New Intel X520 Dual Port 10 GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter for IBM System x delivers next-generation networking featuresIBM United States Hardware Announcement 112-209November 13, 2012
Intel™ X520 Dual Port 10 GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter for IBM® System x® The Intel X520 Dual Port 10 GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter for IBM System x is powered by an Intel Ethernet 82599 third-generation 10 Gb Ethernet Controller. This card offers full line-rate 10 Gbps performance for high-IO intensive clients, and showcases the next generation in 10 GbE networking features for the enterprise network and data center. This adapter uses IBM System x Mezzanine design, which does not use a PCIe slot.  Back to top
Intel X520 Dual Port 10 GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter for IBM System x The new Intel Ethernet X520 Dual Port Adapter provides great networking performance, whether as a standard NIC, or with the physical port configured in an emulation mode using the virtual switch in the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM), or directly assigned to a virtual machine. In the emulation mode, the Intel I/O technology and Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq) optimize network performance by offloading data sorting and copying from the software Virtual Switch in the VMM to the Intel Ethernet 82599 10-Gigabit Controller. Feature exchangeNone Back to top
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Intel X520 Dual Port 10 GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter for IBM System x Designed for multicore processors, the X520 Embedded adapter provides high-performance, 10-Gigabit connectivity in multicore servers. This adapter also supports technologies such as multiple queues, receive-side scaling, multiple MSI-X vectors, and Low Latency Interrupts. These technologies distribute network processing across multiple CPU cores, improving overall performance. Features and functions:
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The following are features already announced for the 3331, 7912, 7914, 7915 machine types:
Description MT Model Feature
Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter
for IBM System x 3331 HC1 A3JS
Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter
for IBM System x 7912 AC1
MC1
Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter
for IBM System x 7914 AC1
MC1
Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter
for IBM System x 7915 AC1
MC1
Options:
SEO
Description number
Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter 49Y7980
for IBM System x
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Software requirementsThe following network operating systems have been tested for compatibility with the Intel X520 Dual Port 10 GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter for IBM System x . Network operating systems
Note: For information on additional support, certification, and versions of network operating systems, visit IBM makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products, including those designated as ServerProven . Planning informationCable ordersNone Security, auditability, and controlThe customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. Back to top
Warranty periodOne year. An IBM part or feature installed during the initial installation of an IBM machine is subject to a full warranty effective on the date of installation of the machine. An IBM part or feature which replaces a previously installed part or feature assumes the remainder of the warranty period for the replaced part or feature. An IBM part or feature added to a machine without replacing a previously installed part or feature is subject to a full warranty effective on its date of installation. Unless specified otherwise, the warranty period, type of warranty service and service level of a part or feature is the same as the machine it is installed in. IBM hourly service rate classificationOne Customer setupYes Machine codeNo. All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the IBM machine type in which the feature is installed. Back to top
For current prices, contact IBM at 888-Shop-IBM (746-7426) or visit To locate the web price, search on the feature number in the Search field. The following are features already announced for the 3331 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Description Model Feature Both/
Number Number Support
Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter
for IBM System x
HC1 A3JS MES
The following are features already announced for the 7912 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Description Model Feature Both/
Number Number Support
Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter
for IBM System x
AC1 A3JS Initial
MC1 Initial
The following are features already announced for the 7914 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Description Model Feature Both/
Number Number Support
Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter
for IBM System x
AC1 A3JS Initial
MC1 Initial
The following are features already announced for the 7915 machine type:
Initial/
MES/
Description Model Feature Both/
Number Number Support
Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ Embedded Adapter
for IBM System x
AC1 A3JS Initial
MC1 Initial
Option SEOs
Initial/
MES/
Description SEO Both/
Number Support CSU
Intel X520 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ 49Y7980 Both Yes
Embedded Adapter for IBM System x
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