I-Bus IBC 2606, Руководство пользователя

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24 IBC 2606 User's Guide
3.1 Introduction
The IBC 2606 has two on-board high-performance fast Ethernet interfaces which comply with
IEEE 802.3/802.3u for 10Base-T and 100 Base-TX data rates.
The module uses two Intel
®
82559 fast Ethernet controllers with integrated PHY and is compatible
with the Intel
®
PRO/100+ Server and Client Adapter. The dual Ethernet channel design provides
several options for increasing throughput and fault tolerance when running Windows NT 4.0 or
NetWare 4.1x and newer versions of these, includes:
• Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) - provides automatic redundancy for your Ethernet channel. If
the primary channel fails, the secondary takes over.
• Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) - creates a team of 2 channels to increase transmission
throughput. Also includes AFT and ALB. This function works with any 100BASE-TX switch.
• Fast EtherChannel (FEC) - creates a team of 2 to 4 channels to increase transmission and
reception throughput. Also includes AFT. This function requires a Cisco switch with FEC
capability.
The IBC 2606 comes with drivers for a wide variety of networks and operating systems. The IBC
2606 is an excellent choice for operation in standalone and harsh industrial environments.