Product Overview; Hardware And Software Requirements - Sun Microsystems GigabitEthernet/S 2.0 Installation And User Manual

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Product Overview

The Sun GigabitEthernet adapter incorporates a new technology that transfers data
at a rate of one gigabit per second—10 times the rate of a FastEthernet adapter. The
Sun GigabitEthernet adapter targets the increased congestion experienced at the
backbone and server levels by today's networks, while providing a future upgrade
path for high-end workstations that require more bandwidth than FastEthernet can
provide.
Sun GigabitEthernet/S 2.0 Adapter
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Hardware and Software Requirements

Before using the Sun GigabitEthernet adapter, make sure your system meets the
following hardware and software requirements:
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