Sun Microsystems 806-2989-10 manual Hardware and Software Requirements, Product Features

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Hardware and Software Requirements

Before using the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet adapter, make sure your system meets the following hardware and software requirements:

Hardware and Software

Requirements

 

 

Hardware

Sun Ultra™ 5, 10, 60, 80

 

Sun Enterprise™ 220R, 250, 420R, 450, 3000/3500, 4000/4500,

 

5000/5500, 6000/6500, 10000

 

Sun Blade™ 1000

OpenBoot PROM

Revision 3.x, 4.x

Operating environment

Solaris 2.6, 7, 8 releases

 

 

Product Features

You can install or replace the Sun GigaSwift Ethernet adapter. You can also diagnose a failure using the built-in diagnostic tools.

Key Protocols and Interfaces

The Sun GigaSwift Ethernet adapter is interoperable with existing Ethernet equipment assuming standard Ethernet minimum and maximum frame size (64 to 1518 bytes), frame format, and compliance with the following standards and protocols:

SNMP (limited MIB)

Full- and half-duplex gigabit Ethernet interface

Low CPU utilization—Frees up server system resource and bandwidth

Dynamic reconfiguration (DR) and redundancy/failover support

Full flow control support

Duplex SC fiber connector (850 nm, SX)

33/66-MHz, 32- or 64-bit bus master

Universal dual voltage signaling (3.3V and 5V)

PCI Local Bus Rev 2.2-compliant (6.8-inch x 4.2-inch short card)

IPv4 and IPv6 support

Load balancing for RX packets among multiple CPUs

IEEE 802.1Q VLAN

Chapter 1 Product Overview 3

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Contents Sun GigaSwift Ethernet Adapter Installation User’s Guide Please Recycle FCC Class B Notice Regulatory Compliance StatementsFCC Class a Notice ICES-003 Class B Notice Avis NMB-003, Classe B ICES-003 Class a Notice Avis NMB-003, Classe aBsmi Class a Notice Page EN550221998 / CISPR221997 Declaration of ConformityProduct NameSun GigaSwift Ethernet UTP Adapter X1150A Page Contents Specifications Configuring Driver ParametersConfiguring VLANs Index Diagnostic Software and Troubleshooting IssuesPage Figures Page Tables Page How This Book Is Organized PrefaceTypographic Conventions Using Unix CommandsRelated Documentation Accessing Sun Documentation OnlineShell Prompts Sun Welcomes Your Comments Ordering Sun DocumentationHardware Overview Product Overview1Sun GigaSwift Ethernet UTP Adapter Sun GigaSwift Ethernet UTP AdapterKey Protocols and Interfaces Product FeaturesHardware and Software Requirements Diagnostic Support Become superuser Installing the AdapterInstalling the Driver Software 1Files and Directories on the CD-ROM See -1to identify the optional packages To Install the Adapter Installing the Adapter Without Dynamic Reconfiguration1Cat-5 Twisted-Pair Cable To Verify the InstallationList the network devices on your system Ok .properties View the .properties file for a list of device propertiesTo Set the GigaSwift Ethernet Device Primary Boot Device Setting the local-mac-addressPropertyRebooting the System To Install an Adapter in a Dynamic Reconfiguration System Installing the Adapter With Dynamic ReconfigurationIf the status of the slot is not empty or disconnected, type Connect the adapter and slot Configure the adapter and slotReconfigure the devices on the adapter Configuring the Network Host Files Network ConfigurationEtc/hostname.ce1 # cat /etc/hosts Edit the hosts in the diskless client’s root directory To Set Up a Diskless Client on a GigaSwift Ethernet NetworkNetwork Configuration Find the root directory of the client system # grep clientname /etc/bootparamsShut down and halt the client system Proceed with the Solaris operating environment installation# pkginfo grep SUNWce GigaSwift Ethernet Device Driver Parameters Configuring Driver Parameters1ce Driver Parameter, Status, and Descriptions Driver Parameter Values and DefinitionsOperational Mode Parameters Operational Mode Parameters3Read-Write Flow Control Keyword Descriptions Flow Control ParametersInterpacket Gap Parameters Gigabit Forced Mode Parameter4Forced Mode Parameter 5Parameters Defining enableipg0 and ipg0 5defines the enableipg0 and ipg0 parameters8RX Random Early Detecting 8-Bit Vectors Interrupt ParametersRandom Early Drop Parameters 7RX Blanking Register for Alias Read9PCI Bus Interface Parameters PCI Bus Interface ParametersSetting Parameters Using the ndd Utility Setting ce Driver ParametersUse the instance number to select the device To Specify Device Instances for the ndd UtilityNoninteractive and Interactive Modes To modify a parameter value, use the -setoption Using the ndd Utility in Interactive ModeSetting the Autonegotiation Mode Set the advautonegcap parameter to Setting Parameters Using the ce.conf FileTo Disable Autonegotiation Mode Etc/pathtoinst file To Set Driver Parameters Using a ce.conf File10Read-Only ce Device Capabilities GigaSwift Ethernet Driver Operating Statistics11Read-Only Link Partner Capabilities Reporting the Link Partner Capabilities12Transmit and Receive Parameters Rxnewpages rxnewhdrpgs As superuser, type the netstat -kcommand To Check Link Partner SettingsPage An Overview of VLANs Configuring VLANs1shows an example network that uses VLANs Configuring VLANs 2Ethernet Tag Header Format To Configure Static VLANs# ifconfig ce123000 plumb up # ifconfig ce224000 plumb up Page Table A-1Cat-5 Connector Link Characteristics SpecificationsConnectors Table A-2Performance Specifications Performance SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics Power RequirementsSunVTS Diagnostic Software Diagnostic Software Troubleshooting IssuesShut down the system Using the OpenBoot Prom FCode Self- TestRunning the Ethernet FCode Self-Test Diagnostic Reset the systemType show-netsto display the list of devices Reset and reboot the system Troubleshooting IssuesSet the auto-boot?configuration parameter to true Type the following to apply and save your changes Adv1000fdxcap Adv1000hdxcap AdvpauseTX AdvpauseRX Index Symbols