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Q164878: E21xx Cabletron Network Cards Do Not Work Properly in MPS

Article: Q164878
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WinNT:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbhw kbnetwork kbHardware
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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The Cabletron E21xx series network adapters do not work in multiprocessor
computers, including multiprocessor capable computers.

In the event log, you will get the entry:

  Event ID: 7000
     Source: Service control manager
     Type: Error
     Description:  A Device attached to the system is not functioning.

CAUSE
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The driver does not work properly with a multiprocessor capable computer as
stated in the Help file on the Windows NT Workstation or Server CD-ROM in the
Drvlib\Netcard\X86\Cte21 folder.

RESOLUTION
==========

Use a network card that will work in a multiprocessor capable computer. Or
contact Cabletron for a possible fix.


MORE INFORMATION
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Cabletron is a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or
otherwise, regarding this companies product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: NIC netcard fibernet
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Keywords          : kbhw kbnetwork kbHardware 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : WinNT:4.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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