- Best choice for virtualization
- Unified networking and storage
- Support for Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
- Support for iSCSI
- Reliable performance
- PCIe v2.0 (5 GT/s)
- Designed for multi-core processors
The best-selling Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-DA1 and X520-DA2 are known for their high performance, low latency, reliability, and flexibility. The addition of the Open Compute Project (OCP) server adapter to the family delivers the Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-DA1/X520-DA2 capabilities in an OCP form factor.
The Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-DA1/X520-DA2 for OCP delivers a proven, reliable solution for deployments of Ethernet for high-bandwidth, low-cost, 10-GbE network connections. Increased I/O performance with Intel Data Direct I/O Technology and support for intelligent offloads make this adapter a perfect match for scaling performance on Intel Xeon processor E5/E7-based servers.
Powered by the Intel 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller, the Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-DA1/X520-DA2 for OCP addresses the demanding needs of the next-generation data center by providing unmatched features for virtualization and proven, reliable performance. The Intel 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller is the industry standard for 10 GbE, making it the most popular 10 GbE controller on the market today.