Dell PRO/1000 PF PCI Express Server Adapter

Dell Updated: 2008-09-08 RSS
Dell PRO/1000 PF PCI Express Server Adapter

Dell's PRO/1000 PF Server Adapter provides the dedicated input/output (I/O) bandwidth of PCIe, without bus sharing, for Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in fiber-optic networks. The adapter is designed to provide high performance in multi-processor systems by efficiently balancing network loads across multiple Central Processing Units (CPUs) when used with Receive-Side Scaling from Microsoft® or Scalable I/O on Linux. Featuring 1000BASE-SX multi-mode fiber, the adpter ensures compatibility with fiber-optic cable lengths up to 902 feet. This product has been tested and validated on Dell™ systems and is supported by Dell Technical Support when used with a Dell system.

Highlights

* Interrupt moderation delivers increased performance while significantly reducing CPU utilization
* Small LC connector design is compatible with most fiber-optic cabling standards
* Offers remote management support
* Multi-Gigabit scalability and increased uptime

Tech Specs

General
Device Type: Network adapter
Form Factor: Plug-in card
Interface (Bus) Type: PCI Express x4

Networking
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Cabling Type: Ethernet 1000Base-SX
Data Link Protocol: Gigabit Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate: 1 Gbps
Max Transfer Distance: 1800 ft
Status Indicators: Port transmission speed, link OK

Processor / Memory
Processor: 1 - Intel

Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces: 1 x network - Ethernet 1000Base-SX - LC multi-mode x 2
Compatible Slots: 1 x PCI Express x4

Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards: FCC Class B certified, CE, UL, VCCI, BSMI, MIC