3Com EtherLink 3C985B-SX Installation And User Manual - About The Nic
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About the NIC
The 3Com Gigabit EtherLink Server NIC connects your PCI-compliant server to a Gigabit Ethernet network. This
guide covers the following NICs:
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3Com Gigabit EtherLink Server fiber NIC
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3Com 1000Base-SX fiber NICs (512 KB and 1 MB memory)
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3Com 1000Base-LX fiber NIC
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3Com 10/100/1000Base-T (3C986-T) copper NICs (512 KB and 1 MB memory)
The 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet NIC is shown below
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Each NIC incorporates a technology that transfers
data at a rate of one gigabit per second—10 times the rate of a Fast Ethernet NIC.
Each NIC targets the increased congestion experienced at the backbone and server in today’s networks, while providing a
future upgrade path for high-end workstations that require more bandwidth than Fast Ethernet can provide.
Included with your NIC is the following:
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Anti-static bag (used for protecting the NIC when stored or shipped). Keep the NIC in its packaging until ready
for installation.
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Gigabit Ethernet NIC CD-ROM with NIC driver software and documentation.
Inform your network supplier of any missing or damaged items. If you need to return the NIC, you must pack it in
the original (or equivalent) packing material or the warranty will be voided.
Features
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Full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet interface (IEEE 802.3-1998)
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Duplex SC fiber-optic connector
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Interoperability with existing Ethernet and Fast Ethernet equipment