Dell QLogic FastLinQ 41164 Quad Port 10GBase-T rNDC | X1TD1

The Dell QLogic FastLinQ 41164 Quad Port 10GbE Base-T rNDC (Part Number: X1TD1) is a rack Network Daughter Card (rNDC) designed to enhance network performance in Dell PowerEdge servers. Featuring four 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports, this adapter supports high-speed data transfer, making it suitable for bandwidth-intensive applications and virtualized environments. Its integration as an rNDC allows for efficient use of server space, preserving PCIe slots for other expansions.

FastLinQ is QLogic’s advanced networking technology brand designed for high-performance Ethernet adapters. It enables servers to handle intensive network traffic efficiently by providing high-speed connectivity (typically 10GbE, 25GbE, or higher) with enhanced features like virtualization support (SR-IOV), iSCSI offload, and RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access). FastLinQ adapters are built to reduce CPU load during data transmission by offloading certain network processing tasks directly to the network card itself, improving overall system performance. They are especially useful in virtualized environments, cloud infrastructures, and data centers where consistent, low-latency networking is crucial.