This document describes the external architecture (including device operation, pin
descriptions, register definitions, etc.) for the 82599, a dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE)
Network Interface Controller.
This document is intended as a reference for logical design group, architecture validation,
firmware development, software device driver developers, board designers, test
engineers, or anyone else who may need specific technical or programming information
about the 82599.
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