QNAP Releases New Dual-port QXG-10G2T 10 GbE Network Expansion Card

[btarunr]

QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking, and storage solution innovator has launched the QXG-10G2T 10 GbE network expansion card. The QXG-10G2T is a cutting-edge, dual-port, 5-speed 10 GbE (RJ45) network expansion card, presenting an energy-efficient and cost-effective solution for various networking needs. This card is ideal for a professional photographers, videographers, or part of a collaborative team that requires simultaneous data access with lower latency.

Andy Chuang, QNAP Product Manager said, "We are excited to bring the QXG-10G2T to the market. This expansion card is a testament to QNAP's commitment to providing innovative and efficient solutions for modern networking challenges. With its versatile features and support for multiple speeds, the QXG-10G2T offers a seamless experience for both NAS and PC users, enhancing their workflow efficiency."



Key features:

• 5-speed support: The QXG-10G2T supports five different speeds, including 10 GbE, 5 GbE, 2.5 GbE, 1 GbE, and earlier Ethernet standards, ensuring compatibility with various networking scenarios.
• NAS and PC compatibility: The QXG-10G2T is compatible with QNAP NAS operating systems (QTS and QuTS hero), Windows 10, and Linux.
• Marvell AQtion Controller AQC107: Featuring the Marvell AQtion Controller AQC107, the QXG-10G2T delivers excellent energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness without compromising performance.
• PCIe 3.0 interface: The PCIe Gen 3 x4 interface offers transfer speeds of up to 32 Gbps, enabling swift data transmission for demanding tasks.
• Gain up to 20 Gbps connectivity: By leveraging the QXG-10G2T's dual 10 GbE ports, users can achieve up to 20 Gbps connectivity through SMB multichannel or port trunking.

The QXG-10G2T expansion card is compatible with QNAP's 10 GbE networking switch solutions, enabling users to build high-speed network environments effortlessly and cost-effectively.

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[AnarchoPrimitiv]

If it's $100 or less, awesome

 

[TheLostSwede]

If it's $100 or less, awesome

Not a chance for a dual port card.
$179 still seems reasonable.

QNAP Online Shop

The QNAP online shop offers all QNAP NAS devices, expansion units, and accessories, with a best price guarantee, along with free shipping for any purchase over $199.

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[Nanochip]

AQC107 is cool but why not the newer AQC113 ?

 

[AnarchoPrimitiv]

Not a chance for a dual port card.
$179 still seems reasonable.

QNAP Online Shop

The QNAP online shop offers all QNAP NAS devices, expansion units, and accessories, with a best price guarantee, along with free shipping for any purchase over $199.

accessory.qnap.com

Yeah, it was wishful thinking...I picked up a brand new Intel X540-T2 a few months back for $75 on ebay and was hoping it'd be in the ballpark.

 

[TheLostSwede]

Yeah, it was wishful thinking...I picked up a brand new Intel X540-T2 a few months back for $75 on ebay and was hoping it'd be in the ballpark.

Those are a tad power hungry though.

 

[ymdhis]

Not a chance for a dual port card.
$179 still seems reasonable.

QNAP Online Shop

The QNAP online shop offers all QNAP NAS devices, expansion units, and accessories, with a best price guarantee, along with free shipping for any purchase over $199.

accessory.qnap.com

Yeah, that's half the cost of the usual X550 cards (new). Finally some improvement. Not sure how good the drivers are for the AQC chipset in Truenas etc though.

Of course, you can also get used X550 cards for that price nowadays. They sure came down in price while I wasn't looking.

 

[TheLostSwede]

Yeah, that's half the cost of the usual X550 cards (new). Finally some improvement. Not sure how good the drivers are for the AQC chipset in Truenas etc though.

Of course, you can also get used X550 cards for that price nowadays. They sure came down in price while I wasn't looking.

Been running one for 3-4 years now in an OMV server without issues.
I did find out that there are some compatibility issues with certain Realtek 2.5 Gbps chips though, possibly through my old Netgear multi-gig switch.

AQC107 is cool but why not the newer AQC113 ?

Could be they have a lot of stock?

 

[thestryker6]

I was hoping it'd be Intel based like their 2.5gbps are, but these seem like a pretty solid deal versus most dual port cards that are new. I haven't felt like moving to 10gbe yet as the power consumption is higher than sfp and my setup already uses sfp. For my new server box I picked up a used X710-DA2 for $80 because quality new dual port 10gb sfp cards always seem to be expensive aside from the Intel 520s.

FWIW QNAP does sell a model using the ACQ113 so I'm guessing this is just a pricing/supply situation.