Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode (Bus Master)

LSS 5.0 Enhancements

Designed for both clients and servers, the Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode is a high-performance, cost-effective, token ring adapter. Utilising the latest LSS 5.0 drivers, the Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode combines performance with ease of use, giving customers unrivalled flexibility for network-wide deployment of a PCI network adapter.

New Features

Industry leading performance in both single and multi-protocol environments.
Extremely low CPU utilisation in server environments.
Support for a wide range of environments including Novell's Client-32.
Remote booting via optional Smartrom or Madgeboot Software.

Main Features

Platform independent (Intel Pentium, PowerPC etc.).
Madge LSS 5.0 allows common drivers for Smart 16/4 Ringnodes, irrespective of bus type:
- Fastmac Plus drivers for optimum performance.
- Smart software for multi-protocol flexibility and memory savings for DOS-based client PCs.
- Client-32 for additional memory saving features.
Adapter mirroring for added server fault tolerance.
On-board processing of up to 7 concurrent Smart protocols, including fast TCP/IP for improved Internet access.
Plug and Play (PnP) compatible.
Supports all popular PCI based 16-bit and 32-bit OS and NOS environments.
Dedicated Token Ring.
SNMP and DMI desktop management agents.

Single Adapter Network Solution

The Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode (Bus Master) offers comparable performance to EISA adapters at ISA price levels. This adapter is equally suited to high-end client and server applications, where data throughput and overall system performance are crucial considerations.

The adapter is supplied with a full complement of performance optimised Fastmac Plus drivers for all major operating systems. Also included is Madge's unique Smart Software, which provides unrivalled flexibility, memory savings and exceptional performance for multi-protocol DOS/Windows clients. Until recently, users found that EISA and Micro Channel super-servers were the best option for their most demanding server requirements. However, as PC vendors begin offering machines with PCI slots in place of EISA, those customers looking for simplicity and cost-effectiveness within their corporate networks can choose to use a single PCI solution for both clients and servers.

By using dual Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnodes in servers, network managers can implement improved levels of fault tolerance with Madge's proven server adapter mirroring technology. For further information regarding LSS 5.0 features and benefits, please refer to the LSS 5.0 Product Bulletin (96028.doc).

Diskless Booting via Smartrom

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

Madge Wizard

Madge Wizard, which is included with LSS 5.0, is the highly visual and intuitive DOS based software utility. Step by step instructions are provided for the quick and easy configuration of Smart Ringnodes. Madge Wizard gives customers the simplest and most reliable method to get network adapters working first time, straight out of the box.

Specification

Network type:               4 or 16 Mbps IBM and IEEE 802.5 Token Ring
Bus Interface:              32-bit bursting bus master PCI v2.1 compliant
Data Transfer:              132 Mbyte/s zero wait-state bursting
On-board Memory:            512 KBytes DRAM
Supply Voltage:             +5V DC  5%
Power:                      3W maximum
EMC:                        FCC class A; 
                            EN50082-1;
                            EN55022 class B (STP, S-UTP);
                            EN55022 class A (UTP)
IRQ options:                Allocated by system    (requires 1 IRQ)
Remote Booting:             Optional Smartrom or Madgeboot s/w.
Ring Interface:             STP socket (9-pin D-type);
                            UTP socket (RJ45);
                            WireSense
I/O options:                Allocated by system (requires 32 Bytes)
Dimensions:                 Standard PCI half length (75 mm x 125 mm)
Weight:                     0.09 kg (approx.)
Temperature range:          0-50C
Humidity range:             10-80% RH non-condensing
Warranty period:            Lifetime

Ordering Information

Part No   Description

51-02     Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode - Single pack 
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
51-03     Smart 16/4 PCI (MC bracket) - Single pack
51-13     Smart 16/4 PCI (MC bracket) - 10 pack

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