The Intel Gigabit EF Multi-Port Server Adapter is Intels third generation of PCIe Gb E network adapters. Built with the Intel 82576 Gigabit Ethernet Controller, this adapter showcases the next evolution in Gb E networking features for the enterprise network & data center. These features include support for multi-core processors & optimization for server virtualization. The Intel Gigabit EF Multi-Port Server Adapter showcases the latest virtualization technology called Intel virtualization technology for Connectivity (Intel VT for Connectivity). Intel VT for Connectivity is a suite of hardware assists that improve overall system performance by lowering the I/O overhead in a virtualized environment.