MADGE SMART MK4 LOW PROFILE PCI ADAPTER SINGLE

Supported by Madge LAN Support Software uni-drivers and utilities, Smart MK4 provides unparalleled support for both new desktop platforms and legacy systems. Smart MK4 PCI is the ideal adapter enabling users to future-proof their PCs against future bandwidth demands. With auto-speed sensing 16/4 or 100Mbps connectivity, 16/4Mbps systems can be easily upgraded to 100Mbps, without the need to revisit the PC. The Smart MK4 PCI is the result of over twelve years of continued investment in Token Ring technology.

The Smart MK4 is available in two form factors:

• The standard form factor product (51-05) is designed for use with the full height PCI slots.
• The Low Profile variant (53-05) is designed for use in new generation low form factor servers and slim-line-cased PCs. Smart MK4 is built to the latest PCI specification to support all PCs including high-speed multi-CPU processors.

Smart MK4 PCI features a high performance PCI bus interface and advanced software support. It is compatible with all the latest PCI-based PC systems and supports automatic detection and selection of the following parameters:

• 100, 16 or 4 Mbps ring speed
• STP or UTP cable type
• Full Duplex or shared Token Ring connection

Software support is provided by LSS LAN Support Software. It provides mainstream driver support, documentation and utility software. This includes drivers for Madge adapters that support Desktop, Server and Mobile solutions.

The Smart MK4 PCI supports the latest industry initiatives including:

• Wake-on-LAN
• Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
• Desktop Management Interface (DMI 2)
• Intel's "Wired for Management"
• Microsoft's "Zero Administration" and "OnNow".
• Promiscuous mode (for network analysis) is fully supported but can be permanently disabled for added network integrity
• RPL and PXE2 options to allow remote boot functionality giving systems administrators the ability to make PCs more accessible, secure and controllable

Features

• Certified for Microsoft Windows XP
• Certified for Microsoft 2003 Server
• Suitable for client, server and workstation use
• LSS drivers and utilities provide support for a wide range of Operating Systems, facilitating fast installation and support
• Available as Standard profile PCI or low profile format PCI
• Compatible with latest specification PCs
• Auto-senses media and 4/16/100 network speed
• Advanced server capabilities
• Smart PCI installed base exceeds 5m adapters
• Madge ongoing commitment to TR market

Product Documents

Madge Smart MK4 PCI Token Ring Adapter Brochure

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