HP-UX 11i Version 2 Release Notes (October 2003)

Workstation- and Server-Specific Information
Selectable Network Drivers
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Impact
There are no impacts.
Compatibility
There are no compatibility issues.
Performance
There are no performance issues.
Documentation
Documentation regarding PCI Mux networking is found at:
http://www.docs.hp.com/hpux/netcom/index.html#EISA/PCI%20Multiplexer
Obsolescence
Not applicable.
PCI Token Ring
The PCI Token Ring adapter card, A5783A, is a 32-bit, bus master, high-speed token
ring networking solution that supports the IEEE 802.5 Token Ring standard and is
delivered with HP-UX 11i v2. The adapter provides networking on PCI-based servers
and workstations via the PCI bus specifications in HP-UX and the use of the pcitr
driver, J1644AA.
The PCI Token Ring adapter runs at 4, 16, or 100 Mb/s over shielded twisted pair (STP)
cabling via a 9-pin, D-shell connector and unshielded twisted pair (UTP) via an RJ-45
connector without the need for a user make a selection. No more than one data cable
may be connected to the PCI Token Ring adapter at a time. This adapter also operates in
full-duplex mode when connected to a full-duplex capable switch or Dedicated Token
Ring (DTR). The PCI Token Ring NIC operates at a bus speed of 33 MHz.
Summary of Change
The PCI Token Ring networking solution is now available on Itanium-based 64-bit
platforms with the release of HP-UX 11i v2.
Impact
The capability to connect to PCI Token Ring networks from an Itanium-based system is
now available. More information on the product can be found at:
http://www.docs.hp.com/hpux/netcom/#Token%20Ring/9000
Compatibility
There are no compatibility issues.
Performance
There are no performance issues.