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Overview

Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCIe NIC Card
 
Models
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCIe NIC Card
EA833AA
Introduction

The Broadcom NetXtreme line of Gigabit Ethernet products, provide 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.

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.

By bringing Gigabit to the desktop and workstation, many benefits are achieved for network administrators and for end users. Deploying Gigabit is no longer an unattainable feat; it is a reality that is being achieved due to three items – affordability, ease of deployment, and performance benefits.
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 desktop or 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
  • High-performance connectivity solution for your LAN
  • No rewiring expenses - runs perfectly on virtually all existing CAT-5 cabling
  • Better network performance by alleviate congestion and removing bottlenecks
  • 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 802.3ad link aggregation, GEC/FEC, and Smart Load Balancing
  • Failover - Smart Load Balancing allow heterogeneous, mixed speed failover
  • Integrated Cable Testing - link quality, length, pair skew, pair polarity, pair swap
Performance
  • Dual high-speed on-chip RISC processors
  • Full-duplex and half-duplex capability for all transceivers except the 1000BASE-T (full-duplex only)
  • Network transfer capability increases performance for demanding desktop applications in Gigibit mode
  • High performance, low overhead SW/HW interface
  • Integrated 96Kb packet Frame Buffer Memory
  • Support for major operating systems and network operating systems
  • TCP, IP, UDP checksum, TCP segmentation, CPU task offload
  • Adaptive interrupts for low CPU utilization
Compatibility

The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCIe NIC Card is compatible with all HP Compaq Business Desktops with the exception of the following: dx2200, dx2250, dx2300, dx7400 series and dc7800 Ultra-slim desktop. It is also compatible with all HP xw series Workstations.

NOTE: Not all models available in all regions.

NOTE: For customers who do not already have a PCIe Riser board installed in their dc7700 USDT for PCIe support, (EU054AA) USDT PCIe Riser Board AMO kit must be ordered for PCIe card support.
Service and Support
The Broadcom 5751 Netxtreme Gigabit PCIe NIC 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.
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Technical Specifications
Connector RJ-45
Controller Broadcom 5751 PCI-Express LAN Controller
Memory Integrated 96Kb frame buffer memory
Data rates supported 10/100/1000 Mbps
Compliance IEEE 802.1P, 802.1Q, 802.2, 802.3, 802.3AB and 802.3u compliant, 802.3x flow control
Bus architecture PCI-E
Data path width Single channel, PCI-E
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 3.1 watts @ +3.3V AUX supply with 5V tolerance
Boot ROM support Yes
Network transfer mode Full-duplex
  Half-duplex (not available for the 1000BASE-T transceiver)
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 (full-duplex) 2000 Mbps
Environmental Operating temperature 32° to 131°F (0° to 55° C)
Operating humidity 85% at 131° F (55° C)
Dimensions 4.4 x 2.2 x 0.08 in (11.2 x 5.5 x 2 cm)
Operating system driver support Windows Vista Business 64*, Windows Vista Business 32*, Windows Vista Home Basic 32*, Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home 32*. No driver is required for this device. Native support is provided by the operating system.
Red Hat Linux 7.2, Linux 7.3 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3

* Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download the tool, visit http://www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor. For Windows Vista system requirements, visit http://www.windowsvista.com/systemrequirements.
Management capabilities ACPI, WOL and DMI 2.0, PXE 2.0, WfM 2.0, Broadcom mgmt utility
Alerting N/A
Kit contents Broadcom 5751, CD, Broadcom 5751 Netxtreme Gigabit PCIe NIC, drivers, quick install guide, product warranty statement

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