Intel QuickAssist 8970 PCIe 3.0 x16 Cryptographic Accelerator Adapter

The Intel IQA89701G3P5 is a PCIe 3.0 x16 accelerator card that takes on encryption and compression work so your server’s main processors can stay focused on applications and users. By moving tasks such as AES, SHA, and TLS processing onto dedicated hardware, it helps data centers push more secure traffic without adding more CPU cores or increasing latency.

This adapter supports data rates up to 100 G per port, making it a strong fit for VPN gateways, secure storage arrays, and cloud platforms where every microsecond counts. Administrators running virtualized environments will appreciate its SR-IOV capability, which lets multiple virtual machines share the same card while keeping resources neatly isolated.

Installation is straightforward: slide the low-profile card into an available x16 slot, load the Linux drivers, and you are ready to accelerate workloads. The card draws only 23 W, so you gain a meaningful performance boost without a noticeable jump in power budgets. Operating temperatures from 32 °F to 122 °F cover typical rack conditions, and Intel backs the hardware with a limited lifetime warranty for peace of mind.

• PCIe 3.0 x16 plug-in card for quick installation in standard servers
• Hardware acceleration for AES, SHA, TLS, and other common crypto algorithms
• Throughput up to 100 G per port supports busy network and storage traffic
• Compatible with Linux, with drivers available for major distributions
• SR-IOV support enables efficient resource sharing in virtualized setups
• Form factor that fits low-profile server slots and compact chassis
• Consumes just 23 W, helping to keep power and cooling costs under control
• Operates reliably in environments from 32 °F to 122 °F
• Designed for VPN endpoints, secure data transfers, and cloud services
• Limited lifetime warranty offers long-term hardware assurance