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Overview - Wide Area Network (WAN) adapter

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Abstract

Features and technical details of the Wide Area Network (WAN) adapter

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General Information
The Netfinity Server Communications options are a suite of PCI adapter products that can help you enhance Netfinity servers as mission-critical communications servers. Wide Area Network (WAN) Adapters offer connection support for:
  • Dedicated lines
  • Dialup
  • Packet networks
  • Gateway applications
 
The products provide the latest in network connection and protocol support to meet standard WAN requirements. W AN applications that require leased line connections (9.6 Kbps to 56 Kbps, 64 Kbps, 1.5 Mbps, and 2.048 Mbps) or packet network connections (frame relay, X.25) can be implemented using the PCI WAN adapters and standard communications products, such as:
  • Microsoft Back Office
  • Microsoft SNA Server
  • IBM eNetwork Communications Server
 
Many server applications require connectivity to access data and communicate using the public or private telephone networks. Access and bandwidth are becoming a precious commodity to Web performance. NET applications such as Voice over IP, Video Conferencing, and e-commerce will only put more demands on wide area bandwidth. The need to have WAN connection options will be critical to provide adequate bandwidth. We think of Web servers as hosting Web pages, firewall, or database servers. This role is quickly expanding as VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) become more mature. VPN support is essential in the network world and will allow Netfinity servers via NT 5.0 to expand its role in this area. The Web server now can become your remote access server, e-commerce, or business server. This would allow customers to consolidate telephone services which provides monthly costs savings and dedicated network equipment.

These adapters enhance the role of the Netfinity Server as a mission-critical Communications Server. These cards are designed for wide area interface connections using off-the-shelf software communications programs from Microsoft and IBM. The versatility of the two-port card allows the card to be used in a variety of WAN applications and provides the ability for the customer to increase WAN bandwidth as needed. The single port ARTIC X.25 adapters are designed to be used in a variety of WAN applications which require a single, cost-effective 56/64Kbps X.25 or Frame Relay connection. The two-port ARTIC960Rx Frame Relay PCI Adapter is designed to provide up to two ports of high-speed SNA or IP Frame Relay connections. The applications for gateways and Web servers are ideal for branch office and remote host access over X.25 or Frame Relay networks while still providing classic SNA connections for IBM customer base. Features include:
  • Network connectivity
  • Multiple protocol support
  • Scalable bandwidth
  • Dial backup capability in WAN 2 port
  • Two independent T1/E1 ports
 
PCI WAN 2 Port S91 Card
The IBM PCI WAN 2 Port S91 Adapter is a two-port adapter with connection capability for the majority of existing Telco WAN services. The adapter is an intelligent WAN interface card for PCI-based workstations and Netfinity Servers. The two-port cards offer one serial port for serial communications links from 56Kbps to 2Mbps, and the second port is an ISDN BRI port supporting up to 128Kbps, for dial backup or dial out capability.
 
PCI Multiport T1/E1 S94 Card
The IBM Multiport T1/E1 S94 Card is a Multiport adapter with connection capability for increased bandwidth up to North American T1 and E1 speeds of 1.544 Mbps or European speeds of up to 2.048 Mbps. The T1 type of connection is the largest deployed data and voice type circuit from Telcos. The adapter is an intelligent WAN interface card for PCI-based workstations and Netfinity Servers. The Multiport T1/E1 S94 cards offer multiple T1/E1 ports for expandable bandwidth capability for backbone network gateways and Netfinity Web-connected servers. The multiple T1/E1 approach will be the basic service platform for implementing many of the emerging network applications as Virtual Private networks, video over IP, and e-commerce.
 
PCI Multiport T1/E1 P92 Card
The IBM MULTIPORT T1/E1 Adapter is a multiport adapter with connection capability for increased bandwidth up to North American T1 and E1 speeds of 1.544 Mbps or European speeds of up to 2.048 Mbps. The T1 type of connection is the largest deployed data and voice type (VPNs), video over IP, and e-commerce.
 
Warranty: 3 year limited Customer Carry-In Exchange
 
This product replaces:
None.
 
The product was replaced by:
Not Applicable.
 
Packaging:
One box containing...
 
These items for the PCI WAN 2 Port S91
  • PCI Adapter
  • Hardware Installation Manual
  • Driver and diagnostic CD
  • Interface-specific cable

These items for the PCI WAN Multiport S94
  • PCI Adapter
  • Hardware Installation Manual
  • Driver and diagnostic CD
  • Interface-specific cable

These items for the PCI WAN 2 Multiport P92
  • PCI Adapter
  • Hardware Installation Manual
  • Driver and diagnostic CD
  • Interface-specific cable
 
Marketing Part Numbers
Asia Pacific, Canada, Latin America, United States
  • PCI WAN 2 Port S91/V.24/U Card -> 33L4624
  • PCI WAN 2 Port S91/V.35/U Card -> 33L4625
  • PCI WAN 2 Port S91/V.36/U Card -> 33L4626
  • PCI WAN 2 Port S91/EIA 530/U Card -> 33L4627
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/S94/V.24 Card -> 33L4633
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/S94/V.35 Card -> 33L4634
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/S94/V.36 Card -> 33L4635
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/S94/EIA 530 Card -> 33L4637
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/P92/V.24 Card -> 33L4638
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/P92/V.35 Card -> 33L4639
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/P92/V.36 Card -> 33L4640
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/P92/EIA 530 Card -> 33L4642
 
EMEA
  • PCI WAN 2 Port S91/V.24/ST Card -> 33L4628
  • PCI WAN 2 Port S91/V.35/ST Card -> 33L4629
  • PCI WAN 2 Port S91/V.36/ST Card -> 33L4630
  • PCI WAN 2 Port S91/X.21/ST Card -> 33L4631
  • PCI WAN 2 Port S91/EIA 530/ST Card -> 33L4632
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/S94/V.24 Card -> 33L4633
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/S94/V.35 Card -> 33L4634
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/S94/V.36 Card -> 33L4635
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/S94/X.21 Card -> 33L4636
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/S94/EIA 530 Card -> 33L4637
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/P92/V.24 Card -> 33L4638
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/P92/V.35 Card -> 33L4639
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/P92/V.36 Card -> 33L4640
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/P92/X.21 Card -> 33L4641
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1/P92/EIA 530 Card -> 33L4642

FRU Part Numbers
Asia Pacific, Canada , Latin America, United States...
  • PCI WAN 2 Port S91 U Card -> 33L4664
  • PCI WAN 2 Port S91 S/T Card -> 33L4665
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1 S94 Card -> 33L4666
  • PCI WAN Multiport T1/E1 P92 Card -> 33L4667
  • Serial Interface Cable V.24 -> 33L4668
  • Serial Interface Cable V.35 -> 33L4669
  • Serial Interface Cable V.36 -> 33L4670
  • Serial Interface Cable X.21 -> 33L4671
  • Serial Interface Cable EIA 530 -> 33L4672
 
Additional Part Numbers
Part numbers for ordering multiple quantities:
None
 
Product Dates
World Wide...
  • Announce Date-> 1/19/1999
  • Planned Avail ability Date-> 2/12/1999
  • Withdrawal Date-> Not Applicable
  • Effective Withdrawal Date-> Not Applicable
 
Technical Specifications
Performance specifications as known at time of announcement:
PCI WAN 2-PORT S91 CARD Card
  • Serial and ISDN BRI
  • Serial Port Interfaces supported (V.24, V.35,V.36, EIA 530, X.21)
  • Both ST and U Interfaces available
  • Lines can be independently configured for multiple protocol and traffic type
  • Line speeds up to 128 Kbps ISDN port
  • Serial port speaks up to 2.048 Mbps
  • Single slot PCI 2.1-compliant design
  • Supports multiprocessor server platforms
  • Protocols supported x.25, frame relay, PPP, SDLC, HDLC

PCI Multiport T1/E1 S94 Card
  • 2-Port T1/E1 PCI adapter
  • Lines can be independently configured for multiple protocol and traffic type
  • T1 1.544 Mbps, E1 2.048 Mbps and Fractional T1/E1 (n x DS0)
  • 2MB RAM
  • Single slot PCI 2.1-compliant design
  • Supports multiprocessor server platforms
  • All protocol stacks run on the adapter for increased performance
  • Data compression
  • Intelligent cable interface
 
PCI Multiport T1/E1 P92 Card
  • 2-Port T1/E1 PCI adapter
  • Internal or external clocking
  • Lines can be independently configured for multiple protocol and traffic type
  • T1 1.544 Mbps, E1 2.048 Mbps and Fractional T1/E1 (n x DS0)
  • 512 KB RAM
  • Auto detection of interface types
  • Single slot PCI 2.1 compliant design traffic type
  • T1 1.544 Mbps, E1 2.048 Mbps and Fractional T1/E1
  • Onboard RISC CPU; protocol stacks run on the adapter for increased performance and maximum offload
  • 4MB RAM
  • Short slot PCI 2.1-compliant design
  • Intelligent cable interface
 
Physical, Environmental, and Compatibility Specifications as known at time of announcement:
Weight: * lbs (* kg)
Height: 6.9 inches (17.54 cm)
Width: .072 inches (1.8 cm)
Depth: 4.2 inches (10.7 cm)
 
Operating Temperature:
  • low of 0 degrees Celcius to a high of 55 degrees Celcius
 
Relative humidity:
  • Operating: low of 5% to a high of 95% (non-condensing)
 
Altitude: 0 to 12,000 ft
 
Power Consumption: 1.5 A at 5V DC
 
Agency Approvals
  • UL1950, CSA-C22.2 950 safety
  • FCC Class A, Part 15
  • IC CS-03
  • Microsoft Certification: Hardware compatibility as a card/device (versus system)
 
ENERGY STAR-Compliant: No. The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.
 
Minimum System Requirements:
  • 266MHz Pentium CPU, or faster
  • 32Mb RAM
  • 4.3Gb Disk Drive
  • CD-ROM Drive
  • One full-size PCI 2.1 slots
  • Power supply: 155MA at +12V, 1.5A at +5V
 
Software Requirements:
  • Support for IP/IPX on multiple WAN protocols with Microsoft, BackOffice, IBM Communications Server
  • X.25 for remote access support
  • Frame relay
  • HDLC, SDLC, PPP
  • SNA Support (SNA over Frame Relay, SDLC, X.25/QLLC with SNA server, SNADIS driver for Microsoft SNA Server support)
  • High-speed Internet/Intranet Access connectivity
  • Automatic Hardware detection
  • Operating system support for Windows NT, Novell, and UnixWare 7.0
  • Software downloadable features
  • Software downloadable firmware
  • Diagnostic software with protocol analyzer
 
Compatibility:
  • Netfinity 3000, MT 8476
  • IBM Netfinity 4500R (8656)
  • Netfinity 5000, MT 8659
  • Netfinity 5500, MT 8660
  • Netfinity 5600 (8664)
  • Netfinity 7000, MT 8651
  • IBM xSeries 230 (8658)
  • IBM xSeries 240 (8664)
  • IBM xSeries 340 (8656)
 
Note:Some configurations may not be compatible.
 
 
Document Note(s):
  1. The symbol * is used to denote that the information is currently unavailable for this product.
  2. All dates are represented in the US English format of mm/dd/yyyy (where mm=month, dd=day, yyyy=year).
  3. FRU stands for Field Replacement Unit. It is the part number used for ordering service/replacement parts.
  4. Effective Withdrawal means that on the given date IBM will have withdrawn the products from marketing. After that date, the product can not be obtained directly from IBM.

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

Older System x:Operating system independent / None

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 January 2019

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