The D-Link DGE-530T is a Gigabit adapter for PCI Bus personal computers, providing high bandwidth capability to support high-end servers and workstations. It offers Auto-negotiation to run at three different speeds: 10Mbps at half and full duplex, 100Mbps at half and full duplex, and 1000Mbps at full duplex. At 1000Mbps, it provides a network throughput of 2Gbps in full-duplex mode. The DGE-530T features IEEE 802.3x Flow Control Enhancements, which are necessary for the network adapter to function with a switch.
This manual introduces the D-Link DGE-530T 32‑bit Gigabit Network Adapter, describing its capabilities such as auto‑negotiation, full‑duplex operation, Wake‑on‑LAN, QoS, VLAN support, and jumbo frames. It lists system requirements, installation procedures, and software setup for a range of Windows, Linux, and Mac OS platforms.
Further sections cover advanced features, detailed technical specifications, troubleshooting tips, warranty information, and contact details for D‑Link technical support. The document also includes regulatory certifications and compliance data.
| Host interface | 32-bit PCI Bus (Bus Master) |
|---|---|
| Power consumption | 3.5 W |
| Physical dimensions | 4.88 in (L) × 2.17 in (W) |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C |
| Storage temperature | -25 °C to 55 °C |
| Compliance | IEEE 802.3ab, 802.3u, 802.3z, 802.1Q VLAN, 802.1p QoS, 802.3x Flow‑Control |
You need an open 32‑bit PCI bus master slot (33 MHz), at least 32 MB of RAM, a 150 MHz processor or faster, the latest BIOS, and appropriate Category 5/5e cabling.
Yes, the adapter includes a Wake‑on‑LAN function that can wake the system from sleep over the network.
The DGE-530T consumes 3.5 W of power.