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# Preface: Broadcom NetXtreme™ Gigabit Ethernet Adapter User's Guide

This chapter provides the following information:

How This Manual is Organized

Operating System Commands

Typographic Conventions

## How This Manual is Organized

This manual describes how to install and use your Gigabit Ethernet Adapter in a Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows .NET, Windows NT, Novell NetWare, and Linux operating environment. The procedures in this manual assume that you are a system or network administrator experienced in installing similar hardware.

This manual is organized as follows:

"Introduction" describes the features of the Gigabit Ethernet Adapter. This chapter also describes the adapter faceplate and LED indicators.

"Installing the Hardware" lists the hardware and software requirements for adapter installation and use, and provides instructions to physically install the adapter in your system.

"Installing the Software" provides a link to each software supported by the Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.

> "Windows 2000 Driver Software" explains how to install the Gigabit Ethernet Adapter software, and describes adapter teaming and VLANs under Microsoft Windows 2000.

> "Windows NT Driver Software" explains how to install the Gigabit Ethernet Adapter software, and describes adapter teaming and VLANs under Microsoft Windows NT.

> "Windows .NET Driver Software" explains how to install the Gigabit Ethernet Adapter software, and describes adapter teaming and VLANs under Microsoft Windows .NET.

> "NetWare Driver Software" explains how to install the Gigabit Ethernet Adapter software, and describes adapter teaming and VLANs under Novell NetWare.

> "Linux Driver Software" describes the Linux driver for the Broadcom NetXtreme™ Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, including its limitations, packaging, installation, module parameters, adapter teaming, and VLANs.

> "UNIX Driver Software" explains how to install the SCO OpenServer and UnixWare 7 drivers for the Broadcom NetXtreme™ Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.

> "Solaris Driver Software" explains how to install the Solaris 8 driver for the Broadcom NetXtreme™ Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.

> "Broadcom Boot Agent Driver Software" describes the Multi-Boot Agent driver for the Broadcom NetXtreme™ Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, including its client and server setups.

"Broadcom Advanced Control Suite" explains how to install the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite (BASCS) software, how to view vital adapter information, how to perform diagnostics, how to detect various cable conditions, and how to configure Teams and VLANs.

"Key Protocols and Interfaces" provides an overview of Adapter Teaming, Failover Teaming, and VLAN configuration.

"Specifications" provides adapter hardware specifications.

"Regulatory" provides information on the adapter's regulatory compliance.

"Troubleshooting" provides information for troubleshooting the Gigabit Ethernet Adapter hardware and software.

"Manageability" provides information on the Common Information Model, the Broadcom DMI PCI Hot Plug Service, and the SNMP Service.

"BCM570x Diagnostic User's Guide" provides the information on configuration file specification, command line options and user diagnostic commands on Broadcom 570x Gigabit Integrated Controller, in particular to check out the functionality of the BCM570x and its related components.

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## Operating System Commands

This manual may not include all necessary hardware procedures or software commands. Instead, it may name specific tasks and refer you to operating system documentation or the hardware handbook that was shipped with your system.

You might need to use supplemental documentation for the following types of information:

- Shutting down the system
- Getting access to the system’s PCI slots
- Booting the system
- Configuring devices
- Other basic software procedures

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## Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic styles used in this manual.

Table 1. Typographic Conventions

Typeface or Symbol | Meaning | Example
AaBbCc123 | This type is used for names of commands, files, and directories used within the text. | View the readme.txt file.
It also depicts on-screen computer output and prompts. | Main#
AaBbCc123 | This bold type appears in command examples. It shows text that must be typed in exactly as shown. | Main# sys
AaBbCc123 | This italicized type appears in command examples as a parameter place holder. Replace the indicated text with the appropriate real name or value when using the command. | To establish a Telnet session, enter: host# telnet IP-address
This also shows book titles, special terms, or words to be emphasized. | Read your User’s Guide thoroughly.
[ ] | Command items shown inside brackets are optional and can be used or excluded as the situation demands. Do not type the brackets. | host# ls [-a]

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