Ethernet adapter role in Honeywell systems: NE-NICS04
NE-NICS04 is a Honeywell model code for a dual-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter associated with Broadcom BCM5720 hardware. In a configured control-system workstation, the adapter may serve a defined Ethernet or FTE role, so port mapping and the validated driver image should be preserved during replacement.
Network adapter details
| Selection point | Specification / confirmation |
|---|---|
| Exact model | NE-NICS04 |
| Honeywell model | NE-NICS04 |
| Adapter family | Broadcom BCM5720 dual-port |
| Ports | 2 x Gigabit Ethernet |
| Network type | 1000BASE-T / Gigabit Ethernet, confirm exact board variant |
| System context | Honeywell-configured workstation/network option |
| Fitment | Check interface, bracket, driver and FTE configuration |
Confirm board variant and network role
For NE-NICS04, compare the adapter label and physical interface with the approved system bill of materials. Verify whether the card is copper 1000BASE-T, confirm bracket and slot fit, and check driver support for the Honeywell operating-system image. A similar Broadcom chipset alone does not guarantee the same validated adapter.
- Record the current adapter model and MAC addresses.
- Confirm the number and type of network ports.
- Check FTE topology, port assignment and driver version.
- Test link, redundancy and application communication after service.
Replacement notes for NE-NICS04
Keep NE-NICS04, adapter hardware revision and the Honeywell system model together in the service record. Validate the network plan before transferring cables or changing interface order.
Reference NE-NICS04 when matching the dual-port Ethernet option for a Honeywell system; record NE-NICS04 and NE-NICS04 in the change log.
