Introduction

The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapters are a family of high performance PCIe and OCP adapters. The adapters are available with either two ports or four ports and are supported on ThinkSystem and System x servers.

This product guide provides essential presales information to understand the NetXtreme GbE offerings and their key features, specifications, and compatibility. This guide is intended for technical specialists, sales specialists, sales engineers, IT architects, and other IT professionals who want to learn more about the adapters and consider their use in IT solutions.

Ports & interfaces

Connectivity technology

Wired

Host interface

PCI Express

Interface

Ethernet

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

4

Network

Maximum data transfer rate

1000 Mbit/s

Networking standards

IEEE 802.1Q

Ethernet LAN data rates

10,100,1000 Mbit/s

Design

Component for

Server/workstation

Internal

Y

Weight & dimensions

Width

132 mm

Depth

19 mm

Height

65 mm