3 module description, 1 gigabit ethernet controller, 2 led indicators – ADLINK EXP-ETH8 User Manual
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3 Module Description
3.1 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
On board there are eight gigabit Ethernet controller mounted, all are from the same type INTEL 82574.
The 82574IT is a single, compact, low power component that offers a fully-integrated Gigabit Ethernet Media 
Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) port. 
The 82574 uses the PCI Express architecture.
Ethernet Connector
Connector type: RJ45
3.2 LED Indicators
Link and Activity
Speed
Link 
The green LED indicates that a link 
to another device has been 
established. 
Activity 
During transmission the green LED 
starts flashing. 
100 Mbit/s 
A green LED indicates that a 
established connection uses that 
data rate. 
1 Gbit/s 
A yellow LED indicates that a 
established connection uses that 
data rate. 
PIN
Signal (Port A)
1
D1+
2
D1-
3
D2+
4
D3+
5
D3-
6
D2-
7
D4+
8
D4-