SMC Networks SMC10GPCIE-XFP Network Card User Manual


 
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About This Guide
Purpose
This guide details of the hardware features of the Ethernet adapter card, including its
physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install the card.
Audience
The guide is intended for use by system administrators who are responsible for installing
and setting up computer network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working
knowledge of PC operating systems and LANs (Local Area Networks).
Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information:
Note: Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features or
instructions.
Caution: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage the
system or equipment.
Warning:Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.
Related Publications
The following publication gives basic information on how to install and use the Ethernet
adapter card.
Quick Installation Guide
Revision History
This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.
June 2008 Revision
This is the second revision of this guide. It includes the following changes:
Added iSCSI support.
Added MSI-X support.
Added Receive Side Scaling (RSS) support.
Updated Microsoft Windows Server® installation.
Updated Linux installation.
January 2008 Revision
This was the first revision of this guide.