PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Single RJ45 Port Network Interface Card, PCI Express x1 Intel 82574 Chipset Desktop Network Adapter.

The NIC-9201CT is a high-performance PCI Express x1 desktop network card powered by the Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controller. Designed to enhance system performance and increase productivity, this adapter offers a dedicated bandwidth for uninterrupted connectivity. It supports auto-negotiation for 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds, advanced power management, and teaming features, making it suitable for desktops and entry-level servers.

Key Features

• Based on the Intel 82574L Gigabit Ethernet Controller.
• Auto-negotiation for 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds.
• Compatible with PCI Express x1 slots and supports x1, x4, x8, and x16 configurations.
• Interrupt moderation to optimize CPU usage.
• Advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) with Wake on LAN (WoL).
• Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) support for network-based boot.
• Jumbo Frame support up to 9 KB for improved data transfer.
• Intel PROSet Utility for easy configuration and management.

Specifications

General

• Product Code: NIC-9201CT
• Connector: RJ-45
• Data Rates Supported: 10/100/1000 Mbps
• Wiring: Category-5 UTP (4-pair) for 1000/100 Mbps, Category-3 for 10 Mbps
• IEEE Standards: 802.3z, 802.3ab

Technical Features

• Bus Type: PCI Express 1.1 (2.5 GT/s)
• Bus Width: x1 (operable in x1, x4, x8, x16 slots)
• Power Consumption: 1.9W typical
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Humidity: Up to 90% non-condensing at 35°C
• LED Indicators:
  • Link/Activity: Off (No Link), On (Link), Blinking (Activity)
  • Speed: Off (10 Mbps), Green (100 Mbps), Yellow (1000 Mbps)

Advanced Features

• Interrupt Levels: INTA, MSI, MSI-X
• Teaming Support: Enables adapter bonding for higher performance and fault tolerance.
• Checksum Offloading: TCP/UDP/IP checksum offload.
• IEEE 802.1p and 802.1Q: Priority tagging and VLAN tagging support.
• Large Send Offload: TCP segmentation for improved performance.

Network Management

• Utility: Intel PROSet Utility for simplified configuration and management.
• Wake on LAN: Enabled over PCI Express.
• PXE Boot Support: For remote booting environments.
• Cable Diagnostics: Advanced tools for troubleshooting.

Form Factor

• Ships with a full-height bracket installed, low-profile bracket included.
• Compact design suitable for desktops.

Applications

• High-performance desktop networking.
• Entry-level server connectivity.
• Rich media applications, including video streaming, web applications, and gaming.

Network Operating Systems (NOS) Support

• Windows: 2000, XP (SP2/SP3), Vista (SP1), Server 2003, Server 2008.
• Linux: RHEL 4.6/5.1, SLES 9 SP4/10 SP1, Kernel 2.4.36.2, Kernel 2.6.24.
• Others: FreeBSD 5.x and later, DOS, Xen, SCO OpenServer 6, Unixware 7.1.x, Novell Netware 6.5, VMware ESX 3.x.

The NIC-9201CT is a reliable and cost-effective solution for desktops and entry-level servers, offering advanced features, easy management, and robust performance for a wide range of networking applications.