IntraServer Technology ITIpci 5100G/GF Preface, Introduction, How This Book Is Organized

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Introduction

Preface

This guide describes how to install and use the following IntraServer Technology ITI-5100G/GF adapters in the Solaris operating environment:

•PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) ITI-5100G Gigabit Ethernet for Copper adapter

•PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) ITI-5100GF Gigabit Ethernet for Fiber adapter

The procedures in this guide assume that you are a system or network administrator experienced in installing similar hardware in the Solaris environment.

How This Book Is Organized

This book is organized as follows:

“About the ITI-5100G/GF Adapter,” describes the features of the ITI-5100G/GF adapter, and lists the hardware and software requirements for its installation and use.

“Installing the ITI-5100G/GF Adapter,” explains how to physically install the adapter in your system.

“The ITI-5100G/GF driver software,” explains how to install and configure the Gigabit Ethernet adapter software in the Solaris environment.

“Optional Configuration,” explains how to configure the adapter for use with VLANs, Jumbo Frames, and Dual Homing.

“Appendix,” provides adapter hardware, connector and cabling specifications, glossary and lists of figures and tables.

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