Features |
Benefits |
Intel 82571GB Gigabit Controller |
Enables two Gigabit connections in a single adapter, delivering increased bandwidth for slot-constrained servers and providing high performance, reliability, and low power use in a single, integrated, dual port PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller chip |
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 x4, x8, and x16 full-height and low-profile PCI Express* slots |
Allows dual-port operation in almost any PCI Express server slot, except x1 slots, and allows each port to operate without interfering with the other |
Support for most network operating systems (NOS) |
Enables widespread deployment |
Remote management support |
Reduces support costs with remote management based on industry-wide standards |
LC connectors |
Small connector design is compatible with the latest fiber-optic cabling standards |
1000BASE-SX multi-mode fiber |
Ensures compatibility with fiber-optic cable lengths up to 275 meters |
RoHS compliant, 2 lead-free1 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 virtual local area network (VLAN) configuration |