QNAP QXG-10G2T-X710 Dual-Port 10GbE Network Expansion Card

Overview

The QXG-10G2T-X710 is a dual-port, 5-speed 10GbE network expansion card built around the Intel Ethernet Controller X710. It installs in a PCIe Gen 3 x4 slot (backward-compatible with PCIe Gen 2) and adds two copper 10GBASE-T ports to a compatible QNAP NAS or server — the direct solution when your existing chassis has a free PCIe slot and you need 10GbE connectivity without replacing the unit. The dual-port design lets you bond both links for 20Gbps aggregate throughput or assign each port to a separate network segment, which matters in NAS deployments feeding both a production LAN and a backup or iSCSI fabric simultaneously. SR-IOV support means the card can also partition its 10GbE bandwidth into virtual functions — relevant if the host runs virtualized workloads via QNAP's NAS virtualization platform. At 10GBASE-T, cabling is standard Cat6 or Cat6A up to 100 meters — no SFP+ transceivers or fiber infrastructure required, which keeps upgrade costs down in most rack environments. For teams sizing out PoE switching or NAS backbone throughput, pairing this with a capable 10GbE network switch completes the high-speed segment.

Compatibility

Designed for QNAP NAS and rackmount systems with an available PCIe Gen 3 x4 (or Gen 2 x4) slot. Compatible host families include QNAP TVS-h series, TVS-x73/x75/x77 series, TS-x77 series, TES series, and other QNAP units with documented PCIe expansion. Verify your specific chassis model against QNAP's PCIe compatibility list before ordering — slot width (x4 physical vs. x4 electrical) and NAS QTS/QuTS Hero driver support both determine fit. Not compatible with NAS units that lack PCIe expansion slots (entry-level 2-bay and 4-bay models without expansion bays).

Installation Notes

Requires a PCIe Gen 3 x4 slot (x16 physical slots are electrically compatible at x4 speeds). Power the host system down completely before installing — hot-swap is not supported. Standard half-height or full-height bracket requirements depend on the chassis; confirm bracket type matches your NAS enclosure before installation. Driver support is provided through QTS/QuTS Hero — no manual driver installation required on supported QNAP operating systems.