Dual-Channel PCI Ethernet Network Cards 10BASE-T and Combo Models

Two Network Cards in One for PCI Servers

SMC’s dual-channel EtherPower² ™ network cards provide all the functionality of two separate Ethernet network cards but take up only one slot in a Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) server. For additional bandwidth, you get two independent channels, each supporting its own 10 Mbps collision domain. This enables you to segment your network while saving a slot in the server. And, since the cost of one of SMC’s dual-channel PCI network cards is typically lower than two single-channel PCI network cards, you also get economy.

Performance is superior, too. The PCI bus eliminates bottlenecks by bypassing the traditional I/O bus and by providing a shorter data path to the CPU than ISA or EISA buses. This enables the PCI bus to offer a superior data transfer rate for PCI devices such as LAN network cards. EtherPower² LAN network cards unlock the power of the PCI bus. These 32-bit, high-performance network cards provide bus-master burst mode transfers at speeds up to 33 MHz, with data throughput at rates as high as 132 MBytes/second, resulting in low CPU utilization.

EtherPower² network cards are auto-configurable for easy plug-and-play installation. Just power up the PC and the job is done. Choose from two models: a 10BASE-T adapter with dual RJ-45 connectors (for twisted-pair cabling) or a combo adapter with dual RJ-45 connectors and dual BNC connectors (for thin coax cabling).

Features/Benefits:

Outstanding Performance:

• Bus-master burst mode data transfers reduce CPU utilization
• Two separate 10 Mbps network interfaces
• Supports full-duplex Ethernet
• Interfaces to 32-bit PCI bus

Easy to Install and Use:

• Fully auto-configurable upon power-up
• Driver installation and adapter management simplified via EZStart™ utility
• Software-selectable media interface (combo adapter)
• Diagnostic LEDs indicate status of both network and adapter

Compatible:

• IEEE 802.3 and ISO/IEC 8802-3 standards
• 32-bit PCI bus, version 2.0
• PCI-to-PCI Bridge Specification, version 1.0
• Wide range of network operating systems

Versatile:

• Dual channels save one expansion slot
• More economical than two single-channel PCI network cards
• Choice of 10BASE-T and combo models

Reliable:

• Based on highly integrated LSI for low chip count
• Lifetime warranty
• FCC Class B certified

Support for Popular Network Operating Systems:

• Novell NetWare: DOS ODI and OS/2 ODI Workstation, 386 (3.x/4.x) Server
• Microsoft: Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows NT and LAN Manager
• Banyan VINES
• IBM LAN Server
• DEC Pathworks
• Artisoft LANtastic
• NDIS: DOS and OS/2
• UNIX: SCO
• Plus many other drivers available on SMC’s Bulletin Board

Specifications:

Adapter Types:

• 8434T (dual RJ-45 connectors)
• 8434BT (dual RJ-45 and BNC connectors)

Network Interface:

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

Weight:

• 8434T (3.9 oz./110 gm)
• 8434BT (5.1 oz./145 gm)

Size (without bracket):

• 6.875 in. x 4.25 in. (17.5 cm x 10.8 cm)

Diagnostic LEDs:

• Network Activity, 1 per channel
• Link Integrity, 1 per 10BASE-T channel

Bus Interface: 32-bit PCI

Interface to PC: Bus-Master Burst Mode

Interrupt Channel: INTA and INTB

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:

• 10BASE-T mode: +5 VDC ± 5% @ 340 mA (typical), 485 mA (maximum)
• 10BASE2 mode: +5 VDC ± 5% @ 910 mA (typical), 1300 mA (maximum)

Standards:

• IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
• ISO/IEC 8802-3 Ethernet
• PCI version 2.0
• PCI-to-PCI Bridge Specification version 1.0

Compliances:

• Safety: UL 1950, EN60950 (TÜV), CSA 22.2 No. 950 (UL)
• Emissions: FCC Class B, CDOC Class B, BMPT Vfg 243/1991,EN55022 (CISPR 22) Class B, VCCI Class 2

Warranty: Lifetime

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