Sun Microsystems Enterprise 250, Owner'S Manual

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CHAPTER
10
Administration and Networking
This chapter focuses on administrative tasks associated with Ethernet interfaces and
the disk array.
Tasks covered in this chapter include:
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“How to Configure the Standard Ethernet Interface” on page 196
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“How to Add an Ethernet Interface” on page 198
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“How to Attach a Twisted-Pair Ethernet (TPE) Cable” on page 200
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“How to Attach an MII Ethernet Transceiver” on page 202
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“How to Boot the System Using the Standard Ethernet Interface” on page 204
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“How to Boot the System Using a PCI-Based Ethernet Interface” on page 205
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“How to Select the Boot Device” on page 207
Other information covered in this chapter includes:
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“About Network Interface Options” on page 195
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“About Disk Array Configurations and Concepts” on page 209
About Network Interface Options
The system’s main logic board provides an auto-sensing, switchable 10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX Ethernet interface conforming to the IEEE 802.3u Ethernet standard. The
interface configures itself automatically for either 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps operation,
depending on network characteristics.
Two rear panel connectors provide access to the Ethernet interface:
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One RJ-45 connector for connecting a twisted-pair Ethernet (TPE) cable
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