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 performance.

Features

• Intel 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller - Energy-efficient design for next-generation 10 Gigabit performance and multi-core processors
• 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 (RSS) from Microsoft or Scalable I/O on Linux
• iSCSI remote boot support - Provides 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-compliant - Complies with the European Union directive 2002/95/EC to reduce the use of hazardous materials