D-Link DGE-550SX User Guide - Page 3

Introduction Thank you for choosing the D-Link DGE-550SX PCI-X 1000Base-SX Network Adapter, the value leader among Gigabit Ethernet network adapters. This chapter provides a general description of DGE-550SX network adapter features, with a summary of features at the end of the chapter. Installation instructions are provided in the following chapters. General Description The D-Link DGE-550SX PCI-X 1000Base-SX Network Adapter is a high-bandwidth network adapter, providing up to 2000Mbps full-duplex bandwidth capacity to support high-end servers. This network adapter delivers added performance to the network while working with the existing LAN infrastructure. In addition, with advanced functions such as VLAN filtering and hardware-based IP packet processing, it provides added performance (by offloading the server's overheads), flexible configuration and secure networking to users in a standards-based environment. Inside its compact form, the DGE-550SX network adapter holds a Gigabit Ethernet controller and a standard-based PCI/PCI-X interface with a fiber SC duplex connector. Its front panel includes LEDs to indicate linkage and activity states. The DGE-550SX network adapter can be installed in (short) 32-bit or (long) 64-bit PCI/PCI-X slots at 33 MHz, 66 MHz, 100 MHz, or 133 MHz. Best performance, however, is reached with a 64-bit/133 MHz bus. To setup the DGE-550SX network adapter no pre-installation is required-simply insert it into the PCI/PCI-X slot (for detailed information, please refer to the Installation Guide). For further information on how to install the driver for different operating systems, refer to section "Driver Installation". -1-