Overview
Intel's family of Intel Ethernet X520 Server Adapter is the most flexible and scalable Ethernet adapter for today's demanding data center environments. Data center networks are being pushed to their limits. The escalating deployments of servers with multi-core processors and demanding applications such as High Performance Computing (HPC), database clusters, and video-on-demand are driving the need for 10 Gigabit connections. Customers require flexible and scalable I/O solutions to meet the rigorous requirements of running mission-critical applications in virtualized and unified storage environments. Powered by Intel's third-generation 10GbE network controller, the Intel Ethernet 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller, the 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
General
Device Type Network adapter - 2 ports
Form Factor Plug-in card - low profile
Interface (Bus) Type PCI Express 2.0 x8
Networking
Connectivity Technology Wired
Cabling Type Ethernet 10GBase-T
Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate 10 Gbps
Network / Transport Protocol TCP/IP, UDP/IP, IPSec
Remote Management Protocol SNMP, RMON
Status Indicators Link activity, port transmission speed
Features VLAN Stacking, Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq)
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1ae
Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces 2 x network - Ethernet 10GBase-T - RJ-45 x 2
Compatible Slots 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x8
Miscellaneous
Certified for Windows Vista Certified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.
Compliant Standards FCC Class B certified, CE, UL, VCCI, C-Tick, BSMI, RoHS, KCC
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support Limited lifetime warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - lifetime Limited warranty - money back guarantee - 90 days
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C
Max Operating Temperature 55 °C