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Chapter 1. Introduction to the IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI
Management Adapter
This chapter describes the adapter, the contents of the adapter kits, and the other
materials you will need to install the adapter.
It is important that you are familiar with the computer in which the adapter will be
installed and the computer’s operating system and network software.
The adapter is 32-bit, bus-master, token-ring for the PCI bus architecture. The
unique, high-quality filter design supports connection to a token-ring network that is
wired with shielded twisted-pair (STP) or unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cabling. The
adapter can be used in PCI-compatible slots that operate at speeds up to 33 MHz.
Features of this adapter include:
v Adapter management capability that is provided by SNMP.
v Desktop Management Interface (DMI) provided by the LAN Adapter Management
Agent. For an end-to-end management solution, you can use the agent in
conjunction with the Nways
®
Workgroup Manager Version 1.1 or later and Nways
Manager for AIX
®
Version 1.2 or later.
v Automatic ring-speed detection.
v Support for a wide variety of network operating systems and network
applications.
v Support for full-duplex (FDX), token-ring LAN operation.
v Support for microcode update.
v Automatic configuration of I/O, memory, ROM space, and interrupt level by PCI
BIOS on power-up.
v Designed for use with either a half-size or full-size, 5-V or 3.3-V signaling, 32-bit
or 64-bit PCI-bus slot.
v The IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI Management Adapter uses less than 1 watt of
power.
See IBM Token-Ring Adapter Features for information regarding the following
features:
v DHCP
v Remote Program Load (RPL)
v LAN Adapter Management Agent
v Route Switching
v Class of Service (CoS)
v Redundant NIC (RNIC)
v Tivoli
®
Management Agent
Adapter installation checklist
To install your adapter, complete the following steps. You might want to mark this
page for easy retrieval or make a copy for reference.
1. Prepare for installation. You will need the following items:
v The manual provided with your computer
v The manual provided with your network operating system or network
application
v Your operating system and network application software
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