The Single-Port Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter I210 (Single Pack) from Intel is a low-halogen PCIe 10/100/1000 Ethernet adapter, designed for entry-level servers and audio-video applications. It offers innovative power management features, including Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), DMA Coalescing, ultra-compact design, and a ventilated bracket for increased efficiency and reduced power consumption. It supports PCIe Gen 2.1 (2.5 GT/s) and IEEE 802.1Qav Audio-Video Bridging (AVB) for tightly controlled media stream synchronization, buffering, and reservation.

The I210 Ethernet Controller supports IEEE 802.1Qav Audio-Video Bridging (AVB) for customers requiring tightly controlled media stream synchronization, buffering, and reservation. 802.1Qav is part of the AVB specification, which provides a way to bounded latency and latency variation for time sensitive traffic. AVB includes timing and synchronization for time specific applications, (802.1AS) Stream Reservation (SR) protocol, to guarantee the resources needed for Audio/Video (AV) streams (802.1Qat). It also includes forwarding and queuing enhancements for time sensitive streams (802.1Qav). The adapter is low halogen and completely lead-free to reduce the environmental impact. It maximizes airflow and cooling with a ventilated bracket.

This server adapter contains four transmit and four receive queues. These queues offer ECC memory for improved data reliability. The adapter efficiently manages packets with minimum latency by combining parallel and pipelined logic architectures, optimized for these independent transmit and receive queues. These queues, combined with Receive Side Scaling (RSS) and Message Signal Interrupt Extension (MSI-X) support, optimize the performance on servers with multi-core processors. Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) reduces the power consumption of an Ethernet connection during periods of low network activity by negotiating with a compliant EEE switch port to transition to a Low Power Idle (LPI) state. EEE is supported for both 1000BASE-T and 100BASE-TX.

DMA request is initiated to place the packet into host (or server) memory, when a packet arrives at the adapter. This transaction wakes up the processor, memory, and other system components from a lower power state in order to perform the tasks required to handle the incoming packet. Based on the configurable DMAC settings, incoming packets are buffered momentarily before any DMA calls are made. This enables the controller to intelligently identify opportunities to batch multiple packets together, so that when components are wakened from lower power states, they can efficiently handle the batched packets at the same time. It also enables the platform components to remain in lower power states longer, which can reduce platform energy consumption. DMAC synchronizes DMA calls across all controller ports to ensure maximum power savings.

1 x RJ-45 (Copper) Connector    10/100/1000 Mb/s Data Rate Support    PCIe 2.1 (2.5 GT/s) Bus Type    IEEE Standard    MAC/PHY PCIe Gen2 GbE Controller    Low Halogen & Lead-Free    Audio-Video-Bridging Support (802.1Qav)    Receive Side Scaling (RSS) for Windows    Watchdog Timer & DMA Coalescing    Ventilated Bracket

Dedicated Tx and Rx queues for AVB traffic

Supports forwarding and queuing enhancements for time-sensitive streams

Supports time-based transmission

Automatic link configuration for speed duplex and flow control

Robust operation over installed base of Cat 5 twisted-pair cabling

Smaller footprint and lower power dissipation compared to multiple discrete MAC and PHYs

IEEE 802.3x and IEEE 802.3z compliant flow control support, with software-controllable Rx thresholds and Tx pause frames

Local control of network congestion levels

Frame loss reduced from receive overruns

The PHY automatically detects which application is being used and configures itself accordingly

Time-stamping and synchronization of time sensitive applications

Distribute common time to media devices

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this unit mount natively in a 1 RU space or is an adapter or shelf required?

A: Yes, the Netgear 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Unmanaged Switch BH #NEGS108LP100 fits in a 1RU space, it includes a rackmount kit in the box.

Q: 2. Could the Thunderbolt 3 be conected to a USB-C. I know that Thunderbolt 3.1 and USB-C are compatible but not sure for Thunderbolt 3.0?

A: there is currently no thunderbolt 3.1. USB-C will fit but may not provide enough bandwith or power for this device to function properly

Q: 3. Is this v2 version?

A: Unfortunately, we are unable to check the serial, batch, firmware or OS version of the Netgear ProSafe Plus 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch BH #NEGS105E200.

Q: 4. Is it a genuine intel made x550T2 card?

A: Yes, we are an official Intel authorized reseller.

Q: 5. Can this be used with a 2013 Mac that has a thunderbolt 1 connection if we use a TB2 to TB3 adaptor? I realize the speed with be slower, but will it work?

A: You would be able to use the Sonnet Twin 10G Thunderbolt 3 to Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter on a older Mac computer using Thunderbolt and an adapter.

Q: 6. Is this switch loud? I'm using in a studio control room.

A: It is very quiet.

Q: 7. Is this rated for 10 GbE speeds?

A: Data Transfer Rate: 10/100/1000 Mb/s

Q: 8. Does this card come with a full height bracket in addition to the Low-profile bracket mentioned?

A: Yes, this Intel X550-T2 Dual Port Ethernet Converged Network Adapter includes a full-height bracket.

Q: 9. Does this support 802.1Q VLAN tagging?

A: Yes, the Intel I350-T4V2 Ethernet Server Adapter has 802.1Q VLAN support.

Q: 10. So just answered my own question? I see the rackmounts are included. Doh!

A: Glad you got your answer!