Board Introduction; Board Overview - PEP Modular Computers CP341 Manual

CP341

1.3 Board Introduction

The CP-341 board by PEP Modular Computers is a CompactPCI network controller
based on the Intel Fast Ethernet PCI Bus LAN Controller 82558.
Some of the CP341's outstanding features are:
• Dual independent Fast Ethernet interfaces
• Multiple server-to-client networking
• 10Base-T and 100Base-TX auto-negotiation
• Integrated physical layer interface (PHY)
• 6 kByte FIFO buffer
• Galvanic de-coupling

1.4 Board Overview

The CP341 board by PEP Modular Computers is a Compact PCI Fast Ethernet LAN
controller for multiple server-to-client networking functions. It provides dual independent
fast Ethernet Interfaces. Both interfaces are based on the Intel Fast Ethernet PCI Bus
LAN Controller 82558 with integrated physical layer interface (PHY).
CP341 is a 3U CPCI Ethernet board suitable for both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX con-
nections and includes all necessary features for auto-negotiation. Thus, both 10 Mbit/s
and 100 Mbit/s transfer rates are supported by the board. In fact, provided that your net-
work has the speed capability, the CP341 switches automatically from 10 Mbit/s to 100
M/bit/s. Additionally, if the addressed network station is compatible, it switches automat-
ically to full-duplex mode.
The 3.3V/5V signalling board is designed to permit a very high PCI data bandwidth,
which is achieved thanks to a large, 3 kByte-in/3 kByte-out FIFO buffer.
An Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) guarantees various power-down
states and the ability to wake up on a single package addressed to the system, while
remote stations may be returned to full power by any remote machine being networked.
The board does not have any jumpers and, therefore, does not require configuration.
This is due to the use of a standard Windows NT driver (both Windows NT 3.5 and 4.0
drivers are supplied with the board). To make installation, repairs and updates easier, a
LANDesk Service Agent allows the system to be started from a different operating sys-
tem via network.
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