| High Performance LAN Security |
Protection and performance |
| Encryption Offloading |
Adapter offloads IPSec encryption/decryption from PC, conserving CPU resources for greater network performance |
| Intel® 82550 Fast Ethernet Controller with Integrated Encryption Co-processor |
Combines network functions and encryption offloading into same silicon for improved performance and reliability |
| Windows* 2000 Optimisation, IPSec Support |
Improves performance of IPSec functionality in Windows* 2000 operating systems through encryption offloading |
| Intel® Packet Protect II Software |
Adds IPSec functionality to Windows NT* systems |
| DES (56 bit)/3DES (168 bit) encryption1 |
Highest level of encryption widely available to protect data travelling on the LAN |
| Widespread Compatibility |
Compatible with all major network operating systems, and offered in the world's top network-ready servers |
| Intel® SingleDriver™ technology |
A common driver set across Intel® PRO/100 Adapters simplifies installation and maintenance, and decreases driver conflicts among new and legacy systems |
| Scalable Bandwidth |
Aggregate bandwidth up to 1.6 Gbps, and establish automatic redundant connections using any combination of Intel® Server Adapters or LOM connections |
| Adaptive Load Balancing |
Up to 800 Mbps |
| Mixed-adapter Teaming/Mixed-speed Teaming |
Team combinations of Intel® PRO/100 and PRO/1000 Server Adapters or LAN-on-motherboard components for increased flexibility in fallover situations |
| Preferred Primary |
Specify one adapter per team as the primary |
| PCI Hot Plug and Active PCI* |
Minimise downtime by installing, upgrading or replacing an adapter with the server running |
| Standards-based Management: Wired for Management (WfM) 2.0, Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0, SNMP |
Reduce support costs with remote management based on industry-wide standards |
