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Installing the NIC
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Important Components
Included with your NIC is the following:
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Anti-static bag (used for protecting the NIC when stored or shipped). Keep
the NIC in its packaging until ready for installation.
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3Com Gigabit Etherlink Server CD with NIC driver software and
documentation.
Inform your network supplier of any missing or damaged items. If you need to
return the NIC, you must pack it in the original (or equivalent) packing material
or the warranty will be voided.
Novell Netware
Hardware
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Pentium-based computer that meets Novell NetWare 4.2 and 5.1
software requirements
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One open 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot
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128MB RAM (minimum)
Operating
System
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Novell NetWare 5.1, with the most recent NetWare 5 Support Pack
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Novell NetWare 4.2 with the most recent patches and support
available from Novell technical support (http://support.novell.com)
NIC Software
3Com Gigabit Etherlink Server NIC driver software, version for Novell
NetWare. See the CD for these files:
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3c986.lan
(network device driver file)
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3c986.ldi
(information used by installation program)
System
Requirements
