Flexible and Scalable 10/25GbE Network Adapter with Hardware Optimizations and Intelligent Offloads for Cloud and Network Virtualization DeploymentThe Intel® Ethernet Network Adapter XXV710 is a new addition to the Intel® Ethernet 700 Series network adapters.The Intel® Ethernet 700 Series network adapters address the demanding needs of the next-generation agile data center by providing unmatched features for both server and network virtualization, flexibility for LAN and SAN networks and proven, reliable performance.Leading 10/25GbE PerformanceThe Intel Ethernet Network Adapter XXV710 delivers excellent performance with a theoretical throughput of 50Gb/s (25Gb/s single-port bi-directional), in a PCI Express v3.0 x8 slot.Optimized performance vectors and key uses include: Small Packet Performance: Achieves wire-rate throughput on smaller payload sizes (>69 bytes for 25GbE and 64 bytes for 10GbE in single port). Bulk Transfer Performance: Delivers line-rate performance with low CPU usage for large application buffers. Virtualized Performance: Alleviates hypervisor I/O bottlenecks by providing flow separation for Virtual Machines (VMs). Network Virtualization: Network virtualization overlay offloads including VXLAN, NVGRE, GENEVE, MPLS, VXLAN-GPE with NSH. . Manufacturer: Intel Corporation. Manufacturer Part Number: XXV710DA2. Brand Name: Intel. Product Series: XXV710. Product Model: XXV710-DA2. Product Name: Ethernet Network Adapter XXV710-DA2. Product Type: 25Gigabit Ethernet Card. [Interfaces/Ports] Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x8. Total Number of Ports: 2. [I/O Expansions] Expansion Slot Type: SFP+. [Media & Performance] Media Type Supported: Optical Fiber. [Network & Communication] Network Technology: 10GBase-SR. 10GBase-LR. 25GBase-SR. 25GBase-LR. [Physical Characteristics] Width: 6.6". Depth: 2.7". [Miscellaneou