EtherCard Elite16 Ultra

ISA Ethernet Network Cards
10BASE-T, Thin Coax and Combo Models

Get the Ultra Advantage

SMC’s 16-bit EtherCard Elite Ultra™ network cards are based on our UltraChip™ single-chip solution for outstanding performance, unsurpassed reliability and exceptional value. According to LANQuest Labs, they outperform all competition.*

Ultra network cards feature SimulTasking™, a technique that uses pipelined data transfers for a dramatic increase in performance. Rather than transferring each packet fully into the adapter’s buffer before forwarding it either to the PC or the cable, the forwarding of a packet begins before it has been fully received. This process of overlapping packet transfers significantly improves the data transfer rate.

Ultra adapter configuration, diagnostics and driver installation are a snap with our EZStart™ utility. What’s more, our Ultra network cards are backed by a lifetime warranty. With SMC’s EtherCard Elite Ultra network cards, you get the Ultra Advantage!

These network cards come in three models: 10BASE-T, thin coax and combo. For economy, the 10BASE-T adapter has a single RJ-45 connector and the thin coax adapter has a single BNC connector. For versatility in attaching to twisted-pair, thin or thick coax wiring, the combo adapter features three connectors: RJ-45, BNC and AUI.

* Call SMC for a free copy of the LANQuest Labs Report.

Features/Benefits

Outstanding Performance:

• SMC’s unique SimulTasking pipelined data transfer technique for top performance
• Large dual-ported RAM for fast data buffering
• Zero wait state memory transfers for maximum performance and lower CPU utilization

Easy to Install and Use:

• Auto-configurable
• EZStart utility simplifies driver installation
• Four preassigned hardware settings eliminate need to configure adapter via software
• Automatic signal polarity detection and correction of reversed twisted-pair wires
• Diagnostic LEDs easily visible on bracket
• On-board socket for optional auto-boot ROM

Compatible:

• IEEE 802.3 and ISO/IEC 8802-3 standards

Desktop Management:

• SMC’s PC Agent/SNMP for desktop management from any SNMP-based Manager

Versatile:

• Combo model has RJ-45, BNC and AUI connectors for use in any Ethernet environment

Reliable:

• Lifetime warranty
• Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) in excess of 400 years
• FCC Class B certified

Support for Popular Network Operating Systems:

• Novell NetWare: DOS ODI and OS/2 ODI Workstation, 286 and 386 (3.x/4.x) Server
• Microsoft: Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT and LAN Manager
• Banyan VINES
• IBM LAN Server
• DEC Pathworks
• Artisoft LANtastic
• UNIX: SCO, ISC, UNIXWare, SunSoft Solaris, NeXTSTEP
• NDIS: DOS and OS/2
• Packet Driver
• Plus many other drivers available on SMC’s Bulletin Board

 

Specifications:

Adapter Types:

• 8216T (RJ-45 connector)
• 8216 (BNC connector)
• 8216C (RJ-45, BNC, AUI connectors)

Network Interface:

• RJ-45 (UTP Cable; EIA/TIA Categories 3, 4, 5)
• BNC (Coax Cable, RG-58A/U or RG-58C/U)
• AUI (External Transceiver Drop)

Weight:

• 8216T (3.0 oz./85.1 gm)
• 8216 (3.5 oz./99.2 gm)
• 8216C (3.6 oz./102.1 gm)

Size (without bracket):

• 8216T, 8216 (6.245 in. x 3.08 in. (15.9 cm x 7.8 cm) )
• 8216C (6.245 in. x 3.695 in. (15.9 cm x 9.4 cm) )

Diagnostic LEDs:

• 8216T, 8216C (Network Activity, Link Integrity)
• 8216 (Network Activity)

Bus Interface:

• 16-bit AT
• 32-bit EISA
• 8-bit XT

Interface to PC:

• Memory mapped

DMA Channel:

• None

I/O Base Addresses:

• 200, 220, 240, 260, 280, 2A0, 2C0, 2E0, 300, 320, 340, 360, 380

Interrupt Channels:

• 2/9, 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 15

RAM:

• Buffer Size: 16 KB
• Base Addresses: C000, C200, C400, C600, C800, CA00, CC00, CE00, D000, D200, D400, D600, D800, DA00, DC00, DE00, E000, E200, E400, E600, E800, EA00, EC00
• Speed: 35 ns, 0 wait states enabled or disabled

Optional Boot ROM:

• Window Size: 16 KB
• Base Addresses: C000, C200, C400, C600, C800, CA00, CC00, CE00, D000, D200, D400, D600, D800, DA00, DC00, DE00, E000, E200, E400, E600, E800, EA00, EC00, EE00
• Protocols: Native NetWare Core, LAN Manager, IBM LAN Server
• Type: 27512 (200 ns access time)

Temperature:

• Operating: 32° to 131° F (0° to 55° C)
• Storage: -4° to 158° F (-20° to 70° C)

Humidity:

• Operating: 10% to 90%
• Storage: 5% to 95%

Operating Voltage:

• + 12 VDC ± 10% @ 47 mA (typical), 55 mA (maximum)
• 10BASE-T mode: +5 VDC ± 5% @ 320 mA (typical), 457 mA (maximum)
• 10BASE2 mode: +5 VDC ± 5% @ 610 mA (typical), 870 mA (maximum)
• External Transceiver: +12 VDC ± 10% @ 500 mA (maximum)

Ethernet Standards:

• IEEE 802.3
• ISO/IEC 8802-3

Compliances:

• Safety: UL 1950, EN60950 (TÜV), CSA 22.2 No. 950 (UL)
• Emissions: FCC Class B, CDOC Class B, BMPT Vfg 243/1991
• Warranty: Lifetime