IntraServer Technology ITIpci 5100G/GF Network Card User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 8
PREFACE ..........................................................................................8
How This Book Is Organized....................................................... 8
UNIX Commands......................................................................... 9
Typographic Conventions............................................................ 9
Shell Prompts............................................................................. 10
Contacting IntraServer Technology .......................................... 10
ABOUT THE ITI-5100G/GF ADAPTER..................................... 11
FEATURES...................................................................................... 13
ITI-5100G and GF Models........................................................ 13
ITI-5100G Model....................................................................... 13
ITI-5100GF Model .................................................................... 13
Key Protocols and Interfaces..................................................... 13
VLANs Support.......................................................................... 14
Jumbo Frames Support.............................................................. 14
Dual Homing .............................................................................14
Adaptive Interrupt Frequency.................................................... 14
Dual DMA Channels ................................................................. 15
ASIC with Embedded RISC Processor ...................................... 15
Diagnostic Support.................................................................... 15
Physical Description..................................................................15
INSTALLING THE ITI-5100G/GF ADAPTER.......................... 18
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS................................................................ 18
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................................................... 19
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST..................................................... 19
PCI ADAPTER INSTALLATION........................................................ 20
CONNECTING THE NETWORK CABLES............................................ 21
5100GF Cable Connection........................................................ 21
5100G Cable Connection .......................................................... 22
THE ITI-5100G/GF DRIVER SOFTWARE................................ 23
INSTALLING THE DRIVER SOFTWARE............................................. 23
Troubleshooting: If the Driver Fails to Attach.......................... 24
CONFIGURING THE HOST FILES...................................................... 25
CONFIGURING DRIVER PARAMETERS WITH NDD............................ 27
Available Parameters................................................................ 27
Checking Parameter Settings .................................................... 30
Setting Parameters .................................................................... 30