The Intel Gigabit ET and EF Multi-Port Server Adapters are Intel's third generation of PCIe GbE network adapters. Built with the Intel 82576 Gigabit Ethernet Controller, these new adapters showcase the next evolution in GbE networking features for the enterprise network and data center. These features include support for multi-core processors and optimization for server virtualization.

Features and benefits:

• Industry-leading, energy-efficient design for next-generation Gigabit performance and multi-core processors.
• Enables higher bandwidth and throughput from standard and low-profile PCI Express slots and servers.
• Provides centralized storage area network management at a lower cost than competing iSCSI solutions.
• 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.
• Allows each port to operate without interfering with the other.
• Enables dual- or quad-port operation in almost any PCI Express server slot, except x1 slots.
• Enables widespread deployment.
• Compliant with the European Union directive 2002/95/EC to reduce the use of hazardous materials.
• Provides point-and-click management of individual adapters, advanced adapter features, connection teaming, and virtual local area network configuration.