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Compaq NC3132
Fast Ethernet Module
Dual 10/100 Upgrade for the
NC3131
338456-B22
With this Fast Ethernet upgrade
module and Gigabit upgrade
modules for the NC3131,
Compaq is the first to introduce
an industry-standard, scalable
transition path from Ethernet to
Fast Ethernet to Bonded Fast
Ethernet to Gigabit.
Other upgrade modules for
the NC3131
Gigabit:
NC6132: 1000 SX
Upgrade Module
Compaq Fast Ethernet NIC
Family
NC3120: 10/100 TX
PCI UTP
NC3121: PCI, 10/100
WOL
NC3122: PCI Dual
10/100
NC3131: 64 PCI Dual
Base 10/100
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The Compaq NC3132 Fast Ethernet Module provides two additional 10/100Base-TX ports for the NC3131 Fast
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Ethernet NIC. The upgrade module provides a scalable transition path from Ethernet to Fast Ethernet to Bonded Fast
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Ethernet.
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The NC3132 contributes additional redundancy and bandwidth to the server without having to change the NIC or the
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operating system driver.
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The NC3132 plugs into the NC3131 Fast Ethernet NIC without requiring any tools. Fully compliant with the 2.1 PCI
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specification, the NC3132 upgrade module automatically configures its I/O address and interrupt settings for easy
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installation.
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Extensive Driver Support
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The NC3132 uses the same operating system drivers as the NC3131 and no driver change is required when moving
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from 10 to 100 Mbps. In addition, these same drivers can be used for all Compaq Intel-based 10 or 100 Mbps NICs.
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Common drivers provide consistency, easy management, and support to save money and time.
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Auto-negotiation
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The NC3132 senses for 10 or 100 Mbps and half or full duplex and automatically configures to the highest network
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connection speed between the NIC and hub or switch port.
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64-Bit Bus
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The NC3132 uses the NC3131 base card connector which is a 32/64-bit PCI Universal Connector for operation in 32-
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or 64-bit PCI slots.
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Port Bonding
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The NC3132 supports Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) and Cisco's Fast EtherChannel (FEC). ALB provides both
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failover support and balances transmit traffic across NICs for increased performance. For even higher performance,
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Cisco's Fast EtherChannel provides port failover and balances transmit and receive traffic across NICs.
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Bus-mastering
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The NC3132 uses bus-mastering technology to maximize throughput and minimize CPU utilization.
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Network Fault Tolerance (NFT)
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This feature enables the NIC to keep an active link if a switch or hub link fails, by automatically switching to a backup
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NIC.
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PCI Hot Plug
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The NC3132 includes PCI Hot Plug support that enables PCI networking controllers to be replaced or added to a
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server without powering down the system. This feature provides increased system availability and non-stop
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serviceability in business-critical computing environments.
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Warranty
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Limited lifetime warranty
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Compaq NC3132
Fast Ethernet Module
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Summary of Contents for Compaq NC3132
- Page 1 The NC3132 uses the same operating system drivers as the NC3131 and no driver change is required when moving Ethernet to Gigabit. from 10 to 100 Mbps. In addition, these same drivers can be used for all Compaq Intel-based 10 or 100 Mbps NICs. Common drivers provide consistency, easy management, and support to save money and time.
- Page 2 SmartStart configuration process in Compaq servers. Compaq Insight Manager can recognize the NC3132 individually or in port bonded teams, and can collect and report SNMP statistics on NIC events. The Compaq Network Management System (CNMS) can also collect and report SNMP statistics on the NC3132.
- Page 3 Compaq NC3132 UICK PECS Fast Ethernet Module P E C I F I C A T I O N S (continued) Kit Contents NIC hardware upgrade module Loop back cable CD ROM software Reference guide Read This First card Quick Install Guide...
- Page 4 For further information on Compaq networking products, contact Compaq Networks and Access Communications Division Sales at 1-800- 544-5255 or the Compaq Networking Technical Support Center (post sales) at 1-800-386-2172. For customer support and information about Compaq and its products, call 1-800-OK-COMPAQ.