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EISA PC Adapter Server Driver Version 1.04 for NetWare Versions 4.10 and 3.12 Release Note

EISA PC Adapter Server Driver Version 1.04 for NetWare Versions 4.10 and 3.12 Release Note

December 20, 1997

Supplement to DOC-CDDI/FDDIUG (Document Number 78-1267-01)

Introduction

This release note describes the features, modifications, and caveats of the EISA PC Adapter Server Driver Version 1.04 for NetWare Versions 4.10 and 3.12. Refer to the Workgroup CDDI/FDDI EISA PC Adapter User Guide for detailed information about the EISA PC adapter.

This release note discusses the following issues:

Product Overview

The Workgroup Copper Distributed Data Interface (CDDI) and Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA) PC adapters connect workstation and servers to CDDI or FDDI networks. Refer to the chapter "Product Overview" of the Workgroup CDDI/FDDI EISA PC Adapter User Guide for further explanation of product features and functions.

Version 1.04 Hardware Requirements and Installation Prerequisites

To use this EISA PC adapter driver Version 1.04, you must have the following:

Version 1.04 Memory Requirements

To use this EISA PC adapter driver Version 1.04, you must meet the following memory requirement:

You must have 8 kilobytes (KB) of shared memory placed anywhere from 0xA0000 to 0xEE000. Shared memory is configured by the EISA configuration utility.

Version 1.04 New Features

The following new features have been added to the EISA PC adapter driver Version 1.04:

load crs320T slot=1 name=fddi frame=FDDI_802.2 burst=nn
The nn variable equals the maximum burst size desired.
The burst parameter defaults to 32 bytes and you may need to change the burst size but you should not change this parameter until you consult a custom support engineer. Incorrect burst parameter setting could cause poor server performance.

Note At this time the EISA PC adapter server driver does not pass the current Novell certification test suite; therefore, it is not a Novell certified driver.

Version 1.04 Resolved Issues

The following issues have been resolved in the EISA PC adapter driver Version 1.04:

Version 1.04 Caveats

The following section describes possible unexpected behavior when using the EISA PC adapter driver Version 1.04:

To change the maximum receive packet size, perform the following steps:

  • Edit the STARTUP.NCF file.

  • Add the following line:

    SET MAXIMUM PHYSICAL RECEIVE PACKET SIZE = 4500

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