intel? Ethernet Server Adapter X520-SR2Intel? Ethernet X520 Server Adapters Ultimate flexibility and scalability in virtual and unified storage environments 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 Intel? 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Industry-leading, energy-efficient design for next-generation 10 Gigabit performance and multi-core processors Low-profile Enables higher bandwidth and throughput from standard and low-profile PCIe slots and servers Load balancing on multiple CPUs 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* iSCSI remote boot support Provides 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-compliant2 Complies with the European Union directive 2002/95/EC to reduce the use of hazardous materials Intel? PROSet utility for Microsoft Windows* Device Manager Provides point-and-click management of individual adapters, advanced adapter features, connection teaming, 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