If you are more of a hobbyist or doing this on the side, here are some possible board configurations that you can use to experiment with a 10 Gigabit connection.
Remember, a SFP+ connection is synonymous with a 10 Gigabit connection.
Zynq
ZedBoard Zynq-7000 ARM/FPGA SoC Development Board
If you are a student, you can apply for a free one through the Xilinx University Program.
FPGA: Zynq-7000 AP SoC XC7Z020-CLG484
$449.00
https://store.digilentinc.com/zedboard-zynq-7000-arm-fpga-soc-development-board/
Genesis ZU: Zynq Ultrascale+ MPSoC Development Board
Has 1 SFP+ Connector suitable for a 10 Gigabit connection.
FPGA: Zynq Ultrascale+ (XCZU3EG-SFVC784-1-E)
Pros: You can put the board on your desk and play around with other components.
Cons: You can’t plug it in to your system in a regular port. Has only 1 10 Gigabit port. However, there is a FMC connector which you can use to add other peripherals, including a board with an SFP+ connector.
$1,149.00
https://store.digilentinc.com/genesys-zu-zynq-ultrascale-mpsoc-development-board/
Virtex-7
Xilinx Virtex-7 FPGA VC709 Connectivity Kit
FPGA: Virtex-7 XC7VX690T-2FFG1761C
Pros:
Plugs in to your Development Workspace
Has 4 SFP+ Connectors
Has an FMC Connector for expansion
Professional Support from Xilinx
Cons:
Pricey
Not good for a hobbyist
$4,995.00
https://www.xilinx.com/products/boards-and-kits/dk-v7-vc709-g.html
NetFPGA-SUME Virtex-7 FPGA Development Board
FPGA: Virtex-7 XC7VX690T-FFG1761-3
Pros:
Access to a big open source community
Cons:
Sometimes open source is more of a curse than a blessing.
$6,995.00
https://store.digilentinc.com/netfpga-sume-virtex-7-fpga-development-board/
Kintex-7
Genesys 2 Kintex-7 FPGA Development Board
FPGA: Kinex-7 XC7K325T-2FFG900C
Pros:
Has an FMC connector
Cons:
No out of the box support for 10 Gigabit
$999.00
https://store.digilentinc.com/genesys-2-kintex-7-fpga-development-board/
NetFPGA-1G-CML Kintex-7 FPGA Development Board
FPGA: Kintex-7 XC7K325T-1FFG676
Pros:
Cheaper than a 10 Gigabit solution.
Use to test out your FPGA based network solution before porting to 10 Gigabit
Cons:
No 10 Gigabit support – only 1 Gigabit
$1,499.00
https://store.digilentinc.com/netfpga-1g-cml-kintex-7-fpga-development-board/
Possible Expansion FMC Board
4-Port SFP+ (4x10G) FMC Module (Vita57.1)
http://www.hitechglobal.com/FMCModules/FMC_4SFP+_Module.htm
Cost: $595
Pros: Take a board and get 4 x 10 Gigabit connectors instead of just one.
Cons: Might as well just spend the extra 200$ to get a board that already has a 10 Gigabit connector on it.
I have never used a board with an FMC connector, so this particular FMC board may not be compatible.