Intel®PRO/1000 PT
Server Adapter
Trusted PCI Express* Gigabit Copper Connection for Servers
•High-performance, self-configuring
10/100/1000 Mbps connection for PCI
Express* slots
•Multi-Gigabit scalability and increased uptime
through advanced server features
•Optional low-profile bracket included for
high-density, rack-mounted servers
Connectivity You Can Count On
Take advantage of PCI Express (PCIe*) server
slots to enhance network performance with the
Intel®PRO/1000 PT Server Adapter. The dedicated
input/output (I/O) bandwidth of PCIe ensures priority
performance—without bus sharing—for Gigabit
Ethernet connectivity in Category-5 networks.
Additionally, the Intel PRO/1000 PT Server Adapter
is designed to provide high performance in multi-
processor systems by efficiently balancing network
loads across multiple Central Processing Units
(CPUs) when used with Receive-Side Scaling from
Microsoft or Scalable I/O on Linux*.
The Intel PRO/1000 PT Server Adapter represents
the fifth generation of Intel®network adapters for
Gigabit Ethernet, and features 10/100/1000 Mbps
self-configuration for compatibility with mixed-
speed network devices. For easy installation and
management, all Intel®PRO Network Connections
are supported by Intel®PRO Intelligent Install
and the new Intel®PROSet Utility for Microsoft*
Device Manager. Intel PROSet simplifies adapter
installation and gives you point-and-click power to
configure and manage all your Intel PRO Network
Connections for connectivity you can count on.
Features Benefits
Intel®82572GI Gigabit Controller •Enhances high performance and reliability
Load balancing on multiple CPUs •Increases performance on multi-processor systems by efficiently balancing
network loads across CPU cores when used with Receive-Side Scaling from
Microsoft or Scalable I/O on Linux*
Interrupt moderation •Delivers increase performance while significantly reducing CPU utilization
Compatible with x1, x4, x8, and x16 full-height and •Allows use in any PCI Express server slot
low-profile PCI Express* slots
Support for most network operating systems (NOS) •Enables widespread deployment
Remote Management Support •Reduces support costs with remote management based on industry-wide standards
Category-5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP), 4-pair cabling •Uses existing 4-pair cabling and saves re-wiring costs
RoHS compliant1
, lead-free2technology •Compliant with the new European Union directive (effective July 2006) to reduce
the use of hazardous materials
Intel®PROSet Utility for Microsoft* Device Manager •Provides point-and-click power over individual adapters, advanced
adapter features, connection teaming, and VLAN configuration
Advanced cable diagnostics •Dynamically tests and reports network problems (error rate, cable length) and
automatically compensates for cable issues (cross-over cable, wrong pin-out/polarity)
Intel backing •Backed by an Intel®limited lifetime warranty, 90-day, money-back guarantee
(U.S. and Canada), and worldwide support
Product Brief
Network Connectivity