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Patch requirements, Product features, Key protocols and interfaces – Sun Microsystems GigaSwift Ethernet Adapter User Manual

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Sun GigaSwift Ethernet Adapter Installation and User’s 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 utilization—Frees 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