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Sun Dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIe ExpressModule Overview |
This chapter describes the Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card hardware and software, and includes the following sections:
The carton in which your Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card was shipped should contain the following items:
The Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) fiber network interface card (NIC) for PCI Express systems. The ExpressModule is based on the dual-port Intel 82598EB 10GbE controller.
The ExpressModule is optimized for Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT), which is designed to optimize network I/O. The ExpressModule is a high-performance, highly integrated 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN card with PCIe host interface and fiber LAN connectors on the optical modules.
The product conforms to the IEEE 802.3 standard and supports standards for system manageability and power management.
FIGURE 1-1 Sun Dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIe ExpressModule, shown unpopulated. See also FIGURE 3-1 and FIGURE 3-2, which show a populated transceiver.
The Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card provides the following features and benefits:
On the front panel of the ExpressModule (shown in FIGURE 1-2) next to each port, there are viewing holes for two lights dedicated to that port. TABLE 1-1 explains the meaning of the lights for each port.
FIGURE 1-2 Front Panel Lights and Attention Switch on a transceiver, shown unpopulated. See also FIGURE 3-1 and FIGURE 3-2, which show a populated transceiver.
Two LEDs are on the ExpressModule next to the Attention switch. One LED emits green light, the LED other emits amber light. Each light can be on, off, or blinking. TABLE 1-2 explains the meaning of these lights.
Note - The Attention switch currently is not supported. |
Before using the Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card, ensure that your system meets the hardware and software requirements in TABLE 1-3.
Sun SPARC Enterprise X6300 Server |
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Sun Blade X6450 Server Module[1] |
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Solaris OS - See the ExpressModule Release Notes for the latest information about Solaris OS support. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 (32-bit and 64-bit) Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.6 (32-bit and 64-bit) |
Note that hardware and software support changes over time. For the latest information concerning I/O options supported by your server, check:
Check the Sun Update Connection to ensure that you have the latest recommended patch clusters and security patches. You can download the latest recommended patch clusters and security patches at:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/show.pl?target=patchpage
http://www.sun.com/products/networking/ethernet.jsp
http://www.intel.com/support/network/adapter
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