Name: A5172-60001 HPE 100Mb/s 100Base-FX PCI Fiber LAN Adapter
Brand: HPE
SKU: A5172-60001
Price: 404.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE A5172-60001 LAN adapter provides a single 100Base-FX fiber optic port on a PCI interface, enabling 100 Mbps fiber connectivity for compatible systems. It is designed for integration into devices supporting PCI bus architecture, facilitating fiber-based network communication.

General Information
Brand	HPE

Technical Information
Product Type	Network Interface Card
Data Rate (Speed)	10/100 Mbps
Data Center Bridging	No
Number of Ports	1-Port
Bracket Height	Full Height (Standard)

Connectivity & Physical
Form Factor	Full Height
Cabling Type	Fiber Optic (MMF)
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The HPE A5172-60001 is a PCI LAN network adapter featuring a single 100Mb/s 100Base-FX port designed for fiber optic local area network connections. It is typically utilized in environments requiring fiber media for network communication. This adapter fits into a PCI slot, allowing servers or workstations equipped with PCI interfaces to connect to fiber-based network infrastructures. IT professionals managing networking hardware in data centers or enterprise settings commonly implement this adapter. Key Features Single 100Base-FX fiber optic port supporting 100 Mbps throughput Standard PCI interface for system integration Supports fiber media for longer distance network connections Compatible with fiber-based LAN environments Designed by HPE for use in enterprise hardware This network adapter provides a physical interface for fiber optic networks, enabling connections over optical fiber cables. It plays a role in extending network reach and integrating fiber media into systems with PCI slots, supporting specific networking requirements in enterprise IT environments.

Use Cases
The HPE A5172-60001 LAN adapter is typically deployed in enterprise environments where fiber optic LAN connectivity is required. It suits workloads needing 100 Mbps fiber links and is used by IT administrators managing network hardware in data centers or office networks with fiber infrastructure. How It's Used: Connecting servers or workstations to fiber optic LANs at 100 Mbps speeds Integrating fiber media into systems with PCI slots in enterprise networks Deploying in data centers requiring fiber-based network interfaces Upgrading existing PCI-based systems to include fiber optic connectivity Supporting network segments where fiber is preferred for distance or interference reasons This adapter serves as a physical layer component that enables fiber optic connection through a PCI bus, supporting specific network configurations and extending network reach within fiber LAN environments.

FAQ's
What type of port does the A5172-60001 have? The A5172-60001 features a single 100Base-FX fiber optic port designed for 100 Mbps LAN connectivity over fiber media. Which bus interface does this network adapter use? It uses a PCI bus interface for integration into compatible server or workstation systems. Is the A5172-60001 suitable for copper Ethernet networks? No, this adapter is designed specifically for fiber optic connections using 100Base-FX standards. Can this adapter support speeds higher than 100 Mbps? No, this network adapter supports a maximum data transfer rate of 100 Mbps as per the 100Base-FX specification. What environments typically use this HPE network adapter? It is typically used in enterprise LAN environments requiring fiber optic connectivity and systems with available PCI slots. Does the adapter support longer distance network links? Yes, by utilizing fiber optic media, it supports longer distance LAN connections compared to copper interfaces.

A5172-60001 HPE 100Mb/s 100Base-FX PCI Fiber LAN Adapter

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Connectivity & Physical

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases

FAQ's