NEC 5800/320MA Chapter Ethernet PCI Adapters, U575 Dual-Port Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapters

Chapter 2

Ethernet PCI Adapters

The following sections describe the supported Ethernet PCI adapters:

•“U575 Dual-Port Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapters” on page 2-1

•“Embedded Ethernet PCI Adapters” on page 2-2

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Your system may also contain dedicated Ethernet ports for U463 Virtual Technician Modules, but these Ethernet ports are intended for a local maintenance network. For more information, see the Express5800/320Ma Virtual Technician Module User’s Guide.

The following sections provide detailed information about Ethernet PCI adapters:

•“Hardware Requirements of Ethernet PCI Adapters” on page 2-3

•“Software Requirements of Ethernet PCI Adapters” on page 2-4

•“Cabling Requirements of Ethernet PCI Adapters” on page 2-5

•“Configuring Ethernet PCI Adapters” on page 2-6

•“Troubleshooting Ethernet PCI Adapters” on page 2-35

U575 Dual-Port Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapters

The U575 Dual-Port Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is a low dual-port PCI adapter based on the Intel 82546 gigabit controller. The U575 PCI adapter supports 1000Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 10Base-T Ethernet network topologies with a PCI data-path width of 64 bits.

If you order a U575 PCI adapter separately from the system, the adapter is outfitted with a low-profile faceplate. A high-profile faceplate is a part of the kit. See Appendix A, “Converting Adapters for Low- and High-Profile PCI Slots”for information about converting the adapter for use in a high-profile slot.

For a summary of its general features and requirements, see Table 2-6. For an illustration of its faceplate, see Figure 2-1.

Ethernet PCI Adapters 2-1