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Green printed circuit board with two RJ45 ports and a long gold PCI-X edge connector

Intel

Intel PWLA8492MT dual port PCI-X Gigabit network card

SKU CH-CF5P-AM6R9

Adds two Gigabit Ethernet ports via a PCI-X bus with 128 KB on-board memory and Wake-on-LAN support

  • Rated speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • Interface typePCI
  • Supported standardsIEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab
  • Connection types2 x RJ45
  • On-board memory128 KB
  • Temperature range0 °C to 55 °C
  • Dual RJ45 ports free a PCI slot
  • PCI-X 1.0 and PCI 2.2 support fits 32-bit or 64-bit servers
  • 128 KB on-board memory helps reduce host CPU load
  • Wake-on-LAN enables remote power management
  • IEEE 802.3, 802.3u and 802.3ab compliance ensures broad network compatibility

Dual-Port PCI-X Gigabit Adapter

The Intel PWLA8492MT is a dual-port Gigabit Ethernet server adapter that fits a PCI-X or PCI slot. It provides two RJ45 connectors operating at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps and includes 128 KB of on-board memory. The card supports IEEE 802.3 standards and Intel SingleDriver technology for broad operating system compatibility.

Suitable Users and Limitations

This adapter suits administrators adding two copper Gigabit links to a server or workstation with an available PCI-X or 32-bit/64-bit PCI bus. It is not for systems that only offer PCI Express slots, nor for installations requiring fibre connections or 10 Gigabit Ethernet throughput.

Deciding Specification

The interface is a 64-bit or 32-bit PCI-X 1.0 and PCI 2.2 bus connection, so the host must provide a matching slot. Without a compatible PCI-X or PCI slot the card cannot be installed, regardless of driver support or network requirements.

How it compares

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Price $117.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Model namePWLA8492MT
Performance
Rated speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Memory
On-board memory128 KB
Connectivity
Supported standardsIEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab
Wake on LANYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI
Connection types2 x RJ45
Compatibility
Supported platformsCertified for Windows Vista
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0 °C to 55 °C

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the Intel PWLA8492MT is operating at 1000 Mbps after installation?

Check the link LED on each RJ45 port; a solid green light indicates a 1000 Mbps connection, while amber shows 100 Mbps and off means 10 Mbps or no link.

What comes with the card and what must I source separately?

The box contains the dual-port PCI-X adapter with 128 KB on-board memory; you must supply a compatible 32- or 64-bit PCI-X 1.0 or PCI 2.2 slot and two Cat 5 or better Ethernet cables.

Should I choose the 32-bit or 64-bit PCI-X version for my server?

The PWLA8492MT supports both 32- and 64-bit PCI-X 1.0 and PCI 2.2 buses; match the card to the slot type physically present on your motherboard.

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