Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the Sun 501-7036 (501-7036 - Sun 10GB PCI-X Ethernet Adapter) is a Network Adapters component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include capacity of 10 GB, interface of PCI-X. Appropriate for enterprise core-aggregation tier, hyperscale leaf-spine fabric expansion, EVE-NG / GNS3 lab environments at scale, and matched-pair high-availability switching deployments. Pro Disk Network supplies the 501-7036 to US business buyers. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.
The 501-7036 is a Sun network adapters component with capacity 10 GB, interface PCI-X. Pricing on the 501-7036 is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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Quick Answer: Is the 501-7036 compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every 501-7036 against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the 501-7036 ship?
If in stock, the 501-7036 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The 501-7036 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Spine-Leaf Fabric — Top-of-rack 25G/100G aggregation between leaf and spine switches. Match speed and form factor across both endpoints.
Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
What is the 501-7036?
The 501-7036 is a Sun enterprise networking device with capacity 10 GB and interface PCI-X, manufactured by Sun. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of 501-7036
Pros
Matched-pair option for redundant link orders
Cabling and DAC/AOC labels clearly mark optic class
Cons
Third-party optic — some firmware revs require "service unsupported transceiver-type"
Bulk DAC orders may ship LTL on >100-pc reels
Confirm transceiver coding before mixing vendors in the same chassis
Frequently Asked Questions about 501-7036
Is the 501-7036 a genuine Sun part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 501-7036 as factory-original Sun inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Sun servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Is the 501-7036 compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every 501-7036 against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the 501-7036 ship?
If in stock, the 501-7036 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the 501-7036?
New 501-7036 units carry the full Sun manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the 501-7036?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the 501 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
501-7021 — 501-7021 - Sun Power Distribution Board For T2000 — $173.68
501-7021-05 — 501-7021-05 - Sun Power Distribution Board for Fire T2000 — $318.32
501-7029 — 501-7029 - Sun 1.28GHz CPU Board Assembly for Fire V440 — $84.57
501-7040 — 501-7040 - Sun Fibre Link Card for Sun SPARC Enterprise M4000/M5000/M8000/M9000 RoHS Y — $121.05
501-7046 — 501-7046 - Sun CPU / Memory Board — $326.00
501-7049 — 501-7049 - Sun 4-Slot Disk Backplane for Fire x4600 — $165.79
501-7051 — 501-7051 - Sun CPU Filler Board Assembly for Fire x4600 M2 — $89.47
501-7052-03 — 501-7052-03 - Sun Power Distribution Board for Fire X4600 — $273.91
501-7057 — 501-7057 - Sun USB I/O Board Card for Fire X4600 M2 — $307.59
501-7058 — 501-7058 - Sun CPU/Memory Board with 2x UltraSPARC IV 1.5GHz — $128.42
501-7066 — 501-7066 - Sun System Board (Motherboard) for SunFire V445 — $170.53
501-7086 — 501-7086 - Sun Center plane Board for Fire V490 Z5 — $259.50
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Network Adapters
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
Networking optics — SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28 — are physically interoperable across vendors but logically restricted by firmware coding. The 501-7036 is coded for a specific vendor family at our factory step before shipping, which preserves the OEM warranty workflow and allows the optic to be recognised without ‘service unsupported-transceiver’ CLI overrides. Mixing third-party optics with same-vendor optics in the same chassis is safe; mixing across vendor codings sometimes triggers warnings in the switch log.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
For EVPN-VXLAN overlays, the 501-7036 carries the underlay tunnels in addition to the workload traffic. Plan for VXLAN encapsulation overhead (50 bytes) plus MTU headroom; set the underlay MTU to 9216 (jumbo frames) and the overlay MTU to 9000. Make sure both the 501-7036 and the connected NICs support jumbo frames — some older NICs cap at 9000-byte payloads even when jumbo-enabled.