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IBM dual-port gigabit Ethernet PCIe card with two RJ-45 sockets

IBM

IBM 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Express Adapter network card

SKU CH-MVTC-BZQR1

Dual-port gigabit Ethernet PCI Express card with two RJ-45 ports supporting 10, 100 and 1000 Mbps over twisted pair cable up to 328.08 feet

  • Dual-port gigabit connectivity via PCI Express 1.0 x4
  • Each RJ-45 port auto-negotiates 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps
  • Jumbo frame support at 1000 Mbps for larger payloads
  • AIX NIM boot capability enables network installation
  • IEEE 802.3 ab compliant for 1000Base-T interoperability

Dual-Port Gigabit Adapter for PCI Express Servers

The IBM 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI Express Adapter adds two RJ-45 connections to a server or workstation through a PCI Express 1.0 a x4 slot. Each port operates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps over twisted-pair cabling up to 328.08 feet. The card supports IEEE 802.3 ab 1000Base-T and AIX Network Installation Management boot capability for network deployment.

Passive Cooling and Low Power Profile

The plug-in card uses a passive heatsink with no onboard fan, so it adds no acoustic noise to the chassis. Power draw is limited to the PCI Express slot envelope, requiring no auxiliary connectors. Jumbo frame support at 1000 Mbps reduces CPU interrupt overhead during sustained high-throughput transfers.

Bracket and Driver Support Included

The retail package supplies both full-height and low-profile brackets to fit 1U or standard rackmount enclosures. Driver packages are available for AIX, Linux, and Windows Server, enabling teaming, VLAN tagging, and PXE boot without extra licensing. No management software or cables are bundled.

Highlights

  • Dual-port gigabit connectivity via PCI Express 1.0 x4
  • Each RJ-45 port auto-negotiates 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps
  • Jumbo frame support at 1000 Mbps for larger payloads
  • AIX NIM boot capability enables network installation
  • IEEE 802.3 ab compliant for 1000Base-T interoperability

Specifications

BrandIBM

Questions about this item

How do I install the PCI Express 1.0a x4 card and what step is often missed?

Insert the card into a PCI Express x4 or larger slot, secure the bracket screw, connect RJ-45 cables, then enable the adapter in the server BIOS before the operating system loads.

What maintenance or replacement will the dual-port 10/100/1000Base-T adapter need later?

The card has no moving parts; only the RJ-45 ports or the PCI Express edge connector may wear after repeated cable changes, requiring full card replacement.

What limit appears first under sustained 1000 Mbps throughput on both ports?

The PCI Express 1.0a x4 host interface caps combined bandwidth at roughly 10 Gbps, so sustained line-rate traffic on both gigabit ports will saturate the bus first.

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