IBM 8688 manual Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller

The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the I/O board. They provide an interface for connecting to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network and provide full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in your server support auto-negotiation, the controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and automatically operate at that rate and mode.

You do not need to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers. For device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see the Resource CD that comes with your server. For updated information about configuring the controllers, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web.

The following illustration shows the Ethernet controller port assignments, connectors, and LEDs.

Ethernet LED (port 0)

Ethernet LED (port 1)

Ethernet connector (port 1)

Ethernet connector (port 0)

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