Chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The Compaq NC3134 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter is a second-generation, dual-port adapter that offers improved performance over earlier versions of the product. This improvement is due to the 64-bit/66MHz PCI-to-PCI bridge, as well as to the enhanced MAC silicon technology not previously available. The NC3134 adapter supports existing 10/100 Ethernet, 100FX, and 1000 SX/LX upgrade modules, which are listed in Table 1-1. The NC3134 adapter is a supported option for selected Compaq ProLiantâ„¢ servers.

The new NC7132 upgrade module, described later in this chapter, has one RJ-45 connector and a 10/100/1000 Mb/s port that delivers up to 1000 Mb/s Ethernet over twisted-pair cabling (Gigabit over copper).

Table 1-1 describes the adapter and upgrade modules.

Table 1-1

NC3134 Adapter and Upgrade Modules with Port and Connection Options

Name

Type

Number and Types

Connection Option

 

 

of Ports

 

 

 

 

 

NC3134

Server adapter

Two RJ-45

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

 

 

 

 

NC3133

Upgrade module

One SC fiber

100BASE-FX

 

 

 

 

NC3135

Upgrade module

Two RJ-45

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

 

 

 

 

NC6132

Upgrade module

One SC fiber

1000BASE-SX

 

 

 

 

NC6133

Upgrade module

One SC fiber

1000BASE-LX

 

 

 

 

NC7132

Upgrade module

One RJ-45

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/ 1000BASE-T

 

 

 

(Gigabit over copper)

 

 

 

 

For the latest functionality, features, and operating system support for this server adapter, see the networking page at

compaq.com

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