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Chapter 7 Interoperability and Internet Solutions

Introducing 100Base-T Network Adapter

by Randy Pawell
Commercial Systems Division

Overview

100VG-AnyLAN Network Adapter (B5426AA) is a high-speed network link providing HP 3000 Series 900 systems that have HP-PB (HP Precision Bus, also known as NIO) backplanes, with a connection to a 100VG local area network. The 100VG adapter connects to the 100 Mb/s (Megabits per second) network through any 100VG hub or switch meeting the IEEE 802.12 standards.

100VG-AnyLAN takes advantage of collision-avoidance and noise-immunity characteristics of the 100VG protocol to provide high network reliability. It provides an evolutionary path for HP 3000 customers needing increased throughput over their existing 10 Mb LAN links.

100VG-AnyLAN Network Adapter is configured and managed the same way as current ThinLAN, Token Ring, and FDDI 3000/iX link products.

100VG-AnyLAN Network Link includes the 100VG network adapter, 100 Mb driver components, and hardware product manuals. TCP/IP Transport is already included with the HP 3000/iX fundamental operating system (FOS).

Product Features

The product features include:
  • Supports ARPA, NS, NetIPC, and a subset of 4.3 BSD Sockets over TCP/UDP/IP.

  • Supports current Netware and Appletalk products.

  • Supports DTC-based terminals, printers, and X-25, when the 10 Mb DTC is attached to the 100 Mb network via suitable 10:100 speed-matching bridge hardware.

  • Integrated with the same system tools as ThinLAN, Token Ring, and FDDI 3000/iX.

  • VGPBA on-line diagnostics provides status information and limited hardware testing.

  • Software configuration, speed, duplex, and autonegotation settings selectable with NMMGR.

  • Is compatible with the IEEE 802.12 standard.

  • Provides two traffic priorities: normal and demand.

  • Provides 100 Mb high-speed connectivity over CAT-5 or CAT-3 voice-grade unshielded twisted pair (UTP), RJ-45 terminated cabling.

  • Provides 10 Mb low-speed connectivity compatible with existing 10Base-T UTP networks.

  • Supports a maximum cable length of 100 meters in 100 Mb mode.


Chapter 7 Interoperability and Internet Solutions

Introducing 100Base-T Network Adapter