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Trusted PCI Express* Gigabit Copper Connection for Servers

Intel® PRO/1000 PT Server AdapterThe Intel PRO/1000 PT Server Adapter provides the dedicated input/output (I/O) bandwidth of PCIe, without bus sharing, for Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in Category-5 networks. The Intel PRO/1000 PT Server Adapter is designed to provide high performance in multi-processor systems by efficiently balancing network loads across multiple Central Processing Units (CPUs) when used with Receive-Side Scaling from Microsoft or Scalable I/O on Linux*. It also features 10/100/1000 Mbps self-configuration for compatibility with mixed-speed network devices.

For easy installation and management, all Intel® PRO Network Connections are supported by Intel® PRO Intelligent Install and the new Intel® PROSet Utility for Microsoft* Device Manager. Intel PROSet simplifies adapter installation and gives you point-and-click power to configure and manage all your Intel PRO Network Connections for connectivity you can count on.

  • High-performance, self-configuring 10/100/1000 Mbps connection for PCI Express* slots
  • Multi-Gigabit scalability and increased uptime through advanced server features
  • Optional low-profile bracket included for high-density, rack-mounted servers

Product will be available in November 2005.

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Features and Benefits

Features Benefits
Intel® 82572GI Gigabit Controller Enhances high performance and reliability
Load balancing on multiple CPUs Increases performance on multi-processor systems by efficiently balancing network loads across CPU cores when used with Receive-Side Scaling from Microsoft or Scalable I/O on Linux*
Interrupt moderation Delivers increased performance while significantly reducing CPU utilization 
Compatible with x1, x4, x8, and x16 full-height and low-profile PCI Express* slots  Allows use in any PCI Express server slotlow 
Support for most network operating systems (NOS)  Enables widespread deployment 
Remote management support  Reduces support costs with remote management based on industry-wide standards 
Category-5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP), 4-pair cabling  Uses existing 4-pair cabling and saves re-wiring costs 
RoHS compliant, 1 lead-free 2 technology Compliant with the new European Union directive (effective July 2006) to reduce the use of hazardous materials 
Intel® PROSet Utility for Microsoft* Device Manager  Provides point-and-click power over individual adapters, advanced adapter features, connection teaming, and VLAN configuration 
Advanced cable diagnostics  Dynamically tests and reports network problems (error rate, cable length) and automatically compensates for cable issues (cross-over cable, wrong pin-out/polarity) 
Intel backing  Backed by an Intel® limited lifetime warranty, 90-day money-back guarantee (U.S. and Canada), and worldwide support 
1. Lead may still exist as a natural impurity below 1000ppm, or an approved RoHS exemption applies.
2. Materials banned in RoHS Directive are either (1) below all applicable substance thresholds as proposed by the EU or (2) an approved/pending exemption applies.
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