The modular approach allows a Gigabit network connection to be added to the server without having to replace the base adapter. The NC6133, when added to an existing NC3134 or NC3131, provides three high-speed network connections through one PCI slot. The NC6133 offers the highest data transfer method available between a network and a server for high performance and low CPU utilization. TLB provides both failover and balancing of transmit traffic across all adapters for increased performance. Like all Compaq Gigabit server adapters, the NC6133, supports jumbo frames as a way to achieve higher throughput and better CPU utilization when deploy in a network infrastructure that supports them.
Jumbo frames are particularly useful for database transfers and tape backups.
Ease of Use Plug and Play Fully compliant with the 2.1 PCI specification, the NC6133 uses the system resources to automatically configure its memory and interrupt settings. The Network Fault Tolerance feature of the NC6133 ensures that the server can always keep an active link. Using either of the ports on the base adapter or after installing a second, compatible adapter, if the primary network connection fails, the second, backup adapter will automatically take over, retaining the network connection. The NC6133 can be configured to fail over to any NC31xx, NC61xx, or NC71xx adapter by using the latest drivers. The NC6133 includes PCI Hot Plug support, which enables it to be replaced or added to a server without powering down the system.