AOC-STG-i2 is a high-performance, dual-port 10Gb network controller optimized for multicore processor-based servers and virtualized environments. This adapter addresses the networking bottlenecks associated with server consolidation and is ideal for virtualization and demanding enterprise applications such as storage and high-performance computing. This excellent energy-efficient low-profile card is also an ideal choice to unify storage while maximize performance at the lowest TCO.<br><br>- Dual-port Intel 82598EB with two CX4 connectors.<br>- PCI-E x8 (PCI-e Gen 2 Compatible) to maximize performance.<br>- Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (I/O AT) for improved CPU utilization.<br>- Low-latency interrupts.<br>- 16 Virtual Machine Device queues (VMDq) for virtualized environment.<br>- Direct Cache Access (DCA) to eliminate cache misses and reduce CPU load.<br>- Tx/Rx, IP, TCP, and UDP checksum offloading (IPv4, IPv6) capabilities to increase throughput and lower processor utilization.<br>- Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) support.<br>- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Remote Network Monitoring (RMON) statistic counters.<br>- iSCSI boot.<br>- Energy-efficient design (maximum 6.5W).<br>- Operating temperature: 0-55°C.<br>- OS Support: Windows, Linux, VMWare.<br><br>Compatibility:<br>- Support all motherboards with a PCI-e x8 slot.<br>- Support all servers with a low-profile or full-height expansion slot.