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Intel EXPI9014PFBLK quad-port bypass network card with four LC connectors

Intel

Intel EXPI9014PFBLK 1000Mbps Quad Port Bypass network card

SKU CH-3P1B-JG0DD MPN EXPI9014PFBLK

Quad-port Gigabit Ethernet bypass adapter with four LC connectors and PCI Express interface for in-line server appliances

  • Rated speed1,000 Mbit/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express
  • Connection types4 x LC Network
  • Key featuresProduct Type:Gigabit Ethernet Card
  • In the boxPRO/1000 PF Quad Port Bypass Server Adapter Informational CD
  • Quad-port bypass keeps inline appliances online during failures
  • Four LC connectors deliver 1000Mbps links for IPS deployments
  • PCI Express interface provides high-throughput server connectivity
  • Intel I/O Acceleration Technology reduces CPU overhead for inspection tasks
  • Purpose-built for in-line server appliances needing business continuity

Quad-Port Bypass Adapter

The Intel EXPI9014PFBLK is a PCI-Express network card with four LC connectors, each running at 1000Mbps. It is built for equipment manufacturers who design in-line server appliances such as intrusion-prevention systems. The bypass function keeps network traffic flowing if the appliance loses power or fails.

PCI-Express Throughput Limits

The card uses the PCI Express serial bus to move packets between the appliance and the network. Bandwidth is capped by the 1000Mbps line rate on each of the four ports, so aggregate throughput cannot exceed that per-port ceiling. Latency-sensitive IPS workloads benefit from the reduced overhead, but the interface cannot deliver multi-gigabit speeds.

Bypass Mode as Deciding Factor

The defining specification is the hardware bypass circuit that maintains link continuity when the host server is offline. If your appliance must stay transparent during reboots, crashes or power loss, this card meets that requirement. Without a need for in-line failover, a standard quad-port adapter would be the appropriate choice.

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Price $1,427.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Performance
Rated speed1,000 Mbit/s
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express
Connection types4 x LC Network
Size & build
Shipping weight0.36 kg
Package size345 × 343 × 15 mm
In the box
In the boxPRO/1000 PF Quad Port Bypass Server Adapter
Informational CD

Questions about this item

Should I choose the single or quad-port version for an inline security appliance?

This model is the quad-port variant, giving four LC fibre interfaces on one PCI Express card for inline IPS deployments.

What does the 1000Mbps rating mean when the card is installed in a server?

Each of the four ports runs at 1000Mbps full-duplex over LC fibre, so the adapter can pass four independent gigabit streams simultaneously.

Which PCI Express generation does the adapter use and what throughput does that provide?

The card plugs into a standard PCI Express slot and uses the serial bus for higher throughput than legacy PCI, with Intel I/O Acceleration Technology reducing CPU overhead for packet processing.

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