HP ProLAN J3171-60021 10/100TX PCI Fast Ethernet Network Card NIC RJ-45 LAN

HP ProLAN J3171-60021 10/100TX PCI Fast Ethernet Network Card NIC RJ-45 LAN

The HP J3171-60021 is a 10/100TX Fast Ethernet PCI network interface card (NIC) designed for desktop computers with a standard 32-bit PCI slot. It provides a single RJ-45 port for connecting to 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Ethernet networks, auto-negotiating link speed and duplex mode. The card is part of HP's ProLAN network adapter line and uses a standard full-height PCI bracket.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer Part Number: J3171-60021
• Interface: 32-bit PCI
• Network Speed: 10/100TX (Fast Ethernet, auto-negotiating)
• Connector: 1× RJ-45 (10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX)
• Bracket: Full-height PCI bracket installed
• Country of Manufacture: Puerto Rico (per PCB label)
• MAC Address: visible on PCB label (0060B0 HP OUI prefix)
• Card only — no cables or accessories included

Applications

PCI Fast Ethernet NICs like the HP J3171-60021 are used to add or replace wired network connectivity in desktop PCs and workstations equipped with PCI expansion slots. They are commonly found in corporate desktop environments, workstations, and servers from the late 1990s through mid-2000s, a period when 10/100 Fast Ethernet was the standard LAN technology before Gigabit Ethernet became mainstream on motherboards. These cards remain useful today for older systems lacking onboard Ethernet, for adding a second network interface, or for replacing a failed onboard NIC. The RJ-45 port connects directly to a standard CAT5 or better Ethernet cable and is compatible with any 10/100 or Gigabit switch or router.