HP J2371-60001 JetDirect Ethernet Card 10Base-T Network Interface Card

HP J2371-60001 JetDirect Ethernet Card 10Base-T Network Interface Card

The HP J2371-60001 is a 10Base-T Ethernet network interface card designed to provide direct network connectivity to compatible HP LaserJet and OfficeJet printers and print servers. This card enables printers to connect directly to a LAN (Local Area Network) without requiring a separate print server, simplifying network infrastructure and improving print job management.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: HP J2371-60001 JetDirect Card
• Interface: 10Base-T Ethernet
• Network Speed: 10 Mbps
• Connector: RJ-45 (standard Ethernet)
• Protocol Support: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI
• Compatible with HP LaserJet and OfficeJet printers with JetDirect card slot
• Form Factor: Network Interface Card module
• Includes: Card only (no cables or documentation included)

Applications

JetDirect cards were standard equipment in office and enterprise printing environments from the 1990s through the early 2000s. This 10Base-T model was designed for direct printer-to-network connectivity, allowing multiple users to send print jobs to the printer across a LAN without a dedicated print server. It was commonly deployed in corporate offices, workgroups, and data centers using legacy Ethernet infrastructure. The JetDirect approach simplified network administration by embedding network connectivity directly in the printer, reducing equipment complexity and improving print queue management. While 10Base-T technology has largely been superseded by faster Ethernet standards (100Base-T, Gigabit), these cards remain functional in legacy networks and for maintaining older printers in service.