Sun Microsystems 10GBE XFP Network Card User Manual


 
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CHAPTER
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Product Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the Sun x8 Express Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Fiber XFP Low Profile Adapter, including:
“Components” on page 1
“Product Description” on page 1
“Hardware and Software Requirements” on page 2
“Features” on page 3
Components
The carton in which your Sun x8 Express Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber XFP Low
Profile Adapter was shipped should contain the following items:
Sun x8 Express Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber XFP Low Profile Adapter with a
low profile bracket attached.
Standard height bracket
Sun x8 Express Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber XFP Low Profile Adapter Getting
Started Guide.
Product Description
The Sun x8 Express Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber XFP Low Profile Adapter is a low
profile x8 lane PCI-Express 10 gigabit Ethernet card utilizing the Sun ASIC with
XFP-based 10-gigabit Ethernet optics. The Sun x8 Express Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Fiber XFP Low Profile Adapter requires an optical transceiver.
FIGURE 1-1 shows the adapter.