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Green PCI-X network card with gold edge connector and silver SC fibre port bracket

Intel

Intel PWLA8490XF PRO/1000 XF 1000Base-SX network card

SKU CH-V9VG-8JSMQ

Adds a single-port SC fibre Gigabit Ethernet connection via PCI-X for servers

  • Gigabit fibre connectivity via single SC port
  • PCI-X interface fits legacy server slots
  • Plug-in card form factor for simple installation
  • Intel PRO/1000 XF reliability for server workloads
  • Lightweight 1.0 pound design reduces chassis load

Intel PRO/1000 XF Gigabit Server Adapter

The Intel PWLA8490XF PRO/1000 XF is a single-port network interface card designed for server environments. It provides a 1000Base-SX Gigabit Ethernet connection over fibre using an SC connector. The card installs into a PCI-X slot and targets administrators upgrading legacy rackmount or tower servers.

Thermals noise and power draw

The plug-in card form factor relies on passive cooling within the server chassis airflow. No active fan is present on the adapter itself, so it adds no audible noise to the system. Power consumption is modest for a Gigabit Ethernet controller operating over fibre.

Build fit and requirements

Installation requires an available PCI-X slot and a compatible SC multimode fibre patch cable. The low-profile bracket fits standard server chassis without blocking adjacent slots. The adapter frees up onboard network ports for other traffic or management duties.

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Price $41.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I install the Intel PWLA8490XF PRO/1000 XF into a PCI-X slot and what step is often missed?

Power off the server, insert the card firmly into an available PCI-X slot until the bracket aligns with the chassis, secure the retention screw, then attach the SC fibre cable; the step most often missed is connecting the fibre before the driver loads, which leaves the link dark.

What maintenance or replacement will the PWLA8490XF need over time?

The SC fibre connector and patch cord are the only field-replaceable parts; inspect the ferrule ends for dust before each reconnect and swap the patch cord if insertion loss rises, while the adapter board itself requires no scheduled maintenance.

What limit appears first on the PWLA8490XF under sustained 1000 Mbps traffic?

The PCI-X bus bandwidth and the 1000Base-SX optical budget set the ceiling; sustained line-rate traffic will saturate the bus before the controller overheats, so the bus becomes the first bottleneck.

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