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ASher4
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Hello,

I just wanted to inquire about the Intel XL710 40GbE Network Adapter.

I have been running some Speed Test using Two Servers and a Cisco Nexus

3064 40GbE Switch and Cisco Nexus 3132 40GbE Switch.

The Intel XL710 40GbE Network Adapter works with this set up but I am

experiencing slow speeds.

Can you please let me know what the optimal way to connect this Intel XL710

40GbE Network Adapter so that we can experience 40GbE Speeds?

The speeds I have been getting so far are pretty slow and I know this Intel

XL710 40GbE Network Adapter is much faster.

Thanks for your help in advance.

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idata
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Hi Aji84,

 

 

Thank you for the post. Please ensure you are using latest driver and firmware for the NIC. The latest firmware is 5.05

 

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/83950/Intel-Ethernet-Converged-Network-Adapter-XL710-Series.

 

 

You may use check the latest driver based on the OS used:

 

 

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/83950/Intel-Ethernet-Converged-Network-Adapter-XL710-Series

 

 

Rgds,

 

wb

 

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ASher4
Beginner
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Hello,

Thanks for letting me know. I tried this out but there are still issues with speed.

Is there anything else that can be done?

Can you please let me know?

Thanks

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idata
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Hi Aji84,

 

 

What is the brand and model of the fiber module connected to your XL710 ? Are the fiber module came with the network adapter?

 

 

Thanks,

 

wb

 

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idata
Employee
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Hi Aji84,

 

 

We'd like to follow-up the information requested and kindly share the method of testing performed to measure the speed.

 

 

In case you're using windows operating system, please share to us the logs generated from system support utility.

 

 

system support utility download link:

 

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/25293/Intel-System-Support-Utility

 

 

regards,

 

Vince
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