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 Network Interface Controllers and Supported Operating Systems
DellSystems Software Support Matrix Version 6.3
Overview
NIC Drivers and Operating Systems
Overview
The drivers required for a Network Interface Card (NIC) depend on the operating system installed on your system.
Table7-1 shows the relationship between NICs supported by Dell OpenManage Server Administrator and the drivers that they require on each supported
operating system.
NIC Drivers and Operating Systems
To determine required drivers for NIC systems management, locate your NIC manufacturer in Table7-1 and the operating system that is installed on your
system.
Table 7-1.NICManufacturersandDriversRequiredforSupportedOperatingSystems
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NIC Product Name
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Microsoft Windows
2003 Family
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Microsoft Windows
2008 Family
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Red Hat Enterprise
Linux 4.8
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Server 5.5
Broadcom NetXtreme Family of Adapters (5721, 5722)
14.2.0
14.2.0
14.2.0
Drivers provided by OS
Broadcom NetXtreme II Family of Adapters (BCM5708,
BCM5709)
14.2.0
14.2.0
14.2.0
Drivers provided by OS
Broadcom NetXtreme II Family of Adapter 10GbE
(BCM57710)
14.2.0
14.2.0
14.2.0
Drivers provided by OS
Intel EtherExpress Family of Adapters
12.0.0
12.0.0
12.0.0
12.0.0
NOTE: Dell no longer supports following NICs: 3COM 3C98
x
FamilyofAdapters and Alteon ACEnic Copper Gigabit.