Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controller; High-Performance Ethernet Modes; Scsi Cabling Requirements; Setting Scsi Ids - IBM IntelliStation E Pro Type 6216 User Manual

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller

The Ethernet controller is a PCI Plug and Play device. You do not need to set any
jumpers or configure the controller for your operating system before you use the
Ethernet controller. However, you must install a device driver to enable your operating
system to address the Ethernet controller. The device drivers are provided on the
Device Drivers and IBM Enhanced Diagnostics CD.
When you connect your computer to the network, the Ethernet controller automatically
detects the data-transfer rate (10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps) on the network and
then sets the controller to operate at the appropriate rate. In addition, if the Ethernet
ports that your computer is connected to support auto-negotiation, the Gigabit
Ethernet controller sets the appropriate duplex state. That is, the Ethernet controller
adjusts 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 controller supports half-duplex (HDX) and full-duplex (FDX) modes at both
speeds.

High-performance Ethernet modes

Your Ethernet controller supports optional modes, such as teaming, load balancing,
fault tolerance, and virtual LANs, which provide higher performance, security, and
throughput for your computer. These modes apply to the integrated Ethernet controller
and to the controllers on supported Ethernet adapters.

SCSI cabling requirements

If your computer comes with a SCSI adapter, you can install three internal SCSI
devices using the SCSI signal cable that comes with it. If you plan to attach external
SCSI devices, you must order an additional SCSI cable. To select and order the
correct cables for use with external devices, contact your IBM reseller or IBM
marketing representative. To receive an indication of SCSI hard disk drive activity, you
must also connect the SCSI adapter to the SCSI LED (J35) connector on the system
board. See "System board" on page 33 for the location of the internal SCSI connector.

Setting SCSI IDs

Each SCSI device connected to a SCSI controller must have a unique SCSI ID. This
ID enables the SCSI controller to identify the device and ensure that different devices
on the same SCSI channel do not attempt to transfer data simultaneously. SCSI
devices that are connected to different SCSI channels can have duplicate SCSI IDs.
See the information that is provided with the device for instructions for setting its SCSI
ID. With a SCSI adapter installed in your computer, you can use its 68-pin SCSI
connector to connect different types of SCSI devices.
To install SCSI devices, you must have an optional PCI SCSI adapter installed. See
the information that is provided with the device for instructions to set its SCSI ID.
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