Intel EXPI9402PTBLK PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Gigabit Server Adapter

The Intel EXPI9402PTBLK PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter delivers two independent Gigabit Ethernet connections through a single PCI Express x4 slot, making it an efficient choice for servers that need additional network interfaces without consuming multiple expansion slots. Each port operates with its own dedicated PCIe bandwidth, ensuring that heavy traffic on one interface does not degrade performance on the other. This dedicated bandwidth model is a significant improvement over older shared-bus architectures, where multiple ports competed for the same throughput ceiling.

Designed for multi-processor server environments, the adapter supports Receive-Side Scaling on Windows Server and Scalable I/O on Linux, both of which intelligently distribute incoming network traffic across available CPU cores. This prevents any single processor from becoming a bottleneck during high-throughput operations. The dual-port layout is naturally suited for link aggregation setups that combine both ports for increased bandwidth, or active-passive failover configurations that maintain network availability if one connection drops. Compatible with standard Category-5 cabling, the adapter integrates into existing network infrastructure without requiring upgraded wiring.