Ethernet MMF/UTP Adapter Installation and User's Guide

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Sun PCI-Express Dual Gigabit
Ethernet Adapter Overview
This chapter describes the Sun PCI-Express Dual Gigabit Ethernet hardware and
software, and includes the following sections:
■ “Hardware Overview” on page 1
■ “ExpressModule Hardware and Software Requirements” on page 8
■ “Patches and Updates” on page 9
■ “Features of the Sun PCI-Express Dual Gigabit Ethernet MMF Low-Profile
Adapter” on page 9
■ “Features of the Sun PCI-Express Dual Gigabit Ethernet UTP Low-Profile
Adapter” on page 10
■ “Features of the Sun PCI-Express Dual Gigabit Ethernet MMF ExpressModule” on
page 10
■ “Features of the Sun PCI-Express Dual Gigabit Ethernet UTP ExpressModule” on
page 11
Hardware Overview
The adapter provides a high-performance, highly integrated Ethernet LAN adapter
for PCI-Express systems using x4 PCI-E.