Sun GigaSwift Ethernet UTP adapter is designed to provide next-generation, high-performance services for your Sun servers and workstations. Utilizing a single port, the adapter provides high bandwidth, server-to-server or server-to-switch connections, through copper media, at Gigabit speed - an order of magnitude faster than Fast Ethernet. By reducing CPU processing loads with packet parsing, hardware checksum generation and interrupt coalescing, server efficiency is increased, alleviating network congestion on the corporate computer backbone and enhancing performance. Because the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet UTP Adapter complies with IEEE 802.3 standards, existing infrastructure, applications, and expertise can be retained when upgrading portions of the network to GigaSwift Ethernet technology. This interoperability protects your investment while helping to enable a smooth migration and lower total cost of ownership. Developed by Sun, the adapter offers a high level of functionality and reliability.