Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I350-T2 with Virtualization and iSCSI Support

The Intel® Ethernet Server Adapter I350-T2 offers reliable high-speed connectivity for demanding server environments. Built with Intel’s proven Gigabit Ethernet technology, this plug-in card features a high-performing bridgeless design that supports PCI Express (PCIe) 2.1 at 5GT/s, ensuring fast and efficient data transfer. Its robust architecture is optimized for virtualization and storage networking, making it suitable for data centers, enterprise servers, and virtualization hosts.
Designed with advanced I/O virtualization capabilities, the Intel I350-T2 supports Intel®; Virtualization Technology for connectivity (Intel VT-c), enabling flexible port partitioning and quality of service (QoS) management. This allows administrators to create up to eight dedicated networks on a single Ethernet port, facilitating traffic isolation and better bandwidth allocation in both virtual and physical server deployments. The feature of port partitioning, based on PCI-SIG SR-IOV standards, enhances server efficiency by offloading network traffic management from CPU to hardware, reducing virtualization overhead.
In addition to virtualization, this adapter excels in scalable iSCSI performance, extending Ethernet’s simplicity to storage networks. It includes hardware-based iSCSI initiators compatible with Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi platforms, providing a cost-effective and reliable SAN connectivity solution. Built-in acceleration features such as large send offload, receive side coalescing, and transmit send offloads help lower latency and CPU utilization. Support for data center bridging (DCB) ensures multiple traffic classes with prioritized handling for iSCSI traffic, optimizing storage performance and network efficiency.
Power management technologies like Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and DMA Coalescing (DMAC) further enhance operational efficiency by reducing power consumption. The adapter’s design supports scalable I/O with up to 32 virtual ports, making it adaptable for diverse server needs. The package includes the Ethernet Server Adapter I350-T2 and a low-profile bracket for versatile deployment. With its combination of proven reliability, advanced virtualization, and storage features, the Intel Ethernet Adapter I350-T2 is a versatile solution for modern enterprise networking and storage infrastructures.

Features:

• Reliable and proven Gigabit Ethernet technology from Intel Corporation

• High-performing bridgeless design supporting PCI Express (PCIe) 2.1 5GT/s

• Scalable iSCSI performance delivering cost-effective SAN connectivity

• Flexible I/O virtualization for port partitioning and quality of service (QoS) of up to 32 virtual ports

• Innovative power management features including Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), DMA Coalescing, for increased efficiency and reduced power consumption