Alacritech 100x1, 100x2, 100x4 1 Introduction

1 Introduction

1.1About this Guide

This guide describes how to install the Alacritech 100 Series of server adapters.

1.1.1Naming conventions

Because this guide applies to the 100x4 Quad-port, 100x2 Dual-port and 100x1 Single-port server adapters, the general term 100 Series applies to all versions of the adapter, except where indicated.

1.2Description

The 100 Series of Server Adapters are multi-port 64-bit Fast Ethernet server adapters that employ Alacritech’s patented SLIC (Session-Layer Interface Card) technology, which uses an innovative application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) for protocol processing.

SLIC technology increases server performance and efficiency.

■Protocol processing is offloaded onto the server adapter, freeing the CPU for application processing and maximizing throughput.

■A unique ASIC utilizes an Internet Protocol Processor (IPP), optimized for protocol processing, which delivers faster performance than general purpose CPUs.

SLIC eliminates the burden of protocol processing on the host CPU. By offloading protocol data processing, SLIC technology frees the

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