Lenovo ADAPTER 16/4 TOKEN-RING LOW PROFILE PCI MANAGEMENT 16 Mbit/s

IBM introduces the 16/4 Token-Ring Low Profile PCI Management Adapter to its family of industry-leading token-ring adapters for PC desktop and server systems. This adapter is based on IBM's latest chip technology and offers an unmatched combination of features, performance and value for token-ring customers. With an array of leading manageability features, this adapter enables corporate IT managers to drive down their total cost of system and network ownership while preserving their investment in proven token-ring technology. MANAGEABILITY. This adapter offers a number of manageability functions designed to enable more efficient management of large PC installations. With support for Wake on LAN, PXE-compliant remote boot and remote unattended installation, systems can be deployed consistently and maintained during non-use hours. The adapter ships with a Tivoli Management Agent and supports SNMP management and DMI 2.0 instrumentation, enabling system management with the leading applications. COMPATIBILITY. The 16/4 Token-Ring Low Profile PCI Management Adapter is designed for use in IBM's new low profile desktop systems, providing token-ring connectivity for these new systems. It is supported in selected operating environments, including Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 98 SE. PROVEN TECHNOLOGY. This adapter uses the fifth generation of IBM's industry-leading token-ring chip technology and offers outstanding performance, low power utilisation and proven reliability. The device drivers are backwards-compatible with older adapters, enabling a smooth migration to the new cards. These device drivers also operate with the new IBM 16/4 Token-Ring CardBus Adapter, allowing a common driver to be deployed across desktop, server and mobile platforms. Installation is simple with Plug and Play. A new Windows-based diagnostic tool eases problem determination. This is all backed by IBM's 7x24 HelpCentre support and limited lifetime warranty. With this release, IBM delivers the latest industry features to its family of customer-proven token-ring networking adapters.
Features & Benefits:

• Support for Wake on LAN, PXE 2.0-compliant remote boot and remote unattended installation - The latest in industry-leading network manageability for a low total cost of ownership.
• Tivoli Management Agent, SNMP and DMI 2.0 instrumentation - Offers advanced system manageability.
• Works with the latest releases from Microsoft, Novell and IBM - Support for the latest leading operating systems, with Microsoft PC99 logo and Novell NetWare certification.
• Compatibility of new device drivers with older adapter hardware and new hardware with previous-generation device drivers - For ease of migration, ensures a smooth product transition.
• Support for PCI Hot Plug and Redundant NIC Quick Failover - Enhances server network reliability and maintainability.
• Simple Plug and Play installation and new easy-to-use Windows-based diagnostic utility - For easy installation and manageability.

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