Dell Broadcom NetXtreme Family of Adapters Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapt - Page 6

Functionality and Features: Broadcom NetXtreme II Network Adapter User Guide throughput. When traffic is light, the adapter driver interrupts the host for each received packet, minimizing latency. When traffic is heavy, the adapter issues one host interrupt for multiple, back-to-back incoming packets, preserving host CPU cycles. ASIC with Embedded RISC Processor The core control for Broadcom NetXtreme II adapters resides in a tightly integrated, high-performance ASIC. The ASIC includes a RISC processor. This functionality provides the flexibility to add new features to the card and adapts it to future network requirements through software downloads. This functionality also enables the adapter drivers to exploit the built-in host offload functions on the adapter as host operating systems are enhanced to take advantage of these functions. Broadcom Advanced Control Suite Broadcom Advanced Control Suite (BACS) is an integrated utility that provides useful information about each network adapter that is installed in your system. The BACS utility also enables you to perform detailed tests, diagnostics, and analyses on each adapter, as well as to modify property values and view traffic statistics for each adapter. Supported Operating Environments The Broadcom NetXtreme II adapter has software support for the following operating systems: Microsoft® Windows® (32-bit and 64-bit extended) Linux® (32-bit and 64-bit extended) MS-DOS® ESX Server (VMware) NetWare® Oracle Solaris SCO® UnixWare® SCO OpenServer® Network Link and Activity Indication For copper-wire Ethernet connections, the state of the network link and activity is indicated by the LEDs on the RJ-45 connector, as described in Table 1. For fiber optic Ethernet connections and SFP+, the state of the network link and activity is indicated by a single LED located adjacent to the port connector, as described in Table 2. Broadcom Advanced Control Suite also provides information about the status of the network link and activity (see Viewing Vital Signs). Table 1: Network Link and Activity Indicated by the RJ-45 Port LEDs Port LED LED Appearance Network State Link LED Off No link (cable disconnected) Continuously illuminated Link Off Activity LED Blinking No network activity Network activity Table 2: Network Link and Activity Indicated by the Port LED LED Appearance Network State Off No link (cable disconnected) Continuously illuminated Link Blinking Network activity Please read all Restrictions and Disclaimers. file:///T|/htdocs/NETWORK/BroadCom/71921/NetXtremeII/en/features.htm[9/26/2012 3:28:28 PM]