Running a Cable Length Test
Testing Network Connectivity
Linux
To verify that the bnx2.o driver is loaded properly, enter:
lsmod
If the driver is loaded, a line similar to one Table 7 is displayed, where size indicates the size of the driver in bytes, and n is the number of adapters configured.
Table 7. Linux Module Size
Module | Size | Used by |
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BCM5709 | size | n |
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For a Windows operating systems, see “Analyzing Cables” in the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 3 User Guide for information on running a cable length test.
This section describes how to test network connectivity for the Windows and Linux platforms.
Note
When using forced link speeds, verify that both the adapter and the switch are forced to the same speed, or that at least one link partner is configured for
Windows
In the Windows platforms, use the ping command to test network connectivity.
Note
Network connectivity can also be tested using the “Testing
the Network” feature in the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 3 User Guide.
To determine if the network connection is working, do the following:
1.Click Start, and then click Run.
2.Type cmd in the Open box, and then click OK.
3.Type ipconfig /all to view the network connection to be tested.
4.Type ping IP address, and then press Enter.
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