Intel XXV710 Ethernet Network Adapter – 25GbE with Backward Compatibility for Servers

The Intel® Ethernet Network Adapter XXV710 delivers high-performance 25 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity designed to meet the demands of modern server environments. Featuring backward compatibility with 1GbE and 10GbE networks, this adapter simplifies migration to faster speeds while maintaining interoperability across diverse network infrastructure. Built as part of the Intel® Ethernet 700 Series, the XXV710 offers a robust foundation for enterprise, cloud, and communications networks, ensuring reliable and scalable connectivity for data centers and server farms. Its advanced features include intelligent offloads and accelerators that optimize network throughput particularly on servers equipped with Intel® Xeon® processors, reducing CPU utilization and enhancing overall performance. The adapter supports multiple media types and speeds, validated through extensive testing to guarantee broad compatibility and dependable operation. This makes it suitable for a variety of network configurations, whether deploying new infrastructure or upgrading existing systems.

Designed with virtualization in mind, the Intel® Ethernet 700 Series provides comprehensive I/O solutions for virtualized environments. Features like Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq) and SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) enable high-throughput, low-latency network traffic handling with minimal CPU overhead. VMDq allows a single physical port to be partitioned into multiple virtual ports assigned to individual virtual machines (VMs), simplifying network management and improving VM scalability. SR-IOV offers direct hardware assignment, supporting up to 128 virtual functions, each with discrete data paths, thereby maximizing CPU efficiency and network bandwidth allocation. Additionally, the adapter supports Intel® Ethernet AVF, which streamlines the management of virtual functions and enhances upgradeability in large-scale VM deployments.

The adapter's support for network virtualization overlays (NVO) and optical fiber connectivity extends its reach across long distances, making it suitable for data centers requiring high-speed, reliable links between servers and storage devices. With a maximum bandwidth of 8,000 MB/s over PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, the XXV710 offers a plug-and-play form factor that ensures straightforward installation and integration. The inclusion of 1000Base-X technology allows data transfer rates up to 1Gbps over supported fiber optic cables, facilitating efficient data transmission across extended network segments. Overall, the Intel® Ethernet Network Adapter XXV710 is a versatile, high-performance solution for demanding server applications, combining scalability, advanced virtualization features, and long-distance connectivity in one reliable package.

Features:

• 25 Gigabit Ethernet Card guarantees a faster and efficient networking interface to client, server or workstation with maximum connectivity reliability.

• This 8000 MB/s bandwidth PCI Express 3.0 x8 adapter ensures easy connectivity and plug-in form-factor for affordable and reliable Ethernet network.

• Supports optical fiber cable to span longer distances and provides data transmission rates par excellence between servers and network components.

• With the 1000Base-X technology get up to 1000Mbps data transfer rate over the supported network cable.