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CHAPTER 1
Sun Dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIeExpressModule Overview
This chapter describes the Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card hardwareand
software, and includes the following sections:
■“Shipping Kit Contents” on page 1
■“ExpressModule Hardware Overview” on page 1
■“Hardware and Software Requirements”on page 5
■“Patch Requirements” on page 5
■“Patches and Updates” on page 6

Shipping Kit Contents

The carton in which your Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card was shipped should
contain the following items:
■Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card
■Sun Dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIe ExpressModule Getting Started Guide
■Safety and Compliance Manual

ExpressModule Hardware Overview

The Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) fiber
network interface card (NIC) for PCI Express systems. The ExpressModule is based
on the dual-port Intel 82598EB 10GbE controller.