Contents

 

Revision Number: 007

 

Revision Date: March 24, 2004

 

(Sheet 2 of 5)

 

 

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Description

 

 

 

Modified Section 4.3, “Signal Description Tables” [changed heading from “Signal Naming

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Conventions; added new headings Section 4.1.1, “Signal Name Conventions” and Section 4.1.2,

 

“Register Address Conventions”; and added/enhanced material under headings.

 

 

58

Added new Section 4.5, “Multiplexed Ball Connections” with Table 16 “Line Side Interface

Multiplexed Balls” and Table 17 “SPI3 MPHY/SPHY Interface”.

 

 

 

63

Modified Section 4.7, “Power Supply Sequencing” [changed language under this section and added

Section 4.7.1, “Power-Up Sequence” and Section 4.7.2, “Power-Down Sequence”].

 

 

 

63

Modified Table 5 “Power Supply Sequencing” [deleted 3.3 V Supplies Stable; changed Apply 1.8 V

to VDD, AVDD1P8_1, and AVDD1P8_2; changed Apply 2.5 V to AVDD2P5_1 and AVDD2P5_2].

 

 

 

61

Modified Table 18 “Definition of Output and Bi-directional Balls During Hardware Reset” [changed

comments for Optical Modules].

 

 

 

64

Modified Table 20 “Pull-Up/Pull-Down and Unused Ball Guidelines” [changed TRST_L to pull-down;

added MDIO, UPX_RDY_L, I2C_DATA_3:0, and TX_DISABLE_3:0].

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Added new Section 4.9, “Analog Power Filtering” [including Figure 6 “Analog Power Supply Filter

Network” on page 65 and Table 21 “Analog Power Balls” on page 65].

 

 

 

66

Modified/edited text under Section 5.1, “Media Access Controller (MAC)” [rearranged and created

new bullets].

 

 

 

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Modified first paragraph under Section 5.1.1.1, “Padding of Undersized Frames on Transmit”.

 

 

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Modified entire Section 5.1.1.3, “Filtering of Receive Packets”.

 

 

68

Added new Section 5.1.1.3.6, “Filter CRC Error Packets”.

 

 

69

Added note under Table 22 “CRC Errored Packets Drop Enable Behavior”.

 

 

69

Added new Section 5.1.2, “Flow Control” including Figure 7 “Packet Buffering FIFO”, Figure 8

“Ethernet Frame Format”, and Figure 9 “PAUSE Frame Format”.

 

 

 

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Replaced Section 5.1.2.1.5, “Transmit Pause Control Interface” [added Table 23 “Valid Decodes for

TXPAUSEADD[2:0]” and modified Table 10 “Transmit Pause Control Interface”.

 

 

 

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Modified Figure 10 “Transmit Pause Control Interface”

 

 

75

Added note under Section 5.1.3.1, “Configuration”.

 

 

76

Added table note to Table 24 “Operational Mode Configuration Registers”.

 

 

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Added note under Section 5.1.4.3, “Fiber Forced Mode”.

 

 

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Modified Section 5.1.6.2, “TX Statistics” [added text to third sentence in first paragraph].

 

 

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Modified Section 5.1.6.3, “Loss-less Flow Control” [changed “two kilometers” to “five kilometers” in

last sentence.

 

 

 

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Modified Section 5.1.7.1.2, “RX FIFO” [changed 10 KB to 9.6 KB; added text to last paragraph].

 

 

83

Rewrote/replaced Section 5.2, “SPI3 Interface”.

 

 

86

Edited signal names in Figure 13 “MPHY 32-Bit Interface”.

 

 

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Edited signal names in Figure 16 “SPHY Connection for Two Intel® IXF1104 MAC Ports (8-Bit

Interface)”.

 

 

 

91

Added new Section 5.2.2.9, “SPI3 Flow Control”.

[Removed old “Packet-Level and Byte-Level Transfers” section.}

 

 

 

94

Modified Figure 17 “MAC GMII Interconnect” [edited signal names].

 

 

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Removed old Section 5.3.3 Electrical Requirements and Table 27 “Electrical Requirements” –

changed Input high current Max from 40 to 15 and Input low current Min from -600 to -15.

 

 

 

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Added a note under Section 5.4, “Reduced Gigabit Media Independent Interface (RGMII)”.

 

 

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Modified Figure 18 “RGMII Interface” [edited signal names].

 

 

Datasheet

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Document Number: 278757

Revision Number: 009

Revision Date: 27-Oct-2005

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IXF1104 specifications

The Intel IXF1104 is a cutting-edge Network Interface Controller (NIC) designed to meet the needs of high-speed communication in modern networking environments. As the demand for bandwidth-intensive applications continues to grow, Intel's IXF1104 is engineered to deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and scalability, making it an ideal choice for data centers and enterprise networks.

One of the main features of the IXF1104 is its support for high-speed Ethernet connectivity, providing up to 100 Gbps throughput. This capability allows organizations to handle large amounts of data traffic efficiently, accommodating everything from cloud computing to big data analytics. The NIC utilizes advanced packet processing technology which ensures minimal latency, enhancing the overall user experience.

The IXF1104 is built on a robust architecture that integrates Intel's latest processing technologies. It incorporates a multi-core processing engine that allows for parallel processing of network packets, improving the handling of simultaneous network requests. This architecture also supports offloading features, freeing up CPU resources for other critical tasks, which optimizes system performance.

In terms of technologies, the IXF1104 supports a variety of standards including Ethernet and Fiber Channel, making it versatile across different networking environments. Its compatibility with industry-standard networking protocols ensures that it can easily integrate into existing frameworks, facilitating seamless upgrades and expansions.

Another significant characteristic of the IXF1104 is its energy efficiency. With Intel’s focus on sustainability, this NIC is designed to consume less power relative to its performance output, thereby reducing overall operational costs for organizations. It employs dynamic power management features that adjust power usage based on demand, which is especially beneficial in large-scale deployments.

Additionally, security features are woven into the IXF1104 design, protecting sensitive data from potential threats. Hardware-based security functions, including encryption capabilities and secure boot processes, ensure that the NIC can safeguard data integrity against unauthorized access.

Overall, the Intel IXF1104 stands out in the crowded NIC market by offering high-performance capabilities, energy efficiency, and robust security features. Its combination of advanced technologies and characteristics positions it as a strategic asset for modern networks, empowering organizations to achieve their connectivity and performance goals in an increasingly data-driven world.