Evolution of Ethernet Adapter Cards, Modules, and Platforms

The 7705 SAR hardware components have improved as technology has developed. Table: Ethernet Adapter Card, Module, and Platform Generations lists the Ethernet adapter cards, modules, and platforms according to their generation. Second-generation (Gen-2) components have additional features, increased card memory and/or improved QoS mechanisms over previously supported first-generation components. Similarly, third-generation (Gen-3) components improve upon second-generation components.

Table: Ethernet Adapter Card, Module, and Platform Generations

Generation

Card, Module, and Platform

Second Generation

2-port 10GigE (Ethernet) Adapter card (v-port)

2-port 10GigE (Ethernet) module (v-port) (for 7705 SAR-M)

8-port Gigabit Ethernet Adapter card

10-port 1GigE/1-port 10GigE X-Adapter card

Packet Microwave Adapter card

7705 SAR-A

7705 SAR-Ax

7705 SAR-H

7705 SAR-Hc

7705 SAR-M

7705 SAR-Wx

4-port SAR-H Fast Ethernet module

6-port SAR-M Ethernet module

Third Generation

6-port Ethernet 10Gbps Adapter card

7705 SAR-X