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

Overview

The QXG-10G2T is a dual-port, five-speed 10GbE network expansion card built for QNAP NAS systems that need higher throughput than their onboard ports provide. Powered by the Intel Ethernet Controller X710, it connects over standard Base-T cabling — no fiber, no SFP+ transceivers — making it a practical upgrade for teams running simultaneous high-bandwidth workloads like 4K video surveillance storage, large-file NAS access, or multi-user media editing. The PCIe Gen 3 interface (backward-compatible with PCIe Gen 2 slots) means you can install it in a wide range of QNAP enclosures without worrying about slot generation mismatch.

Compatibility

The QXG-10G2T installs in QNAP NAS models that include an available PCIe expansion slot — primarily the TVS, TS-x73, TS-x77, TS-x83, TS-x87, TS-x88, and higher-tier enterprise series enclosures that expose PCIe Gen 2 or Gen 3 x4/x8 slots. Verify your specific NAS model's expansion slot spec before ordering; entry-level 2-bay and 4-bay QNAP enclosures typically do not include a PCIe slot. The card's five auto-negotiated speeds (10GbE / 5GbE / 2.5GbE / 1GbE / 100MbE) mean it works directly with multi-gig switches — you are not locked into a full 10GbE switch fabric to get value out of it. Connect it to a 2.5GbE switch today, then step up to 10GbE when the infrastructure is ready, without swapping the card.

Installation Notes

Installation requires powering down the NAS, seating the card in the correct PCIe slot, and securing the bracket. Use the low-profile bracket if your enclosure requires it — confirm bracket format against your chassis spec before installation. Driver support is delivered through QNAP QTS/QuTS hero firmware; no separate driver installation is required on current QNAP OS versions. The Intel X710 controller provides broad OS-level driver support if the card is also being used in a non-QNAP PCIe-slot host.