Chelsio T6225-SO-CR Dual Port 25GbE Server Adapter with PCI Express 3.0
Experience enterprise-grade networking performance with the Chelsio T6225-SO-CR, a dual-port 25GbE server adapter designed for demanding datacenter applications. This memory-free PCI Express 3.0 x8 adapter delivers exceptional bandwidth capabilities supporting 1/10/25Gb Ethernet connections through optical fiber connectivity.
Advanced Network Performance and Compatibility
The T6225-SO-CR leverages sixth-generation (T6) technology, offering seamless integration with existing T5 host software while introducing enhanced features including integrated offload capabilities for IPsec, TLS/SSL, DTLS, and SMB 3.X crypto. This dual-port adapter ensures optimal performance for storage, cloud computing, HPC, and virtualization applications.
- Dual SFP28 ports supporting 25GBase-SR and 25GBase-LR
- PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface for maximum throughput
- Memory-free design for efficient operation
- Compatible with legacy switch infrastructure
- RoHS-compliant environmentally friendly design
Technical Specifications and Form Factor
The T6225-SO-CR features a compact plug-in card design measuring 6.6" in length and 2.7" in height, making it ideal for server installations. The adapter utilizes optical fiber media for reliable high-speed connectivity and includes:
- Dual SFP28 expansion slots
- Support for both 25GBase-SR and 25GBase-LR network technologies
- Server-optimized architecture
- Malaysian manufacturing with quality assurance
Enterprise-Grade Performance Benefits
This adapter significantly reduces host-system CPU communications overhead while maintaining high bandwidth and low latency. The memory-free variant efficiently manages TOE, iSCSI, and iWARP connections, automatically adjusting to host compute cycles when connection limits are reached, ensuring uninterrupted network performance.
- Reduced power consumption
- Lower CPU overhead
- Seamless protocol offload capabilities
- Backward compatibility with existing infrastructure
- Concurrent protocol support