3Com EtherLink III Parallel Tasking Ethernet Adapters

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Product Features and Benefits

Speed, Economy, Reliability

The unsurpassed performance of EtherLink III Ethernet network adapters comes from 3Com's Parallel Tasking" architecture (U.S. patent pending). It provides speedy data transfers by performing multiple tasks at the same time. A high level of component integration-combining the Ethernet controller, twisted-pair transceiver, encoder/decoder, bus interface, and multipacket buffer memory in one custom ASIC-produces high-perfon-nance adapters with excellent economy and reliability.

Key Selling Points

High PerforTnance in All Environments: The EtherLink III product family delivers Parallel Tasking perfon-nance for all major PC bus types and cabling options. Adapter drivers, available for the leading network operating systems, optimize performance in every processor environment via dynamic self-tuning processes.
Excellent Reliability: The high level of EtherLink III component integration and the high quality of 3Com manufacturing produce outstanding reliability, backed by a lifetime warranty.
Ease of Use The adapters ship with EtherDisk III for trouble-free installation and administration:
- EtherDisk contains MCA and EISA configuration files and an ISA autoconfiguration utility that senses PC configuration and sets the adapter's I/O base address, interrupt level, and transceiver type. Up to six 16-bit ISA adapters and unlimited 16/32-bit MCA or 32-bit EISA adapters are configurable in one PC.
- EtherDisk drivers are identical for all EtherLink III adapters, ensuring consistent installation and maintenance.
- EtherDisk diagnostics and administration programs offer on-line, context sensitive help.
- Quick access to adapter support information is available through 3Com's CardBoard electronic bulletin board system and CardFacts fax system.
Manageability: EtherLink III driver-inte-rated manament agents provide manageability to the desktop level, and 3Com's LinkWatch management software supports SNMP manageability with low impact on DOS memory.
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