User`s guide

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About This Book

This guide describes the two versions of the SGI 10-Gigabit Ethernet Adapter II, shows

you how to connect the adapter to an Ethernet network, and explains how to operate the

adapter.

You can use the adapter to replace the built-in Ethernet network adapter in your system

or use it in addition to your current adapter.

This guide is written for users of the SGI 10-Gigabit Ethernet Adapter II. It is assumed

that you have general knowledge of Ethernet networks and the system in which the

adapter is installed.

Important Information

Warning: Never look into the end of a ﬁber optic cable to conﬁrm that light is being

emitted (or for any other reason). Most ﬁber optic laser wavelengths (1300 nm and

1550 nm) are invisible to the eye and cause permanent eye damage. Shorter

wavelength lasers (for example, 780 nm) are visible and can cause signiﬁcant eye

damage. Use only an optical power meter to verify light output.

Warning: Never look into the end of a ﬁber optic cable on a powered device with

any type of magnifying device, such as a microscope, eye loupe, or magnifying glass.

Such activity causes cause a permanent burn on the retina of the eye. Optical signal

cannot be determined by looking into the ﬁber end.