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General| Product Series | NetXtreme II |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Interface Card |
| Interface | PCI Express |
| Controller | Broadcom |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, VMware |
| Ports | 1 or 2 |
Details adapter capabilities, including TOE, iSCSI, FCoE, and other advanced features.
Discusses iSCSI protocol for network storage access and boot capabilities.
Explains how to group network adapters for load balancing and fault tolerance.
Describes how to segment physical LAN into logical parts for workgroups and security policies.
Covers CIM, SNMP, and HBA API for managing network adapters.
Lists hardware and operating system requirements for installing the adapter.
Provides essential safety guidelines for installing hardware to prevent injury or damage.
Step-by-step instructions for physically installing the NIC into the system.
Covers the process of installing Broadcom drivers, including graphical and command-line modes.
Explains how to change installed driver features after initial installation.
Details the process for uninstalling device drivers and related management applications.
Introduces the Boot Agent (MBA) software for network booting and supported environments.
Provides steps for configuring MBA for server environments like PXE servers.
Discusses the BXND20X and BNX2EV drivers for Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet.
Guides through creating a startup disk and installing the NDIS2 driver for MS-DOS.
Introduces the Linux drivers available for Broadcom NetXtreme II adapters.
Provides instructions for installing the driver from source RPM or TAR files.
Details how to configure optional driver properties for bnx2 and bnx2x drivers.
Describes how to install the Solaris driver for NetXtreme II 10 Gigabit Ethernet adapters.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the Solaris driver using PKGADD.
Explains how to configure the bnxe driver via the bnxe.conf file.
Lists the packaging formats for the VMware driver (tar.gz, VIB).
Details the bnx2x driver for VMware ESX/ESXi 10 GbE adapters.
Explains optional parameters for vmkload_mod and esxcfg-module commands.
Explains NIC partitioning (NPAR) for dividing a NIC into multiple virtual NICs.
Details how to configure NIC parameters using CCM utility or vendor-provided tools.
Introduces FCoE as a standard for Fibre Channel protocol over Ethernet.
Describes install and boot procedures for FCoE Boot from SAN across OS.
Explains how to enable and configure FCoE on C-NICs and BIOS settings.
Defines DCB as IEEE extensions for lossless data, low latency, and bandwidth sharing.
Details ETS, PFC, and DCBX capabilities for managing traffic and bandwidth.
Explains DCB configuration, usually done via BACS, and conditions for its function.
Introduces Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) for improved VM performance.
Provides steps to enable SR-IOV on the adapter and in the system BIOS.
Describes BACS as an integrated utility for managing network adapters and configurations.
Details the layout and components of the BACS graphical interface.
Describes how to view adapter information and configure parameters.
Explains how to perform tests on adapter components like registers, memory, and loopback.
Covers teaming setup, types, and configuration using BACS Wizard or Expert Mode.
Introduces the MS-DOS based diagnostic application for testing Broadcom adapters.
Explains how to run diagnostic tests using uxdiag or uediag command-line options.
Lists and describes various tests like Basic Functional, Memory, Block, and Ethernet Traffic Tests.
Details cable requirements, connectors, media, and maximum distances for Ethernet connections.
Provides physical dimensions and PCI interface specifications for various NIC types.
Lists power consumption details (current draw, wattage) for different NIC models and link states.
Provides FCC compliance statements for Class B and Class A digital devices.
Details VCCI compliance statements for Class B and Class A products in Japan.
Lists CE compliance statements for Class C and Class B devices in the European Union.
Explains loopback tests for adapter hardware and BACS diagnostic test failures.
Provides a checklist of recommended actions for installation and adapter issues.
Guides on verifying driver status in Windows and Linux using specific commands.
Addresses issues related to NetXtreme II adapter configuration within Hyper-V environments.
Details how to properly uninstall device drivers and related management applications.
