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GigMAC PMC and PCI Board and Driver Users Manual
1. INTRODUCTION
The GigMAC family of network controllers are a high-performance, cost-effective
solution for adding Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to any embedded or real-time
Network Appliance, Switch, Router, Server or other access device equipped with
a PCI or PMC Mezzanine slot and is ideal for PCI, CompactPCI, PMC Mezzanine
and other embedded systems.
The GigMac family includes optimized, high-performance driver support for
VxWorks, Linux, and Windows XP/2000. Instructions for Linux and Windows
driver installation are included in this manual. In addition, a companion
document titled “VxWorks Users Manual And Integration Guide” is provided for
technical assistance in integrating and testing the driver in an embedded real-
time VxWorks environment.
1.1 SEE ALSO
Please also see the following documents on our website at
www.dssnetworks.com and also included in the OEM developers kit CD:
Datasheets – please see product datasheets and other updated product
information on OEM developer CD and on website.
Release Notes -- where updated information is provided on new features,
compatibility, performance benchmarks, platform information and corrected
problems.
VxWorks Users Manual and Integration Guide, DSS Document part no
131901. Provides technical information on integrating and testing our controllers
and drivers into a VxWorks BSP and system board.
GIGFAQ.HTML – Also on website and included on OEM developer CD contains
many answers to commonly asked questions regarding Gigabit Ethernet and our
products including performance and system recommendations.
README.LINUX – Included on OEM developer CD contains latest driver
installation and usage instructions for Linux Operating System.
netPerformance.txt -- Included on OEM developer CD contains useful
information on tuning the VxWorks network protocol stack.
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