Intel® Ethernet 600 Series

Linux Performance Tuning Guide

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861164 07/29/2025 Public

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Document Table of Contents
Document Table of Contents
Notices and Disclaimers Revision History ​Introduction ​Initial Checklist ​Baseline Performance Measurements and Tuning Methodology Platform Tuning (ixgbe Non-Specific) Changing Link Speed Adapter Bonding Performance Troubleshooting
Notices and Disclaimers
Revision History
​Introduction
​Introduction ​Related References Compatibility Notes
​Related References
Compatibility Notes
​Initial Checklist
Update Driver/Firmware Versions ​Read the README Check PCI Express (PCIe) Slot Width ​Check System Hardware Capabilities
Update Driver/Firmware Versions
​Read the README
Check PCI Express (PCIe) Slot Width
​Check System Hardware Capabilities
​Baseline Performance Measurements and Tuning Methodology
​Network Performance Benchmarks
​Network Performance Benchmarks
​Network Performance Benchmarks ​iPerf2 ​iPerf3 ​netperf
​iPerf2
​iPerf3
​netperf
Platform Tuning (ixgbe Non-Specific)
​Tuning Methodology ​BIOS Settings ​Firewalls
​Tuning Methodology
​BIOS Settings
​Firewalls
Changing Link Speed
Adapter Bonding
Performance Troubleshooting
​CPU Utilization ixgbe Counters ​Network Counters ​System Logs ​Intel PerfSpect Tool
​CPU Utilization
ixgbe Counters
​Network Counters
​System Logs
​Intel PerfSpect Tool

​Check System Hardware Capabilities

If using 10 Gbps Ethernet, there are some minimum CPU and system requirements. In general, a modern server class processor and optimal memory configuration for your platform should be sufficient, but the needs vary depending on your workload. Memory performance mode should be enabled in the BIOS. Verify that your CPU and memory configuration are capable of supporting the level of network performance you require for your workload.

​Network Performance Benchmarks