Intel E8102CQDA2G1P5 Ethernet Network Adapter - Dual-Port 100 Gigabit Ethernet Card with QSFP28 Optical Fiber Connectivity
The Intel E8102CQDA2G1P5 Ethernet Network Adapter E810-2CQDA2 delivers enterprise-grade 100 Gigabit Ethernet performance with dual-port QSFP28 connectivity and optical fiber support. This high-performance PCIe 4.0 x16 network adapter provides up to 200Gbps total bandwidth, making it ideal for demanding cloud applications, communications workloads, and storage deployments. With advanced features like Application Device Queues (ADQ), Dynamic Device Personalization (DDP), and RDMA support for both iWARP and RoCEv2, this Intel 800 Series network adapter optimizes server performance for modern data center environments.
High-Performance 100 Gigabit Ethernet Card with Dual QSFP28 Ports
The Intel E810-2CQDA2 100 Gigabit Ethernet card features dual QSFP28 ports that each support up to 100Gbps data transfer rates, delivering the functionality of two separate 100Gbps adapters in a single PCIe 4.0 x16 slot. This dual-port configuration maximizes bandwidth efficiency while reducing server slot consumption, making it perfect for high-density deployments.
PCIe 4.0 x16 Host Interface for Maximum Throughput
Built on the latest PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, this Intel Ethernet network adapter ensures optimal data transfer rates and low latency performance. The PCIe 4.0 compliance enables up to 200Gbps total bandwidth across both ports, supporting the most demanding server workloads and network-intensive applications.
Advanced Cloud Application Optimization with ADQ and DDP Technologies
The Intel E8102CQDA2G1P5 incorporates cutting-edge Application Device Queues (ADQ) technology that improves application response time predictability through advanced traffic steering. This feature is essential for cloud workloads including edge services, web servers, database applications, caching servers, and storage targets.
Dynamic Device Personalization for Enhanced Packet Processing
Dynamic Device Personalization (DDP) enhances packet classification capabilities, delivering up to 3x throughput improvement for cloud workloads. This technology supports both existing and new protocols, optimizing packet-processing efficiency for Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) environments and communications-specific applications.
RDMA Support for Low-Latency Storage Connectivity
Supporting both RDMA iWARP and RoCEv2 protocols, this 100 Gigabit Ethernet adapter enables high-speed, low-latency connectivity to storage targets, hybrid cloud environments, and High-Performance Computing (HPC) applications. RDMA capabilities reduce CPU overhead while maximizing network efficiency.
Communications and 5G Network Optimization Features
Designed for communications workloads, the Intel E810-2CQDA2 provides specialized packet classification and sorting optimizations for high-bandwidth network applications, including mobile core, 5G RAN, and network appliances. The adapter supports IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) v2 for precise clock synchronization across 5G RAN deployments.
Enhanced DPDK Support for Accelerated Packet Processing
Enhanced Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) support increases packet-processing speeds, making this Intel Ethernet adapter ideal for software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization applications. The optimized DPDK integration ensures maximum performance for packet-intensive workloads.
Technical Specifications and Physical Characteristics
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | E8102CQDA2G1P5 |
| Product Model | E810-2CQDA2 |
| Network Technology | 100GBase-X |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100 GB/s per port |
| Total Ports | 2 x QSFP28 |
| Host Interface | PCI Express 4.0 x16 |
| Media Type | Optical Fiber |
| Form Factor | Full-Height Plug-in Card |
| Dimensions | 6.6" W x 4.4" D |
| Package Quantity | 5 Units (Retail Package) |
| Device Support | Server |
Optical Fiber Connectivity and QSFP28 Interface
The dual QSFP28 expansion slots support optical fiber media, providing reliable long-distance connectivity with excellent signal integrity. This optical fiber support makes the adapter ideal for data center interconnects, campus networks, and metropolitan area network deployments where distance and performance are critical factors.
Intel 800 Series Network Adapter Benefits for Enterprise Deployments
As part of the Intel 800 Series network adapter family, the E8102CQDA2G1P5 delivers enterprise-grade reliability and performance optimization. The full-height bracket design ensures compatibility with standard server chassis, while the retail packaging of 5 units provides cost-effective deployment for multiple server configurations.
Scalable Performance for Modern Data Centers
The combination of 100 Gigabit Ethernet performance, advanced traffic management features, and PCIe 4.0 connectivity makes this Intel network adapter perfect for scaling modern data center infrastructure. Whether deployed in cloud service provider environments, enterprise data centers, or high-performance computing clusters, this adapter delivers consistent, predictable performance.
