🚀 Professional Dual-Port Gigabit Network Solution
Intel 82576EB chipset | Enterprise-grade performance | Plug & Play installation
📥 Official Driver Download
⬇️ Download Intel1000M Driver (ZIP)✓ Official Intel drivers | ✓ Windows & Linux support | ✓ Safe & verified
📋 Product Overview
This PCIe to dual-port server network card features a PCI-E x4 design and integrates 2 Gigabit RJ45 interfaces. Based on the Intel 82576EB Gigabit Ethernet MAC+PHY (Media Access Controller and Physical Layer Transceiver) dual-port controller, delivering enterprise-grade network performance.
⚙️ Key Specifications
✨ Advanced Features
- ✓ 16 send and receive queues per port
- ✓ Up to 16 RSS queues to minimize CPU usage in multi-processor systems
- ✓ 8 virtual machine device queues (VMDq) per port
- ✓ Direct Cache Access (DCA) support
- ✓ Intel I/O AT 2.0 acceleration
- ✓ TSO (TCP Segmentation Offload) technology for reduced latency
- ✓ MSI and MSI-X interrupt minimization
- ✓ TCP/IP/UDP checksum offloading
- ✓ SCTP checksum offloading (receive & transmit)
- ✓ 2-port link aggregation support
🔧 Technical Specifications
📡 Network Standards
IEEE 802.1P • IEEE 802.1Q • IEEE 802.2 • IEEE 802.3ac • IEEE 802.3az • IEEE 802.3x • IEEE 802.3ad
💻 System Compatibility
Supported OS: Windows • Linux • FreeBSD • Solaris • VMWare ESX
📦 Package Contents
- 📌 1× PCIe Dual-Port Gigabit Ethernet Controller Card
- 📌 1× User Manual
- 📌 1× Low Profile Bracket
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this network card compatible with my motherboard?
This card requires a PCIe x4, x8, or x16 slot on your motherboard. It's compatible with most modern desktops, workstations, and servers. The card includes both standard and low-profile brackets for different case sizes.
Q: Do I need to install drivers?
Yes, drivers are required for optimal performance. You can download the official Intel drivers from the download button above. The Intel 82576EB chipset is widely supported across Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris, and VMWare ESX platforms.
Q: Can I use both ports simultaneously?
Absolutely! Both RJ45 ports can be used at the same time, each providing full Gigabit (1000Mbps) speeds. You can also configure them for link aggregation (bonding) to achieve higher throughput or redundancy.
Q: Does this card support virtualization?
Yes! The Intel 82576EB chipset supports advanced virtualization features including VMDq (Virtual Machine Device Queues) with 8 queues per port, making it ideal for VMWare ESX, Proxmox, and other virtualization platforms.
Q: What is the maximum cable length supported?
Using standard Category 5E or Category 6 Ethernet cables, you can achieve Gigabit speeds up to 100 meters (328 feet). For 10/100Mbps speeds, the maximum distance remains the same.
Q: Can I use this for a soft router or firewall?
Yes! This card is perfect for pfSense, OPNsense, and other soft router/firewall solutions. The dual ports allow you to configure WAN/LAN setups, and the Intel chipset is well-supported by these platforms.
Q: Does it support PXE boot?
Yes, the card supports PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) boot, allowing you to boot systems over the network. This is useful for diskless workstations and network-based OS installations.
Q: What's the power consumption?
The card has low power consumption, typically around 6-8W under normal operation. It's powered directly through the PCIe slot and doesn't require additional power connectors.