Security Offloads and Fiber-Optic ThroughputDesigned for Windows, Linux, and NetWareenvironments, the 3Com® 100 Secure Fiber-FX NIChardens at-risk systems without impactingperformance. It combines an embedded securityprocessor with the outstanding signal quality offiber-optic cabling. This innovative 100BASE-FXconnection offloads encryption, authentication,and other cycle-intensive tasks from the hostCPU—resulting in optimal system and applicationresponse. The lack of electrical resistance makesfiber-cabled infrastructures particularly usefulfor reducing line interference or "noise",extending connection distances over 100 meters, ordelivering the highest-quality voice and videotransmissions. Intelligent management and serverfeatures help improve network performance, reduceadministration time, and lower support costs. * Works with fiber-optic cabling to extendoperating distances, lower electricalinterference, and resist packet sniffing * Secures sensitive data at wire speeds—with Package Contents Low-profile NIC Installation CD-ROM