Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet for HP (For Workstations)

Overview

Models

DC194A

Introduction

Today, Fast Ethernet makes up the majority of LANs, however in the very near future Gigabit Ethernet will overtake Fast Ethernet as the primary network technology. Gigabit Ethernet's dramatic increase in popularity is based on its scalable performance, flexibility, ease of implementation and lowered costs approaching 10/100 Ethernet. As the trend for bandwidth-intensive applications continues, the need for high-performance connectivity solutions will fuel the Gigabit transition.

The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet for HP provides a complete end-to-end Gigabit solution from the server and server backbone to the switch infrastructure and now down through to the desktop and workstation. Just as networks migrated from 10-Mbit to 100-Mbit and gained a 10-fold improvement, the same will be true when moving from 100-Mbit to Gigabit. By alleviating congestion and removing bottlenecks, the network simply performs better.

Affordability

Implementing Gigabit speeds in a network is very affordable for many reasons. Gigabit Ethernet runs perfectly on virtually all existing CAT-5 cabling so there is no rewiring expense and ease of use and management capabilities lower administrative costs.

Ease of Deployment

Gigabit to the workstation can be done gradually because the technology is completely backwards compatible. The entire network can be upgraded to Gigabit speed one device at a time as clients are upgraded or replaced by simply plugging the new Gigabit-ready device into the switch.

Performance Benefits
Until recently, networks only had to support the transfer of files from one place to another. As networks and computers have evolved, so have the applications that are being used. Administrators require more control and performance at the edge of the network. Bandwidth needs are continually growing, especially with the convergence of media-rich applications, such as, video and voice.

Key Benefits

ACPI, WOL, PXE – allows lower power consumption, remote wake and remote booting
Advanced Cable diagnostics – dynamically tests and reports network problems (interrupts, error rate, cable length) and automatically compensates for cable issues
Supports link aggregation – 802.3ad GEC/FEC, and Smart Load Balancing
Failover – Smart Load Balancing allow heterogeneous, mixed speed failover
Remote cable management and diagnostics software for diagnostics and fault isolation
Integrated Cable Testing – link quality, length, pair skew, pair polarity, pair swap
Supports industry standard alerting – ASF

Performance

Dual high-speed on-chip RISC processors
Full-duplex capability increases performance for demanding desktop applications
Gigabit Media Independent Interface (GMII) as specified in IEEE 802.3ab standard for supporting 10/100/1000BASE-T transceivers
High performance, low overhead SW/HW interface
Integrated 96Kb packet Frame Buffer Memory
9K Jumbo Frame Support
Support for major operating systems and network operating systems
TCP, IP, UDP checksum, TCP segmentation, CPU task offload, adaptive interrupts
Adaptive interrupts for low CPU utilization

Compatibility

The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Controller is PCI 2.2 compliant and compatible with HP xw4100, xw6000, xw8000 and xw8200 Workstations. Not available in all regions.

Service and Support

The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Controller has a one-year limited warranty or the remainder of the warranty of the HP product in which it is installed. Technical support is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, by phone, as well as online support forums. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.

Technical Specifications

Connector	RJ-45
Controller	Broadcom 5782 PCI LAN Controller
Memory	Integrated 96Kb frame buffer memory
Data rates supported	10/100/1000 Mbps
Compliance	IEEE 802.1A, 802.1P, 802.1P, 802.1Q, 802.2, 802.3, 802.3AB and 802.3u compliant, 802.3x flow control
Bus architecture	PCI 2.2
Data path width	32-bit, 33/66 MHz bus interface
Data transfer mode	Bus-master DMA
Hardware certifications	FCC, B, CE, TUV- cTUVus Mark Canada and United States, TUV- GS Mark for European Union
Power requirement	1.48 watts @ +3.3V AUX supply with 5V tolerance
Boot ROM support	Yes
Network transfer rate	10Base-T (half-duplex) 10 Mbps
	10Base-T (full-duplex) 20 Mbps
	100Base-TX (half-duplex) 100 Mbps
	100Base-TX (full-duplex) 200 Mbps
	1000Base-T, 1000Mbps
Environmental	Operating temperature	32° to 131° F (0° to 55° C)
	Operating humidity	85% at 131° F (55° C)
Dimensions	4.7 x 2.0 x 0.08 in (12 x 5 x 1.9 cm)
Operating system driver support	Microsoft® Windows® NT® 4.0, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft 2000, Microsoft XP, Linux2.2, Linux 2.4
Management capabilities	ACPI, WOL and DMI 2.0, PXE 2.0, WfM 2.0, Broadcom mgmt utility
Alerting	ASF 1.0
Kit contents	Broadcom 5782, CD, Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet for HP, drivers, quick install guide, product warranty statement

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DA-11692 - World Wide - Version 3 - December 6, 2004