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Intel PRO 100 Server

Intel PRO/100 Server (PILA8480) Network Adapter

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3Com (3C996B-T) Network Adapter

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Product Description
This adapter can significantly improve performance and scale bandwidth for high-demand servers operating in NetWare*, UNIX or Windows NT environments. Busy web servers will benefit most from... More
This adapter can significantly improve performance and scale bandwidth for high-demand servers operating in NetWare*, UNIX or Windows NT environments. Busy web servers will benefit most from the added power of the on-board i960® processor. Less
Need to upgrade your network without taxing your IT budget? 3Com gigabit server NICs give you a cost-effective way to migrate to Gigabit Ethernet. Get a dramatic throughput boost, advanced... More
Need to upgrade your network without taxing your IT budget? 3Com gigabit server NICs give you a cost-effective way to migrate to Gigabit Ethernet. Get a dramatic throughput boost, advanced server features, and more. These autonegotiating 10/100/1000 Mbps NICs work with your existing Category 5 or Category 5e copper wiring. Less
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Key Features   
Standard Data-Rate(s)   - 1 Gbps
Interface Compatibility - PCI • PCI-X
LAN Standards   - IEEE 802.1p LAN Layer 2 QoS/CoS Protocol for Traffic Prioritization • IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD or Ethernet • IEEE 802.3u 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet) • IEEE 802.3ab 1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet) • IEEE 802.3ad Link aggregation • IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
Form Factor   - Internal Adapter
Cabling Type   Ethernet 100Base-TX • Ethernet 10Base-T • Ethernet MII Ethernet 1000Base-T • Ethernet 100Base-TX • Ethernet 10Base-T
Data Transfer Rate   100 Mbps -
Networking Connectors   - RJ-45
Other Features   
Brand Intel 3Com
Bus Clock Rate - 33 MHz • 66 MHz • 133 MHz
Bus Clock Bits - 32 bit • 64 bit
Management   - SNMP
System Requirements   
Operating System Microsoft Windows NT • Novell NetWare • SunSoft Solaris • UnixWare Linux • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows NT • Novell NetWare • SunSoft Solaris • UnixWare • Microsoft Windows XP Home • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • SCO OpenServer
Warranty   
Warranty Lifetime Lifetime
Miscellaneous   
UPC - 662705424842
Package Qty.   - 1
Product ID 20611967 20634717
Product MPN   
MPN PILA8480 3C996B-T
 
Consumer Reviews
Intel PRO 100 Server
Intel PRO/100 Server (PILA8480) Network Adapter
From $25.00
3Com 3C996BT
3Com (3C996B-T) Network Adapter
From $9.87

Product Review Summary

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Based on 2 user reviews
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Consumer Reviews

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Not your Father's NIC!

byevilprince Jan 8, 2005
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Pros SPEED! Made by Intel. 66MHz i960 RISC, 2Mb cache. GREAT for anemic machines.
Cons NONE
Recommended it? Yes

I'm a tad old school inasmuch as I prefer wired networks. Yeah, they're more complex and have their drawbacks (cables add a POF, cables always seem too long or too short, moving hardware/systems/entire networks is more work, etc.) But they're FAST...

I love NIC's; they come in all styles,... Read full review »

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No Linux/BSD support

bymoochman26 Jul 3, 2006
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Gets so hot can give blisters. Funny for the new guy to find out.
Cons So bad makes me like Realtec NICs.
Recommended it? No

Have about 14 of these nics. I hate them all. Some get wicked hot, some WRITE CRAP TO MY RAID 5. Oh yea, no open source drivers. Read full review »

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