Compex RL1000T Datasheet

Technote - 088 (Rev 1.0)
ReadyLink RL1000T
10/100/1000Base-T 32-bit Ethernet Adapter
The Compex ReadyLink RL1000T is a 32-bit PCI 10/100/1000Mbps gigabit Ethernet adapter.
The RL1000T is capable of extremely fast data transfer rates up to 1000Mbps for high
bandwidth uses such as in network servers, data storage devices, and high-speed video
conferencing in the home or office environments.
The RL1000T complies with the IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u and IEEE 802.3ab standards, and
it is also compliant with the PCI Bus v2.2 specification. More excitingly, it is designed with the
newest networking technologies such as Auto MDIX on RJ-45 to auto-detect straight or cross-
over Cat5 cables, as well as N-Way Auto-Negotiation. With an ultra-deep 128KB on-chip
buffer memory and support for full-duplex operations, as well as TCP/IP and UDP check-sum
generation/checking, the RL1000T delivers ultra-quick and reliable performance for your most
demanding networking needs.
Last but not least, the RL1000T supports Plug-and-Play installation and is compatible with a
hosts of the most popularly deployed operating systems from Microsoft, SCO Novell and even
Linux.

High-Performance

The Compex RL1000T is a high performance
network card that supports 10/100/1000 Mbps
data rates. It is capable of auto-negotiation to
ensure the best network speed to a hub or
switch.
Moreover, its support of full-duplex operating
mode enables it to transmit and receive data
traffic simultaneously.

Compatibility

The Compex RL1000T will use existing
Cat5/5e UTP cables and is fully backward
compatible with your existing Fast Ethernet
network, preserving any infrastructure invest-
ments.
Also coming with Auto MDIX support on RJ-
45, the network adapter will be able to auto-
detect a straight or crossover cable. These
DATA SHEET
capabilities provide you flexibility and a ten-
fold enhancement to the network throughput.
Additionally, the optional Wake On LAN fea-
ture found on the RL1000T is compliant with
the ACPI 2.0 specification, and by supporting
3.3V and 5V signaling, the adapter will work
with any kind of mainboards.

Reliability

Supporting TCP/IP and UDP checksum gen-
eration and checking, the RL1000T offers
you unprecedented reliability.

Plug and Play Operations

The Compex RL1000T is a fully plug and
play device which guarantees an ultimate
out-of-box experience. Installing the card is a
matter of plugging it into a 32-bit PCI slot and
following through with an automated drivers
installation routine.

Drivers Support

The Compex RL1000T is compatible with a
wide range of popular operating systems,
and ships with drivers for Microsoft Windows
98, ME, 2000, XP, Linux, SCO Unix, Novell
Netware 4.20, 5.0 and 6.0.