Intel PWLA8391GT User Manual

Intel®PRO/1000 GT Desktop Adapter

Lead-Free Gigabit Performance to the Desktop

Product Brief

Now you can maximize system performance and
increase end-user productivity for mainstream
PCs with the new Intel

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PRO/1000 GT Desktop
Adapter. Today’s desktops are weighed down
with high-bandwidth applications including voice,
data, streaming video, video conferencing, and
long-distance storage area networks. The
environmentally friendly Intel PRO/1000 GT
Desktop Adapter’s Gigabit bandwidth makes
quick work of these network applications
with power to spare.

The Intelligent Way to Connect

Built on Intel lead-free technology, the Intel PRO/
1000 GT Desktop Adapter is the environmentally
friendly way to bring Gigabit performance to your
desktop at no extra cost

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. The GT Desktop Adapter
contains no lead and conforms to the European
Union’s Restrictions on the use of Hazardous
Substances and Japan’s White Goods
Recycling Act.

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Simplify installation and maintenance with
Intel

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SingleDriverTMtechnology: Intel offers a

single driver across all Intel PRO/1000 Desktop and
Server Adapters making it easier to administer

and upgrade to the latest generation of
Intel adapters, simplifying network manage­ment and reducing maintenance costs.

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High-performing, auto-negotiating 10/100/
1000 connection: Systems that are currently

running at 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps can be
upgraded with the Intel PRO/1000 GT Desktop
Adapter now, whether Gigabit switching is
currently available or not. By integrating
an Intel

®

PRO Gigabit Network Connection
now, information technology (IT) managers
will save time, money and downtime when
the network is upgraded later because the
Intel PRO/1000 GT Desktop Adapter will
automatically detect and run at the higher
speed when it becomes available.

Features Benefits

Intel®82541PI Gigabit Controller Enhances high performance and reliability
Compatible with Fast Ethernet and Ethernet Reduces deployment and training costs and enables easy,

quick migration to Gigabit Ethernet
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) 2.3 32-bit 33/66 MHz Designed for high performance on desktop bus architecture
10/100/1000 Mbps Allows easy migration to faster networks as current 10/100 Mbps

networks move to Gigabit, without requiring reconfiguration by IT

staff—saving time, money and downtime
Category-5 Cabling Uses pre-existing 4-pair cabling and saves re-wiring cost
Interrupt Moderation Significantly reduces CPU utilization and increases throughput
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Allows lower power consumption, remote wake

Wake on LAN* (WoL), Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) and remote booting
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)/Desktop Lowers Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through

Management Interface (DMI), Wired for Management (WfM) improved manageability
Meets IEEE 802.3ab* Technology Supports standards interoperability
Advanced Cable Diagnostics Dynamically tests and reports network problems (interrupts, error

rate, cable length) and automatically compensates for cable

issues such as crossover cable, wrong pin-out and polarity
Support for Many Network Operating Systems (NOSs) Enables widespread deployment

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Same MSRP as leaded Intel®PRO/1000 MT Desktop Adapter,which it replaces.

Order Codes

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PWLA8391GT (Single Packs)

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PWLA8391GTBLK (20 Packs)

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PWLA8391GTLBLK (Low-Profile 20 Packs)

Companion Products

Consider these Intel products in your
server and network planning:

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Intel®PRO/1000 MT Server Adapter

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Intel®PRO/1000 MF Server Adapter

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Intel®PRO/1000 MF Server Adapter (LX)

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Intel®PRO/1000 MF Dual Port Server Adapter

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Intel®PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter

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Intel®PRO/1000 MT Quad Port Server Adapter

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Intel®Desktop Boards

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Intel®Pentium®4 Processor with Hyper­Threading Technology

Network-Ready PCs

Top PC and server manufacturers offer Intel adapters in their
new products. Specify or ask for Intel

®

PRO Network Connections
with your next PC, server, or mobile PC purchase. For a list
of preferred suppliers, visit us at www.intel.com/buy/wtb/

wtb1019.htm.

Customer Support

Intel®Customer Support Services offers a broad selection of
programs including phone support and warranty service. For
more information, contact us at support.intel.com/support/

network. Service and availability may vary by country.

Product Information

To speak to a customer service representative regarding Intel
products, please call 1-800-538-3373 (U.S. and Canada) or
visit www.intel.com/support/9089.htm for the telephone
number in your area. For additional product information on
the Intel

®

Networking and Communication products, visit

www.intel.com/network/connectivity.

Online Documents

For the latest product information, visit us at www.intel.com/

network/connectivity.

Product Brief Intel®PRO/1000 GT Desktop Adapter

General

Product Codes PWLA8391GT, PWLA8391GTBLK,

PWLA8391GTLBLK
Connectors RJ-45
IEEE Standard/Network Topology 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Wiring Cat-5, 4-pair

Adapter Product Features

Intel®Lead-free Technology

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Intel®SingleDriverTMTechnology

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Plug and Play Specification Support Standard
Easy Installation, Intel®PROSet Utility

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Auto-negotiation, Full-duplex Capable

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PCI 2.3

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Bus Speed 32-bit 33/66 MHz

Network Management

WfM Baseline v2.0

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DMI 2.0 Support, Windows

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Management Instrumentation
(WMI) & SNMP-manageable

Offline Diagnostics

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Intel®Boot Agent

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ACPI Power Management

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Wake on LAN

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NOS Software Support

Microsoft Windows* 2000, XP

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Microsoft Windows NT* 4.0

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Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Me

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Disk Operating System (DOS) and

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Disk Operating System Optical
Digital Image (DOSODI)

Linux* 2.2.5 or Later

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Novell Netware* 4.2, 5.1, 6.0

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Advanced Software Features

IEEE 802.1Q Virtual Local Area

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Network (VLANs)

IEEE 802.3x Flow Control

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Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

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Checksum Offload

IEEE 802.1p, Intel®Priority Packet II

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Technical Features

Data Rate(s) Supported Per Port 10/100/1000 Mbps
Integrated Memory 64 KB
Interrupt Levels INTA
IEEE Support 802.2 and 802.3ab
Data Path Width 32-bit PCI
Hardware Certifications FCC B, CE, BSMI B,VCCI B
Data Transfer Mode Bus-master DMA
Controller—Processor Intel

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82541PI
Typical Power Consumption 800 mA @+5 VDC
Operating Temperature 0–55°C
Operating Humidity 85% at +55°C

Intel Backing

Limited Lifetime Warranty

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90-day Money-back Guarantee

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(U.S. and Canada)

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Specifications: Intel®PRO/1000 GT
Desktop Adapter