Users Guide

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2 Hardware Installation
This chapter provides the following hardware installation information:
 System Requirements
 “Safety Precautions” on page 5
 “Preinstallation Checklist” on page 6
 “Installing the Adapter” on page 6
System Requirements
Before you install a Marvell 41xxx Series Adapter, verify that your system meets
the hardware and operating system requirements shown in Table 2-1 and
Table 2-2. For a complete list of supported operating systems, visit the Marvell
Web site.
Table 2-1. Host Hardware Requirements
Hardware Requirement
Architecture IA-32 or EMT64 that meets operating system requirements
PCIe
PCIe Gen 2 x8 (2x10G NIC)
PCIe Gen 3 x8 (2x25G NIC)
Full dual-port 25Gb bandwidth is supported on PCIe Gen 3 x8 or
faster slots.
Memory 8GB RAM (minimum)
Cables and Optical
Modules
The 41xxx Series Adapters have been tested for interoperability
with a variety of 1G, 10G, and 25G cables and optical modules.
See “Tested Cables and Optical Modules” on page 293.