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General| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
|---|---|
| Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Form Factor | Plug-in card |
| Controller Model | BCM57 |
| Device Type | Network Adapter |
| Interface | PCI Express |
| Interface Type | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 1 Gbps |
| Ports | 1 x RJ45 |
| Bus Type | PCI Express |
| Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL), Jumbo Frames Support, VLAN Support |
| Operating Systems Supported | Windows, Linux |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6 |
| Power Consumption | Varies by model |
Essential safety measures to observe before installing the network adapter to prevent personal injury or damage.
Step-by-step instructions for physically installing the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet adapter into a server.
Guidelines for connecting copper Ethernet cables to the adapter's RJ-45 connectors for network connectivity.
Overview of the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet adapter's capabilities and connection to Gigabit Ethernet networks.
Detailed list of hardware and software features supported by the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet adapter.
Information on Wake on LAN (WOL) support and how the adapter manages power states.
Explanation of how network link status and activity are indicated by the adapter's RJ-45 port LEDs.
Instructions for installing the Broadcom NetXtreme adapter driver software on Windows systems.
Guide on how to modify installed Broadcom driver software features through the Control Panel.
Procedure for uninstalling Broadcom device drivers and associated management applications.
Configuration options for managing the adapter's power saving features and Wake on LAN capabilities.
Steps to configure communication protocols (WMI, WS-MAN) for BACS4 management between Windows hosts.
Instructions for installing the TG3 driver for Broadcom adapters on Linux systems via RPM or source.
Procedures for unloading or removing the TG3 driver from Linux installations (RPM or TAR).
Guide to installing BACS4 management application components on Linux servers and clients.
Information on the packaging format for the VMware driver, typically a VIB file.
Guidance on downloading, installing, and updating VMware ESX/ESXi drivers for Broadcom adapters.
Details on configurable driver parameters, such as NetQueue settings for VMware environments.
Introduction to BACS, a utility for managing Broadcom network adapters, supporting Windows and Linux.
Description of the main regions of the BACS graphical user interface.
Steps for adding and connecting to local or remote Windows and Linux hosts for management via BACS.
How to view information and configure parameters for installed network adapters using BACS.
Procedure for running hardware diagnostic tests on Broadcom network adapters via BACS.
Guide to configuring advanced adapter properties like Speed & Duplex, Flow Control, and VLAN settings.
Introduction to adapter teaming for load balancing, fault tolerance, and VLAN membership.
Explanation of how teaming provides redundant operation and distributes traffic across adapters.
Overview of supported team types like SLB, Link Aggregation, and Generic Trunking.
Overview of Broadcom teaming services, goals, and implementation considerations for IT professionals.
Detailed explanation of the architecture and operation of Broadcom teaming.
Network requirements and considerations for teaming, including switch configurations and fault tolerance.
Guidance on using teaming with Microsoft Cluster Software and for network backups.
Tips and guidelines for resolving common issues related to network connectivity and teaming functionality.
Enabling network boot of operating systems to diskless systems using iSCSI boot.
Steps and parameters for configuring the iSCSI target for boot operations.
Options for configuring static or dynamic iSCSI boot parameters via DHCP.
Overview and setup procedures for the Broadcom Multi-Boot Agent (MBA) software.
Procedure for preparing boot images for Windows Server 2008 R2/SP2 and Windows Server 2012.
Explanation of the Common Information Model (CIM) and Broadcom's implementation for adapter data.
Information on SNMP subagents and extensible agents for monitoring Broadcom adapter configurations.
Table detailing cable requirements and maximum distances for Ethernet connections.
Overview of performance specifications for Broadcom NetXtreme controllers, including PCI Express.
Guidance on performing loopback diagnostic tests for adapter hardware issues.
Troubleshooting steps for failures encountered during BACS diagnostic tests.
A checklist of recommended actions to resolve problems with adapter installation and operation.
Procedures for testing network connectivity using ping and ifconfig commands.
Troubleshooting steps for issues related to the Broadcom Advanced Server Program (BASP).
FCC compliance statement regarding Class B digital devices and potential radio interference.
VCCI compliance statement for Class B products, regarding radio interference in domestic environments.
CE marking compliance information and potential effects of conducted radio frequency energy.
Industry Canada compliance statements for digital apparatus, including ICES-003 and NMB-003.
MIC compliance notice for Class B devices, approved for non-business purposes.
BSMI certification compliance information for electronic products.
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