Based on the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Controller, the Intel Ethernet Dual Port Server Adapter for IBM System x is Intel's fourth generation of PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet (PCIe Gb E) adapters. This adapter showcases the industry's first fully integrated, multi-port PCIe 2.0 Gb E controllers, providing a smaller footprint & lower power dissipation. In addition, this adapter offers advanced features, including support for multi-core processors & server virtualization, as well as a scalable PCI Express 2.0 interface. Intel's first eco-friendly, halogen-free design combines low power use & low cost for one of the best price to performance ratios in a multi-port solution that is available today.