1-2CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Unless specifically indicated, the name 3C905B-TX is used throughout this guide to refer to both NICs.
This chapter describes the 3C905B-TX NIC features and PC and server requirements.
Industry-Leading Performance
The 3C905B-TX NIC provides the following performance features:
■Interactive Access technology to minimize CPU utilization
■Parallel Tasking® II architecture for high throughput and low processor utilization
■Full-duplex 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps support
■Hardware IP checksum enabled for better Internet and intranet performance
■Fast IP switching solution that allows you to cost-effectively scale internetwork performance as bandwidth requirements increase
■32-bit bus master design with full scatter gather and infinite bursting performance
■Flow control (IEEE 802.1x), which optimizes performance in switched networks through efficient data transmissions
DynamicAccess Software
DynamicAccess™ software delivers intelligence at the edge of the network to optimize network performance and control.
DynamicAccess features include PACE™ Interactive Access technology, dRMON (distributed RMON) support, and support for PACE real-time and multimedia applications.
PACE class of service drivers enable prioritization of multimedia and business-critical applications like video conferencing and distance learning. With the 3Com PACE drivers, you can set the class of service for each application.
The 3C905B-TX NIC ships with dRMON SmartAgent® intelligent agents that collect remote management information used by the Transcend® Edge Monitor System. Together, they provide full RMON network management information for both switched and Fast Ethernet networks.
