SGI® 10-Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter User’s Guide

Table 1-110-Gbit Cable Standards

Diameter (Microns)

Modal Bandwidth (MHz * km)

Range (Meters)

50

400

2 to 66

50

500

2 to 82

50

2000

2 to 300

 

 

 

Configuration Limits

The number of the 10-Gbit Ethernet network adapters supported varies by system. Consult with your SGI representative to determine the currently supported maximum for your configuration.

Tools

The SGI 10-Gbit Ethernet network adapter product contains the following IRIX tools:

xg(7F) driver

xgcmd(1M) diagnostic tool to interrogate and control both the driver itself and the interfaces under its control

The following standard Linux commands are useful with any Ethernet device:

ethtool(8)

ifconfig(8)

ip(8)

For more information, see the man page associated with each tool.

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