Intel introduces high-performance and energy-efficient Ethernet solutions

On February 25, 2025, Intel announced two new Ethernet product lines, the Intel Ethernet Controller E830 and Network Adapters, and the Intel Ethernet Controller E610 and Network Adapters, designed to meet the growing needs of enterprise, telecommunications, cloud, edge, scientific computing (HPC), and AI. These next-generation solutions deliver robust, high-performance connectivity while improving energy efficiency and security, and reducing total cost of ownership (TCO).

Bob Ghaffari, vice president of the Network and Edge Group at Intel Corporation, said, "In today's Internet of Everything, networking is critical to business success and technology transformation. With the introduction of Intel's Ethernet E830 and E610 products, we are helping our customers meet the growing demand for high-performance, energy-efficient solutions that optimize network infrastructure, reduce operational costs, and improve total cost of ownership (TCO). ”

By combining Intel Xeon 6 processors with high-performance Ethernet connectivity, Intel's new Ethernet solutions will provide the foundation for scalable, data-intensive applications that enable businesses to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and gain a competitive advantage. Thanks to new advancements in process node and Ethernet technology, the Intel Ethernet E830 and E610 series deliver significant improvements in performance and security per watt in data center and edge environments.

Ethernet technology has always been at the heart of modern network infrastructure. As AI, virtual radio access networks (vRAN), 5G cloud computing, edge, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications drive data and connectivity demands, Intel's Ethernet solutions are purpose-built to deliver the performance, scalability, and security needed to meet these evolving demands.

The Intel Ethernet Controller E830 and network adapters optimize high-density virtualized workloads with flexible port configurations, superior time synchronization, and superior security features. The Intel Ethernet Controller E610 and network adapters provide an ideal solution for control plane operations with excellent manageability and superior energy efficiency.

Intel Ethernet E830 Series: High-performance and versatile connectivity

The Intel Ethernet E830 Series delivers high-performance, secure, and energy-efficient solutions for demanding workloads in virtualized enterprise, cloud, telco, and edge environments. The first products include dual-port 25GbE PCIe and OCP 3.0 compliant adapters, with more configurations to be released later the year. Key features of the Intel Ethernet E830 series include:

High-speed performance: Intel's Ethernet E830 products support speeds of up to 200GbE on the PCIe 5.0 bus and deliver twice the bandwidth of the previous generation for faster data transfer and better application response.

Flexible port options: Intel's Ethernet E830 products are available in 1x200GbE, 2x100/50/25/10GbE, and 8x25/10GbE port configurations, allowing enterprises to customize their network infrastructure to meet specific performance and cost requirements.

Excellent Time Synchronization Capability: With features such as Precision Time Measurement (PTM), support for 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP), Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE), and support for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), it is essential for critical time synchronization applications in telecommunications, financial services, and AI training and inference.

Enhanced Security: The Intel Ethernet E830 Series features Intel security technologies such as Secure Boot, Secure Firmware Upgrade, and dual hardware root of trust, and future-proofs with a CNSA 1.0 and FIPS 140-3 Level 1 compliant post-quantum encryption (PQC) solution.

Investment Protection: Software and driver compatibility with Intel Ethernet E810 products makes upgrades simpler, providing seamless transition and lifecycle management.

Intel Ethernet E610 Series: Efficient, secure, and manageable networking

The Intel Ethernet E610 Series for Control Plane Networking combines manageability, energy efficiency, and security. Intel Ethernet E610 products are available in a variety of speeds and form factors with the following features:

Modern Connectivity: Supporting 10GBASE-T, 5G, 2.5G, and 1000BASE-T technologies, Intel's Ethernet E610 products deliver efficient, high-performance connectivity for data center control planes, workstations, and edge applications.

Comprehensive Manageability: The Intel Ethernet E610 Series simplifies network operations and reduces management overhead with features such as Security Protocol and Data Model (SPDM), Platform Level Data Model (PLDM), Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) pass-through, and support for Network Controller Sideband Interface (NC-SI).

Superior power efficiency: Intel Ethernet E610 products consume up to 50% less power than the previous generation, helping to reduce operating costs while minimizing environmental impact¹.

Robust Security: The Intel Ethernet E610 Series includes a hardware root of trust for secure firmware updates and modern CNSA 1.0-compliant cryptographic security features that provide critical assurance of network integrity against cyber threats.

Seamless upgrade capability: Fully compatible with the previous generation of 10GBASE-T adapters, simplifying the upgrade method and ensuring that customers can fully unleash the potential of their existing infrastructure.

As a global leader in Ethernet technology, Intel has built an extensive partner ecosystem that includes Cisco, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Supermicro. This open ecosystem ensures that Intel Ethernet solutions can be deployed in a wide range of applications, providing customers with unmatched flexibility and choice in their network deployments.

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1 This data is compared to the E610-XAT2 and X550AT2. Performance varies based on use, configuration, and other factors. For more information, please visit the Performance Index website.

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