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PXE2TBi - Dual Port Copper Fast Ethernet PCI-X TAP/Normal Server Adapter Intel® based

The Silicom PXE2TBI Server Fast Ethernet adapter is a 64-bit/133Mhz PCI-X network interface cards that contain two independent Fast Ethernet ports on one PCI-X adapter.

Silicom's PXE2TBI supports Normal mode, TAP mode and Bypass mode.

In Normal mode, the ports are independent interfaces. In TAP mode, the adapter passively captures both sides of the link and transmits a copy on to the interface. In Bypass mode, all packets received from one port are transmitted to adjacent port.

In Normal mode, the ports are independent interfaces. In TAP mode, the adapter passively captures both sides of the link and transmits a copy on to the interface. In Bypass mode, all packets received from one port are transmitted to adjacent port.

In TAP mode , all packets received from one port are transmitted to its associated interface and to the adjacent port. In TAP mode the adapter captures both sides of the links and transmits a copy on to the interface, this feature enables to monitor all packets received from one port and transmit it to the other port. This feature enables to network analysis / monitoring Ethernet links.

In Bypass mode , the connections of the Ethernet network ports are disconnected from the interfaces and switched over to the other port to create a crossed connection loop - back between the Ethernet ports. Hence, in bypass mode all packets received from one port are transmitted to other port and vice versa. This feature enables to bypass a failed system and provides maximum up time for the network.

Silicom's Ethernet PCI-X TAP / Normal Server adapters includes software programmable Watch Dog Timer (WDT) Controller that detects a host system fails and it will Bypass or TAP automatically the Ethernet ports after programmable time out interval. The WDT can be software programmable enabled or disabled.

Silicom's Ethernet PCI-X TAP / Normal Server adapters are based on the Dual port Ethernet MAC+PHY of Intel Controller .

Silicom's Ethernet PCI-X TAP / Normal Server adapters have an integrated hardware acceleration that performs TCP/UDP/IP checksum offload and TCP segmentation. The host processing offloads accelerators frees CPU for application processing.

Key Features
TAP Ethernet ports on system hangs or software application hangs	•
TAP / Bypass Ethernet ports on system hangs or software application hangs	•
Software programmable Normal, TAP, and Bypass Mode	•
Software programmable state (Bypass mode or Normal mode) at Power up	•
Bypass Ethernet ports on System Hangs or Software Application Hangs or on power off	•
Software programmable Tap / Bypass Capability Enable / Disable	•
On Board Watch Dog Timer (WDT) Controller	•
Software programmable time out interval	•
Software Programmable WDT Enable / Disable counter	•
Emulate standard NIC	•

Copper Fast t Ethernet 100Base-TX
Independently copper Fast Ethernet channels support two Fast Ethernet (100Base-TX) and Ethernet (10Base-T)	•
RJ-45 female connectors	•

Common Key features
Host Interface standard support	•
PCI v2.2 32/64 bit, 33/66Mhz	•
PCI-X v1.0 32/64-bit, 66/100/133MHz	•
High performance, reliability, and low power use in Intel 82546 dual integrated MAC + PHY / SERDES chip controller	•
Ultra deep, 64 KB packet buffer per channel lowers CPU utilization, avoids PCI-X congestion	•
Hardware acceleration that can offload tasks from the host processor. The controllers can offload TCP/UDP/IP checksum calculations and TCP segmentation	•
Server class reliability, availability and performance	•
Jumbo Frame (16KB)	•
802.x flow control	•
LEDs indicators for link/Activity/Speed/Bypass status	•

Bypass Specifications
WDT Interval (Software Programmable)	3,276,800 mSec (3,276.8 Sec): Maximum 100 mSec ( 0.1 Sec) : Minimum WDT Interval = (2^wdt_interval_parameter)*(0.1) sec. wdt_interval_parameter: { Valid Range: 0-15}
Copper Fast Ethernet Technical Specifications - (100Base-T) Adapters
IEEE Standard / Network topology	Fast Ethernet, 100Base-T Ethernet, 10Base-T
Full duplex	Full duplex operation in all operating speeds
Auto negotiation	Auto-negotiation between Full duplex and simplex operations and between 10Mb/s 100Mb/s speeds
Data Transfer Rate	200Mbit/s in full duplex mode per port (100Base-T) 20 Mbit/s in full duplex per port
Cables and Operating distance	100Base-T Category 5maximum 50m * 10Base-T Category 3, 4 and 5
Operating Systems Support
Operating system support:	Linux
General Technical Specifications
Interface Standard:	PCI v2.2 32/64 bit, 33/66Mhz PCI-X v1.0 32/64-bit, 66/100/133MHz
Board Size:	PCI Low profile short add in Card 167.64mm x 64.41mm (6.6”x 2.5”)
PCI Card Type:	Universal 64 bit Card
PCI Express Voltage:	+5V (Min 4.75V, Max, 5.25V) +12V ( Min 11.4V, Max 12.6V
PCI Connector:	Universal 64 bit
Holder:	Metal Bracket
Weight:	90 gram (3.17 oz)
Power Consumption:	Normal Mode: 0.6A at 5V, 75mA at 12V: Typical all ports operate at 1000Mbit/s 0.4A at 5V, 75mA at 12V: Typical No link at all ports Tap Mode: 0.55A at 5V, 75mA at 12V: Typical all ports operate at 1000Mbit/s
Operating Humidity:	0%–90%, non-condensing
Operating Temperature:	0°C – 50°C (32°F - 122°F)
Storage:	-20°C–65°C (-4°F–149°F)
EMC Certifications:	FCC Part 15, Subpart B Class B Conducted Emissions Radiated Emissions CE EN 55022: 1998 Class B Amendments A1: 2000; A2: 2003 Conducted Emissions Radiated Emissions CE EN 55024: 1998 Amendments A1: 2000; A2: 2003 Immunity for ITE Amendment A1: 2001 CE EN 61000-3-2 2000, Class A Harmonic Current Emissions CE EN 61000 3-3 1995, Amendment A1: 2001 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker CE IEC 6100-4-2: 1995 ESD Air Discharge 8kV. Contact Discharge 4kV. CE IEC 6100-4-3:1995 Radiated Immunity (80-1000Mhz), 3V/m 80% A.M. by 1kHz CE IEC 6100-4-4:1995 EFT/B: Immunity to electrical fast transients 1kV Power Leads, 0.5Kv Signals Leads CE IEC 6100-4-5:1995 Immunity to conductive surges COM Mode; 2kV, Dif. Mode 1kV CE IEC 6100-4-6:1996 Conducted immunity (0.15-80 MHz) 3VRMS 80% A.M. By 1kHz CE IEC 6100-4-11:1994 Voltage Dips and Short Interruptions V reduc >95%, 30% >95% Duration 0.5per, 25per, 250per
MTBF*:	114 (Years) *According to Telcordia SR-332 Issue 1 Environmental condition – GB (Ground, Fixed, Controlled). Ambient temperature - 25°C. Temperature rise of 10°C above the system ambient temperature was assumed for the cards components
LEDs
LEDs:	2 LEDs per port + 2 LEDs for TAP / Bypass indication: - Link/ Act: ON when link is up (10 or 100), blinks on activity (Green) - 100: ON when the link is of 100 Mbit/s Link (Green) - Bypass: ON when in Bypass mode. - TAP: ON when in TAP mode
LEDs location:	LEDs are located on the PCB, visible via holes in the metal bracket holder
Connectors:	2 Shielded RJ-45

P/N	Description
PXE2TBi	Dual Port Copper Fast Ethernet PCI-X TAP / Normal Server Adapter

Note: Model P/N /-LP
-LP: Assemble Low Profile Metal Bracket

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