Sun Microsystems GigaSwift Ethernet Adapter - Manual (Page 27)

Chapter 1 Sun GigaSwift Ethernet Adapter Overview 5
The Solaris 8 2/02 release includes Patch-ID Number 111883-05. Subsequent versions
of the Solaris operating system may include the correct version.
Following are the current driver patch versions (at the time this document was
created):
■ Patch-ID Number 112327-18 for Solaris 7 Operating System
■ Patch-ID Number 111883-24 for Solaris 8 Operating System
■ Patch-ID Number 112817-17 for Solaris 9 Operating System
■ 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 OS is 112817-17. The dash number -17 becomes higher with each
new version of the patch.
If you install Solaris 8 2/02 or any previous version of the Solaris Operating System
after installing the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet driver software, you must install the
latest version of the patch from 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. You can also diagnose
a failure using the built-in diagnostic tools.
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
■ Dynamic reconfiguration (DR) and redundancy/failover support
■ Full flow control support
■
Duplex SC fiber connector (850 nm, SX)
■
33/66-MHz, 32- or 64-bit bus master
■
Universal dual voltage signaling (3.3V and 5V)