Description
Product Information
The Intel XXV710DA2 Plug-in Card Ethernet Converged Network Adapter (CNA) is a high-performance network interface card designed for data center applications. It is a dual-port adapter that provides high-speed connectivity for both Ethernet and converged network traffic, making it ideal for modern data centers that require high-bandwidth, low-latency network connectivity.
An Ethernet Converged Network Adapter (CNA) is a network interface card that combines the functionality of Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) into a single device. It enables a server to connect to both Ethernet and Fibre Channel storage networks, reducing the number of adapters required and simplifying cabling and management.
Ethernet CNAs are commonly used in data centers that require high-performance, low-latency network connectivity for both storage and networking applications. They are also ideal for virtualized environments, where multiple virtual machines (VMs) require access to shared storage resources.
Features
The Intel XXV710DA2 Plug-in Card Ethernet Converged Network Adapter is a high-performance adapter that offers a range of features for modern data center environments. These features include:
- Dual-port connectivity: The adapter provides two ports, each capable of delivering up to 25 Gbps of bandwidth, for a total of 50 Gbps of aggregate bandwidth.
- PCI Express 3.0: The adapter is designed to work with the PCI Express 3.0 interface, providing high-speed connectivity and low-latency performance.
- Intel Ethernet Flow Director: This feature enables the adapter to classify and direct traffic based on a range of user-defined criteria, improving network efficiency and reducing latency.
- Virtualization support: The adapter is designed to work with virtualized environments, with support for SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) and VMDq (Virtual Machine Device Queues) technologies.
- FCoE support: The adapter supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) traffic, allowing it to be used for storage applications as well as networking.
- Energy-efficient design: The adapter is designed to minimize power consumption, with support for Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and DMA Coalescing technologies.
Benefits
The Intel XXV710DA2 Plug-in Card Ethernet Converged Network Adapter offers a range of benefits for data center environments. These include:
- High-bandwidth connectivity: The adapter provides high-speed connectivity for both Ethernet and converged network traffic, enabling data center applications to run faster and more efficiently.
- Simplified cabling: The adapter reduces the number of adapters required for network and storage connectivity, simplifying cabling and reducing management complexity.
- Virtualization support: The adapter is designed to work with virtualized environments, providing efficient and flexible network connectivity for virtual machines.
- Energy-efficient design: The adapter is designed to minimize power consumption, reducing energy costs and contributing to a greener data center.
- Improved network efficiency: The Intel Ethernet Flow Director feature enables the adapter to classify and direct traffic more efficiently, reducing latency and improving network performance.
Applications
The Intel XXV710DA2 Plug-in Card Ethernet Converged Network Adapter is designed for use in a range of data center applications, including:
- High-performance computing (HPC): The adapter provides high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity for HPC applications, enabling faster processing and more efficient use of resources.
- Virtualized environments: The adapter is designed to work with virtualized environments, providing
General Information about the Intel XXV710DA2
- Manufacturer: Intel
- Manufacturer Part Number: XXV710DA2
- Product Type: Gigabit Ethernet Card
- Total Number Of Ports: 2
Physical Characteristics
- Form Factor : Plug-in Card
- Height : 6.6″
- Width : 2.7″
Networking
- Data Link Protocol : Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology : 10 Gbase-SR
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces/Ports Details : PCI Express 3.0 x8
- Expansion Slot Type : SFS+
