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5.3 Configuring the Broadcom 10Gb Interface
The following procedure describes setting up the Broadcom Netxtreme II 10-Gb (BCM57810) interface as an
example add-on interface. Compared to a 1Gb interface, the 10Gb interface provides excellent throughput to
support increased I/O performance.
1. Similar to the onboard Broadcom BCM 5720, make changes in the Lifecycle Controller USC. Upon
system power up, press [F10] to enter the USC and select System Setup, Advanced Hardware
Configuration, and Device Settings.
Device Settings menu, Broadcom BCM57810 Port 1 selected
2. For this example, in the Device Settings menu, select NIC in Slot 4 Port 1: Broadcom NetXtreme
II 10Gb to use the BCM57810 in slot 4.
3. Select the NIC Configuration Menu. This menu is slightly different from that of the onboard NIC.