The Eaton Gigabit Network card (Network-M2) is Eaton's latest UPS connectivity device that delivers IT professionals with exciting capabilities and features. With faster speed and enhanced cybersecurity, the Gigabit Network Card improves power system reliability by providing warnings of pending issues to administrators and helping to perform orderly graceful shutdown of servers and storage. This network card works with Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) v1.61 to improve business continuity by triggering policies configured to keep mission critical applications running in the event of power or environmental anomalies, including virtual machine relocation or automated disaster recovery action.
- Gigabit speed: compatible with better performing, cost-effective and widely deployed gigabit network switches
- Compliance with Gigabit only data center networks
- Cybersecurity enhancements, including stronger encryption, configurable password policy and usage of CA- and PKI-signed certificates
- Real-time clock with battery backup and NTP
- Increased memory for improved operation and larger data storage
- Modern user experience with latest web technology, secure SMTP for email alerts
Enhanced security
Equipped with AES, SHA-1, and TLS 1.2 encryption algorithms, this Network Card-M2 ensures your network's security is robust and reliable. It's designed to protect your data from unauthorized access, making it ideal for sensitive environments.
Comprehensive connectivity
With support for Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and Gigabit Ethernet, alongside a variety of ports including RJ-45, USB Type-A, and management (USB), the Network Card-M2 offers versatile connectivity options. This ensures seamless integration into any network infrastructure.
Advanced network features
Features like BOOTP, DHCP, IPv4/IPv6 support, and SNMP trap, among others, provide a rich set of functionalities for enhanced network management and efficiency. The card's ability to support both full and half duplex modes along with environmental monitoring capabilities makes it a flexible solution for various network setups.
Real-time monitoring and alerts
The Network Card-M2's environmental monitoring, e-mail alert capabilities, and status indicators for boot state, link/activity, and port transmission speed allow for real-time network oversight. This ensures immediate awareness and response to any network issues or changes.
Easy management
With remote management protocols including CLI, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH, and more, the Network Card-M2 simplifies network administration. Its support for hot swap module replacement also ensures minimal downtime, enhancing network reliability.
