Intel PRO/10GbE CX4 Server Adapter Drivers

Date Added: Jan 2009 / Publisher: Intel

10 Gigabit performance for short-distance CX4 copper

The Intel® PRO/10GbE CX4 Server Adapter represents Intel's first 10GbE-over-copper connection. It provides enterprises with a highly affordable, low- latency 10GbE network connection for CX4 cable distances ranging up to 15 meters, depending on wire gauge. This makes the Intel PRO/10GbE CX4 Server Adapter an ideal solution for high-bandwidth network connections in high-performance computing clusters and for short distances within wiring closets.

* 10 Gigabit performance in CX4 cable lengths up to 15 meters
* Cost-effective, high-speed network connection with low latency
* 64-bit Peripheral Component Interconnect Extended (PCI-X) interface running up to 133 MHz

Features and benefits

Intel® 82597EX 10GbE PCI-X 133-MHz, 64-bit media access control (MAC) controller: High performance on widely adopted second-generation PCI host-bus interface
CX4 copper cable support through CX4 XPAK module: Allows 10GbE connectivity over CX4 copper cable lengths up to 15 m, depending on American Wire Gauge (AWG)
IEEE 802.3ak 10GBASE CX4 compliant: Supports industry-wide 10 Gigabit Ethernet standard
Jumbo frames supported up to 16 KB: Increases performance through reduced overhead
Transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/IP) segmentation and TCP checksum offload in receive (Rx) and transmit (Tx): Provides efficiency for host processing
256 KB Rx and 32 KB Tx data first-in, first-out (FIFO) buffer: Enhanced Tx and Rx logic with minimum buffer requirements
Parity protection for Rx FIFO buffer: Data integrity
Mechanisms for delaying/reducing Tx and Rx frame interrupts: Reduces processor utilization
PCI-X 1.0a and PCI 2.3: Wide compatibility
Flow control 802.3x: Supports industry-wide networking standard
PCI 2.2 message signaled interrupts: Improves system interrupt handling
Intel® PROSet Utility for Microsoft Device Manager: Provides point-and-click power over individual adapters, advanced adapter features, connection teaming, and virtual local area network (VLAN) configuration
Built on Intel® lead-free1 technology for RoHS2 compliance: Compliant with the new European Union directive (effective July 2006) to reduce the use of hazardous materials

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Intel PRO/10GbE CX4 Server Adapter Drivers

Date Added: Jan 2009 / Publisher: Intel

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