GigMAC-PMC and PCI | |
GigPMC Switch | Board and Driver Users Manual |
1. INTRODUCTION
The GigMAC and GigPMC-switch family of network adapter cards and switches are a high-performance, cost-effective solution for adding Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to any embedded or real-time network appliance or network access device equipped with a PCI slot or PMC mezzanine site and is ideal for embedded systems utilizing add-on modules including PCI, Compact PCI and VME based systems.
The GigMac and GigPMC-switch family includes optimized, high-performance driver support for VxWorks and Linux. Instructions for Linux driver installation are included in this manual. In addition, a companion document titled “VxWorks Users Manual and Integration Guide” is provided for technical assistance in integrating and testing the driver in an embedded real-time VxWorks environment.
1.1 SEE ALSO
Please also see the following documents on our website at www.dssnetworks.com and also included in the OEM developers kit CD:
Datasheets – please see product datasheets and other updated product information on OEM developer CD and on website.
Release Notes -- where updated information is provided on new features, compatibility, performance benchmarks, platform information and corrected problems.
VxWorks Users Manual and Integration Guide, DSS Document part no 131901. Provides technical information on integrating and testing our controllers and drivers into a VxWorks BSP and system board.
GIGFAQ.HTML – Also on website and included on OEM developer CD contains many answers to commonly asked questions regarding Gigabit Ethernet and our products including performance and system recommendations.
README.LINUX – Included on OEM developer CD contains latest driver installation and usage instructions for Linux Operating System.
netPerformance.txt -- Included on OEM developer CD contains useful information on tuning the VxWorks network protocol stack.
1.2 COMPATIBILITY
The GigMAC and GigPMC-Switch family is fully compliant with the following standards:
