<P>3Com s EtherLink XL PCI delivers more than 8 Mbps throughput with less than 3 percent CPU utilization. By combining patented 3Com Parallel Tasking performance with 3Com Interactive Access technology, the XL family delivers industry-leading performance at both 10 and 100 Mbps. DynamicAccess software, an integral part of the 3Com XL family of NICs, brings intelligence to the edge of the network. DynamicAccess software turns NICs into network components, enabling a truly "end-to-end" solution in which all devices collaborate to create the most manageable, highest-performing networks possible. In addition, 3Com s program of free software enhancements to the DynamicAccess software set protects today s network investments with tomorrow s new technologies. </P>