10Gb performance.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***R on 2 August 2025*

I am recycling a 2014 AMD FX 8 core gaming PC to be a NAS to store data for my small business / SOHO network. This thing was a direct drop in / plug and play with the old PCIe 2.0 x16 slot and operates and full speed. Configuration in OpenMediaVault (Linux) was simply a matter of setting the IP parameters and enabling this controller, disabling the original onboard 1 gig and now I have network connectivity that will outstrip the SATA III disks handily... This uses an established Intel chipset so compatibility between this and the old AMD chipset is quite good. I had opted initially for another brand that worked, for 4 days... I will update my review if there are any problems but as it sits right now, it is working perfectly, and from what I can SEE anyway, it all looks quite high quality, every bit as good as the official Intel cards used in enterprise class servers at a fraction of the cost for this SOHO application.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-22*