Intel’s new family of Intel® Ethernet X520 Server Adapters are the most flexible and scalable Ethernet adapters for today’s demanding data center environments.The Intel® Ethernet 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.Features and benefits- Intel® 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet ControllerIndustry-leading. energy-efficient design for next-generation 10 Gigabit performance and multi-core processors;- Low-profileEnables higher bandwidth and throughput from standard and low-profile PCIe slots and servers;- Load balancing on multiple CPUsIncreases performance on multi-processor systems by efficiently balancing network loads acrossCPU cores when used with Receive-Side Scaling (RSS) from Microsoft or Scalable I/O on Linux*;- iSCSI remote boot supportProvides centralized storage area network (SAN) management at a lower cost than other iSCSI solutions;- Support for most network operating systems (NOS)Enables widespread deployment;- RoHS-compliant2Complies with the European Union directive 2002/95/EC to reduce the use of hazardous materials;- Intel® PROSet utility for Microsoft Windows* Device ManagerProvides point-and-click management of individual adapters. advanced adapter features. connectionteaming. and virtual local area network (VLAN) configuration;- Time Sync (IEEE 1588. 802.1as)Lets networked Ethernet equipment 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;