2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter (FC 1983, 5706; CCIN 5706)

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. 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 LEDs on the adapter provide information about the card's operation status. The LEDs are visible through the adapter's mounting bracket and, when lit, indicates the following conditions:

The following figure shows the adapter:

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

For details about slot priorities and placement rules, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system.

Adapter Specifications

Item

Description

FRU number

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

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

^* 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 the maximum adapters supported, see the PCI adapter placement topic collection for your system.

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.

Operating system or partition requirements

If you are installing a new feature, ensure that you have the software that is required to support the new feature and that you determine whether there are any prerequisites for this feature and attaching devices. To check for the prerequisites, see IBM® Prerequisite website .