IPSec and 3DES Encryption at Wire Speeds Designed for Windows, Linux, and NetWare environments, the 3Com® 10/100 Secure NIC hardens at-risk systems without impacting network performance. It uses an embedded security processor to offload encryption, authentication, and other cycle-intensive tasks from the host CPU—resulting in optimal system and application response. This innovative 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connection includes intelligent management and server features that help improve network performance, reduce administration time, and lower support costs. * Secures sensitive data at wire speeds—with DES/3DES encryption, MD5 and SHA-1 hashing, RFC 2402 authentication, and up to 75 Security Associations * Hardware-enforced security features meet FIPS 140-2 criteria; NIST approved * Upgradeable to the 3Com Embedded Firewall Policy Server (3CRFW020-PS-97) which provides a centrally managed hardware firewall solution. * Supports larger packets—segments TCP frames for the Ethernet MAC and adds TCP sequence numbers to each packet * Uses flow control to reduce lost packets and retransmissions for more efficient data transfer between the NIC and switch * Responds to router-based management requests from sleep mode to help resolve IP address-aging issues * Includes 3Com Managed PC Boot Agent for pre-OS management, including installation, recovery, and network boot * Multipacks available; click on Pricing & Availability or Other Places to Buy for more information Product Specifications * Media: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, autonegotiation * Connector: RJ-45 * Bus: 32-bit, 33 MHz PCI * Cabling: 10BASE-T requires Category 3, 4, 5, or 5e UTP; 100BASE-TX requires Category 5 or 5e UTP * Operating distance: up to 100 m (328 ft) * Onboard processor: ARM9 security processor, 100 MHz RISC * Security offloads: 168-bit 3DES, 56-bit DES, SHA-1, MD5, RFC 2402; up to 75 security associations * Other offloads: TCP segmentation, TCP/UDP/IP checksum * Network protocols: TCP/IP, ISO 8802-3 * Standards compliance: PC 99, WfM 1.1a/2.0, ACPI 1.0, DMI, PXE 2.0, RIS, IEEE 802.3, PCI 2.2, FIPS 140-2 (pending) * Drivers: Linux 2.4; Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, 2000, XP, NT 4.0; Novell NetWare 5.x, 6.x * Management: SNMP manageable; 3Com Managed PC Boot Agent * Safety, electromagnetic compatibility: Meets FCC requirements, FCC B, CE, C Tick * Dimensions: length: 13.34 cm (5.25 in) width: 5.23 cm (2.06 in) * Power: +5V +/- 5% @ 1.26 A max. * Temperature: 0o to 70o C (32o to 158o F) operating, -30o to 90o C (-22o to 194o F) storage * Humidity: 10% to 90% noncondensing, operating/storage System Requirements * PCI-2.2 compliant systems * 5 V or 3.3 V signaling environments Package Contents * NIC * CD-ROM with 3Com Connection Assistant, Managed PC Boot Agent, and user guide Please Note * Windows 2003 Server, 2000, or XP operating system required for offload capabilities. * Windows 2003 Server or XP operating system required for TCP segmentation. * Remote wake up operates in systems from standby mode only; it is not supported in shutdown or sleep modes.