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2: Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Card to a Network
• Altix XE340: See the instructions for installing a PCI-E card in the user’s or owner’s
guide that came with your system.
Connecting to the Network
To connect your copper Gigabit Ethernetcardto anetwork, insert the RJ45 connectoron
one end ofthe copper cableintothe Gigabit Ethernetcard,as shown inFigure 2-1. Make
sure the connector is inserted completely into the jack, and then insert the connector on
the other end of the copper cable into the jack on the Ethernet switch, or another
computer system (as appropriate).
Note: If your network connects to an Ethernetswitch, consult the operating manual for
the switch to ensure that the switch port is enabled and configured correctly.
Figure 2-1 Connecting the Copper Cable
RJ45 connector
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