A mission critical server has faulted with a dead 66 MHz 3.3V PCI-X network interface card. The system administrator has been directed to get the server functional as soon as possible, even if it is connected with less bandwidth. There are no onsite spare cards available and the vendor does not expect to have the parts for at least a week. Which of the following immediately available NICs could be substituted instead?
A) 33 MHz 3.3V PCI
B) 66 MHz 5V PCI
C) 266 MHzx 3.3V PCI-X
D) 533 MHz 5V PCI-X

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A 33 MHz 3.3V PCI card can be used as a substitute because it is compatible with the 3.3V requirement and can fit into the PCI-X slot, albeit with reduced bandwidth.

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