This 10 Gigabit Intel® Ethernet Server Adapter X520-T2 showcases Intel’s third-generation standards-based 10GBASE-T adapter in a low-profile PCI Express* form factor. This new dual port adapter provides bandwidth-intensive applications highly affordable 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) network performance with cost-effective RJ-45 connections for distances up to 100 meters.
Features and benefits
| Intel® 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller | Industry-leading, energy-efficient design for next-generation 10 Gigabit performance and Intel® multi-core processors |
|---|---|
| RoHS compliant,2 lead-free3 technology | Compliant with the European Union directive (effective as of July 2006) to reduce the use of hazardous materials |
| Low-profile | Enables higher bandwidth and throughput from standard and low-profile PCIe slots and servers |
| 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 |
| iSCSI remote boot support | Provides centralized Storage Area Network (SAN) connectivity at a lower cost than competing iSCSI HBA solutions |
| Intel® PROSet Utility for Windows* Device Manager | Provides point-and-click management of individual adapters, advanced adapter features, connection teaming, and virtual local area network (VLAN) configuration |
| Support for most network operating systems (NOS) | Support for most network operating systems (NOS) |
