Networking - NIC

NIC types

Adding gigabyte network connectivity is one of the best decisions users can make in the modern world. This is what the NIC (Network Interface Card) offers. This highly advanced networking device offers users a dedicated computer network connection.

The network interface card's ability to support wired and wireless network communications makes it one of the best choices. Individual users and IT professionals will find them very useful.

NIC enables adequate communication between computers. The computers may either be connected over a Local Area Network or over larger-scale networks via an IP. Regardless of the connection type, the network interface card offered at AllHDD works at optimal rates.

When users choose network interface card options here, they get the most reliable hardware circuitry. That is, there's a synergy between a data link and a physical layer in one device. The circuitry enables the physical layer to process data so that the processes involving the data link layer can run effectively on it.

Gone are the days when network controllers were the real deals. Today, a network interface card can serve as an expansion module in computer systems or routers. The specifications of the NIC users will get correspond with the standard of various network options.

Network Interface Card Options

Internal Network Interface Cards

Users will find NIC (Network Interface Cards) that users can insert directly onto the computer's motherboard. For these options to offer network access, there's the need for network cables. There are NIC options that use connections like Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI). Others connect with Industry Standard Architecture (ISA).

External Network Interface Cards

Laptops and desktops which do not come with an internal network interface card use the external option. There are two options for the external NIC. The first is the wireless network cards, which will be attached directly to the motherboard.

Unlike the internal option, there will be no need for networking cables in this case. These options are the best when users need to travel or access wireless signals.

On the other hand, there are several USB options ranging from 1 port to 4 port NIC. They are compact, and they add a network connection to a USB-enabled computer system. Many of these NIC options work with 10-100-1000 Mbps networks.

They are also ideal replacements for local area network (LAN) adapters and similar laptop accessories. Users will find USB network interface cards that support features such as VLAN tagging, Jumbo Frames, and Wake on LAN (WOL). They are the most reliable Gigabit network for versatile home and business use.

Key Features

  • Fast and Reliable Performance. The network interface cards have impressive speed ratings with options up to 1000 Mbps. They enable the connection of multiple computers without the fear of failure.
  • Updated and Incorruptible Driver. The driver that passes data between the NIC and the computer system ensures optimal performance.
  • Connectivity LED. These NIC (Network Interface Cards) come with integrated LED indicators to notify users when there is a network connection and transfer of data.
IBM 49Y7970 2Port Networking NIC
$775.00

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HP 847905-001 1 Port Networking Network Interface Card
$750.00

847905-001 HP 820qsfp28 Nic G3 1-Port 100GB Pci-E X16 Network Adapter Card | New Bulk Pack

Mellanox MCX653105A-ECAT Dual Port Network-Adapter
$719.00

Mellanox MCX653105A-ECAT ConnectX-6 1-Ports VPI QSFP56 PCIe 4.0x16 Network Adapter | Brand New 3 Years Warranty

IBM 49Y7962 2-Port Networking NIC
$710.00

49Y7962 IBM Intel X520-DA2 Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ Adapter For System X - Network Adapter - 2 Ports. New Factory Sealed 3 Years IBM Warranty.

HP 716590-B21 10Gigabit Networking NIC
$695.00

716590-B21 HPE Ethernet 10GB 2P 561t Adapter. Refurbished.

HP 586444-001 PCI Express Adapter
$685.00

586444-001 Dual-Ports Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) 10 Gigabits Per Second (10GBPS) Ethernet Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCI-E) 2.0...read more

IBM 49Y7960 2 Ports NIC Adapter
$677.00

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Mellanox MCX631102AN-ADAT Dual Port Network-Adapter
$672.00

Mellanox MCX631102AN-ADAT ConnectX-6 LX 50GbE 2xQSFP28 Network Adapter | New Factory Sealed

Emulex OCE14102-NX NIC Networking 10GB
$672.00

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Dell GY71W 2 Port Networking NIC
$665.00

GY71W Dell Qlogic Ql41112 Dual Port 10GB SFP+ Network Interface Card. Refurbished.