Chapter 2. Hardware and software included with the kit

Table of Contents

Ethernet Unit
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
USB Keyboard, Mouse and VGA cable
Playstation 2 Linux software distribution
Hardware that you must purchase separately

Ethernet Unit

A 10/100 Mbit ethernet unit ships with the Playstation 2 Linux kit. The unit is compatible with any 10/100 Base-T network/hub. Along with the standard RJ-45 jack on the back of the unit (with link and activity LEDs), the ethernet unit houses three other connections. The Sony PS2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) power and IDE data connections are kept opposite the RJ-45 jack as well as a proprietary PC card connector which is used to connect the unit to the Playstation 2.

The ethernet unit that ships with the Linux kit resembles the consumer one that will be sold in the US starting in August 2002. The one item that is missing is the 56k modem port.