DOCUMENT:Q164878  08-AUG-2001  [winnt]
TITLE   :E21xx Cabletron Network Cards Do Not Work Properly in MPS
PRODUCT :Microsoft Windows NT
PROD/VER:WinNT:4.0
OPER/SYS:
KEYWORDS:kbhw kbnetwork kbHardware

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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
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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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