User`s guide

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10-Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Network Adapter User’s Guide
from 400-MHz * km to 2000-MHz * km, depending on its length, as shown in Table
1-1.
Table 1-1
10-Gbit Cable Standards
Diameter (Microns) Modal Bandwidth (MHz * km) Range (Meters)
50 400 2 to 66
50 500 2 to 82
50 2000 2 to 300
Configuration Limits
The number of the 10-Gbit Ethernet PCI Express network adapters supported varies
by system. Consult with your SGI representative to determine the currently
supported maximum for your configuration.
Tools
The following standard Linux commands are useful with any Ethernet device:
• ethtool(8)
• ifconfig(8)
• ip(8)
For more information, see the man page associated with each tool.
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