Chapter 1. Introduction to the IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCIManagement Adapter
This chapter describes the adapter, the contents of the adapter kits, and the other
materials you will need to install the adapter.
It is important that you are familiar with the computer in which the adapter will be
installed and the computer’s operating system and network software.
The adapter is 32-bit, bus-master, token-ring for the PCI bus architecture. The
unique, high-quality filter design supports connection to a token-ring network that is
wired with shielded twisted-pair (STP) or unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cabling. The
adapter can be used in PCI-compatible slots that operate at speeds up to 33 MHz.
Features of this adapter include:
vAdapter management capability that is provided by SNMP.
vDesktop Management Interface (DMI) provided by the LAN Adapter Management
Agent. For an end-to-end management solution, you can use the agent in
conjunction with the Nways
®
Workgroup Manager Version 1.1 or later and Nways
Manager for AIX
®
Version 1.2 or later.
vAutomatic ring-speed detection.
vSupport for a wide variety of network operating systems and network
applications.
vSupport for full-duplex (FDX), token-ring LAN operation.
vSupport for microcode update.
vAutomatic configuration of I/O, memory, ROM space, and interrupt level by PCI
BIOS on power-up.
vDesigned for use with either a half-size or full-size, 5-V or 3.3-V signaling, 32-bit
or 64-bit PCI-bus slot.
vThe IBM 16/4 Token-Ring PCI ManagementAdapter uses less than 1 watt of
power.
See IBM Token-Ring Adapter Features for information regarding the following
features:
vDHCP
vRemote Program Load (RPL)
vLAN Adapter Management Agent
vRoute Switching
vClass of Service (CoS)
vRedundant NIC (RNIC)
vTivoli
®
Management Agent

Adapter installation checklist

To install your adapter,complete the following steps. You might want to mark this
page for easy retrieval or make a copy for reference.
1. Prepare for installation. Youwill need the following items:
vThe manual provided with your computer
vThe manual provided with your network operating system or network
application
vYour operating system and network application software
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