Compaq NC6136 Gigabit Server Adapter PCI,
64/66, 1000-SX
QuickSpecs
Overview
Models
Compaq NC6136 Gigabit Server Adapter PCI, 64/66 1000-SX
203539-B21
The NC6136 is a second-generation Gigabit server adapter for fiber-optic environments. It offers superior performance while
also supporting advanced server features such as PCI Hot Plug, Network Fault Tolerance, Transmit Load Balancing, and
Switch-Assisted Load Balancing.
Fast Ethernet Server Adapters:
NC3123: PCI, 10/100 WOL
174830-B21
138603-B21
NC3134: Fast Ethernet NIC 64 PCI Dual Base 10/100
G igabit Server Adapters:
NC7131: Gigabit Server Adapter, PCI, 64/66, 10/100/1000-T
158575-B21
O ptional Upgrade M odules for use with the NC3134:
NC3133: 100 FX Upgrade Module
338456-B25
138604-B21
338456-B23
338456-B24
NC3135: Dual 10/100 Upgrade Module
NC6132: 1000 SX Upgrade Module
NC6133: 1000 LX Upgrade Module
Introduction
The NC6136 strengthens Compaq's Gigabit server adapter offerings by providing a single port 1000 Mbps Ethernet connection for 32- and 64-bit PCI slots
in fiber-optic environments, where security, distance requirements, and EMI protection are of paramount importance.
Performance
32-/64-bit Bus-m astering The NC6136 offers the highest data transfer method available between a network and a server for high performance and
low CPU utilization. The NC6136 operates in 32- or 64-bit PCI slots and uses 33 or 66MHz bus-mastering technology to
maximize throughput and minimize CPU utilization.
Port Bonding
Transmit Load Balancing (TLB) and Switch-Assisted Load Balancing (FEC/GEC/802.3ad static-mode configuration only)
are two port-bonding methods that are supported by the NC6136. TLB provides both failover and balancing of transmit
traffic across all adapters for increased performance. For even higher performance, Switch-Assisted Load Balancing (SLB)
provides port failover and balancing of both transmit and receive traffic across all adapters when connected to a switch that
supports this feature.
Jumbo Frames
Jumbo Frames (also known as Extended Frames) offer a 9K byte Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU), which is six times the
size of traditional Ethernet frames. Like all Compaq Gigabit server adapters, the NC6136, 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.
Performance
The NC6136 supports Interrupt Coalescence in all the major OS environments, reducing CPU utilization. The NC6136 also
Enhancem ents
supports Receive and Transmit TCP Checksum Offloading, as well as Transmit IP Checksum Offloading under Windows
2000.
Ease of Use
Plug and Play
Fully compliant with the 2.2 PCI specifications, this adapter automatically configures its I/O address and interrupt (IRQ)
settings for easy installation.
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QuickSpecs
Technical Specifications
Com pliance
IEEE 802.3x, 802.3z, 802.3ad (static configuration mode only), 802.1p, and 802.1Q
PCI 2.2
ACPI v1.20a compliant
G eneral Specifications
Communications Processor
On-board memory
Data path
Intel 82543GC
1000 Mbps, Full-duplex
64 KB
Interrupt levels
64-bit/66 MHz, compatible with 64/33 and 32/33
Bus architecture
Connector
INTA
PCI bus-mastering
Wavelength
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Distance and wiring
Dimensions (LxW)
SX = 850nm
Up to 1,804 ft/550 m with multimode fiber (50µm/125µm)
Up to 705 ft/220 m with multimode fiber (62.5µm/125µm)
7 x 2.75 in/18 x 7.2 cm
64-bit addresses for systems with more than 4 GB of physical memory
64-bit PCI host interface compliant with PCI 2.2
Command usage optimization for advanced PCI commands (MWI and memory reads)
Software controlled global reset bit (resets everything except PCI configuration registers)
Power and Environm ental O perating
Specifications
Temperature
32° to 131°F/0° to 55°C
10% to 90%
Humidity
Non-operating
Temperature
-85° to 185°F/-65° to 85°C
5% to 95%
Humidity
Power requirement
1620 mA @ 5V maximum
Em issions Standards
FCC Class B, VCCI Class B, BSMI Class A, CISPR 22 Class B, EN60950,
EN 55022 Class B, EN55024, UL, Canada UL, CES-003 Class B
Safety C om pliant
CE Mark
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Windows NT 4.0
Novell NetWare 4.x, 5.x Server
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Kit C ontents
NC6136 Gigabit Server Adapter
CD containing Drivers, User Guide, and Installation and Diagnostic utilities
Quick Install Card
Product Quality Statement
Product Warranty Statement
W arranty
Maximum:
Minimum:
The remaining warranty of the Compaq server product in which it is installed (to a
maximum of a three-year limited warranty).
One-year, on-site limited warranty.
NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. In North America, call 1-800-OK-COMPAQ; outside of North America,
please contact your customer service center.
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