Appendix A. Specifications
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## Appendix A. Specifications

This appendix provides the following information:

- “Physical and Performance Characteristics ”

- “General Technical Specifications”

## Physical and Performance Characteristics

Table A-1 summarizes the physical and performance characteristics for the copper board.

Table A-1. Copper Gigabit Ethernet Tech. Specs. - (1000Base-T) Adapters

Characteristic | Value
--- | ---
IEEE Standard / Network topology: | Gigabit Ethernet, 1000Base-T Fast Ethernet, 100Base-TX Ethernet, 10Base-T
Full duplex / Simplex | Supports both Simplex & Full duplex operation in all operating speeds
Auto negotiation: | Auto-negotiation between Full duplex and simplex operations and between 10Mb/s and 100Mb/s speeds and duplex 1000Mb/s speeds.
Data Transfer Rate: | 1000 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, and 10 Mbits/sec in simplex mode per port. 2000Mbit/s 200 and 20 Mbit/s in full duplex mode per port.
Cables and Operating distance | 10Base-T Category 3, 4, or 5 maximum 100m 100Base-Tx Category 5 maximum 100m 1000Base-T Category 5E maximum 100m

Table A-2 summarizes the physical and performance characteristics for the fiber-optic board.

Table A-2. Fiber-Optic Gigabit Ethernet Tech Specs. - (1000Base-SX) Adapters

Characteristic | Value
--- | ---
IEEE Standard / Network topology: | Fiber Gigabit Ethernet, 1000Base-SX (850nM)
Data Transfer Rate: | 2000Mbit/s in full duplex mode per port
Cables and Operating distance: | Multimode fiber: 220m at 62.5 um 550m at 50 um
Optical Output Power: | Typical: -6 dBm Minimum: -9.5 dBm
Optical Receive Sensitivity: | Typical: -21 dBm Maximum: -17 dBm

## General Technical Specifications

This section describes general technical specifications for the copper board and fiber-optic board.

### Copper Board Technical Specifications

Table A-3 provides the general technical specifications the copper boards.

Table A-3. Copper Board Gigabit Ethernet General Technical Specifications

Specification | Description
--- | ---
Interface Standard: | PCI Express Base Specification Revision 1.0
Board Size: | Short PCI Add in card: 167.64mm x 106.68mm (6.6"X 4.2"), Detailed description appendix A
PCI Express Card Type | X4 Lane
PCI Express Voltage: | +3.3V +-5%, +12V +- 8%
PCI Connector: | X4 Lane
Controllers: | Broadcom BCM5704C
Holder: | Metal Bracket
Weight: | 150 gram (5.4 oz)
Power Consumption: | 0.45A at 12V and 1.9A at 3.3V: Typical, all ports operate at 1000Mbit/s. 0.44A at 12V and 0.76A at 3.3V:Typical, all ports operate at 100Mbit/s. 0.18A at 12V and 0.56A at 3.3V: Typical, all port operates at 10Mbit/s. 0.44A at 12V and 0.63A at 3.3V: Typical, No link
Operating Humidity: | 0% - 90%, non-condensing
Operating Temperature: | 0˚C - 50˚C (32˚F - 122˚F)
Storage: | -20˚C - 65˚C (-4˚F - 149˚F)
EMC Certifications: | FCC Part 15, Subpart B Class B Conducted Emissions Radiated Emissions
EMC Certifications: | CE EN 55022: 1998 Class B: Amendment A1 2000, A2 2003 Conducted Emissions Radiated Emissions CE EN 55024: 1998 Amendment A1: 2001, Amendment A2: 2003 Immunity for ITE CE EN 61000-3-2 2000 Harmonic Current Emissions CE EN 61000 3-3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker CE IEC 6100-4-2: 1995 ESD Air Discharge 8kV. Contact Discharge 4kV. CE IEC 6100-4-3:1995 Radiated Immunity (80-1000Mhz), 3V/m 80% A.M. by 1kHz CE IEC 6100-4-4:1995 EFT/B: Immunity to electrical fast transients 1kV Power Leads, 0.5Kv Signals Leads CE IEC 6100-4-5:1995 Immunity to conductive surges COM Mode; 2kV, Dif. Mode 1kV CE IEC 6100-4-6:1996 Conducted immunity (0.15-80 MHz) 3VRMS 80% A.M. By 1kHz CE IEC 6100-4-11:1994 Voltage Dips and Short Interruptions V educe >95%, 30% >95% Duration 0.5per, 25per, 250per
MTBF: | 56 (Years) *According to Telcordia SR-332 Issue 1 Environmental condition - GB (Ground, Fixed, Controlled). Ambient temperature - 25˚C. Temperature rise of 15˚ C above the system ambient temperature was assumed for the cards components (except for the optical transceivers).

Table A-4 summarizes the LEDs and connector specifications for the copper board.

Table A-4. Copper Bord LEDs / Connector Specifications

Characteristic | Value
--- | ---
LEDs: | (3) LEDs per port Link Activity: Turns on any link speed, blinks on activity (green). 100Mbits/s: Turns on 100 Mbit/s link (green). 1000Mbit/s: Turn on 1000 Mbit/s link (green).
LEDs location: | LEDs are located on the PCB, visible via holes in the metal bracket holder
Connectors: | (4) Shielded RJ-45

### Fiber-Optic Board Technical Specifications

Table A-5 provides the general technical specifications for the fiber-optic board.

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Table A-5. Fiber-optic Board Gigabit Ethernet General Technical Specifications

Specification | Description
--- | ---
Interface Standard: | PCI Express Base Specification Revision 1.0
Board Size: | Short PCI Add in card: 167.64mm x 106.68mm (6.6"X 4.2")
PCI Express Card Type | X4 Lane
PCI Express Voltage: | +3.3V +-5%, +12V +- 8%
PCI Connector: | X4 Lane
Controllers: | Broadcom BCM5704S
Holder: | Metal Bracket
Weight: | 180 gram (6.42 oz)
Power Consumption: | 0.45A at 12V and 2.21A at 3.3V: Typical, all ports operate at 1000Mbit/s. 0.44A at 12V and 2.16A at 3.3V: Typical, No link
Operating Humidity: | 0% - 90%, non-condensing
Operating Temperature: | 0˚C - 50˚C (32˚F - 122˚F)
Storage: | -20˚C - 65˚C (-4˚F - 149˚F
EMC Certifications: | FCC Part 15, Subpart B Class B Conducted Emissions Radiated Emissions
EMC Certifications: | CE EN 55022: 1998 Class B: Amendment A1 2000, A2 2003 Conducted Emissions Radiated Emissions CE EN 55024: 1998 Amendment A1: 2001, Amendment A2: 2003 Immunity for ITE CE EN 61000-3-2 2000 Harmonic Current Emissions CE EN 61000 3-3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker CE IEC 6100-4-2: 1995 ESD Air Discharge 8kV. Contact Discharge 4kV. CE IEC 6100-4-3:1995 Radiated Immunity (80-1000Mhz), 3V/m 80% A.M. by 1kHz CE IEC 6100-4-4:1995 EFT/B: Immunity to electrical fast transients 1kV Power Leads, 0.5Kv Signals Leads CE IEC 6100-4-5:1995 Immunity to conductive surges COM Mode; 2kV, Dif. Mode 1kV CE IEC 6100-4-6:1996 Conducted immunity (0.15-80 MHz) 3VRMS 80% A.M. By 1kHz CE IEC 6100-4-11:1994 Voltage Dips and Short Interruptions V educe >95%, 30% >95% Duration 0.5per, 25per, 250per
MTBF*: | 56 (Years) *According to Telcordia SR-332 Issue 1 Environmental condition - GB (Ground, Fixed, Controlled). Ambient temperature - 25˚ C. Temperature rise of 15˚ C above the system ambient temperature was assumed for the cards components (except for the optical transceivers).

Table A-6 summarizes the LEDs and connector specifications for the fiber-optic board.

Table A-6. Fiber-Optic Bord LEDs / Connector Specifications

Characteristic | Value
--- | ---
LEDs: | LED per port Link / Act : Turns on link, blinks on activity (green)
LEDs location: | LEDs are located on the PCB, visible via holes in the metal bracket holder
Connectors: | Small Form Factor (SFF) LC

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