What’s in this Manual

“About this Manual” provides information about this manual, including its intended audience, new product features discussed, typographical conventions used, a publication and release history, related documents and this list of chapters.

“Introduction to Technology” provides a high-level description of the Ethernet technology.

Installation and Configuration” provides planning information. Also includes both an overview as well as the detailed instructions for installing, configuring and verifying the installation of the various Gigabit Ethernet cards and their related software.

“Administration” provides information about administering the various Ethernet cards.

“Troubleshooting” provides information about resolving common problems and using the available diagnostic tools. It tells how to get help, if you need it.

“Technical Specifications” lists specifications by card.

“Cabling Requirements” describes the various cabling options for Ethernet cards.

“Worksheets” provides various forms for the collection and organization of information about your system and Ethernet cards.

“Card Statistics” provides information about the meaning of the card-related statistics.

Provides definitions of terms used in this manual.