--- product_id: 52650753 title: "X520-10G-1S-X8" brand: "10gtek" price: "1468 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "10 Gtek" url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/52650753-x520-10g-1s-x8 store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # 10Gbps blazing speed Single SFP+ port for ultra-fast connectivity PCIe 2.0 x8 lane for max throughput X520-10G-1S-X8 **Brand:** 10gtek **Price:** 1468 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Upgrade your network game with 10Gtek’s turbocharged 10GbE power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** X520-10G-1S-X8 by 10gtek - **How much does it cost?** 1468 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/52650753-x520-10g-1s-x8) ## 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 - • **Flexible Installation:** Includes both full-height and low-profile brackets to fit any workstation or server. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly integrates with Windows, Linux, and VMware for versatile deployment. - • **Blazing 10Gbps Data Rate:** Experience lightning-fast network speeds that leave 1G in the dust. - • **Intel 82599EN Powerhouse:** Leverage Intel’s trusted chip for reliable, high-performance networking. - • **Future-Proof PCIe 2.0 x8 Interface:** Maximize bandwidth with PCIe 2.0 x8 lanes, designed for demanding network environments. ## Overview The 10Gtek 1-Port 10Gb SFP+ PCI-E Network Card features the Intel 82599EN chip, delivering a dedicated 10Gbps data rate via a single SFP+ port. Designed for professional-grade performance, it supports PCIe 2.0 x8 slots and is compatible with a wide range of operating systems including Windows, Linux, and VMware. Ideal for managers and IT pros seeking to future-proof their network infrastructure with reliable, high-speed connectivity. ## Description Upgrade network performance with 10GbE PCIe network card featuring Intel 82599EN chip, supporting single SFP+ ports and compatible with Windows, Linux, and VMware. Review: Excellent piece of kit! - After a nightmare with Mellanox ConnectX 3 and HP NC552SFP+ cards either not working, incompatible or constantly crashing, I installed this Intel X-520 (82599) based card into my Win11 Gigabyte Z390 system. Finding drivers was a slight mission but once installed, this card worked like a champ. Tested with both DAC SFP+ and OM4 multimode fibre (Using a Mellanox SFP+ transceiver) and it ran consistently - no errors, no disconnections and excellent throughput. Tested with single / contiguous 120Gb files as well as folders containing 100Gb of small (3 & 4Mb) files, I got about 3.5 to 4.5Gbps consistent throughput. Was hoping for a bit more but will next be tweaking stuff like flow control, MTU, Jumbo frames etc. Disk IO is a bottleneck, even using EVO990 Pro NVME drives. I tested direct PC to PC connections using a DAC, then via switch (DAC on PC1, fibre on PC2) using the amazing Sodola 6 port 10Gbe managed switch sold here on desertcart for a ludicrously cheap £65 (as at Aug24). It was OK on crossover but really shone with the SFP switch. Highly recommend this card and really impressed with it. To be fair to Mellanox, their dual SFP+ card is excellent but it seems there's a major compatibility issue between Gigabyte boards (especially Z290/390/490 chipsets) and ConnectX cards. The only time it works is in a 16x PCIe slot. It will NOT work in an 8x slot due to lanes limited to 4. No way I'm dumping my RTX4070 so this 10GTek card came as a huge blessing. Review: Fantastic speed - works great on Windows 11 - Having been upgraded to Vodafone Full Fibre 910 service, I have been installing OM3 Fibre Optic cables in my house to get this amazing speed to the Windows 11 PCs in various rooms. The card was well packaged and installed easily onto my Aorus X670 motherboard. I also bought the 10Gtek SFP+ transceiver from desertcart to plug into the slot on this Network card. It all works amazingly well! I am now typically getting in excess of 900Mbps on my desktop using this 10Gtekcard. See screenshot. Fow the driver installation on Windows 11, there is a video on the desertcart page. It is not the easiest video to follow - the steps happen very quick - however the needed information is there. I used my video player stop button & rewind a lot to understand what to do. But do perservere - it is worth it!!! Since installation, connection is fast and stable. Very Please!!! ## Features - Controller: Intel 82599EN (compatible with Intel X520-DA1), support single-root I/O virtualization (SR-IOV) and Intel Data Direct I/O Technology (Intel DDIO) to improve network performance - Spec.: Data rate: 10G, do not support 1G; Single SFP+ port: support 10G SFP+ module/10G SFP+ DAC/10G SFP+ AOC, do not support 1G SFP; PCIe2.0 (5.0GT/s), X8 Lane, work with PCI-E X8/ X16 slots, do not work with PCI-E X1/ X4 slots; Both Full-Height and Low-Profile Brackets are included - Supported operating systems: Windows 7/8/10, Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019, Centos/RHEL 6/7/8, Ubuntu 16/18/19/20, Debian 9/10/11, FreeBSD 10/11/12, Vmware Esxi 6/7, SLSE 11/12 (Windows os does not support SFP-LX). Do not support QNAP QSW-308-Series Switch, Mac OS, Bypass Mode. - Attention: (1) To make the NIC work on Windows11, you need to set up Win10 driver correctly. Please refer to the main picture for more details of installation. (2) The Dell and HPE servers require MCU info matching the host OS; however, this NIC doesn't satisfy. Please contact us before making a purchase. 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄: NOT SUPPORT 1.25G SFP; NOT SUPPORT HOT SWAPING ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01GHTXHMK | | Best Sellers Rank | 5,863 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 12 in Network Cards | | Box Contents | X520-DA1 | | Brand | 10Gtek | | Brand Name | 10Gtek | | Color | 1) X520-DA1 (1x SFP+) | | Colour | 1) X520-DA1 (1x SFP+) | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Compatible Operating System Family | Windows | | Compatible devices | Desktop | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 603 Reviews | | Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet | | Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gigabits Per Second | | Data link protocol | Gigabit Ethernet | | Hardware Interface | Ethernet, PCI, PCI Express x8 | | Hardware interface | Ethernet , PCI , PCI Express x8 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 22.4L x 14.4W x 3H centimetres | | Item Highlight | Single SFP+ Port, PCIe2.0, X8, Compatible with Intel X520-DA1, Support Windows Server/VMware ect., Model: X520-10G-1S-X8 | | Item Weight | 5 Grams | | Manufacturer | 10Gtek | | Manufacturer Part Number | X520-DA1 | | Model Number | X520-DA1 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Product Warranty | 3 years | | Product dimensions | 22.4L x 14.4W x 3H centimetres | | UPC | 603149410237 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** 10Gtek - **Colour:** 1) X520-DA1 (1x SFP+) - **Compatible devices:** Desktop - **Data link protocol:** Gigabit Ethernet - **Data transfer rate:** 10 Gigabits Per Second - **Hardware interface:** Ethernet, PCI, PCI Express x8 - **Item weight:** 5 Grams - **Number of Packs:** 1 - **Product dimensions:** 22.4L x 14.4W x 3H centimetres - **Unit count:** 1.0 count ## Images ![X520-10G-1S-X8 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vQaSB+OrL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What transceiver for a LAN cable?** A: Dear customer, Thanks for your question. You can choose a 10Gtek Intel compatible 1G SFP RJ45 transceiver or a 10Gtek Intel compatible 10G SFP+ RJ45 transceiver for this 10Gtek Intel X520-DA1 10GbE network card. Please kindly notice if you use a 1G SFP RJ45, the other side should be 1G too. Unfortunatelly, the 10Gtek Intel compatible 1G SFP RJ45 transceiver were just sold out, we'll send some stock in a short time. Here is the link for 10Gtek Intel compatible 10G SFP+ RJ45 transceiver: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071RSC54C?ref=myi_title_dp. Hope our answer is helpful to you. Thanks and best regards, Shirley **Q: Should i get more than 980mbps: pc to 10 gbe switch sfp+ to pc, both with x520-da1, fast pc's with ssd's** A: You need to be clear on your units used there. mbps = megabits per second, which would equate to ~98 megabytes per second, which you could achieve with a single hard drive let alone an SSD. A topology like you quote would be able to get to 980 MegaBYTES per second, yes. 980 MB/s (or thereabouts) is the limit of 10gig ethernet anyway, so I doubt you'd get quicker unless you ran two connections to each PC and to the switch (and the switch had enough fabric to cope) **Q: What cable / transceiver do i need to contect this to a ubiquiti unifi us-48-750w switch?** A: Hi, That switch has SFP ports so you will need an INTEL compatible SFP that works with the card like the below, you will then need an LC to LC fibre patch cable to link the devices. SFP: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B075V4JJZZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Patch Cable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NFPIS4C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Have Fun **Q: Do you know if that will work on Dell Precision T7600?** A: Hello, thanks for your question about this 10Gtek® for Intel X520-DA2 dual SFP+ ports 10G network card. What’s your operating system? If your operating system can be supported by this card, then yes this card would work on Dell Precision T7600. Hope our answer can help you. Thanks and best regards, Belinda ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent piece of kit! *by B***. on 7 August 2024* After a nightmare with Mellanox ConnectX 3 and HP NC552SFP+ cards either not working, incompatible or constantly crashing, I installed this Intel X-520 (82599) based card into my Win11 Gigabyte Z390 system. Finding drivers was a slight mission but once installed, this card worked like a champ. Tested with both DAC SFP+ and OM4 multimode fibre (Using a Mellanox SFP+ transceiver) and it ran consistently - no errors, no disconnections and excellent throughput. Tested with single / contiguous 120Gb files as well as folders containing 100Gb of small (3 & 4Mb) files, I got about 3.5 to 4.5Gbps consistent throughput. Was hoping for a bit more but will next be tweaking stuff like flow control, MTU, Jumbo frames etc. Disk IO is a bottleneck, even using EVO990 Pro NVME drives. I tested direct PC to PC connections using a DAC, then via switch (DAC on PC1, fibre on PC2) using the amazing Sodola 6 port 10Gbe managed switch sold here on Amazon for a ludicrously cheap £65 (as at Aug24). It was OK on crossover but really shone with the SFP switch. Highly recommend this card and really impressed with it. To be fair to Mellanox, their dual SFP+ card is excellent but it seems there's a major compatibility issue between Gigabyte boards (especially Z290/390/490 chipsets) and ConnectX cards. The only time it works is in a 16x PCIe slot. It will NOT work in an 8x slot due to lanes limited to 4. No way I'm dumping my RTX4070 so this 10GTek card came as a huge blessing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic speed - works great on Windows 11 *by I***N on 16 October 2025* Having been upgraded to Vodafone Full Fibre 910 service, I have been installing OM3 Fibre Optic cables in my house to get this amazing speed to the Windows 11 PCs in various rooms. The card was well packaged and installed easily onto my Aorus X670 motherboard. I also bought the 10Gtek SFP+ transceiver from Amazon to plug into the slot on this Network card. It all works amazingly well! I am now typically getting in excess of 900Mbps on my desktop using this 10Gtekcard. See screenshot. Fow the driver installation on Windows 11, there is a video on the Amazon page. It is not the easiest video to follow - the steps happen very quick - however the needed information is there. I used my video player stop button & rewind a lot to understand what to do. But do perservere - it is worth it!!! Since installation, connection is fast and stable. Very Please!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good NIC *by M***D on 13 June 2024* We known chipset. Compatible with various operating systems. Used with Win server, Win11, Linux and VMWare. All work reliably. ## Frequently Bought Together - 10Gtek 10GbE PCIE Network Card for Intel X520-DA1, 82599EN Chip, Single SFP+ Ports, 10Gbit PCI Express x8 LAN Adapter, 10Gb NIC for Windows Server/Linux/VMware - 10Gtek [2 Pack 10Gb SFP+ SR Multimode Module 300-meter, 10GBase-SR LC Transceiver Compatible for Cisco SFP-10G-SR, Meraki, Mikrotik S+85DLC03D, Ubiquiti, Netgear, Zyxel, Qnap,Synology,D-Link and more - SFP+ DAC Twinax Cable 2-Meter (6.5ft), 10G Direct Attach Copper Patch Passive Cable for Cisco, Ubiquiti UniFi, TP-Link, Netgear, D-Link, Zyxel, Mikrotik and More --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/52650753-x520-10g-1s-x8](https://www.desertcart.no/products/52650753-x520-10g-1s-x8) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-11-12*