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Network Cards under $600

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4 network cards under $600 from Intel and Dell. Prices run $535 to $596.

Dell

2 Ports

+Two ports provide 10 gigabit Ethernet connectivity
+Expansion adapter card for adding network capacity to a server
+Part number 0K398K for matching Dell hardware
−Requires a compatible CX4 connection and expansion slot
$535.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
LpxlqklypSpec score 8.3

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
DellSpec score 8.0

25 Speed, 2 Ports, SFP28

+Two ports for dual network connections
+25 Gbps speed for high-throughput networking
+SFP28 ports support fiber and direct-attach links
$544.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
GenericSpec score 7.6

10 Speed, 2 Ports, Mellanox

+Provides two 10 gigabit ports on one card
+Uses a Mellanox chip for 10G networking
+Model CX416A MCX416A-CCAT identifies the exact adapter
$596.64
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details

Compare specs

network cardControllerSpec scorePrice
n/a$535.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
Intel8.3$535.55
as of 11/04/2026 09:09 PST - Details
8.0$544.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details
Mellanox7.6$596.64
as of 11/04/2026 06:05 PST - Details

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