IBM EtherLink XL Network Card User Manual


 
1-2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Unless specifically indicated, the name 3C905B-TX is used
throughout this guide to refer to both adapters.
This chapter describes the 3C905B-TX adapter features and
PC and server requirements.
Industry-Leading Performance
The 3C905B-TX adapter provides the following
performance features:
Interactive Access technology to minimize CPU utilization
Parallel Tasking
®
II architecture for high throughput and
low processor utilization
Full-duplex 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps support
Hardware IP checksum enabled for better Internet and
intranet performance
Fast IP switching solution that allows you to
cost-effectively scale internetwork performance as
bandwidth requirements increase
32-bit bus master design with full scatter gather and
infinite bursting performance
Flow control (IEEE 802.1x), which optimizes performance
in switched networks through efficient data transmissions
DynamicAccess Software
DynamicAccess
®
software delivers intelligence at the edge of
the network to optimize network performance and control.
DynamicAccess features include PACE
Interactive Access
technology, dRMON (distributed RMON) support, and
support for PACE real-time and multimedia applications.
PACE class of service drivers enable prioritization of
multimedia and business-critical applications like video
conferencing and distance learning. With the 3Com PACE
drivers, you can set the class of service for each application.
The 3C905B-TX adapter ships with dRMON SmartAgent
®
intelligent agents that collect remote management
information used by the Transcend
®
Edge Monitor System.
Together, they provide full RMON network management
information for both switched and Fast Ethernet networks.