00E0826 IBM Intel Dual Port 1GB NIC RJ45 PCI-X Ethernet Network Adapter High Pro
Bottom line: The 00E0826 IBM Intel Dual Port 1GB NIC RJ45 PCI-X Ethernet Network is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro networking cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
00E0826 IBM PCI-X 2-PORT 10/100/1000 NIC FOR POWER SERIES.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored 00E0826 IBM Intel Dual Port 1GB NIC RJ45 PCI-X Ethernet Network… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro networking cards category. IBM's retro networking cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| ports | 2 |
|---|---|
| port_type | RJ-45 |
| max_speed_mbps | 1000 |
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