IBM PCI Special NIC 16/4 Specification
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QUICKSPECS
1 DA-10309-00A-002—11.24.1999
IBM 16/4 Token Ring
PCI Special NIC
Overview
The IBM 16/4 Token Ring PCI Special NIC is built on IBM’s flagship technology and is designed to decrease
cost while increasing performance for customers in a Token Ring environment. The IBM16/4 Token Ring PCI
Special NIC has features for both ProLiant Servers and Deskpro PC’s customers.
PERFORMANCE
Dedicated Token Ring (DTR)
Full bandwidth can be dedicated to a workstation by providing a direct connection between it and a Token Ring
switch that supports DTR. Full-duplex support allows the IBM 16/4 Token Ring PCI Special NIC to transmit and
receive data simultaneously for rates up to 32 Mbps.
SECURITY/RELIABILITY
PCI Hot Plug Support
This feature enables NICs to be replaced or added to a PCI Hot Plug compatible server without having to power
off the server. This can reduce NIC maintenance time and allows for system maintenance during regular
business hours. Currently this functionally is only supported on Novell NetWare.
NETWORK MANAGEMENT
Wake On LAN
IBM 16/4 Token Ring PCI Special NIC provides two popular methods of Wake on LAN support: using a 3-pin
header or through the PCI bus. A system that supports Wake on LAN can remain available to a systems
administrator during its normal downtime. Once the machine is awakened, the systems administrator can
remotely control, audit, debug or manage the machine.
Manageability
Along with Wake on LAN, the IBM 16/4 Token Ring PCI Special NIC also provides standard SNMP MIB and DMI
2.0 support.
EASE OF USE
Plug and Play
The IBM 16/4 Token Ring PCI Special NIC features a robust plug and play capability for conflict-free auto
configuration. Compaq’s SmartStart configuration utility includes diskette images for the IBM 16/4 Token Ring
PCI Special NIC so the NIC can be configured easily in server environments.
Driver Support
IBM 16/4 Token Ring PCI Special NIC drivers are backward compatible with the Netelligent 16/4 TR PCI IBM
UTP/STP Controller and thus protects customer’s current investments.
Customers’ investments in the IBM 16/4 Token Ring PCI Special NIC will also be protected through future driver
releases. When Microsoft, Novell, SCO, and others introduce new versions of operating systems, Compaq will
create drivers that work with these operating systems. IBM 16/4 Token Ring PCI Special NIC hardware
upgrades will not be needed.
Auto-negotiation
Auto-sensing capabilities enable the IBM 16/4 Token Ring PCI Special NIC to automatically negotiate between 4
and 16 Mbps to achieve the highest common speed on the network. As businesses evolve from 4 to 16 Mbps
Token Ring networks, there will be no need to buy new Token Ring NICs.
MODELS
IBM 16/4 Token Ring
PCI Special NIC
133749-B21 Single
The IBM 16/4 Token Ring PCI
Special NIC provides a Wake on
LAN (WOL) feature that enables
PCs to be powered up remotely
for after hours and remote site
maintenance.
Token Ring NIC Family:
16/4 TR ISA IBM UTP/STP
Controller
301207-B21
16/4 TR IBM PC Card
301208-B21
NC4621: Token Ring NIC PCI
4/16 WOL
379956-B21