


Doesn't require any weird pro-grade server backplanes to connect, just a regular PCI Express slot If drivers are needed, they can be downloaded as a bundle beforehand and installed offline SFP+ ports accept a few varieties of transceiver, so you don't even need to replace your ethernet wiring to use this



Drivers installed beautifully in Hyper V server 2012 in a D R720. I was amazed to see the NIC's show up clearly in Hyper V networking, Intel must have recognised how bad Hyper V networking adapter labels are and decided to fix it. Yeah to Intel!

easy plug and play install did improve net speed.



Fast. Easy to install on windows 7.



Server sounds really impressive until you realize that it's just a pcie x1 slot. On the other hand, pcie x1 slot. I put it in a half size slot because it makes me not have to fight with a video card. Points up. This won't be apparent to you unless your card has ports facing another way. Get this one and save yourself a headache you will wonder why you even have.







I run this weeks on end sharing AntiX linux vis Torrents.