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DUAL PORT GIGABIT ETHERNET PCI - EXPRESS CARD by GE Healthcare

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DUAL PORT GIGABIT ETHERNET PCI - EXPRESS CARD by GE Healthcare

Product Overview

Key highlights

The DUAL PORT GIGABIT ETHERNET PCI-EXPRESS CARD by GE Healthcare enhances network connectivity for imaging systems like the OPTIMA XR640 and DISCOVERY XR656. It features dual RJ45 ports, supports legacy Ethernet, and offers advanced capabilities such as load balancing and network fault tolerance, ensuring reliable performance in clinical environments. DUAL PORT GIGABIT ETHERNET PCI EXPRESS CARD by GE Healthcare

Key Highlights

  • The DUAL PORT GIGABIT ETHERNET PCI - EXPRESS CARD by GE Healthcare provides gigabit throughput while supporting legacy Ethernet, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of existing systems.
  • Featuring a PCI Express interface, this card enhances data transfer speeds, which is crucial for high-demand imaging applications.
  • Equipped with dual RJ45 Ethernet ports, it allows for efficient load balancing and redundancy, improving network reliability.
  • The card supports jumbo frames, facilitating larger data packets for optimized performance in imaging workflows.
  • Network Fault Tolerance (NFT) and Wake-on-LAN capabilities ensure uninterrupted operation and remote management, enhancing service efficiency.

Compatible Systems & Use Cases

This dual port Ethernet card is compatible with GE Healthcare imaging systems such as:

  • OPTIMA XR640
  • DISCOVERY XR656

It is particularly suited for use in radiology departments, where high-speed data transfer is essential for real-time imaging and diagnostics.

Technical Specifications

Parameter Value
Interface Type PCI Express
Port Configuration Dual RJ45
Data Throughput Up to 1 Gbps
Fault Tolerance Network Fault Tolerance (NFT)
Wake-on-LAN Supported

Clinical and Service Value

The DUAL PORT GIGABIT ETHERNET PCI - EXPRESS CARD is designed to enhance network performance in medical imaging systems. By providing high-speed data transfer and dual port capabilities, it ensures that imaging data can be transmitted quickly and reliably, which is critical in time-sensitive clinical environments. This card's compatibility with legacy systems allows for seamless integration, minimizing the need for extensive system overhauls during upgrades.

In terms of maintenance, the inclusion of Network Fault Tolerance (NFT) and Wake-on-LAN features significantly reduces downtime. The ability to remotely manage and wake devices ensures that systems can be maintained efficiently, allowing biomedical engineers to address issues proactively. This not only streamlines the workflow within radiology departments but also enhances the overall reliability of imaging services, ultimately benefiting patient care through improved diagnostic capabilities.

Additional notes

DUAL PORT GIGABIT ETHERNET PCI - EXPRESS CARD by GE Healthcare

Compatible Models

Supported systems

OPTIMA XR640DISCOVERY XR656

Technical Specifications

Key parameters

Models

OPTIMA XR640, DISCOVERY XR656

Features

Gigabit throughput combined with Legacy Ethernet Support; PCI Express Interface; Load balancing, Jumbo frames; Dual RJ45 Ethernet Ports; Full and half duplex; Network Fault Tolerance (NFT); Wake-on-LAN