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Description
Dell FastLinQ 41164 10Gigabit Ethernet CardThe Dell FastLinQ 41164 10Gigabit Ethernet Card is a quad port PCIe network adapter engineered for servers demanding high bandwidth, reliability, and easy integration into existing data center networks. This Base T Ethernet PCI Express NIC delivers robust 10 Gigabit performance across four RJ 45 ports, making it an ideal choice for virtualization, clustering, and dense workloads in Dell environments. Fully tested and validated on Dell systems, it
The Dell FastLinQ 41164 10Gigabit Ethernet Card is a quad-port PCIe network adapter engineered for servers demanding high bandwidth, reliability, and easy integration into existing data-center networks. This Base-T Ethernet PCI-Express NIC delivers robust 10 Gigabit performance across four RJ-45 ports, making it an ideal choice for virtualization, clustering, and dense workloads in Dell environments. Fully tested and validated on Dell systems, it offers enterprise-grade connectivity with Dell’s proven support and compatibility.
- Quad-port 10GbE connectivity: Four RJ-45 ports provide scalable uplinks and flexible deployment options for servers, storage nodes, virtualization hosts, and high-demand applications.
- 10GBASE-T over standard Ethernet cabling: Supports 10 Gigabit per second Ethernet over Cat6a/Category 7 cables, enabling quick integration into existing networks without new fiber infrastructure.
- PCIe expansion card for high throughput: A PCIe-based NIC designed to deliver ample bandwidth for simultaneous traffic, low latency, and smooth data transfers in multi-VM environments.
- Dell-validated enterprise reliability: Tested and validated on Dell servers, with ongoing Dell technical support to ensure compatibility, firmware updates, and driver availability.
- Ideal for virtualization and data-intensive workloads: Optimizes performance for virtual machines, databases, clustering, and other demanding workloads while reducing CPU load with hardware-accelerated features where available.
Technical Details of Dell FastLinQ 41164 10Gigabit Ethernet Card
- Product type: PCIe-based quad-port Ethernet adapter
- Ports: 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Base-T (RJ-45)
- Speed per port: 10 Gbps per port (up to 40 Gbps aggregate across all ports)
- Interface: PCI Express expansion card
- Standards supported: 10GBASE-T; backward compatibility with 1G/100M networks depending on cabling and switch capabilities
- Driver and OS support: Dell-validated drivers with compatibility for Windows and Linux operating systems; Dell technical support available
- Cabling recommendations: Category 6a or better recommended to achieve full 10GBASE-T performance
How to install Dell FastLinQ 41164 10Gigabit Ethernet Card
- Power down the server and unplug it from all power sources.
- Open the chassis and locate an available PCI Express slot with enough clearance for a full-height or low-profile card, depending on your server model.
- Remove the slot cover and gently insert the Dell FastLinQ 41164 into the PCIe slot, ensuring it seats firmly and aligns with the slot connectors.
- Secure the card to the chassis with the retaining screw. Reassemble the chassis if needed and reconnect power.
- Power on the server and boot into the host operating system. Install the latest Dell-provided drivers for the FastLinQ 41164 from Dell’s support site, or use the OS’s native drivers if they include support.
- Configure each of the four NIC interfaces according to your network design. This may include creating bonds/teaming for redundancy, assigning IPs, or integrating with your virtualization platform’s virtual switches.
- Connect four 10GBASE-T cables to your switches or aggregation points, ensuring that the other ends are properly configured to support the desired network topology.
- Test connectivity and throughput using appropriate network utilities (for example, ping tests for basic reachability and iperf/ting tests for bandwidth verification) to confirm the card is operating as expected.
Frequently asked questions
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Q: What is the Dell FastLinQ 41164?
A: It is a quad-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe network card (Base-T) designed for servers, delivering high-throughput connectivity across four RJ-45 ports.
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Q: How many ports does it have and what speeds are supported?
A: It provides four 10 Gbps ports (10GBASE-T), with a total potential aggregate bandwidth of up to 40 Gbps depending on the network configuration and workloads.
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Q: Do I need special cables?
A: For full 10GBASE-T performance, use Category 6a or better Ethernet cables. Cables and switches that support 10GBASE-T are recommended to realize the full speed potential.
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Q: Is this card Dell-validated?
A: Yes. The FastLinQ 41164 is tested and validated on Dell systems and is supported by Dell Tech Support for compatible configurations and updates.
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Q: Which operating systems are supported?
A: Dell provides drivers for Windows and Linux environments; check Dell’s support site for the latest drivers and OS compatibility for your specific server model.
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