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HP 242506-003 Netelligent 100 FDDI DAS UTP Controller
- Controller Type: FDDI Network Controller
- Interface: UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
- Network Speed: 100 Mbps
- Technology: Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)
- Provides network connectivity for FDDI networks
- Designed for specific legacy network infrastructures
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Product Overview
The HP 242506-003 Netelligent 100 FDDI DAS UTP Controller is a network interface card for Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) networks using Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. It provides 100 Mbps connectivity.
Technical Information
| Controller Type | FDDI Network Controller |
| Interface | UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) |
Additional Specifications
| Network Speed | 100 Mbps |
| Technology | FDDI |
Product Description
The HP 242506-003 Netelligent 100 FDDI DAS UTP Controller is a network interface card (NIC) designed to connect computer systems to Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) networks. FDDI is a token-passing ring network technology that provides high-speed data transmission, typically at 100 Mbps, over optical fiber or copper cabling. This specific controller utilizes Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling, which is a common type of copper Ethernet cable. This controller card allows systems to participate in an FDDI network, enabling communication with other devices on the ring. The 'DAS' designation likely refers to Dual Attached Station, meaning the card supports connection to both rings in a dual-ring FDDI configuration for increased redundancy and fault tolerance. This was a critical feature for ensuring network uptime in enterprise environments. While FDDI is largely considered a legacy technology, replaced by faster Ethernet standards, cards like the 242506-003 were essential for organizations that relied on FDDI infrastructure during its peak. It represents a specific piece of networking hardware for specialized, high-availability network segments of its era.
