Chapter 2
Connecting the Adapter to a Network
This chapter discusses the following:
• "Installing the Adapter"
• "Connecting to the Network"
For information about configuring the interfaces, see
IRIX Admin: Networking and Mail
and
The Network Administrators’ Guide
.
Installing the Adapter
The installation instructions for the SGI 10-Gbit Ethernet network adapter are different
for different systems. Refer to the following sources for installation instructions:
• Altix 3000, Onyx 3000, or Origin 3000: The adapter must be installed by an SGI
certified service provider.
• Origin 350, Onyx 350, and Altix 350: See the instructions for installing a PCI card
in the user’s or owner’s guide that came with the system.
• Silicon Graphics Tezro: See the instructions for installing a PCI card in the user’s
or owner’s guide that came with the workstation.
Connecting to the Network
To connect the adapter to a network, do the following:
1. Remove the protective end caps and
save them
.
!
Caution:
10-Gbit optics are very sensitive. If you plan on leaving them
disconnected for any length of time, you must replace the end caps. The optics on
the SGI 10-Gbit Ethernet network adapter cannot be cleaned.
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