NIC-3210PF USB 3.0 Fiber Optical Adapter

The NIC-3210PF is a USB 3.0 fiber optical adapter designed for high-end applications. Its robust aluminum shell distinguishes it from traditional mini NICs with plastic casings, providing improved durability and thermal dissipation. The adapter's design allows for either upright or horizontal positioning, offering versatility and an elegant appearance suited for professional environments.

Key Features

• Fiber Port: Supports 1000Base-SX/LX standard for reliable high-speed fiber connectivity.
• USB 3.0 Interface: Delivers enhanced bandwidth and improved protocols for data exchange, backward-compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1.
• Aluminum Shell: Ensures superior thermal dissipation and durability, overcoming the limitations of plastic casings.
• Pluggable Slot Design: Compatible with various SFP Gigabit modules to meet diverse networking requirements.
• High-Speed Transmission: Supports gigabit speeds up to 1000 Mbps, addressing large data transfer demands.

Controller Features

Powered by the Realtek RTL8153-CG Ethernet Controller, the NIC-3210PF integrates:

• IEEE 802.3u Media Access Controller (MAC) for robust performance.
• Advanced DSP and mixed-mode signal technology for reliable transmission over CAT 5 UTP and CAT 3 UTP (10 Mbps only).
• Key functions like Crossover Detection and Auto-Correction, polarity correction, echo cancellation, timing recovery, and error correction for enhanced reliability.

Power Management

• ACPI Support: Enables efficient power management for modern operating systems.
• Wake-On-LAN (WoL) and "RealWoW" (Wake-On-WAN) technologies for remote wake-up functionality.
• Protocol Offload: Reduces unnecessary wake-ups and power consumption by offloading ARP (IPv4) and NS (IPv6) protocols.
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE): Implements IEEE 802.3az-2010 for power savings during low link utilization.

Network Performance Enhancements

• Checksum Offload: Supports Microsoft NDIS5 and NDIS6 (IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP) for lower CPU utilization.
• Jumbo Frame Support: Handles frames up to 9 KB for improved throughput.
• VLAN and Priority Encoding: Complies with IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging and IEEE 802.1P Layer 2 priority encoding.
• Full Duplex Flow Control: Aligns with IEEE 802.3x standards for seamless data transmission.

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows: XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit).
• Linux: Broad support for major distributions.

Applications

The NIC-3210PF is suitable for a wide range of use cases, including desktops, laptops, workstations, servers, communications platforms, docking stations, and embedded systems. Its high-speed performance, energy-efficient features, and robust design make it a reliable choice for various market segments and emerging applications.