Intel: Two Ports Are Better Than One
Intel has launched the industry's first 10GBase-T server adapter to support SR-IOV for advanced network virtualization. This adapter's energy-efficient design allows it to support two 10GbE ports. Why two ports? 1) Two ports provide redundancy - one takes over if the other fails, and 2) ports can be combined into one bigger virtual pipe, providing 20GbE of networking bandwidth. Based on the Intel® 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller, the Intel® Ethernet Server Adapter X520-T2 supports connectivity over distances of up to 100 meters and includes enhancements for I/O virtualization and iSCSI. Learn more about the X520-T2.
