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.H 1 "Introduction"
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These release notes describe the features of the
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Silicon Graphics\(rg
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EFast\(tm product option for CHALLENGE\(tm L, CHALLENGE XL, and
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Onyx\(tm line
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servers and supercomputers.
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The EFast option is a high-speed Ethernet subsystem
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that consists of an Ethernet processor board (CMC-130\(tm) and a link
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level driver. The board occupies one VMEbus\tm option slot.
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EFast was formerly distributed under the name \f2EtherXPress\f1.
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.VL 7
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.LI "\f6Note:\f1"
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Packaged with these release notes is
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a separate sheet that contains the
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Software License Agreement.
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This software is provided to you
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solely under the terms and conditions of the
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Software License Agreement.
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Please take a few moments to review the Agreement.
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.LE
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.P
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This document contains the following chapters:
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.AL 1 +5
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.LI
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Introduction
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.LI
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Installation Information
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.LI
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Known Problems and Workarounds
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.LE
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.bp
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.H 2 "Release Identification Information"
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.P
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Following is the release identification information for EFast:
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.P
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.KS
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.TS
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lfPB l .
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\f3Option Product\f1 T{
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.fi
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EFast (for platforms with a VMEbus option slot)
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T}
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.sp 0.5
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\f3Version\f1 T{
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.fi
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6.3
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T}
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.sp 0.5
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\f3Product Code\f1 T{
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.fi
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CC4-EFAST
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T}
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.sp 0.5
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\f3System Software Requirements\f1 T{
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.fi
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IRIX 6.3
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T}
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.TE
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.KE
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.ps 11
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.vs 13
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.H 2 "Hardware Requirements"
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EFast requires a CHALLENGE L or XL, or
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Onyx server or supercomputer.
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.H 2 "Online Release Notes"
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After you install the online documentation for a product
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(the \f2relnotes\fP subsystem),
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you can view the release notes on your screen.
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.P
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If you have a graphics system, select ``Release Notes''
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from the Tools submenu of the Toolchest. This displays
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the \f2grelnotes\f1(1) graphical browser for the on-line release notes.
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Refer to the \f2grelnotes\f1(1) man page for information on options
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to this command.
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.P
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If you have a nongraphics system, you can use the \f2relnotes\f1 command.
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Refer to the \f2relnotes\f1(1) man page for accessing the
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online release notes.
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.VL 7
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.LI "\f6Note:\f1
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You can read the online release notes for most products before
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installing the software.
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Refer to the booklet in your CD-ROM case for more information.
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.LE
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.H 2 "Product Support"
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Silicon Graphics, Inc., provides a comprehensive product support
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and maintenance program for its products.
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If you are in the United States of America or Canada
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and would like support for your
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Silicon Graphics-supported products,
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contact the Technical Assistance Center at
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1-800-800-4SGI.
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.P
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If you are outside the U.S.A. or Canada, contact the
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Silicon Graphics subsidiary
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or authorized distributor in your country.
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