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Linux Compatibility Tested VIA Rhine III Management Adapter VT5556D
Linux Compatibility Testing Results

AppLabs
04/12/2004

This document presents the results of the Linux Compatibility test, which included the installation and testing of the VIA Rhine III Management Adapter VT5556D Ethernet Adapter with RedHat 9.0


AppLabs' Linux compatibility testing of this LAN Adapter showed the VIA Rhine III Management Adapter VT5556D to be compatible with RedHat 9.0. The VIA Rhine III Management Adapter VT5556D is awarded the Linux Compatibility mark.

System Configuration

The following table defines the system configuration tested by AppLabs.

Adapter: VIA Rhine III Management Adapter VT5556D
Driver:
Date:
File Size:
rhinefet.tgz
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46627 bytes
Driver Supplied by: Manufacturer
Driver available on the Internet
YES, at http://www.viaarena.com/?PageID=71
Driver included with distribution
YES
Is the drive a loadable module
YES
Additional Hardware:
ASUSTek A8V Deluxe and ASUSTek P4S800-X

Product Setup and Installation
Does the unit require modification out of the box in order to function with the test system? NO
Can the unit be modified as suggested by manufacturer's promotional materials? N/A
Notes:
Did the unit install into the test systems cases as manufacturer's promotional materials suggest? YES
Documented items connected to the LAN test unit cat5 cable; PCI slot on motherboard
Did the unit make all connections as suggested by the manufacturer's promotional materials? YES

Software Setup and Installation
Is an install script or program provided? N/A
Does the script/program install as manufacturer's promotional materials describe? N/A
Does the script/program perform as stated in the manufacturer's promotional materials? N/A
Were any additional steps required for setup and initialization for product testing? YES
Functionality Testing and Results
Overall Results: PASS
Detection Test: PASS
Local Network Functionality: PASS
Apache Server/Client Functionality: PASS
Server Load Test: PASS
Routing IP Functionality: PASS
Network Throughput Test: PASS
Port Redundancy Test: N/A

Related Notes:
Please refer to the linux.txt file included with driver to insert the LAN adapter module and install the driver.

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