PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Single RJ45 Port Network Interface Card, PCI Express x1 Broadcom BCM5751 Chipset Desktop Network Adapter

The NIC-9210MT is a high-performance PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet network adapter powered by the Broadcom BCM5751 controller. It provides a reliable 10/100/1000 Mbps connection with support for Auto-Negotiation (Nway) to seamlessly adjust speed and duplex mode based on the network environment. Designed for versatility, it supports Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Wake-on-LAN (WoL), and various network protocols, making it ideal for desktops and servers.

Features

• High-Speed Connectivity: Auto-negotiates between 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps with half or full-duplex modes.
• Cost-Effective Upgrade: Enables seamless migration to Gigabit Ethernet over existing CAT-5 cabling.
• Controller: Broadcom BCM5751 Gigabit Ethernet controller.
• Advanced Frame Support: Supports standard Ethernet frames (1518 bytes) and Jumbo Frames up to 9 KB.
• Queue Optimization: Up to 4 classes of service (CoS), 4 send rings, and 4 receive rings for efficient traffic handling.
• Frame Buffer Memory: Integrated 96 KB frame buffer for improved performance.
• MAC Addressing: Supports 4 unique MAC unicast addresses and multicast addresses via 128-bit hashing.
• Management Features:
  • Statistics for SNMP MIB II, Ethernet-like MIB, and Ethernet MIB (Clause 30).
  • Support for PXE 2.1 for remote booting.
  • PCI Power Management Interface (v1.1).
• Power Efficiency: Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and Wake-on-LAN support for energy-efficient networking.
• Compatibility: EM64T processor support and 64-bit Base Address Register (BAR) compatibility.

Specifications

General

• Connector: RJ-45
• Data Rates: 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps
• Bus Type: PCI-E, 32-bit, 33/66 MHz
• Frame Size: Standard (1518 bytes) and Jumbo Frames (up to 9 KB, excluding NetWare 5.1).

Networking Protocols

• IEEE Standards:
  • 802.2
  • 802.3 (Ethernet)
  • 802.3ab (Gigabit Ethernet over copper)
  • 802.3x (Flow control)
  • 802.1p (Traffic prioritization)
  • 802.3z (Gigabit Ethernet).

Power Management

• ACPI and Wake-on-LAN support for efficient power usage.

Applications

• Desktop and server network environments requiring high-speed Ethernet connectivity.
• Systems utilizing PXE for remote booting.

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows: Windows 7, Vista (32/64 bit), XP (32/64 bit), CE, NT, 2000 Server, Server 2003 (32/64 bit).
• Linux: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0, various Linux distributions.
• Other: SCO UnixWare 7.x, OpenUnix 8.0, Novell ODI/NetWare, Sun Solaris, FreeBSD, DOS, VMware ESX.

The NIC-9210MT combines advanced Broadcom technology with extensive compatibility, making it a versatile and efficient solution for high-performance Ethernet networking.