Phoronix – Intel 2.5G Ethernet Controller Support Continues Being Prepped For The Next Linux Kernel

Last month we covered early work being done on an Intel 2.5G Ethernet Linux driver. That “IGC” driver for Intel I225-LM/I225-V 2.5G Ethernet adapters didn’t make it for Linux 4.19, but it looks like it will be on track for the Linux 4.20~5.0 kernel.

It looks like Intel will be pursuing 2.5G on upcoming PC platforms for offering faster Ethernet while the benefit of 2.5G is that it can still operate on existing CAT5E/CAT6 wiring. The “Foxville” 2.5G Ethernet support hasn’t yet been officially released by Intel. Read more here.