Xserve (Slot Load): Gigabit Ethernet Card Not Reported Correctly in Apple System Profiler

Information about the server's Gigabit Ethernet PCI card may not be reported correctly in Apple System Profiler.
Symptom

Incorrect information about the server's Gigabit Ethernet PCI card appears in Apple System Profiler. Instead of Card Type, Card Name, Card Model, Apple System Profiler displays nondescriptive numbers, or the information is missing as "Not available".


Solution

This is a known issue with Apple System Profiler. It does not indicate that the Ethernet card is malfunctioning.

Published Date: Feb 18, 2012