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2-Port Network Cards

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5 2-Port network cards from 10Gtek, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, FebSmart and more. Most cost $99 to $535, and half cost less than $253.

AkpzkyywnSpec score 7.9

40 Speed, 2 Ports, Mellanox

+Dual ports for two network connections
+Mellanox chip listed in the specifications
+40 Gbps speed, well above typical 10 Gbps cards
−Speed is 40 Gbps, requiring compatible infrastructure
$98.78
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
LpxlqklypSpec score 7.9

40 Speed, 2 Ports, PCI, QSFP

+40 Gbps speed for high-throughput server links
+Two QSFP+ ports for dual connections
+Intel XL710 chipset
−Requires QSFP+ transceivers or cables to connect
$253.09
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
Chelsio CommunicationsSpec score 7.9

40 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, QSFP

+Two ports for dual network connections
+Supports 40 Gb/s speed on each port
+Low profile form factor fits small chassis
$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
LpxlqklypSpec score 7.9

40 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, QSFP

+Dual-port design with two 40 Gbps ports
+PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
+Includes two QSFP+ modules
$170.26
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
LpxlqklypSpec score 7.9

40 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, QSFP

+40 Gbps speed per port
+Two QSFP ports on one card
+PCIe 3.0 x8 bus connection
$535.55
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cardSpeedPortsInterfacePort typeControllerSpec scorePrice
402Mellanox7.9$98.78
as of 11/04/2026 10:07 PST - Details
402PCIQSFPIntel7.9$253.09
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
402PCIeQSFP7.9$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
402PCIeQSFPMellanox7.9$170.26
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
402PCIeQSFPIntel7.9$535.55
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details

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