Cisco 74-11070-01 Ethernet Network Interface Card

Cisco 74-11070-01 Ethernet Network Interface Card is a PCIe-based, Cisco-branded dual-port Ethernet adapter that uses the Intel X540 chipset. It provides two 10GBase-T ports, delivering high-speed copper Ethernet connectivity for servers via a PCIe expansion slot. The Intel X540 dual-port adapter is designed to upgrade server network capacity with reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet links, supporting demanding workloads such as large data transfers and virtualization by offering two independent 10 GbE connections. The part number 74-11070-01 identifies this specific Cisco NIC, which combines Intel’s X540 architecture with Cisco branding for deployments requiring Cisco hardware compatibility and enterprise-grade performance. Installed in compatible servers, this card expands network bandwidth and enables flexible topology for data-center or enterprise networking environments where fast interconnects are essential.