Intel Ethernet XXV710-DA2 Network Adapter – 25GbE PCIe Server Card with Virtualization Optimization

The Intel Ethernet XXV710-DA2 Network Adapter provides high-performance 25GbE connectivity designed for demanding server environments. Compatible with backward speeds of 10GbE and 1GbE, this PCIe 3.0 x8 card simplifies migration to higher bandwidths while ensuring broad interoperability across various media types and switch vendors. Built on the Intel Ethernet 700 Series platform, it offers advanced features such as intelligent offloads and scalable packet processing to maximize network throughput and reduce latency in data centers, cloud infrastructures, and enterprise networks.

This network adapter is engineered for virtualization and cloud deployment, supporting Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) to deliver near-native I/O performance. It features Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq) and support for SR-IOV with up to 128 virtual functions, enabling efficient resource partitioning and direct hardware access for virtual machines. These capabilities facilitate high scalability, optimal CPU utilization, and minimized bottlenecks in virtualized server environments.

Additional features include Intel Ethernet Flow Director for hardware-based traffic steering, and support for various network virtualization protocols such as VXLAN, GENEVE, NVGRE, and MPLS with Network Service Headers. The adapter is optimized for small packet processing, making it suitable for network appliances and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV). Its compatibility with the Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) ensures efficient packet handling, critical for high-performance applications. The adapter also complies with IEEE 802.3by and 25GbE standards, guaranteeing reliable, standards-based operation in modern data centers.

Designed for ease of deployment and scalability, the Intel Ethernet XXV710-DA2 is an ideal choice for organizations seeking robust, flexible, and high-speed network connectivity for servers, virtualized environments, and cloud infrastructure.

Features:

• Adaptive link establishment enables increased interoperability with other 25GbE capable switches and host controllers

• I/O virtualization innovations for maximum performance in a virtualized server

• Intelligent offloads to enable high performance on servers with Intel® Xeon® processors

• Excellent small packet performance for network appliances and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)

• Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK) optimized for efficient packet processing

• Dynamic Device Personalization (DDP) enables increased packet processing efficiency for NFV and Cloud deployments

• Intel® Ethernet Flow Director for hardware-based application traffic steering

• Network Virtualization offloads including VXLAN, GENEVE, NVGRE, MPLS, and VXLAN-GPE with Network Service Headers (NSH)

• IEEE 802.3by and 25GbE.org specification compliance

• PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0, x8