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and provides full duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission
and reception of data on the Ethernet local area network (LAN). You do not need to
set any jumpers or configure the controllers for your operating system before you
use the Ethernet controllers. However, you must install a device driver to enable
your operating system to address the Ethernet controllers. The device drivers are
provided on the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD.
When you connect your server to the network, the Ethernet controller automatically
detects the data-transfer rate (10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps) on the network
and then sets the controllers to operate at the appropriate rate. In addition, if the
Ethernet ports that your server is connected to support auto-negotiation, the Gigabit
Ethernet controllers will set the appropriate duplex state. That is, the Ethernet
controllers will adjust to the network data rate, whether the data rate is standard
Ethernet (10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T), half duplex
(HDX), or full duplex (FDX). The controllers supports half-duplex (HDX) and
full-duplex (FDX) modes at both speeds.
For information on configuring your Ethernet controller, see the Broadcom
NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with your server. For updated
information about configuring your Ethernet controllers, go to the IBM Support Web
site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support and navigate to the area for your specific
server type. From this area you can download documentation, the most current
device drivers for your server, and software that supports advanced networking
functions. After downloading, run the downloaded program launch.exe.
High-performance Ethernet modes
Your Ethernet controllers support optional modes, such as teaming, priority packets,
load balancing, fault tolerance, and virtual LANs, which provide higher performance,
security, and throughput for your server. These modes apply to the integrated
Ethernet controller and to the controllers on supported Ethernet adapters.
Ethernet port connector
The following illustration shows the pin-number assignments for the RJ-45 port.
These assignments apply to the 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T
devices.
Cabling the server
Notes:
1. You must turn off the server before connecting any cables to or disconnecting
2. See the documentation that comes with your options for additional cabling
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any cables from the server.
instructions. It might be easier for you to route cables before you install certain
options.
(green)
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