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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the D-Link DGE-550SX PCI-X 1000Base-SX Network
Adapter, the value leader among Gigabit Ethernet network adapters. This chapter
provides a general description of DGE-550SX network adapter features, with a
summary of features at the end of the chapter. Installation instructions are provided in
the following chapters.
General Description
The D-Link DGE-550SX PCI-X 1000Base-SX Network Adapter is a high-bandwidth
network adapter, providing up to 2000Mbps full-duplex bandwidth capacity to support
high-end servers. This network adapter delivers added performance to the network
while working with the existing LAN infrastructure. In addition, with advanced
functions such as VLAN filtering and hardware-based IP packet processing, it
provides added performance (by offloading the server’s overheads), flexible
configuration and secure networking to users in a standards-based environment.
Inside its compact form, the DGE-550SX network adapter holds a Gigabit Ethernet
controller and a standard-based PCI/PCI-X interface with a fiber SC duplex connector.
Its front panel includes LEDs to indicate linkage and activity states.
The DGE-550SX network adapter can be installed in (short) 32-bit or (long) 64-bit
PCI/PCI-X slots at 33 MHz, 66 MHz, 100 MHz, or 133 MHz. Best performance,
however, is reached with a 64-bit/133 MHz bus.
To setup the DGE-550SX network adapter no pre-installation is required—simply
insert it into the PCI/PCI-X slot (for detailed information, please refer to the Installation
Guide). For further information on how to install the driver for different operating
systems, refer to section “Driver Installation”.
