PCI Fast Ethernet 100Base-FX Fiber Network Interface Card, VIA VT6105M Chipset Fiber NIC, Single SC Port, MMF.

The NIC-7020PF is a 100Mbps managed fiber optic NIC card designed for PCI bus systems, offering reliable fiber optic connectivity for fast Ethernet applications. It is particularly suited for extending network access beyond the 100-meter limitation of standard Ethernet cabling. This NIC eliminates the need for external photoelectric converters commonly used in RJ-45-based networks, providing a dependable solution for fiber-to-the-home and fiber-to-desktop deployments. Users can customize optical interface parameters such as connectors, single/multi-mode fiber, and working distance to meet specific requirements.

Key Advantages

• Enhanced Design: Built with 5oz heavy gold-plated double copper layers for superior signal reflection and heat dissipation.
• Optimized Circuitry: Improved PCB layout and overall network performance.
• Reliable Performance: High-power control design mitigates IC overheating.
• PXE Boot Support: Includes PXE Boot ROM for remote booting functionality.

Features

• Controller: Based on the VIA VT6105M chipset.
• Fiber Compatibility: 100M 1-9 module; supports multi-mode (MM) fiber.
• Form Factor: Available in both full-height and low-profile options for various chassis sizes.
• Ethernet Standards: Compliant with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX and IEEE 802.3ah 100Base-LX10/BX10 standards.
• Duplex Mode: Supports 100Mbps fast Ethernet in full or half-duplex mode, with up to 200Mbps in full-duplex.
• PCI Bus Compatibility: Supports 32-bit PCI 2.2 buses.
• Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x flow control for efficient operation in full-duplex mode.
• Filtering and VLAN Support:
  • IP unicast, broadcast, and multicast address filtering.
  • IEEE 802.1p tagging ensures timely delivery of sensitive data.
  • IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging and GVRP VLAN registration protocol support.
• Offloading: TCP/IP task offloading reduces host CPU load.
• Advanced Management: Supports DMI 2.0 and ACPI 1.0 for enhanced manageability.

Applications

• Fiber-to-the-Desktop (FTTD) networks (10/100Mbps).
• Industrial Ethernet networks (10/100Mbps).
• Other fiber optic applications.

Supported Operating Systems (NOS)

• Windows: XP (32/64-bit), 7 (32/64-bit), 8 (32/64-bit), Vista (32/64-bit), Server 2003, ME/95/98/98SE/NT, Server 2000, CE net5.0/6.0.
• Linux: Ubuntu (pre-8.04 to 10.04), SuSE Linux Enterprise 11, Fedora Core (1.0–11.0), Kernel 2.6.19.X, openSuSE (10.3 and earlier), Mandrake/Mandriva (pre-2006–2008), Red Flag, and Red Hat Linux.
• Unix: FreeBSD (4.x–7.0), Solaris 8–10 (x86 and x64), UnixWare 7.x, Sun Solaris x86.
• Others: DOS and OpenUNIX 8.0.

Environmental Parameters

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C.
• Storage Temperature: 5°C to 55°C.
• Humidity Range: 5%–95% (non-condensing).
• Power Consumption: 2W.
• LED Indicators: Green for link/activity, orange/green for status indication.
• Physical Dimensions: 120mm × 53mm.

The NIC-7020PF is an ideal choice for modern fiber optic networking needs, offering reliability, flexibility, and robust performance.