Solarflare SFN8542-PLUS Flareon Ultra Dual-Port 40GbE QSFP+ Server Adapter
Experience unprecedented network performance with the Solarflare SFN8542-PLUS Flareon Ultra, a dual-port 40GbE QSFP+ server adapter designed for ultra-low-latency applications in financial trading infrastructures. This Energy Star certified adapter delivers exceptional flexibility with support for both 40GbE and quad-port 10GbE configurations.
Advanced Network Performance Features
The SFN8542-PLUS leverages 16 lanes of PCIe 3.1 to deliver optimal latency and maximum bus throughput. With Onload® technology, it provides kernel-bypass capabilities and sub-microsecond latency for both Layer 2 and TCP/UDP communications.
Network Technology Support
- 40GBase-SR4 and 40GBase-LR4 compatibility
- 10GBase-CR, 10GBase-SR, and 10GBase-LR support
- 1000Base-X connectivity option
- 40GBase-CR4 capability
Precision Timing and Synchronization
Equipped with a Stratum 3 oscillator, the adapter provides superior clock stability and hardware time-stamping capabilities. The integrated sfptpd synchronization daemon supports both PTPv2 protocol and PPS/NTP combinations, ensuring MIFID II compliance for financial applications.
- Dual QSFP+ ports supporting 40GbE or 4x10GbE configurations
- PCI Express 3.1 x16 interface for maximum throughput
- Hardware time-stamping for precise event tracking
- SR-IOV support for near bare-metal virtualized performance
- Energy-efficient design with Energy Star certification
Flexible Configuration Options
The SFN8542-PLUS supports multiple physical functions and VLAN partitioning through 802.1Q trunked switch ports. It offers both active-passive and active-active LACP-enabled link configurations, with Onload® acceleration maintaining functionality across bonded ports.
Environmental Compliance
- RoHS compliant manufacturing
- Energy Star certified for efficiency
- Environmentally friendly design