Sun Quad FastEthernet SBus Adapter Installation and User's Guide

Preface

Sun Quad FastEthernet SBus Adapter Installation and User's Guide provides installation instructions for the Sun(TM) Quad FastEthernet(TM) SBus adapter. This manual also describes how to configure the driver software.

These instructions are designed for a system administrator with networking experience.

How This Book Is Organized

Chapter 1, Preparing for Installation," describes the hardware and software features for the Sun Quad FastEthernet SBus adapter.

Chapter 2, Installing the Adapter," tells you how to install the Sun Quad FastEthernet SBus adapter into your system.

Chapter 3, Using the Sun Quad FastEthernet Driver Software ," describes how to use the driver software.

Appendix A, Specifications," lists the specifications for the Sun Quad FastEthernet SBus adapter.

Appendix B, Interface Signals," lists the pin descriptions.

Appendix C, Configuring the Quad FastEthernet Device Driver Parameters," describes how to configure the driver software.

Appendix D, Running Diagnostics Tests," describes the diagnostic procedures for testing the Sun Quad FastEthernet SBus adapter.

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