Hewlett Packard Broadcom Netxtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter PCI-E

The Broadcom NetXtreme line of Gigabit Ethernet products, provide a complete end-to-end Gigabit solution from the server and server backbone to the switch infrastructure and now down through to the desktop and workstation.

Today, fast Ethernet makes up the majority of LANs, however in the very near future Gigabit Ethernet will overtake fast Ethernet as the primary network technology. Gigabit Ethernet's dramatic increase in popularity is based on its scalable performance, flexibility, ease of implementation and lowered costs approaching 10/100 Ethernet. As the trend for bandwidth-intensive applications continues, the need for high-performance connectivity solutions will fuel the Gigabit transition.

By bringing Gigabit to the desktop and workstation, many benefits are achieved for network administrators and for end users. Deploying Gigabit is no longer an unattainable feat; it is a reality that is being achieved due to three items - affordability, ease of deployment, and performance benefits.

The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus NIC supports DASH 1.1 (Desktop and mobile architecture for system hardware) capability. This architecture provides an industry standard for secure remote management of desktop and mobile systems from multiple vendors, regardless of power setting. DASH defines a common framework for managing clients, providing flexibility to accomplish essential management tasks such as remote power and boot control, asset inventory, and security in a multi-vendor, distributed enterprise environment.

Specifications

General
   Device Type:  Network adapter
   Form Factor:  Plug-in card
   Interface (Bus) Type:  PCI Express x1

Networking
   Ports:  Gigabit Ethernet
   Connectivity Technology:  Wired
   Cabling Type:  Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T
   Data Link Protocol:  10Mb LAN, 100Mb LAN, Gigabit LAN
   Data Transfer Rate:  1 Gbps
   Remote Management Protocol:  DMI 2.0
   Features:  Wake on LAN (WOL), half duplex mode, full duplex mode
   Compliant Standards:  IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, WfM 2.0

Processor / Memory
   Processor:  1 - Broadcom
   Flash Memory:  8 MB

Expansion / Connectivity
   Interfaces:  1 x 1000Base-T - RJ-45
   Compatible Slots:  1 x PCI Express x1

Miscellaneous
   Compliant Standards:  FCC Class B certified, UL, VCCI, C-Tick, BSMI, GOST, MIC

Software / System Requirements
   Software Included:  Drivers & Utilities
   OS Required:  Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit versions)

Dimensions & Weight
   Depth:  4.1 in
   Height:  2.8 in

Environmental Parameters
   Min Operating Temperature:  32 °F
   Max Operating Temperature:  131 °F

Compatibility Information
   Designed For:  HP Point of Sale System rp3000, rp5800 ¦ HP Workstation Z220, z400, Z420, Z620, Z820 ¦ HP Compaq 4000 Pro, 6000 Pro, 6005 Pro, 6200 Pro, 6300 Pro, 8200 Elite (CMT, micro tower, SFF), Elite 8000 (CMT, SFF), Elite 8100, Elite 8300 (CMT, SFF) ¦ HP Compaq Business Desktop dc5800, dc5850, dc7800 (CMT, SFF), dc7900 (CMT, SFF), rp5700

Additional Resources: Product Manuals

• Technology Guide: Broadband Internet Connections
• Technology Introduction: Basics Of Networking