The upgrade module provides a scaleable transition path from Ethernet to Fast Ethernet to Bonded Fast Ethernet. The NC3132 contributes additional redundancy and bandwidth to the server without having to change the NIC or the operating system driver. Ease of Use Plug and Play The NC3132 plugs into the NC3131 Fast Ethernet NIC without requiring any tools. The NC3132 uses the same operating system drivers as the NC3131 and no driver change is required when moving from 10 to 100 Mbps. In addition, these same drivers can be used for all Compaq Intel-based 10 or 100 Mbps NICs.
Common drivers provide consistency, easy management, and support to save money and time.
The NC3132 senses for 10 or 100 Mbps and half or full duplex and automatically configures to the highest network connection speed between the NIC and hub or switch port. ALB provides both failover support and balances transmit traffic across NICs for increased performance. For even higher performance, Cisco's Fast EtherChannel provides port failover and balances transmit and receive traffic across NICs. The NC3132 includes PCI Hot Plug support that enables PCI networking controllers to be replaced or added to a server without powering down the system. Network Management Standards-based The NC3132 supports the following industry network management standards to work with a broad spectrum of software utilities.