Intel's family of Intel Ethernet X520 Server Adapter is the most flexible & scalable Ethernet adapter for today's demanding data center environments. Data center networks are being pushed to their limits. The escalating deployments of servers with multi-core processors & demanding applications such as High Performance Computing (HPC), database clusters, and video-on-demand are driving the need for 10 Gigabit connections. Customers require flexible & scalable I/O solutions to meet the rigorous requirements of running mission-critical applications in virtualized & unified storage environments. Powered by Intel's third-generation 10 Gb E network controller, the Intel Ethernet 82599 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller, the X520 server adapter family addresses the demanding needs of the next-generation data center by providing unmatched features for virtualization, flexibility for LAN & SAN networking, and proven, reliable performance.