Overview - PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter by Intel for IBM eServer xSeries

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At a Glance
The PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter by Intel offers the latest Intel 82546GB MAC/PHY technology.

Features:

• 32-/64-bit PCI and PCI-X support at at up to 133 MHz for Gigabit Ethernet for faster transmission with lower CPU utilization
• Card based on 82546 technology from Intel to match xSeries servers
• Low-profile-capable and has both standard bracket and low-profile bracket
• PCI hot-plug lets you remove/replace server network interface cards (NICs) without taking the server off-line
• Automatic link aggregation and load balancing
• Load balancing allows heterogeneous failover
• Remote boot feature for remote system setup and maintenance
• PCI 2.x Wake on LAN (WoL) enables remote management
• Optimization features include Checksum offload and Jumbo Frames
• Media: CAT - 5
• Bus: 32-/64-bit, 33/66 MHz PCI; 64-bit, 66/100/133 MHz PCI-X
• Connector: RJ45
• PXE 2.x boot ready
• Drivers: Windows, Linux, UnixWare, NetWare
• Performance focused -- optimized for throughput and CPU utilization

The IBM V8.30 software release will be backward compatible to all current Intel-based Gigabit NICs/LOMs.

Overview
IBM continues to enhance its Ethernet adapter offerings by introducing the PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter by Intel. This new adapter is based on the latest Intel 82546GB technology. It allows for 10/100/1000 Mbps speed communication over up to four pairs of industry-standard Category 5 copper cabling.

Warranty
The warranty period is one year.

Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)

Packaging
You will receive one box containing the following items:

• PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter by Intel and low profile bracket
• CD and Publications

Product dates

Worldwide

• Announce date: 16 Mar 2004
• Planned availability date: 19 Mar 2004

Technical specifications (Physical, environmental, and compatibility specifications as known at time of announcement)
Compliance with networking standards

• Compliant with 802.3p, 802.3x, 802.3ab, 802.1Q

Performance specifications

• Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connectivity
• 64-bit/133 MHz PCI-X 1.0 Gigabit Ethernet server adapter, based on Intel 82546GB technology
• Up to 64-bit/133 MHz for bandwidth-intensive server applications
• Auto speed configuration to 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps over copper cabling
• Standard RJ-45 connection
• Wake on LAN (WoL) and PXE support
• Drivers to support:
  • Windows 2003, 2000, and Windows NT 4.0
  • Red Hat SUSE LINUX and Turbo Linux
  • Sun Solaris
  • Novell NetWare 5.x and 6.x 1
  • SCO UnixWare 7.x
  • Open UNIX 8.0

Physical specifications
Height
Approximate height: 121mm (4.7in), 80mm (3.1in) low profile

Width
Approximate width: 165.1mm (6.5in)

Depth
Approximate depth: 21mm (0.8 in)

Operating temperature
Operating temperature (card): 0 deg to 55 deg C (32 deg to 131 deg F)

Relative humidity
10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Agency approvals

• FCC Class B
• ICES Class B
• EN 55022 / 55024 98
• VCCI Class B
• CISPR 22 / 24 Class B
• UL
• C-Tick AS/NZS 3548 Class B

BSMI/MIC Energy Star-Compliant
No

Hardware compatibility
The adapter is compatible with PCI-X 1.0 or PCI 2.x compatible Intel Pentium - architecture processor, IBM eServer xSeries systems accepting standard height or low-profile PCI adapters.

NOTE: Some configurations may not be compatible.

Software requirements
The PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter by Intel includes a standard height PCI bracket and a low-profile PCI bracket with standard RJ-45 connections. This universal PCI adapter supports both 3.3V and 5V PCI slots. Included device drivers support the following operating systems:

• Windows 2003, 2000 and NT 4.0
• Novell NetWare 5.x and 6.0
• SCO UnixWare 7.x and Open UNIX 8.0
• Linux Red Hat, SCO, and SUSE

Additionally, this adapter supports Wake on LAN (WoL) and PXE remote boot.

Software compatibility
This new adapter can ease the transition to gigabit technology and IT administration through the IBM V8.20 software release, which is backward compatible to all current IBM Intel-based Gigabit NICs/LOMs.

Cable orders required
An adapter cable is required (not included with this adapter). The appropriate industry-standard cabling must be used when connecting to Ethernet networks. UTP-5 cabling is recommended.

Installation time
Approximately 15 minutes