73P2701 - IBM Intel PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter Network Adapter - PCI-X HOT-PLUG (Standard Bracket)

Description

The IBM 73P2701 is a high-performance dual-port Gigabit Ethernet network adapter based on Intel's PRO/1000 MT Server Adapter technology. Designed specifically for server environments, this card provides two independent 1Gb/s Ethernet ports, each capable of full-duplex communication. The adapter utilizes the PCI-X (Peripheral Component Interconnect Extended) bus interface, which offers significantly higher bandwidth compared to standard PCI, making it suitable for demanding server workloads that require fast and reliable network connectivity. Each of the two RJ-45 ports on the 73P2701 can operate at speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps, providing flexibility for network integration. The adapter is equipped with the Intel 82546EB Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet Controller, known for its reliability and performance features. These features often include support for advanced server networking functions such as TCP/IP checksum offloading, jumbo frames, and hardware-based load balancing and fail-over capabilities, which are crucial for ensuring network uptime and optimizing traffic flow in server environments. This network adapter is an ideal choice for servers requiring robust network connectivity for applications like file sharing, web serving, database access, and network storage. Its dual-port design allows for network redundancy, increased throughput by aggregating connections, or connecting to separate network segments. The PCI-X interface ensures that the adapter can keep pace with the high-speed demands of modern server processors and storage systems, making it a valuable component for enhancing a server's networking infrastructure.

Condition: Refurbished