Overview - IBM 10/100 Dual Port Server Adapter

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At a glance

The IBM 10/100 Dual Port Server Adapter enhances the advantages of 10/100 Ethernet connectivity with its exceptional performance, outstanding throughput, and efficient utilization of the system's CPU. Features and benefits include:

• Two 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports in one adapter.
• Compatible with PCI-2.1- and 2.2-compliant server systems.
• Supports all leading server operating systems.
• Meets most industry standards with required certifications and logos. Complete set of device drivers for operation in leading server operating systems.
• Other server functions including failover to other Intel technology adapters, load balancing/link aggregation, Adapter Fault Tolerance, VLAN, packet prioritization and Active PCI (Hot Plug).
• Compliant with SDG-2.0, ACPI and IEEE 802.3 industry standards.
• 10/100 auto-negotiation supports mixed bandwidth environments and incremental migration to Fast Ethernet.
• Shares a common suite of base drivers with Intel's new generation of desktop and mobile adapters for uniform installation and administration.

Note: This adapter does not support Dual Address Cycle (DAC) for address spaces larger than 4GB.

Warranty

Lifetime Limited - customer carry-in exchange

Packaging

You will receive one box containing the following items:

• 10/100 Dual Port Server Adapter (Single Pack)
• 10/100 Dual Port Server Adapter (Card Pack)

Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)

Worldwide

• Description: 10/100 Dual Port Server Adapter (Single Pack)
• Marketing part number: 22P4901
• Replacement part number: 22P4909

• Description: 10/100 Dual Port Server Adapter (Card Pack)
• Marketing part number: 22P4910
• Replacement part number: 22P4909

Product dates

Worldwide

• Announce date: 22 May 2001
• Planned availability date: 31 May 2001
• Withdrawal date: 29 Jul 2003

Technical specifications

• Connection for two 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 connections on a single card.
• Compatible with PCI 2.2-compatible servers.
• Adapter fault tolerance protects the server's network link from failure of the cable, connector, or adapter, by using a redundant link paired with the primary link in a backup mode. If a link fails, traffic is automatically transferred to the redundant link. The server stays up and running, and the traffic transfer is transparent to both users and applications.
• Active PCI hot plugability enables reduced server downtime when installed in a supporting IBM server system. Without powering off the server, the adapter can be removed from the system for maintenance and replaced with another adapter.
• Adapter load balancing and 802.3ad link aggregation, enable the server to add scalable bandwidth as traffic demands grow. Adapter load balancing manages server traffic across up to four like adapters.

Note: This adapter does not support Dual Address Cycle (DAC) for address spaces larger than 4GB.

Performance specifications as known at time of announcement

The IBM Dual Port 10/100 Server adapter enhances the advantages of 10/100 Ethernet Connectivity with its exceptional performance, outstanding throughput and efficient utilization of the system's CPU. With support for packet prioritization (IEEE 802.1p) and Virtual LANs (IEEE 802.1Q), the adapter also optimizes throughput of data for critical applications. Boost server throughput with your choice of Adaptive Load Balancing, Intel Link Aggregation or Fast EtherChannel technologies that can also increase server uptime through link redundancy. This solution offers Wake on LAN for remote wake up of systems, and auto negotiation, enabling an easy connection to shared or switched Ethernet running at either speed.

Physical, environmental, and compatibility specifications as known at time of announcement

Height

• inches: 4.7
• mm: 121

• inches: 4.7
• mm: 121

• inches: .8
• mm: 21

Operating temperature

• Between 32 degrees celsius and 131 degrees celsius
• Between 0 degrees fahrenheit and 55 degrees fahrenheit

Relative humidity

• Operating: between 10% and 90% (non-condensing)

Agency approvals

• FCC Class B
• C-Tick
• VCCI Class 2
• CISPR 22 Class B
• UL
• BSMI (Taiwan)

Hardware requirements for IBM systems

The adapter can be installed in PCI 2.1- and 2.2-compatible Intel Pentium architecture processors, and IBM or non-IBM PC servers accepting standard-height PCI adapters.

Supported operating systems

The adapter is shipped with device drivers for all leading server operating systems. The following operating systems are supported:

• Microsoft Windows 2000
• Windows NT 4.0
• Novell NetWare, Version 3.12, or later
• SCO Open Server 5.0

Compatibility

The adapter is compatible with PCI 2.1- and 2.2-compatible Intel Pentium architecture processors, and IBM or non-IBM PC servers accepting standard-height PCI adapters.

Note: Some configurations may not be compatible.

Other

Cable orders required

An adapter cable is not included with these cards. The appropriate cabling must be used when connecting to an Ethernet network: UTP-5 cabling is recommended.