Sun Microsystems GigaSwift Ethernet Adapter Network Card User Manual


 
80 Sun GigaSwift Ethernet Adapter Installation and Users Guide August 2004
Patch Requirements
The software driver package provided on the CD-ROM has current driver patch
versions (at the time this document was created) preinstalled.
Patch-ID Number 117714-01 for Solaris 9 x86 Operating System
Install the latest version of the Patch-ID number. For example, the Patch-ID number
for the Solaris 9 x86 OS is 117714-01. The dash number -01 becomes higher with each
new version of the patch. Updated versions of patches are available at the following
web site:
http://sunsolve.sun.com
If the patch is not available on SunSolve, contact your local sales or service
representative.
Product Features
You can install or replace the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet adapter.
Key Protocols and Interfaces
The Sun GigaSwift Ethernet adapter is interoperable with existing Ethernet
equipment, assuming standard Ethernet minimum and maximum frame size (64 to
1518 bytes), frame format, and compliance with the following standards and
protocols:
SNMP (limited MIB)
Full-duplex gigabit Ethernet interface
Low CPU utilizationFrees up server system resource and bandwidth
Full flow control support
Duplex SC fiber connector (850 nm, SX)
33/66-MHz, 32-bit bus master
Universal dual voltage signaling (3.3V and 5V)
PCI Local Bus Rev 2.2-compliant (6.6-inch x 2.5-inch short card)
IPv4 and IPv6 support
Load balancing for RX packets among multiple CPUs
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN
IEEE 802.1P/802.1D Priority Tagging/Quality Of Service
RAS support