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7.2: Introducing 100Base-T Network Adapter

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Introducing 100VG-AnyLAN Network Adapter

Introducing the REMSH Client Functionality

by Randy Pawell
Commercial Systems Division

Overview

100Base-T Network Adapter (B5427AA) is a high-speed network link providing HP3000 Series 900 systems that have HP-PB (HP Precision Bus, also known as NIO) backplanes, with a connection to a 100Base-TX local area network. The 100Base-TX adapter attaches to a 100 Mb/s (Megabits per second) network through any 100Base-TX hub or switch meeting the IEEE 802.3u standards.

100Base-T Network Adapter 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

100Base-T Network Adapter includes the 100Base-TX 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.

  • Support 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.

  • Compatible with the IEEE 803.2u standard.

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

  • Provides 10 Mb low-speed connectivity compatible with existing 10Base-T UTP networks, also with CAT-5 cabling.

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


Introducing 100VG-AnyLAN Network Adapter

Introducing the REMSH Client Functionality