User’s Manual
Publication date: Dec., 2010
Revision A1
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1. Introduction
1-1. Overview
RP- is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber SFP+ to PCIe x8 bus adapter that
fully complies with IEEE 802.3ae 10GBase-SR and 10GBase-LR standards.
It provides up to 20Gbps full-duplex bandwidth capacity to support high-end
servers. It is suitable for data center, enterprise, SMB and cloud computing
applications.
1-2. Checklist
Before you start installing the PCIe 10GBase-SR/LR Fiber Adapter, verify that
the package contains the following items:
⎯
RP- 10G NIC
⎯
LAN Driver and
this User’s Manual CD-ROM
Please notify your sales representative immediately if any of the
aforementioned items is missing or damaged.
2. Installation
2-1. Installing a Network Fiber Adapter Card
The following instructions apply to installing the RP- fiber adapter in
most systems. Refer to the manuals that were supplied with your system for details
about performing these tasks on your particular system.
To install the network adapter card, perform the following procedure:
Warning
Before installing the adapter, ensure the system power is OFF and
unplugged from the power outlet, and that proper electrical grounding procedures
have been followed.
1. Make sure the power is off before removing the cover.
2. Remove the system cover and select any empty PCIe slot. See Figure 1.
