Broadcom NetXtreme BCM57XX User Manual

Functionality and FeaturesNetXtreme User Guide
Broadcom
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October 2020 • 2CS57XX-CDUM518 Page 11
ASIC with Embedded RISC Processor
The core control for Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet adapters resides in a tightly integrated, high-
performance ASIC. The ASIC includes a RISC processor. This functionality provides the flexibility to add new
features to the card and adapts it to future network requirements through software downloads.
Broadcom NetXtreme manageability operations such as DMTF, SMASH, DASH, and NC-SI pass-through run
on a high-performance application processor engine (APE), which is a separate from the traditional network
processing engine.
Supported Operating Environments
The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet adapter has software support for the following operating systems:
•Microsoft
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Windows
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Server 2016 or 2019
• Linux
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RHEL 7.9 or 8.3 SLES 15 SP 2
• VMware ESXi 6.7 U3 or ESXi 7.0 U1
Network Link and Activity Indication
For copper-wire Ethernet connections, the state of the network link and activity is indicated by the LEDs on the
RJ-45 connector, as described in Table 2: “Network Link and Activity Indicated by RJ-45 Port LEDs,” on page 11.
Broadcom Advanced Control Suite also provides information about the status of the network link and activity
(see Viewing Adapter Information).
Table 2: Network Link and Activity Indicated by RJ-45 Port LEDs
Port LED LED Appearance Network State
Link LED Off No link (cable disconnected)
Continuously illuminated Link (Green–1 Gb, Amber –10 or
100 Mb)
Activity LED Off No network activity
Blinking Network activity

Broadcom NetXtreme BCM57XX Specifications

General

Brand	Broadcom
Model	NetXtreme BCM57XX
Category	Adapter
Language	English