JD042A - HP Fiber Optic Card 100Mb/s PCI 1-Port 100Base-FX Fiber Optic Card

SKU JD042A

Brand HP

1 x 100Mb/s port
100Base-FX fiber optic standard
SC connector type for fiber optic cable
Provides Fast Ethernet connectivity
Suitable for longer distance network connections
Designed for reliable network communication
PCI network interface card

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SKU: JD042A
Product Type: Network Interface Card (NIC)
Number of Ports: 1
Data Rate: 100Mb/s
Interface Type: Fiber Optic
Fiber Standard: 100Base-FX

Product details

The HP JD042A is a 1-port 100Mb/s network interface card that uses 100Base-FX fiber optic technology with an SC connector. It provides Fast Ethernet connectivity over longer distances compared to copper-based solutions. This card is suitable for industrial or specialized network connections.

Technical Information

SKU	JD042A
Product Type	Network Interface Card (NIC)
Number of Ports	1
Data Rate	100Mb/s

Additional Specifications

Interface Type	Fiber Optic
Fiber Standard	100Base-FX
Connector Type	SC

Description

The HP JD042A is a single-port network interface card designed to provide Fast Ethernet connectivity using fiber optic technology. It operates at 100Mb/s, adhering to the 100Base-FX standard, which is specifically designed for fiber optic transmission. This standard allows for reliable data communication over significantly longer distances than traditional copper Ethernet cables, making it suitable for applications where network segments need to span considerable lengths or where electromagnetic interference is a concern. The card features an SC connector, a common and robust type of connector for fiber optic cables, ensuring a secure and stable physical connection. The use of fiber optics provides inherent advantages such as immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), which is crucial in industrial environments or areas with high electrical noise. This makes the JD042A a reliable choice for mission-critical network links. As a PCI network interface card, it is designed to be installed in a PCI slot on a computer's motherboard, providing a dedicated network interface for the system. The HP JD042A is ideal for scenarios requiring a reliable, long-distance, and interference-resistant network connection, such as connecting buildings, extending networks across large campuses, or in environments where copper cabling is not feasible or desirable. Its focus on 100Base-FX makes it a specialized solution for specific networking needs.

Condition: Refurbished