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;
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Connectivity technology: | Wired |
| Host interface: | PCI Express |
| Interface: | Fiber |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: | 2 |
| Fiber ports quantity: | 2 |
| Fiber optic connector: | SFP+ |
| PCI version: | 2.0 |
| Network | |
| Maximum data transfer rate: | 10000 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN data rates: | 10,1000 Mbit/s |
| Full duplex: | ![]() |
| Maximum operating distance: | 10 m |
| LAN controller: | Intel® 82599 |
| Design | |
| Internal: | ![]() |
| Plug and Play: | ![]() |
| Certification: | FCC B, UL, CE, VCCI, BSMI, CTICK, KCC |
| System requirements | |
| Compatible operating systems: | https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000025890/network-and-i-o/ethernet-products.html |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T): | 0 - 55 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T): | -40 - 70 °C |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width: | 145.5 mm |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code: | 85176990 |
| Other features | |
| Compliance industry standards: | IEEE 802.3 |
| Cable type: | SFP+ Direct Attached Twin Axial Cabling up to 10m |
| Market segment: | Server |
| Data transfer rate: | 10 Gbit/s |
| Ports quantity: | 2 |
| Link/Act LED: | ![]() |
| Intel Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq): | ![]() |
| PCI-SIG* SR-IOV Capable: | ![]() |
| On-chip QoS and Traffic Management: | ![]() |
| Intel Flexible Port Partitioning: | ![]() |
| Storage-over-ethernet: | ![]() |
| Speed & slot width: | 5.0 GT/s, x8 Lane |
| Message signal interrupt: | ![]() |
| Low halogen options available: | ![]() |
| Intelligent Offloads: | ![]() |
| iWARP/RDMA: | ![]() |
| Fiber Channel over Ethernet: | ![]() |
| Intel Ethernet Power Management: | ![]() |
| Intel Data Direct I/O Technology: | ![]() |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity (VT-c): | ![]() |
| Interface type: | PCIe v2.0 (5.0 GT/s) |
| Product type: | Network Interface Card |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP): | 8.6 W |
| Processor family: | 500 Network Adapters (up to 10GbE)-500 Network Adapters (up to 10GbE) |
| Ethernet adapter ARK ID: | 39776 |
| Export Control Classification Number (ECCN): | 5A992C |
| Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS): | G135872 |
| Controller type: | Intel® 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller |
| Cabling type: | SFP+ Direct Attached Twin Axial Cabling up to 10m |
| Bracket height: | Low-Profile (LP) / Full-Height (FH) |
| Storage Over Ethernet: | iSCSI, FCoE, NFS |
| Launch date: | Q3'09 |
| Network interface card cable medium: | Copper |
| Network interface card type: | Server |
| Product brief URL: | https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ethernet-products/converged-network-adapters/ethernet-x520-server-adapters-brief.html |
| Status: | Launched |
| Last change: | 64826816 |
| Product family: | Intel 10 Gigabit server adapter |
| Product series: | 500 Series Network Adapters (up to 10GbE) |
| Product codename: | Spring Fountain |