The 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter is a full duplex, dual ported, gigabit Ethernet adapter that can be configured to run each port at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps data rates. The adapter connects to the system using a PCI or PCI-X bus and connects to a network using standard unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable for distances of up to 100 meters. AIX Network Installation Management (NIM) boot capability is supported with this adapter. The adapter conforms to the IEEE 802.3ab 1000 Base-T standard. The adapter also supports jumbo frames when running at the 1000 Mbps speed.

Adapter LED

The following figure shows the adapter LEDs and RJ-45 connector.

Figure 1. 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter

1

ACT/LNK LED

2

RJ-45 connector

3

Link Speed LED

Adapter Specifications

Item

Description

FRU number

5706 is 03N5297^* or 00P6131^**

1983 is 03N5298^* or 80P6450^**

1990 is 03N5531^* or 03N4701^** (low profile bracket)

^* Designed to comply with RoHS requirement.
^** Not designed to comply with the RoHS requirement.

I/O bus architecture

PCI 2.2 and PCI-X V1.0a compliant

Busmaster

Yes

Maximum number

For system-specific adapter placement information, see the PCI adapter placement for machine types 82xx and 91xx or the PCI adapter placement for machine type 94xx . .

Adapter size

PCI short form

Connector information

RJ-45

Wrap plug

RJ-45, part number 03N6070

Cables

Customers supply the cables. For best performance, use cables that meet Cat 5e cabling standards, or later.

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