Madge Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode (Bus Master)

The high performance PCI Token Ring adapter for client and server applications

Overview
Description
Specifications
Ordering Information

Overview

The Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode is a cost effective, high performance Token Ring adapter, designed for the latest generation of 32-bit PCs. It delivers new levels of installation simplicity and ease of use for power users. Unlike comparable adapters, the Madge Smart PCI offers complete support of all popular combinations of operating system and PC platforms.

Customer Benefits

Maximizes network access speed and productivity
Simplifies PC set-up for complex multi-protocol configurations
Provides a single network-wide adapter solution to reduce ongoing support costs

Key Features

Low CPU utilisation for servers
Plug 'n' Play installation for client PCs
Compatible with Intel, PowerPC and MIPS PC platforms

Introduction

The Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode (BM) is a cost-effective token ring adapter which is simple to install and easy to use. Unlike comparable adapters, the Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode(BM) combines high-performance with considerable savings in CPU utilisation, giving customers the opportunity to use a single adapter in both clients and servers.

The Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode (BM) supports 4 and 16 Mbps operation over UTP or STP media.

Easy Installation

The Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode (BM) is switch-less, ensuring easy configuration and high reliability. Plug and Play support allows hardware settings to be configured automatically when the PC boots up, while the driver software dynamically detects the adapter settings. Madge's Smart Wire Sense automatically determines the media type in use, simplifying PC relocation. The user only specifies ring speed to make the card operational.

Powerful LAN Support Software

The adapter is supplied with Madge's Smart LAN Support Software; a complete set of drivers and utilities for all Smart 16/4 Ringnodes. This includes a range of host-resident Fastmac Plus drivers for highest performance, and Madge's unique adapter-resident Smart Software for multi-protocol drivers. With 512KB on-board memory, any combination of ODI, NDIS, LLC, NetBIOS, IPX or TCP/IP protocols can be downloaded concurrently, offering significant DOS memory savings over other driver configurations. Support is also offered for the latest 32-bit clients which give further DOS memory configuration options.

Added Fault Tolerance

Madge's unique server network adapter mirroring feature provides additional fault tolerance for mission-critical NetWare servers by allowing two adapters to be installed, one of which acts as a backup and can instantly take over should the first loose its network connection.

Diskless Booting

The Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode (BM) is equipped with a socket for fitting an optional Smartrom, Madge's re-programmable remote boot ROM for RPL or Novell NetWare. Remote booting provides centralized management of PC boot files and configuration data, improves security against viruses and data loss, and supports disk-less workstations.

Customer support without limits

The Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode (BM) is backed by Madge's world-renowned expertise in networking. Madge's world-wide service and support organisation continues to satisfy the needs of our world-wide installed base of more than two million network adapters in the most demanding Global 1000 companies.

A world-wide network of field service engineers provide a wide range of technical services including on-site support and software upgrades. Customers can also download up-to-date technical information from on-line services such as CompuServe, or can contact the Madge World Wide Web Home page (http://www.madge.com). The Madge PCI Ringnode adapter comes with a lifetime* hardware warranty and a 30-day installation guarantee, which includes free technical hot-line support and on-site assistance as required.

*Full details available on request

Specifications

Network type:               4 or 16 Mbps IBM and IEEE 802.5 Token Ring, 
Supply voltage:             +5V DC +/- 5%
Power:                      3W Maximum
Bus interface:              32-bit bursting bus master
                            PCI v2.1 system compatible
                            Full Plug and Play support
Data transfer:              132MBytes/s zero wait-state bursting
Memory:                     512KB dynamic RAM on-board
Host Memory:                Not required
Ring interface:             RJ45 socket (UTP) AND
                            9-pin D-type socket (STP)
EMC certification:          FCC Class A
                            EN50082-1
                            EN55022 Class B (STP)
                            EN55022 Class A (UTP)
IRQ options:                System allocated (requires 1 IRQ) 
I/O options:                System allocated (requires 32 Bytes) 
Boot ROM:                   Smartrom option socket
Software support:           Madge Smart LSS v4.32+
Dimensions:                 PCI half length (78mm x 122mm) 
Weight:                     0.09 Kg (approx)
Temperature range:          0-50 degrees C
Humidity range:             10% - 80% non-condensing
Warranty period:            Lifetime*

* Full details available upon request

Ordering Information


Part No     Description                           Qty

51-02       Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode               Single
51-12       Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode               10 pack
51-22       Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode               20 pack
51-32       Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode               30 pack
51-52       Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode               50 pack

51-03       Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode (MC bracket)  Single
51-13       Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode (MC bracket)  10 pack

83-02       Smartrom for PCI                      Single
83-12       Smartrom for PCI                      10 pack