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JL82599ES Product Overview
The Intel® Ethernet Controller JL82599ES is a high-performance, low-power dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller from Intel, part of the 82599ES series. Housed in a 576-pin FCBGA (25×25mm) package, the JL82599ES is a single-chip, dual-port 10GbE implementation. The JL82599ES connects to the host system via a PCI Express 2.0 (5 GT/s) x8 host interface, supporting both 10GbE and 1GbE data rates, and integrates Serial Gigabit Media Independent Interface (SFI) and SFP+ fiber interfaces. The chip supports SR-IOV (Single Root I/O Virtualization) , Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq) , Data Center Bridging (DCB) , and NC-SI out-of-band management interfaces. The JL82599ES is the core chip of Intel's X520 series 10GbE network adapters, widely used in data center servers, high-performance computing, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise networking applications requiring high bandwidth and low latency.
JL82599ES Key Features
The JL82599ES embodies Intel's deep expertise in high-performance 10GbE network controller design. It features a PCI Express 2.0 (5 GT/s) x8 host interface supporting x1, x2, x4, and x8 bus width configurations. The JL82599ES integrates dual-port fully independent 10GbE MAC and PHY , with each port capable of operating at 10 Gb/s or 1 Gb/s. The chip supports 10GBASE-KX4, 1000BASE-KX, 1000BASE-BX, XAUI, and other physical network standards. The JL82599ES supports Jumbo Frames up to 15.5KB. For virtualization, the JL82599ES supports SR-IOV with up to 64 virtual machines per port (64 VMs × 2 queues) , significantly improving virtualized network performance. The chip features 128 transmit queues and multiple receive queues with Flow Director technology. The JL82599ES supports TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO, up to 256KB) , IPv4/IPv6 checksum offload, and other advanced offload features. The chip includes 160KB/port programmable transmit buffers, and supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN, IEEE 802.3x flow control, and ACPI power management (D0/D3 states). The JL82599ES supports PCIe Message Signaled Interrupts (MSI/MSI-X) and interrupt throttling control. The chip provides NC-SI and SMBus interfaces for out-of-band communication with external management controllers. The JL82599ES operates from 1.2V (core) and 3.3V (I/O) , with a temperature range of 0℃ to +70℃.
JL82599ES Applications
With its exceptional dual-port 10GbE performance, rich virtualization features, and flexible interface configuration, the JL82599ES is widely deployed in demanding networking applications. The chip is the core controller for Intel X520 series 10GbE network adapters, widely used in data center servers, rack servers, and blade servers. The JL82599ES is ideal for cloud infrastructure and virtualized environments with SR-IOV support. The chip is used in High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters and Storage Area Networks (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) . The JL82599ES is also widely used in enterprise networking equipment, routers, and switches requiring high-bandwidth connectivity.
JL82599ES Key Advantages
The JL82599ES stands out as a mature, commercially available dual-port 10GbE Ethernet controller that strikes an excellent balance between performance, features, and cost. Housed in a 576-pin FCBGA (25×25mm) package, the chip integrates two complete 10GbE MAC and PHY ports, delivering dual-port 10GbE connectivity with low power consumption (TDP ~8.6W) . The JL82599ES supports PCIe 2.0 x8 interface with up to 32 Gb/s available bandwidth, ensuring line-rate forwarding for dual 10GbE ports. The chip's SR-IOV support enables up to 64 virtual machines per port, making it ideal for virtualized data centers and high-density cloud environments. The JL82599ES features an NC-SI out-of-band management interface for remote monitoring and management. The chip supports Jumbo Frames up to 15.5KB for improved large-data transmission efficiency. The JL82599ES supports IEEE 802.1Qaz, 802.1Qbb, and 802.1p Data Center Bridging (DCB) standards. The JL82599ES offers system integrators and OEMs a highly competitive 10GbE connectivity solution.
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FAQs:
1 What is the JL82599ES chip
JL82599ES is Intel's 3rd generation dual-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller, commonly used in high-performance servers and NICs to provide high bandwidth and low latency networking.
2 What ports and speeds does the chip support
JL82599ES integrates two physical ports, each supporting auto-negotiation between 10GbE and 1GbE speeds, providing a total aggregate bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
3 What package and dimensions does it use
JL82599ES uses a high-density FCBGA-576 package measuring 25x25 millimeters, representing a compact and high-performance chip design.
4 What host bus interface does it support
JL82599ES supports the PCIe v2.0 interface (5.0 GT/s), typically connecting to the system via an x8 lane configuration for high throughput.
5 What are the power supply requirements
JL82599ES requires dual rails of 1.2V and 3.3V, and strict power integrity management is necessary during design.
6 What advantages does it offer in virtualization scenarios
JL82599ES deeply supports hardware virtualization, including VMDq and SR-IOV, which drastically reduces network overhead in virtualized environments.
7 Question What advanced network features does it support
JL82599ES supports IEEE 1588 precise time synchronization, IPsec hardware acceleration, and up to 128 Tx/Rx queues to handle high-density concurrent data.
8 What applications is this chip primarily suitable for
JL82599ES is ideal for server LAN-on-Motherboard (LOM) designs, high-performance NICs, and mezzanine cards requiring high-speed interconnects.
9 What are the PCB design considerations
Stringent decoupling is required for the 1.2V/3.3V power planes, and strict impedance matching with no plane crossings is critical for the PCIe and 10GbE differential pairs.
10 What are the advantages over consumer-grade NIC chips
JL82599ES belongs to the enterprise series, featuring a more mature architecture in terms of virtualization capabilities, large queue management, and hardware-based security offload.