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NTRODUCTION

Unless specifically indicated, the name 3C905B-TX is used 
throughout this guide to refer to both adapters.

This chapter describes the 3C905B-TX adapter features and 
PC and server requirements.

The 3C905B-TX adapter provides the following 
performance features:

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Interactive Access technology to minimize CPU utilization

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Parallel Tasking

®

 II architecture for high throughput and 

low processor utilization

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Full-duplex 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps support

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Hardware IP checksum enabled for better Internet and 
intranet performance

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Fast IP switching solution that allows you to 
cost-effectively scale internetwork performance as 
bandwidth requirements increase

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32-bit bus master design with full scatter gather and 
infinite bursting performance

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Flow control (IEEE 802.1x), which optimizes performance 
in switched networks through efficient data transmissions

DynamicAccess Software

DynamicAccess

®

 software delivers intelligence at the edge of 

the network to optimize network performance and control. 

DynamicAccess features include PACE

™

 Interactive Access 

technology, dRMON (distributed RMON) support, and 
support for PACE real-time and multimedia applications.

PACE class of service drivers enable prioritization of 
multimedia and business-critical applications like video 
conferencing and distance learning. With the 3Com PACE 
drivers, you can set the class of service for each application.

The 3C905B-TX adapter ships with dRMON SmartAgent

®

 

intelligent agents that collect remote management 
information used by the Transcend

®

 Edge Monitor System. 

Together, they provide full RMON network management 
information for both switched and Fast Ethernet networks.