The #5706 is a 2-port 1000/100/10Mbps Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter. The #5706 is a Full Duplex, dual ported, Gigabit Ethernet adapter designed with highly integrated components. This adapter can be configured to run either port at 1000, 100, or 10 Mbps data rate. This adapter interfaces to the system via a PCI or PCI-X bus and connects to a network using a 4-pair CAT-5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable for distances of up to 100m. The adapter conforms to the IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T standard. The #5706 also supports jumbo frames when running at the 1000 Mbps speed.
i5/OS does not support a #5706 function called 'Large Send' or sometimes known as TCP Segmentation. This function offloads the TCP segmentation operation from the IP layer to the adapter for outgoing (transmit side) TCP segments.
i5/OS does not support a #5706 function known as "Checksum Offload," which offloads the TCP/UDP Checksum Operation or workload from the CPU to the adapter.
The #5706 does not support SNA.
The #5706 does not require a PCI IOP, even in an i5/OS partition.
Note: For optimum performance, the adapter should be placed in a 64 bit PCI-X card slot whenever possible.
Limitations: The 1000 Mbps speed is not supported in Half Duplex (HDX) mode.
The 2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter is a full duplex, dual ported, gigabit Ethernet adapter that can be configured to run each port at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps data rates. The adapter connects to the system using a PCI or PCI-X bus and connects to a network using standard unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable for distances of up to 100 meters. AIX Network Installation Management (NIM) boot capability is supported with this adapter. The adapter conforms to the IEEE 802.3ab 1000 Base-T standard. The adapter also supports jumbo frames when running at the 1000 Mbps speed.
2-Port 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet PCI-X Adapter (FC 1983, 1990, 5706; CCIN 5706) Specifications
FRU numbers:
5706 is 03N5297* or 00P6131**
1983 is 03N5298* or 80P6450**
1990 is 03N5531* or 03N4701** (low profile bracket)
* Designed to comply with RoHS requirement.
** Not designed to comply with the RoHS requirement.
I/O bus architecture: PCI 2.2 and PCI-X V1.0a compliant
Busmaster: Yes
Maximum number: For system-specific adapter placement information, see PCI placement in the system unit or expansion unit in the PCI adapter topic.
Adapter size: PCI short form
Connector information: RJ-45
Wrap plug: RJ-45, part number 03N6070
Blind swap cassette, spacer bracket FRU number:
10N8972
For use with generation 2.5 cassettes (16R0091), or earlier
Cables: Customers supply the cables. For best performance, use cables that meet Cat 5e cabling standards, or higher.
