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Intel Ethernet X520 Server Adapters with Support for SFP+ Connections Network Connectivity

Intel Ethernet X520 Server Adapters

Dual- and Single-Port 10 Gigabit SFP+ Ethernet Server Adapters Provide Ultimate Flexibility and Scalability in Virtual and Unified Storage Environments
Intels family of Intel Ethernet X520 Server Adapters with SFP+ connectivity are the most flexible and scalable Ethernet adapters for todays 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 Intels third-generation 10 GbE 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.

Best Choice for Virtualization

The explosive growth in virtualization is leading to an increasing demand for network performance. With more Virtual Machines (VMs) running on each multi-core server, networking traffic is dramatically increased with each VM competing for available I/O bandwidth. Intels family of Intel Ethernet X520 Server Adapters addresses networking bottlenecks in virtualized environments. These adapters enable network-intensive applications to achieve the performance expected in a virtualized environment. The Intel Ethernet X520 family of server adapters provides the best networking performance available in the industry, whether the physical port is configured in an emulation mode using the virtual switch in the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM), or is directly assigned to a virtual machine. In the emulation mode, Intels I/O technology, Virtual Machine Device queues1 (VMDq) optimizes network performance by offloading data sorting and copying from the software Virtual Switch in the VMM to the Intel Ethernet 82599 10 Gigabit Controller. This configuration is best suited for a large number of VMs running standard applications that have limited bandwidth and latency requirements.

For mission-critical applications, where dedicated I/O is required for maximum network performance, users can assign a dedicated virtual adapter port to a VM. Using the PCI-SIG SR-IOV capability on an Intel Ethernet X520 server adapter provides direct VM connectivity and data protection across VMs. SR-IOV technology allows the data to bypass the software virtual switch and provides near-native performance. It assigns either physical or virtual I/O ports to individual VMs directly. This technology is best suited for applications that demand the highest I/O throughput and lowest latency performance such as database, storage, financial and other applications. PCI-SIG SR-IOV is a mechanism for devices to advertise their ability to be directly assigned to multiple virtual machines. SR-IOV allows for the partitioning of a PCI function into many virtual interfaces for the purpose of sharing the resources of a PCI Express* (PCIe) device in a virtual environment. These virtual interfaces are called Virtual Functions. Each virtual function can support a unique and separate data path for I/O-related functions within the PCI Express hierarchy. Use of SR-IOV with a networking device, for example, allows the bandwidth of a single port (function) to be partitioned into smaller slices that may be allocated to specific VMs, or guests, via a standard interface. The Intel Ethernet X520 family of server adapters delivers the same functionality and throughput as ten dual-port, one gigabit

adapters, saving cost, power, and complexity. For more information on virtualization please go to www.intel.com/go/vtc.

The Intel Ethernet family of X520 server adapters do it all: 10 Gigabit LAN, FCoE, and iSCSI; truly delivering on the promise of unified networking.

Unified Networking and Storage

The family of Intel Ethernet X520 server adapters lowers your data center total cost of ownership (TCO) by providing the ability to route LAN and SAN traffic over a single fabric. Support for Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) FCoE encapsulates Fiber Channel frames over standard Ethernet networks, enabling Fiber Channel to take advantage of 10 GbE networks while preserving its native protocol. The X520 server adapters offer FCoE hardware acceleration to provide performance comparable to FC HBAs. The server adapters support Data Center Bridging, also known as Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE), which allows customers to configure traffic classes and priorities to deliver a lossless Ethernet fabric. An Intel Ethernet X520 server adapter reduces TCO by eliminating redundant fabrics and saves the cost of expensive FC HBAs and FC switch ports. Support for iSCSI The server adapters provide complete support for proven native OS and VMM iSCSI initiators as well as iSCSI boot. Historically, CRC32C computation has degraded system performance, but now with the CRC instruction set included in the latest Intel Xeon processors, CRC validation is possible with minimal impact to network throughput while delivering superior data integrity.

Reliable Performance
The family of X520 server adapters include a number of advanced features that allow it to provide industry-leading performance and reliability. Security Optimizations The adapters support IPsec offload for Microsofts Network Access Protection (NAP), Active Directory,* and future security capabilities in Windows* 7. An X520 server adapter allows customers to run a secure network environment without sacrificing performance. PCIe v2.0 (5 GT/s) PCIe v2.0 (5 GT/s) support enables customers to take full advantage of 10 GbE by providing a maximum of 20 Gbps bi-directional throughput per port on a single dual port card. Designed For Multi-core Processors Support for technologies such as multiple queues, receive-side scaling, multiple MSI-X vectors, and Low Latency Interrupts allow the X520 server adapters to provide high-performance, 10 Gigabit connectivity in multi-core server blades. These technologies distribute network processing across multiple CPU cores, improving overall performance.

Features
General
Intel 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller SFP+ Connectivity Low-profile Load balancing on multiple CPUs iSCSI remote boot support Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) Support Support for most network operating systems (NOS) RoHS-compliant2 Intel PROSet Utility for Windows* Device Manager Time Sync (IEEE 1588, 802.1as)

Benefits
Industry-leading, energy-efficient design for next-generation 10 Gigabit performance and multi-core processors X520 Server Adapters with SFP+ connections support 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR and SFP+ Copper Direct Attach physical media. Enables higher bandwidth and throughput from standard and low-profile PCIe slots and servers 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* Provides centralized storage area network (SAN) management at a lower cost than other iSCSI solutions Includes FCoE Boot and Data Center Bridging Enables widespread deployment Complies 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 (VLAN) configuration Enables networked Ethernet equipment to synchronize internal clocks according to a network master clock; endpoint can then acquire an accurate estimate of the master time by compensating for link latency

I/O Features for Multi-core Processor Servers

Intel Direct Cache Access (DCA): MSI-X support Low Latency Interrupts Header Splits and Replication in Receive Multiple Queues: 128 Tx and Rx queues per port Enables the adapter to pre-fetch the data from memory, avoiding cache misses and improving application response time Minimizes the overhead of interrupts Allows load-balancing of interrupt handling between multiple cores/CPUs Based on the sensitivity of the incoming data, the adapter can bypass the automatic moderation of time intervals between the interrupts Helps the driver focus on the relevant part of the packet without the need to parse it Network packet handling without waiting or buffer overflow providing efficient packet prioritization

Features
I/O Features for Multi-core Processor Servers
Tx/Rx IP, SCTP, TCP, and UDP checksum offloading (IPv4, IPv6) capabilities Tx TCP segmentation offload (IPv4, IPv6) Receive and Transmit Side Scaling for Windows environment and Scalable I/O for Linux* environments (IPv4, IPv6, TCP/UDP) IPsec Offload

Benefits
Lower processor usage Checksum and segmentation capability extended to new standard packet type Increased throughput and lower processor usage Compatible with large-send offload feature (in Microsoft Windows* Server operating systems) This technology enables the direction of the interrupts to the processor cores in order to improve the CPU utilization rate Offloads IPsec capability onto the adapter instead of the software to significantly improve I/O throughput and CPU usage (for Windows* 2008 Server, Vista*, Windows* 2008 Server R2, and Windows* 7) IEEE spec: 802.1ae Layer 2 data protection that provides encryption and authentication ability between two individual devices (routers, switches, etc.) MacSec is designed into the network adapter hardware. These adapters are prepared to provide MacSec functionality when the ecosystem is ready to support this new technology

MacSec

Virtualization Features
VMDq Offloads the data-sorting functionality from the Hypervisor to the network silicon, improving data throughput and CPU usage Provides QoS feature on the Tx data by providing round-robin servicing and preventing head-of-line blocking Sorting based on MAC addresses and VLAN tags Enhanced QoS feature by providing weighted round-robin servicing for the Tx data Provides loopback functionality, where data transfer between the virtual machines within the same physical server need not go out to the wire and come back in, improving throughput and CPU usage Supports replication of multicast and broadcast data Provides an implementation of the PCI-SIG standard for I/O Virtualization. The physical configuration of each port is divided into multiple virtual ports. Each virtual port is assigned to an individual virtual machine directly by bypassing the virtual switch in the Hypervisor, resulting in near-native performance. Integrated with Intel VTI for Directed I/O (VT-d) to provide data protection between virtual machines by assigning separate physical addresses in the memory to each virtual machine Virtual Machines Load Balancing (VMLB) provides traffic load balancing (Tx and Rx) across Virtual Machines bound to the team interface, as well as fault tolerance in the event of switch, port, cable, or adapter failure. 24 exact-matched packets (unicast or multicast) 4096-bit hash filter for unicast and multicast frames Lower processor usage Promiscuous (unicast and multicast) transfer mode support Optional filtering of invalid frames Ability to create multiple VLAN segments

Next-Generation VMDq1 (64 queues per port)

PC-SIG SR-IOV Implementation (64 virtual functions per port)

Virtual Machine Load Balancing (VLMB)

Advanced Packet Filtering

VLAN support with VLAN tag insertion, stripping and packet filtering for up to 4096 VLAN tags

Manageability Features
Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) Support Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Remote Network Monitoring (RMON) Statistic Counters iSCSI Boot Watchdog Timer Enables system boot up via the LAN (32-bit and 64-bit) Flash interface for PXE image Easy system monitoring with industry-standard consoles Enables system boot up via iSCSI Provides additional network management capability Gives an indication to the manageability firmware or external devices that the chip or the driver is not functioning

Intel Backing
Backed by an Intel limited lifetime warranty, 90-day money-back guarantee (U.S. and Canada), and worldwide support

Customer Support
Intel Customer Support Services offers a broad selection of programs including phone support and warranty service. For more information, contact us at support.intel.com/support/go/network/ adapter/home.htm. Service and availability may vary by country.

For Product Information

To speak to a customer service representative, please call 1-800538-3373 (U.S. and Canada) or visit support.intel.com/support/go/ network/contact.htm for the telephone number in your area. For additional product information on Intel Networking Connectivity products, visit www.intel.com/go/ethernet.

Specifications
General
Product codes Configuration Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-SR1 Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-SR2 Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-LR1 Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-DA2 Intel Ethernet SFP+ SR Optics Intel Ethernet SFP+ LR Optics Code E10G41BFSR E10G42BFSR E10G41BFLR E10G42BTDA E10GSFPSR E10GSFPLR

Technical Features
Data rate supported per port: Bus type Bus width Interrupt levels Hardware certifications Controller-processor Optical: 1 GbE/10 GbE Direct Attach: 10 GbE PCI Express 2.0 (5 GT/s) 4-lane PCI Express and 8-lane PCI Express INTA, MSI, MSI-X FCC B, UL, CE, VCCI, BSMI, CTICK, KCC Intel 82599 Maximum Power 6.8 W 7.0 W 6.2 W 4.8 W 4.8 W 4.6 W Typical Power 6.5 W 6.6 W 5.8 W 4.5 W 4.5 W 4.3 W

Connectors Network Standards Physical Layer Interface

One or two LC fiber-optic connectors SFP+ Direct Attach cables (E10G42BTDA) IEEE 802.3: 10GBASE-SR (E10G41BFSR, E10G42BFSR) 10GBASE-LR (E10G41BFLR) SFF-8431: 10GSFP+Cu (a.k.a. Direct Attach) (E10G42BTDA)

Adapter Product Features

Intel PROSet Utility For easy configuration and management Plug and play specification support Standard Receive Side Scaling Multiple Rx queues enable the efficient distribution of network receive processing across multiple CPUs in multiprocessor systems The I/O device activates a pre-fetch engine in the CPU that loads the data into the CPU cache ahead of time, before use, eliminating cache misses and reducing CPU load

Power consumption SKU Dual-port 10GBASE-SR/1000BASE-SX Dual-port 10GBASE-LR/1000BASE-LX Dual-port direct attached twinax Single-port 10GBASE-SR/1000BASE-SX Single-port 10GBASE-LR/1000BASE-LX Single-port direct attached twinax Operating temperature Air Flow Storage temperature Storage humidity LED Indicators

0 C to 55 C (32 F to 131 F) Minimum of 100 LFM required -40 C to 70 C (-40 F to 158 F) Maximum: 90% non-condensing relative humidity at 35 C LINK (solid) and ACTIVITY (blinking) LINK SPEED (green = 10G / yellow = 1G)

Direct Cache Access (DCA)

Advanced Software Features

Adapter fault tolerance (AFT) Switch fault tolerance (SFT) Adaptive load balancing (ALB) Teaming support IEEE 802.3ad (link aggregation control protocol) PCIe Hot Plug*/Active peripheral component interconnect (PCI) IEEE 802.1Q* VLANs IEEE 802.3 2005* flow control support Tx/Rx IP, TCP, & UDP checksum offloading (IPv4, IPv6) capabilities (Transmission control protocol (TCP), user datagram protocol (UDP), Internet protocol (IP) IEEE 802.1p* TCP segmentation/ large send offload MSI-X supports Multiple Independent Queues Interrupt moderation IPv6 offloading Checksum and segmentation capability extended to new standard packet type
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Physical Dimensions
Low-profile PCI Express 5.73 inches long, measured without PCI bracket

Network Operating Systems (NOS) Software Support

Operating System
Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2008 R2 Core Linux SLES 11 SP1 Windows Vista* SP2 Windows Server* 2003 SP2 Windows Server 2008 SP2 Windows Server 2008 SP2 Core

IA32
N/A N/A N/A N/A

X64
N/A

IPF
N/A N/A N/A N/A

Linux* Stable Kernel version 2.6 Linux RHEL 4.8 Linux RHEL 5.5 Linux SLES 10 SP3 Linux SLES 11 FreeBSD* 8.0 EFI* 1.1 UEFI* 2.1

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