MODEL

NetFlex-3/E Controller
169800-001

NetFlex-3/P Controller
169810-001

Leading-edge performance 10 Mbits/sec Ethernet EISA and PCI bus-master network interface cards (NIC), supporting easy upgrades to 100Base-TX and 100VG-AnyLAN.

STANDARD FEATURES

Performance
Leading-edge 10 Mb/s Ethernet performance using the ThunderLAN technology and Compaq-developed device drivers to deliver fast data throughput and low processor utilization

Upgradability
Easy upgrades to 100Base-TX and 100VG-AnyLAN using inexpensive upgrade modules. No driver upgrades are necessary

Flexibility
A single, auto-sensing device driver supports all modules for your network operating system; choice of EISA and PCI controller versions:
NetFlex-3/E (EISA) or NetFlex-3/P (PCI)

Supports 10Base-T and 10Base-2 wiring schemes. Supports 100Base-TX and 100VG-AnyLAN UTP

Full-Duplex Capability
Supports Full-Duplex Ethernet when configured for 10Base-T delivering data throughput of up to 20 Mb/s

Manageability (Compaq Insight Manager Support)
Network Interface Fault Recovery Tracking: Compaq Insight Manager provides monitoring and alerting features, tracking numerous failure indication parameters such as alignment errors, lost frames, and frame copy errors.

Compatibility and Integration Testing
Fully tested on a variety of Compaq products, including the ProSignia Family of Servers, the ProLiant Family of Servers, and the Deskpro/XL

Option Kit Contents
NetFlex-3/P or NetFlex-3/E: One PCI or EISA adapter with RJ-45 and BNC connectors, software support CD and diskettes, user guide, product quality statements, warranty information
NetFlex-3 100Mb/s Modules: One 100Base-TX or 100VG module (with one RJ-45, one PCI bracket and one EISA bracket), one torque used to replace NetFlex-3 10Mb/s module with 100Mb/s module, and installation guide

Warranty
Maximum: The remaining warranty of the Compaq product in which it is installed (to a maximum three-year¹ on-site limited warranty)
Minimum: One-year¹ on-site limited warranty

SPECIFICATIONS

Network Interface
10Base-T/10Base-2 Ethernet

Expansion Bus Architecture
NetFlex-3/E: 32-Bit EISA bus-master
NetFlex-3/P: 32-Bit PCI bus-master

Network Transfer Rate
10Base-T (Half-Duplex), 10Base-2: 10 Mb/s
10Base-T (Full-Duplex): 20 Mb/s
100Base-TX (Half-Duplex), 100VG-AnyLAN: 100 Mb/s

Connectors
Ethernet: BNC supports 10Base-2, RJ-45 supports 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 100VG-AnyLAN

Equipment Requirements
One EISA or PCI bus-master slot

Standards Compliance
Ethernet: IEEE 802.3
100 Mbits/sec Ethernet: 100Base-TX,
100VG-AnyLAN

I/O Address
NetFlex-3/E: z000h-z000Fh, z080h, zC80h-zC87h where z=slot
NetFlex-3/P: Auto-configured

Interrupt
Channels 11, 10, 9, 5, software-selectable; level-triggered

Environmental Requirements
Operating: 10º-50º C; 20%-80% humidity (noncondensing); 3,048m altitude
Nonoperating: 10º-50º C; 5%-90% humidity (noncondensing); 9,144m altitude
Shipping: 30º-50º C; 20%-80% humidity (noncondensing); 3,084m altitude

Communication Processor
Texas Instruments ThunderLAN

OS Driver Support
Novell NetWare Server v. 3.12, 4.02, 4.1x, SFT III: ODI Compliant
Novell NetWare DOS: ODI Compliant
MS Windows NT Server and Workstation v. 3.1, 3.5: NDIS 3.0 Compliant
IBM OS/2 v. 2.x, WARP, SMP, LAN Server 3.x, 4.x: OS/2 NDIS Compliant
SCO UNIX v5.4, SCO Open Server v. 3.0, Network 3.0, Enterprise 3.0: LLI Compliant

RELATED OPTIONS

¹Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Compaq Customer Support Center at 800-345-1518 for details.
²NetFlex ENET-TR and NetFlex-2 ENET-TR require the DualSpeed Token Ring Module (142015-001) for use in Token Ring Environments.
³For use in converting NetFlex ENET-TR and NetFlex-2 ENET-TR to Token Ring.
⁴Converts AUI Ethernet ports to 10Base-2 thinnet coax compatibility.

 

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