Reference Guide

Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating Systems 69
Network Interface Controllers and Supported
Operating Systems
Overview
The drivers that are required for a Network Interface Card (NIC) depend on the operating system
that is installed on your system.
Table 9-1 shows the relationship between NICs supported by Server Administrator and the drivers
that they require on each supported operating system.
For a list of Server Administrator supported operating systems, see the tables in
"Server Administrator Supported Applications and Systems."
NOTE: Starting with Dell OpenManage™ version 4.3, the Dell OpenManage Systems Management CD has
been replaced by the Dell™ PowerEdge™ Installation and Server Management CD. References in this guide
to the Systems Management CD are for Dell OpenManage versions 3.0 through 4.2.
NIC Drivers and Operating Systems
To determine required drivers for NIC systems management, locate your NIC manufacturer in
Table 9-1 and the operating system that is installed on your system.
In Table 9-1, "NA" indicates that the driver is supplied by the operating system rather than by the
manufacturer of the NIC.