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Step 8 Networking Adapters/Controllers
Step 8a Networking Adapters/Controllers Mandatory
Select mandatory Ethernet adapter
Adapters require a minimum of Tru64 UNIX V4.0F or OpenVMS V7.2-2
Each adapter uses one PCI slot
NOTE: Ethernet adapter is not required if 3X-DEPVZ-AA or KZPCM is selected as SCSI adapter for StorageWorks shelf.
Ethernet 10/100
PCI (32-/64-bit, 33-/66-MHz) dual-port 10/100 Ethernet (UTP/RJ45s) NIC and
Base Module. (One 3X-DE602-TA or 3X-DE602-FA optional add-on daughter
card can be combined with this module.)
Use BN25G, BN26M, BN24Q, or BN28Q twisted pair RJ45 cables.
Multi-function
PCI (32-bit, 33-MHz) multi-function (single-port 10/100 Ethernet UTP/RJ45,
Module 10/100
Ultra2 LVD SCSI, and 2D graphics) adapter
NOTE: No support for multi-head graphics.
OpenVMS V7.2-2 requires OpenVMS Tima Kit located at:
-
http://ftp.support.compaq.com/patches/.new/openvms.shtml
Tru64 UNIX V5.1 requires Patch Kit 3:
- T64V51AS0003-20010413.tar
Tru64 UNIX V4.0F with NHD2
shared buses
Use BN25G, BN26M, BN24Q, or BN28Q twisted pair RJ45
3X-DEPVZ-AA specific-use 3-meter LVD2 SCSI cable
Step 8b – Networking Adapters/Controllers -- Optional
Ethernet 10/100
PCI (32-/64-bit, 33-/66-MHz) single-port 1000 Mbps (MMF/SC) NIC; no on-
board Boot-ROM support.
Use BN34A or BN34B cables.
PCI (32-/64-bit, 33-/66-MHz) single-port 10/100/1000 (UTP/RJ45)
Gigabit NIC, copper; no on-board Boot-ROM support.
NOTE: Requires minimum version of Tru64 UNIX V5.0A, Patch kit 2:
- T64V50AAS0002-20001004.tar
Requires minimum version of OpenVMS V7.2-2; OpenVMS V7.3
Requires Patch kit:
- DEC-AXPVMS-VMS73_LAN-V0100—4.PCSI
Use BN25G, BN26M, BN24Q, or BN28Q twisted pair RJ45 cables.
Dual-port 10/100 Ethernet (UTP/RJ45) add-on daughter card for use with the
3X-DE602-BB only. The combined 3X-DE602-BB and 3X-DE602-TA modules
provide four 10/100 (UTP/RJ45s) ports in a single PCI slot option; allows for a
maximum of 16 ports per system.
NOTE: The 3X-DE602-TA cannot be used as standalone.
OpenVMS V7.3 requires Tima Kit:
- DEC-AXPVMS-VMS73_LAN-V0100—4.PCSI
OpenVMS V7.2-2H1 requires OpenVMS Tima Kit located at:
http://ftp.support.compaq.com/patches/.new/openvms.shtml
Use BN25G, BN26M, BN24Q, or BN28Q twisted pair RJ45 cables.
DA-10392
North America — Version 57 — March 18, 2003
TruCluster V5.1 support restricted to non-
cables.
Compaq AlphaServer ES40
Compaq AlphaStation ES40
Maximum # Supported
Tru64 UNIX OpenVMS
Linux
4
4
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1
1
-
Requires
Slot 0
Maximum # Supported
Tru64 UNIX OpenVMS
Linux
4
4
-
4
4
4
4
4
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3X-DE602-BB
3X-DEPVZ-AA
BN37A-03
DEGPA-SA
DEGPA-TA
3X-DE602-TA
11
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