This pci based 101001000 mbps gigabit ethernet network adaptor card provides a simple connection to a gigabit ethernet network and is fully compatible with ieee 8023 8023u 8023ab and 8023x standards suitable for any pci enabled client server or workstation the gigabit ethernet network adaptor card supports high performance dual channel networking and maximum data transfer speeds of 1000mbps in each direction 2000 mbps total up to ten times faster than 10100 ethernetcompatible with a broad ra