User`s guide

About this Guide
This guide describes the SGI 10-Gigabit (Gbit) Ethernet PCI Express network adapter.
It requires one of the following SGI ProPack for Linux releases:
• SGI ProPack 5 Service Pack 1 or later
• SGI ProPack 4 Service Pack 3 or later
You can use the SGI 10-Gbit Ethernet PCI Express network adapter in addition to
your current adapter.
This guide shows you how to connect the adapter to an Ethernet network and
explains how to operate the adapter.
Audience
This guide assumes 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).
Do not use any type of magnifying device, such as a microscope, eye loupe, or
magnifying glass. Such activity causes a permanent burn on the retina of the eye.
Optical signal cannot be determined by looking into the fiber end.
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.
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