M8182

  M8182 10FL 10Mbps Fiber Optic PCI Ethernet Network Adapter

Special Price:  $69

Convert your network to fiber at a CAT 5 price.

RACORE's OptiCORE 10FL Fiber Optic Network Interface Card combines the new VF-45 fiber optic connection standard with RACORE's existing engineering expertise to create industry-leading connectivity solutions. The result is a high-performance fiber optic network adapter that delivers optimum throughput and easy installation-at an affordable price.

The OptiCORE 10FL adapter is a 10MB Ethernet card based on IEEE 802.3 standards. Designed to meet all applicable TIA, IEEE 10Base-FL, PCI 2.1 and IEC fiber optic cabling specifications, the OptiCORE adapter also has certified compliant drivers for the latest Microsoft and Novell operating systems. It supports half duplex mode and is optimized for low power consumption. It is compatible with 3M's new VolitionTM fiber optic cabling system as well as existing ST and SC connectivity solutions.

Built-in flexibility, an excellent price/performance ratio, RACORE's reputation for quality, free technical support and a lifetime warranty all combine to make the OptiCORE family of products the preferred choice for creating high-performance fiber-to-the-desktop solutions for today's business.

3M's Volition and VF-45 Technology
Developed by 3M, Volition and VF-45 technology significantly reduce the complexity of installation and cost normally associated with existing ST and SC connections. Volition technology provides a low cost, fiber optic solution for 10/100 Megabit Ethernet/Fast Ethernet and Token Ring applications.

The new VF-45 fiber-interface offers an inexpensive, innovative connection scheme that is being adopted by many industry leaders that offer fiber optic and other networking solutions. The new interconnect style is similar to existing UTP copper interconnects because of its physical appearance and ease of installation.

  Supports:

• Windows XP
• Windows Server 2003
• Windows 2000
• Windows 95 & 98
• Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0
• Windows for Workgroups
• NetWare 3.12, 3.2, 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x
• NetWare DOS Client
• PC DOS and MS DOS
• NDIS 2
• IBM OS/2
• IBM LAN Server 3.0 and 4.0

Affordable, High-Performance Fiber-to-the-Desktop Solutions
Complex applications and general business growth continue to place huge demands on most networks. Increased network capacity is critical to business success. When looking for solutions that will maximize network performance at an affordable price, Fiber Optic technology is the only solution that can guarantee the bandwidth to keep the information flowing.

Volition technology provides an aggressive price point for businesses that are interested in high-speed network solutions. Studies have shown that system-wide Volition and VF-45 installation will cost half as much as the fiber optic solutions presently available. And, the cost is only slightly more than copper.

While reduced long-term cost and wider bandwidth capability are important reasons for converting to fiber optic technology, also important is increased cable stability, reliability, durability and data integrity. Light signals traveling through fiber are not radiated or affected by electro-magnetic interference as in copper cabling. This has some obvious benefits including higher quality of transmission and elimination of cross-talk, EMI, RF interference, and impedance mismatches. Additionally, fiber optic cabling is the only medium powerful enough to deliver both high bandwidth and extended cable distances in a centralized network and, unlike copper, does not require periodic upgrades.

Proven Network Solutions from RACORE Technology
RACORE Technology Corporation is the first company to announce a full family of fiber optic network interface cards based on the VF-45 Fiber Optic connection standard. This standard allows RACORE to produce premium fiber optic solutions at an affordable price. As an active member of the TIA Fiber Optic LAN Standards Committee, RACORE has the experience in providing cutting-edge solutions for today's business. RACORE's successful history as an industry leader in Fiber Optic Token Ring, 100Mbps Ethernet, as well as other proprietary networking technology, continues to guarantee cutting-edge networking products for businesses now and in the future.