Silicon Power Computer & comm 74669003 manual Connecting the Adapter to a Network

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Chapter 2

Connecting the Adapter to a Network

To install the SGI 10-Gbit Ethernet network adapter, refer to the instructions for installing a PCI card in the user’s or owner’s guide that came with the SGI system.

To connect the adapter to a network, do the following:

1.Remove the protective end caps and save them.

Caution: 10-Gbit optics are very sensitive. If you plan on leaving them

!disconnected for any length of time, you must replace the end caps. The optics on the SGI 10-Gbit Ethernet network adapter cannot be cleaned.

2.Insert the LC connector on one end of the fiber-optic cable into the adapter, as shown in Figure 2-1. Ensure that the connector is inserted completely into the jack.

Note: If the network connects to an Ethernet switch, consult the operating manual for the switch to ensure that the switch port is enabled and configured correctly and as the correct adapter type (10GBASE-SR).

3.Insert the connector on the other end of the fiber-optic cable into the connector on the Ethernet switch, or another computer system (as appropriate).

Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the connectors for the Release 1 and Release 2 cards. (The Release 2 card is supported with SGI ProPack 4 SP 3 and later releases.)

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Contents SGI 10-Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter User’s Guide Contributors TUV Page New Features Page Version Description Record of RevisionPage Contents Glossary Index About this Guide AudienceImportant Information Related Publications Scope of this GuideConventions Obtaining PublicationsUser input Reader Comments Product SupportSGI Chapter Cabling FeaturesTools Configuration LimitsPage Connecting the Adapter to a Network Connecting the Adapter to a Network 2Release 2 Card Fibre Optic Connections Page Using LEDs to Determine Functionality Operating the AdapterVerifying Functionality Link Verifying Adapter RecognitionLinux Adapter Recognition Verification Enabling the Adapter Verifying that the Adapter is Properly Configured and EnabledLinux Adapter Configuration Verification Resetting the AdapterConfiguration MTU Size SettingsIrix Configuration Linux ConfigurationOutput should look similar to the following Page Performance Tuning Irix Performance TuningJumbo Frames and Irix Multibuffer Mode and Irix Read/Write Size and IrixSocket Buffer Size and Irix Socket Read and Write Buffer Sizes for SGI ProPack SGI ProPack Performance TuningJumbo Frames and SGI ProPack Read/Write Size and SGI ProPackPerformance Tuning CD-ROM CD GlossaryTCP/IP Index Index Xgcmd diagnostic tool
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