Solarflare SFN8522 network adapter Quick Start Guide 1.1 Overview The Solarflare XtremeScale™ SFN8522 is a dual-port SFP+ server I/O adapter combining precision time synchronization, hardware timestamping with ultra-low latency 10G/1G Ethernet. XtremeScale™ adapters with AppFlex™ technology provide a flexible platform to deliver specific on-board services with a single server adapter.
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Solarflare SFN8522 network adapter Quick Start Guide 1.2 Installing the adapter Solarflare SFN8522 server adapters are compatible with Intel and AMD x86 PCs with 8-lane or 16-lane PCIe 3.1 (8GT/s), PCIe 3.0 (8GT/s), PCIe 2.0 (5GT/s) or PCIe 1.x (2.5GT/s) slots.
Shut down the server and unplug it from its power source. Remove the server cover to access the PCI Express slots in the server. Locate an 8-lane or 16-lane PCI Express slot (refer to the server manual if necessary) and insert the Solarflare server adapter. Secure the adapter bracket in the slot.
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The Boot ROM Agent runs during the machine bootup stage, allowing the user to enter the setup screens (via Ctrl+B) and enable or disable PXE support as required. The Boot ROM Agent can also be invoked using the Solarflare supplied sfboot utility.
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FTLX8574D3BCL-SL Lumentum Operations PLRXPL-SC-S43-SF When installed in a 10Gb Ethernet network interface card from the Solarflare SFN8000 series, the laser emission levels remain under Class I limits as specified in the FDA regulations for lasers, 21 CFR Part 1040. The decision on what LDMs to use is made by the installer. For example, equipment may use one of a multiple of different LDMs depending on path length of the laser communication signal.
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Solarflare SFN8522 network adapter Quick Start Guide interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
Solarflare SFN8522 network adapter Quick Start Guide 1.5 Regulatory approval This adapter has the following regulatory approval: Category Specification Details Europe BS EN 55022:2010, 55032:2012 BS EN 55024:2010 FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class B Canada ICES 003/NMB-003 Class B...
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