2 Hardware Installation

2.1Hardware Installation Overview

Alacritech Accelerators are designedforserversandstorage systems on a Gigabit Ethernet network using TCP/IP. The system they are installed in must have the following features:

•Supported operating system (see readme on CD for latest OS support)

•One available bus-mastering PCI or PCI-X slot with 3.3 volt power supplied, or PCIe slot for PCIe based Accelerators

•CD-ROM or compatible drive or network CD drive for software installation

The network should have the following features:

•1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet using Category 5 cable with RJ-45 connectors; 10Base-T Ethernet using Category 3, 4, or 5 ca- bles

Alacritech Scalable Networking Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide (Copper)

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