Niagara 32265 provides flexible networking

The range is designed to integrate with PCI-e based networking servers, inline networking devices, security and monitoring appliances.

The Niagara 32265 is a low-cost, low-profile dual-port copper NIC that includes bypass, based on Intel's latest Gbit Ethernet controller, the 82576.

The new Niagara 32265 server adapter provides flexible and robust networking and bypass-interface options to the mission-critical IT market.

Intel's 82576 Gigabit Ethernet controller enhances the Niagara 32265 by providing PCI Express 2.0 (2.5GT/s) support, 10/100/1000 Based-T auto-negotiation capabilities, low power 2.8W operation, 16 Tx and 16 Rx Queues per port, enhanced virtualisation and layer 2 and 3 security, including IPSec, Linksec and Intel I/OAT Acceleration v3.0.

The dual-port copper server adapter with bypass is designed for high-availability server applications that demand premium performance and maximum uptime in a compact and low-profile form factor.

The bypass feature, upon power failure or power loss, allows network traffic to continue by re-routing traffic from the transmitting port directly to the receiving port.

This creates a closed loop that bypasses the down appliance, ensuring that network uptime is maintained.

The Niagara 32265 is designed for system integrators that support the telecommunications, ISP, IT network security, UTM, storage area networks (SAN), intrusion detection and prevention and WAN acceleration markets.

The product is now available for free evaluation for qualified projects and will be in full production by late August 2009.