The IBM code for the type of card you have is listed in the Type column. You can do a google search for the card type to get more info (or check the IBM website) (search "ibm ethernet type 5706") A 520 should have a 5706 card which is a dual 1GB copper nic. The external network switch you are connected too matters a lot. If it is currently running 10MB you most likely only have a 10MB switch. To go any faster you don't need to do anything on the 520 but you do need to replace the switch you are connected to. Also do a WRKCFGSTS *LIN and you will see the configure Ethernet connections. Use option 8 (Work with description) and then a 5 (Display) and you will see the configuration for that connection. There will be Line speed and Current line speed. Line speed will tell you how the NIC is configured and it should be set to *AUTO. Current line speed will tell you the speed it negotiated with the switch it is connected to. If you get a faster switch and are set to *auto the next time that NIC starts it will run at the faster speed. You do not need to do anything on the configuration.
Are you dealing with client connections from internal only or are you looking at mostly external internet connected clients? If you're dealing with external users 10MB may be all right since your speed bottle neck will be how much bandwidth you are buying from your ISP.
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From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Pete Massiello
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 8:47 AM
To: 'Midrange Systems Technical Discussion'
Subject: RE: Ethernet Cards
You can do a WRKHDWRSC *CMN and find your Ethernet card. Are you using the
internal adapter T5 or T6, they can go faster than 10MB.
Pete
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From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bonnie Lokenvitz
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 8:42 AM
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
Subject: Ethernet Cards
I am programmer but my job includes maintaining our 520.
How do I know what kind of Ethernet card is installed? It is configured
with line speed of 10M.
If we were to get a different, faster card, what (besides a new business
partner) do I need to ask for?
Can one card be swapped for another with just some configuration tweaks?
What do I need to know about the network external to the i5?
The WAS 6.1 guide recommends Fiber or Copper GB Ethernet.
As always thanks for your aid,
Bonnie Lokenvitz
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