Intel has unveiled two new Ethernet product lines—the Intel® Ethernet E830 Controllers and Network Adapters, along with the Intel® Ethernet E610 Controllers and Network Adapters—designed to address the increasing demands of enterprise, telecommunications, cloud computing, edge computing, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI) applications. These next-generation solutions enhance connectivity performance while improving energy efficiency, fortifying security, and reducing total cost of ownership (TCO).
“In today’s interconnected world, networking is essential to the success of business and technology transformation. With the launch of the Intel Ethernet E830 and E610 products, we are helping customers meet the growing demand for high-performance, energy-efficient solutions that optimize network infrastructures, lower operational costs and enhance TCO.”– Bob Ghaffari, Intel vice president, Network and Edge Group
Advancing Connectivity for a Data-Driven Future
By integrating Intel’s cutting-edge Xeon® 6 processors with high-performance Ethernet technology, these new Ethernet solutions create a scalable foundation for data-intensive applications. This enables businesses to drive innovation, reduce operational expenses, and maintain a competitive advantage. Leveraging the latest advancements in process node and Ethernet technology, the E830 and E610 families deliver improved performance per watt and robust security tailored for both data center and edge environments.
As AI, virtual radio access networks (vRAN), 5G cloud computing, edge computing, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications continue to expand, Ethernet technology remains the backbone of modern network infrastructures. Intel’s latest Ethernet solutions are engineered to meet the evolving performance, scalability, and security requirements of these applications.
Product Highlights and Features
Intel Ethernet E830 Family: High-Performance and Versatile Connectivity
The Intel Ethernet E830 family is designed to support high-density virtualized workloads with superior security, flexible port configurations, and advanced time synchronization features. The first release includes dual-port 25GbE PCIe and OCP 3.0-compliant adapters, with additional configurations expected later this year.
Key Features:
- High-Speed Performance: Supports speeds up to 200GbE on the PCIe 5.0 bus, delivering twice the bandwidth of previous generations for enhanced data transfer rates and application responsiveness.
- Flexible Port Options: Configurations include 1x200GbE, 2×100/50/25/10GbE, and 8×25/10GbE, allowing businesses to customize network infrastructure based on performance and cost needs.
- Advanced Timing Capabilities: Includes precision time measurement (PTM), 1588 PTP, SyncE, and GNSS support for critical time synchronization in telecom, financial services, and AI applications.
- Enhanced Security: Features Intel’s security technologies such as Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Upgrade, and dual hardware roots of trust. It also provides future-proof protection with post-quantum crypto (PQC) solutions compliant with CNSA 1.0 and FIPS 140-3 Level 1.
- Investment Protection: Offers software and driver compatibility with Intel Ethernet E810 products, ensuring a seamless transition and easier lifecycle management.
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Intel Ethernet E610 Family: Efficient, Secure, and Manageable Networking
The Intel Ethernet E610 family is built for control plane operations, offering a combination of power efficiency, advanced manageability, and security. Available in multiple speeds and form factors, the E610 products deliver reliable and optimized network connectivity.
Key Features:
- Modern Connectivity: Supports 10GBASE-T, 5G, 2.5G, and 1000BASE-T technologies for efficient, high-performance data center control plane, workstation, and edge connectivity.
- Comprehensive Manageability: Integrates Secure Security Protocol and Data Model (SPDM), Platform Level Data Model (PLDM), Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) pass-through, and NC-SI support to streamline network operations and reduce administrative overhead.
- Unmatched Power Efficiency: Reduces power consumption by up to 50% compared to previous generations, helping lower operational costs and environmental impact.
- Robust Security: Includes hardware root of trust for secure firmware updates and modern cryptographic security measures compliant with CNSA 1.0, ensuring maximum network integrity and protection against cyber threats.
- Seamless Upgradability: Compatible with previous-generation 10GBASE-T adapters, simplifying the upgrade process while maximizing existing infrastructure investments.
Intel’s latest Ethernet product lines provide an essential foundation for enterprises, telecom networks, and cloud providers seeking high-performance, energy-efficient, and secure networking solutions. With their advanced capabilities, the E830 and E610 families are poised to meet the growing demands of an increasingly data-driven world.