---
name: "ixl"
section: "4"
platform: "openbsd"
package: "man"
version: "8.0-current-20261101"
release: "OpenBSD 8.0-current (2026-11-01)"
platforms: ["freebsd", "openbsd"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/ixl"
---

# ixl(4)

Intel Ethernet 700 series Ethernet device

## NAME

**ixl** – Intel Ethernet 700 series Ethernet device

## SYNOPSIS

**ixl\* at pci?**

## DESCRIPTION

The **ixl** driver supports Intel 700 series controllers based on the Intel X710, XXV710, XL710, and X722 Ethernet chipsets.

The functionality of the Intel 700 series Ethernet controllers has improved as newer versions of firmware have been released. To ensure correct driver operation, apply the most recent (stable) firmware update for the network controller.

The **ixl** driver supports querying pluggable transceivers for information and diagnostics. This functionality is available on controllers providing API version 1.6 and higher.

## SEE ALSO

[arp(4)](/arp/4.md), [ifmedia(4)](/ifmedia/4.md), [intro(4)](/intro/4.md), [netintro(4)](/netintro/4.md), [pci(4)](/pci/4.md), [hostname.if(5)](/hostname.if/5.md), [ifconfig(8)](/ifconfig/8.md)

## HISTORY

The **ixl** driver first appeared in OpenBSD 6.5.

## AUTHORS

The **ixl** driver was written by David Gwynne ⟨*dlg@openbsd.org*⟩ and Jonathan Matthew ⟨*jmatthew@openbsd.org*⟩.