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Green PCB network card with silver LC fibre port and metal bracket

Intel

Intel PWLA8490MF PCI network card 10/100/1000Mbps 1 x LC 64 KB

SKU CH-3S46-T8J56 MPN PWLA8490MF

A gigabit PCI network adapter with a single LC fibre connector and 64 KB on-board memory

  • Rated speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • Interface typePCI
  • Supported standardsIEEE802.3z
  • Connection types1 x LC
  • On-board memory64 KB
  • Temperature range0–55 °C
  • Gigabit connectivity for fast network throughput
  • Single LC fibre port for direct optical links
  • PCI interface fits legacy server expansion slots
  • 64 KB on-board memory buffers traffic efficiently
  • Full-height and low-profile brackets included for flexible mounting

PCI Gigabit Server Adapter

The Intel PWLA8490MF is a PCI network interface card built on the Intel 82545 Gigabit Controller. It delivers 10/100/1000Mbps connectivity over a single LC fibre connector and includes 64 KB of on-board memory for packet buffering.

Suits legacy server maintenance.

This adapter fits administrators maintaining older rack or tower servers that only provide a conventional PCI expansion slot and require a fibre uplink. It is not suitable for systems that exclusively offer PCI Express slots, nor for deployments needing multiple network ports or Wake On LAN capability.

Single LC fibre port at 1000Mbps

The decisive specification is the single LC connector operating at up to 1000Mbps. If your infrastructure demands a fibre link on a standard PCI bus, this card matches that requirement; if you need copper RJ45, additional ports or a PCI Express interface, a different adapter is required.

How it compares

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Price $460.99
Pricier than about 86% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Model namePWLA8490MF
Performance
Rated speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Memory
On-board memory64 KB
Connectivity
Supported standardsIEEE802.3z
Wake on LANNo
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI
Connection types1 x LC
Size & build
Product dimensions6.6 in × 2.5 in × 3.2 in
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 102 mm
Compatibility
Supported platformsCertified for Windows Vista
In the box
In the boxPWLA8490MF
Quick Install Guide
L-P Bracket
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0–55 °C
Humidity range85% at 55 °C

Questions about this item

Will the PWLA8490MF fit in a system that still uses the PCI interface?

Yes, the card uses a standard PCI interface and ships with full-height and low-profile screw-on brackets for different chassis.

How can I confirm the Intel 82545 Gigabit Controller is operating at 1000Mbps after installation?

Check the link speed in your OS network settings or the switch port status; it should show 1000Mbps full-duplex when connected to a gigabit link.

Does the box include the fibre patch cable for the LC connector?

The package contains the PWLA8490MF adapter, a Quick Install Guide and an L-P bracket; an LC fibre patch cable must be purchased separately.

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