HP-UX 11i Version 1.6 Release Notes

Workstation/Server Specific Information
1000Base-SX/T (Gigabit Ethernet) Card and Driver
Chapter 2
38
1000Base-SX/T (Gigabit Ethernet) Card and Driver
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN adapters are data link adapters that support the IEEE
802.3z standard for 1000Base-SX operation over fiber and the IEEE 802.3ab standard
for 1000Base-T operation over 4-pair CAT-5 copper wiring.
Summary of Change
The HP-UX 11i v1.6 release introduces new adapters with improved performance and a
new driver to support the hardware.
Details of Change
The Gigabit Ethernet cards, 1000Base-T (A6825A, A6794A) and 1000Base-SX
(A6847A), are supported in the HP-UX 11i v1.6 release. The driver, igelan, is available
in the GigEther-01 software bundle.
A6825A and A6847A cards are supported on Itanium II-based system, though not on
Itanium-based system.
A4926A and A4929A are supported on Itanium-based system, though not on Itanium
II-based system.
A6794A is the core I/O card on rx5630/5670 servers.
Impact
There are no impacts.
Compatibility
There are no compatibility impacts.
Performance
There are no performance impacts.
Obsolescence
Not applicable.
Documentation
For information on installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Gigabit Ethernet, see
PCI 1000Base-T and 1000Base-SX Quick Installation and Configuration Guide (for
A6825A, A6847A, and A6794A) or PCI 1000Base-T and HSC/PCI 1000Base-SX/9000
Quick Installation (for A4926A and A4929A) available in the /opt/networkdocs
directory on your system and at http://docs.hp.com.
For advanced features and detailed information on troubleshooting, see Using PCI
1000Base-T and HSC/PCI 1000Base-SX (Gigabit Ethernet) available on the Instant
Information CD and at http://docs.hp.com.