Sun Microsystems X1150A - Manual (Page 27)

Chapter 1 Product Overview 5
Hardware and Software Requirements
Before using the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet adapter, make sure your system meets the
following hardware and software requirements:
Enterprise 3000, 4000, 5000, and 6000 series systems using the Sun GigaSwift
Ethernet adapter require a shielded twisted pair Ethernet cable.
Caution – Installing the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet adapter on the Enterprise 3000,
4000, 5000, and 6000 series systems is prohibited if option (X)1080A Sun Enterprise
Systems Interface card is already installed on the 2632A PCI I/O board for these
platforms. Install the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet adapter on the next available 2632A
PCI I/O card.
Patch Requirements
The software driver package provided on the CD ROM has the following patches
preinstalled.
■ Solaris™ 2.6 and 7 operating environments Patch-ID Number 112327-02
■ Solaris 8 operating environments Patch-ID Number 111883-07
The Solaris 8 2/02 release includes Patch-ID Number 111883-05. Subsequent versions
of the Solaris operating environment may include the correct version.
■ Solaris 9 operating environements Patch-ID 112817-05
Following are the current driver patch versions (at the time this document was
created):
Hardware and Software Requirements
Hardware Sun Ultra™ 5, 10, 60, 80
Sun Enterprise™ 220R, 250, 450, 3000/3500, 4000/4500, 5000/
5500, 6000/6500/6800, 10000, 15000
Sun Fire™ 280R, V480, V880
Sun Blade™ 1000
OpenBoot PROM Revision 3.x
Operating environment Solaris 2.6, 7, 8, and 9 releases