Re: Promise card no longer work as ide0/1?

From: Bernd Markgraf (markgraf@prinz-atm.CS.Uni-Magdeburg.De)
Date: Tue May 02 2000 - 22:03:07 EST


> Isn't there a problem with this in that it is possible (although not
> necessary all that likely) for two nics to have the same MAC address?
iirc, mac adresses are unique! thats how we identify nic world wide. it's
a mix of manufacturer, type and serial number. so there is no problem
unless you try to burn the nic's prom yourself ;-)

  bernd

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