Abstract

Madge Networks commissioned The Tolly Group to benchmark the performance characteristics of several LAN adapters, while handling LAN traffic patterns commonly found on token-ring networks. The Tolly Group examined Windows NT 4.0 Server IP throughput of Madge's Smart 16/4 PCI Ringnode Mk3 (WoL) and Presto PCI Plus, versus three other token-ring adapters: 3Com's TokenLink Velocity XL PCI, IBM's 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Adapter 2 with Wake on LAN, and Olicom's RapidFire 3140 Token-Ring 16/4 PCI Adapter. Unlike earlier tests of the same products, this round of tests focused on transaction-based processing, in addition to tests of file transfer throughput.