Holston Micro Systems Introduces Blackfin RJ Network Interface Module

10/100/1000Base-T to PCI-e adapters offers reduced size, weight and cost

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Jan 09, 2015, 04:55 ET

WELLINGTON, Fla., Jan. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Holston Micro Systems, an innovation leader in modular solutions for copper and optical communications networks, today introduced the Blackfin RJ 10/100/1000Base-T to PCI-Express network adapters. Blackfin RJ pluggable network adapters provide a complete modular network adapter interface implemented in an extremely small and light weight configuration. The small size and light weight of the Blackfin RJ pluggable network adapter modules make these units especially well-suited to applications where platform size constraints, installation in difficult to access areas or platform mobility are important design considerations.

Holston Micro Systems, an innovation leader in modular solutions for copper and optical communications networks, today introduced the Blackfin RJ 10/100/1000Base-T to PCI-Express network adapters.

The small size and light weight of the Blackfin RJ pluggable network adapter modules make these units especially well-suited to applications where platform size constraints, installation in difficult to access areas or platform mobility are important design considerations.

Blackfin RJ network adapters integrate an Intel I210 PCI-Express network controller plus isolation filters and transformers into a modular pluggable component with an RJ-45 interface. Holston Micro Systems offers alternative modules with MMF or SMF LC fiber optic connectors enabling the same motherboard to support either copper or fiber optic network cable infrastructures without redesign.

Blackfin RJ pluggable network adapters support the IEEE-802az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standard. During periods of low network activity, EEE reduces platform power consumption by negotiating with its link partner to transition to a low power idle (LPI) operating mode. The motherboard electrical interface for the Blackfin RJ pluggable network adapter is a *Samtec SMT connector with a 20 position footprint. The RJ-45 connector interface supports most popular UTP and STP network media options including CAT 3, 4, 5 and 6 cable structures.

Key Features:

Complete PCI-Express network adapter integrated into an RJ-45 connector form factor
Intel^®* I210 Ethernet Controller for PCI Express Gen 2.1 @ 2.5GT/s for x1 width (Lane)
Pluggable unit can be swapped for fiber optic LC modules with identical motherboard layout
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab compliant for multi-rate network topology support
Automatic cable crossover detection function (MDI/MDI-X) configures interface polarity as required
Intel System Management Bus (SMBus) pass through enables IPMI / BMC configuration of controller interface

Availability

These devices are now sampling.

About Holston Micro Systems

Holston Micro Systems is a supplier of high-performance network interface modules, application software and integrated turnkey systems solutions used primarily in Carrier, Enterprise and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) network applications. We design, develop and market a diverse portfolio of high-performance, feature-rich, low-power and cost-competitive Ethernet networking and connectivity solutions, associated applications and protocol software.

*Samtec is a registered trademark of Samtec Incorporated in the USA and other countries.
*Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the USA and other countries.

Contacts

Sales Manager
Holston Micro Systems
125 South State Road 7
Suite 104-222
Wellington, FL 33414
+1.484.278.1737
[email protected]

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