intel® Ethernet Server Adapter X520-SR2Intel® Ethernet X520 Server Adapters
Ultimate flexibility and scalability in virtual and unified storage
environments
Intel’s new family of Intel® Ethernet X520 Server Adapters are the most
flexible and scalable Ethernet adapters for today’s demanding data center
environments.
The Intel® Ethernet X520 Server Adapter family addresses the demanding needs
of the next-generation data center by providing unmatched features for
virtualization, flexibility for LAN and SAN networking, and proven, reliable
Intel® 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet
ControllerIndustry-leading, energy-efficient design
for next-generation 10 Gigabit performance and multi-core processors
Low-profileEnables higher bandwidth and throughput from
standard and low-profile PCIe slots and servers
Load balancing on multiple CPUsIncreases performance on multi-processor
systems by efficiently balancing network loads across
CPU cores when used
with Receive-Side Scaling (RSS) from Microsoft or Scalable I/O on Linux*
iSCSI remote boot supportProvides centralized storage area network
(SAN) management at a lower cost than other iSCSI solutions
Support for most network operating systems
(NOS)Enables widespread deployment
RoHS-compliant2Complies with the European Union directive
2002/95/EC to reduce the use of hazardous materials
Intel® PROSet utility for Microsoft Windows*
Device ManagerProvides point-and-click management of
inpidual adapters, advanced adapter features, connection
teaming, and
virtual local area network (VLAN) configuration
Time Sync (IEEE 1588, 802.1as)Lets networked Ethernet equipment
synchronize internal clocks according to a network master clock;
endpoint
can then acquire an accurate estimate of the master time by compensating for
link latency