Viewing Adapter Information - Dell Broadcom NetXtreme Family of Adapters User Manual

Using Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 4: Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter User Guide
The installed network adapters appear one level below the host in the hierarchical tree in the Explorer View pane. At the adapter
level, you can view information and configure parameters from the following tabs:
Information
Configuration

Viewing Adapter Information

Select the network adapter in the Explorer View pane, and then select the Information tab to view adapter-level information.
Viewing Resource Information
The Resources section of the Information tab displays information about connections and other essential functions for the selected
network adapter.
NOTE: Some information may not be available for all Broadcom network adapters.
Information Tab: Resources
Bus Type
The type of input/output (I/O) interconnect used by the adapter.
Bridge
The bridge type, which is the PCI-E to PCI-X bridge. This information is only available for Broadcom NetXtreme II adapters.
Bridge Lanes
The number of PCI-E lanes connected to the bridge. This information is only available for Broadcom NetXtreme II adapters.
Bridge Speed
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