3Com manual 3CR990-FX-97 NIC Specifications, Hardware, Network Interface, Environment

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Specifications and Cabling Requirements

This appendix lists the specifications, standards conformance, and cable requirements for the 3Com 100 Secure Fiber-FX (3CR990-FX-97) NIC.

3CR990-FX-97 NIC Specifications

The following table provides environmental, interface, and standards information for the 3Com 100 Secure Fiber-FX (3CR990-FX-97) NIC.

Hardware

 

Memory

128 KB external RAM

Bus interface

PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2

 

32-bit bus

PCI master

Supports bus master scatter-gather DMAs.

Dimensions

Length: 13.65 cm (5.375 in)

 

Height: 8.41 cm (3.31 in)

Power requirement

+5 V ±5% operating 1.26A maximum for normal operation (375

 

mA for low power mode)

 

 

Network Interface

 

100 Mbps Ethernet

Ethernet IEEE 802.3 industry standard for a 100 Mbps fiber local

100BASE-FX

area network

 

 

Environment

 

Operating temperature

32˚ to 158˚ F (0˚ to 70˚ C)

Storage temperature

–22˚ to 194˚ F (–30˚ to 90˚ C)

Operating humidity

10 to 90% noncondensing

Storage humidity

10 to 90% noncondensing

Altitude

–300 to 3,000 m (–984 ft to 9,840 ft)

 

 

Standards Conformance

 

IEEE 802.3 100BASE-FX

 

IEEE 802.3x full-duplex and flow control

IEEE 802.1p (General Attribute Registration protocol) for multicast addresses

IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging

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Contents 3CR990-FX-97 User GuideUnited States Government Legend Contents Contents Installing NetWare Drivers Troubleshooting the NICConfiguring the NIC Installing a 3Com NIC While Installing the NOS Running NIC DiagnosticsInstalling the 3Com DMI Agent EtherCD Content and NavigationIndex Regulatory Compliance Information Page About This Guide ConventionsIcon Information That Convention Description About This GuideProduct Name/Description Model Number IntroductionOnboard 3XP Processor Data Encryption3CR990-FX-97 NIC Features Supported NIC Feature DescriptionIntroduction Remote Wake-Up Offload Features3CR990-FX-97 NIC Features Remote Wake-Up and Multiple NIC InstallationsDesktop Management Interface DMI Integrated Boot ROM with Managed PC Boot Agent MBAKeep-Alive Remote ControlHot Plug NIC Installation Flow Control FeaturesLink Negotiation Offline DiagnosticsSafety Precautions Installation OverviewUpgrading Windows 95 to Windows Installation RequirementsInstalling Multiple NICs Installing 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