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Network Cards under $500

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4 network cards under $500 from Intel and Lenovo. Prices run $424 to $499.

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BrandChelsio Communications1Hewlett Packard Enterprise1Intel1Vogzone1
Speed1001401
Port typeQSFP4RJ453SFP+1
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Intel

PCIe, QSFP, Intel

+Uses a PCIe interface for desktop installation
+Built on an Intel chip
+Provides QSFP ports for high-speed fiber or direct-attach connections
$460.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
VogzoneSpec score 9.5

100 Speed, 2 Ports, PCIe, QSFP

+Dual QSFP28 ports for 100GbE connections
+PCIe 4.0 x16 interface for high-bandwidth throughput
+Supports SR-IOV virtualization
−Requires a PCIe x16 slot to install
$439.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
Chelsio CommunicationsSpec score 8.2

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
Hewlett Packard Enterprise

QSFP

+Converts a QSFP28 port to accept SFP28 modules
+Part number 845970-B21 identifies this HPE adapter
$424.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cardSpeedPort typeSpec scorePrice
QSFPn/a$460.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:07 PST - Details
100QSFP9.5$439.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:08 PST - Details
40QSFP8.2$499.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
QSFPn/a$424.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details

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