Compex RL1000T, ReadyLink RL1000T Datasheet

Technote - 088 (Rev 1.0)

High-Performance

The Compex RL1000T is a high performance
network card that supports 10/100/1000 Mbps
data rates. It is capable of auto-negotiation to
ensure the best network speed to a hub or
switch.

Moreover, its support of full-duplex operating
mode enables it to transmit and receive data
traffic simultaneously.

Compatibility

The Compex RL1000T will use existing
Cat5/5e UTP cables and is fully backward
compatible with your existing Fast Ethernet
network, preserving any infrastructure invest­ments.

Also coming with Auto MDIX support on RJ­45, the network adapter will be able to auto­detect a straight or crossover cable. These

ReadyLink RL1000T

10/100/1000Base-T 32-bit Ethernet Adapter

DATA SHEET

The Compex ReadyLink RL1000T is a 32-bit PCI 10/100/1000Mbps gigabit Ethernet adapter.
The RL1000T is capable of extremely fast data transfer rates up to 1000Mbps for high
bandwidth uses such as in network servers, data storage devices, and high-speed video
conferencing in the home or office environments.

The RL1000T complies with the IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u and IEEE 802.3ab standards, and
it is also compliant with the PCI Bus v2.2 specification. More excitingly, it is designed with the
newest networking technologies such as Auto MDIX on RJ-45 to auto-detect straight or cross­over Cat5 cables, as well as N-Way Auto-Negotiation. With an ultra-deep 128KB on-chip
buffer memory and support for full-duplex operations, as well as TCP/IP and UDP check-sum
generation/checking, the RL1000T delivers ultra-quick and reliable performance for your most
demanding networking needs.

Last but not least, the RL1000T supports Plug-and-Play installation and is compatible with a
hosts of the most popularly deployed operating systems from Microsoft, SCO Novell and even
Linux.

capabilities provide you flexibility and a ten­fold enhancement to the network throughput.

Additionally, the optional Wake On LAN fea­ture found on the RL1000T is compliant with
the ACPI 2.0 specification, and by supporting

3.3V and 5V signaling, the adapter will work
with any kind of mainboards.

Reliability

Supporting TCP/IP and UDP checksum gen­eration and checking, the RL1000T offers
you unprecedented reliability.

Plug and Play Operations

The Compex RL1000T is a fully plug and
play device which guarantees an ultimate
out-of-box experience. Installing the card is a
matter of plugging it into a 32-bit PCI slot and
following through with an automated drivers
installation routine.

Drivers Support

The Compex RL1000T is compatible with a
wide range of popular operating systems,
and ships with drivers for Microsoft Windows
98, ME, 2000, XP, Linux, SCO Unix, Novell
Netware 4.20, 5.0 and 6.0.

Technote - 088 (Rev 1.0)

10/100/1000Base-T 32-bit Ethernet Adapter

DATA SHEET

Feature Benefit

High Performance 1000Base-T provides tenfold increase in per-

formance from the normal 100Mbps network.

Full-duplex mode operation ensures maximum
throughput for simultaneous send/receive data
streams.

Wake On LAN (Optional) Compliant with ACPI 2.0, WOL allows the re-

mote powering ON/OFF of a workstation/server

Compatibility Supports existing Cat 5/5e copper cables and

also the 10/100 Mbps network.

Auto MDIX on RJ-45 auto-detects the use of
straight or crossover cables.

Industry Compliance Complies to industry standards like IEEE 802.3

10-Base-T , IEEE 802.3u 100Base-Tx, IEEE

802.3ab 1000Base-T and IEEE 802.3x Flow
Control.

Media

10 Base-T/100 Base-Tx/1000
Base-T

Bus Interface

32-bit, 33MHz PCI

Buffer Memory

128KB on-chip RAM

Cables and Operating Distances

10 Base-T: Category 3, 4 or 5 UTP
up to 100m

100 Base-Tx: Category 5/5e UTP
up to max 100m

1000 Base-T : Category 5/5e UTP
up to max 100m

System Requirements

Hardware

PCI 2.2 compliant PC slot

Software

Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows ME
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Linux
SCO Unix
Novell Netware 4.20
Novell Netware 5.0
Novell Netware 6.0

Standards Compliance

PCI: PCI 2.2

IEEE: 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab

802.3x

ACPI 2.0 (Optional for WOL)

Safety and Electromagnetic
Compatibility

FCC Class B, CE

Operating Requirements

Temperature: 0

0

C to 450C

Humidity: 10% RH to 90% RH

10/100/1000Mbps 32-bit Ethernet Adapter RL1000T (For US, Europe and Asia)

Compex Systems Pte Ltd. 135 Joo Seng Road, #08-01 PM Industrial Building, Singapore.
Tel : [phone] Fax : [phone]
Compex Inc, USA. 4051 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA 92807, USA.
Tel : [phone] Fax : [phone]
ReadyLINK Networktechnology GmbH. Albert-Einstein-Strabe, 34/M21, 63322 Rodermark, Germany.
Tel : [phone] Fax : [phone]

To learn more about Compex solutions, visit us at http://www.compex.com.sg or www.cpx.com

Copyright © 2003 Compex Systems. All rights reserved. COMPEX, the COMPEX logo, and ReadyLINK are registered trademarks
of COMPEX Inc. While every effort is made to ensure the information is accurate, Compex does not accept liability for any errors
or mistakes which may arise. All specification are subject to change without notice.

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