A6825A - HP PCI 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Adapter

Description

The HP A6825A is a high-performance network adapter designed to equip servers and workstations with fast and reliable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. This network interface card (NIC) features a single 1Gb/s port with a standard RJ-45 connector, making it compatible with a wide range of networking equipment. The card's primary interface is PCI-X, a parallel expansion bus that offered higher bandwidth than its predecessor, PCI, making it suitable for demanding server applications of its era. This NIC supports the IEEE 802.3ab standard for 1000Base-T Ethernet, enabling data transfer rates of up to 1 Gigabit per second over standard Category 5 (or better) copper cabling. It is also backward compatible with 10Base-T and 100Base-TX Ethernet standards, ensuring flexibility in mixed-speed network environments. The ability to operate at Gigabit speeds significantly enhances network throughput, reducing latency and improving the performance of network-intensive tasks such as file sharing, backups, and multimedia streaming. Designed for enterprise environments, the HP A6825A provides robust and stable network connectivity. Its PCI-X interface ensures sufficient bandwidth for demanding server workloads, while the single-port configuration offers a cost-effective solution for adding Gigabit Ethernet capability. This card is an excellent choice for upgrading older server infrastructure or for systems that require dedicated high-speed network access and were originally equipped with PCI-X expansion slots.

Condition: Refurbished