Users Guide

1–Functionality and Features
Supported Operating Environments
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ASIC with Embedded RISC Processor
The core control for Marvell BCM57xx and BCM57xxx adapters resides in a tightly
integrated, high-performance ASIC. The ASIC includes a RISC processor, which
provides the flexibility to add new features to the adapter and conforms it to future
network requirements through software downloads. This functionality also enables
the adapter drivers to exploit the built-in host offload functions on the adapter as
host operating systems are enhanced to take advantage of these functions.
QLogic Control Suite CLI
QLogic Control Suite (QCS) CLI provides useful information about each network
adapter that is installed in your system. The QCS CLI utility also enables you to
perform detailed tests, diagnostics, and analyses on each adapter, as well as to
modify property values and view traffic statistics for each adapter.
Supported Operating Environments
The Marvell BCM57xx and BCM57xxx adapter has software support for the
following operating systems:
 Microsoft Windows (32-bit and 64-bit extended)
 Linux (64-bit extended)
 ESXi™ Server (VMware)
 Citrix
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XenServer
Network Link and Activity Indication
For copper-wire Ethernet connections, the state of the network link and activity is
indicated by the LEDs on the RJ45 connector, as described in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1. Network Link and Activity Indicated by the RJ45 Port LEDs
Port LED LED Appearance Network State
Link LED
Off No link (cable disconnected)
Continuously illuminated Link
Activity LED
Off No network activity
Blinking Network activity