NOTE: Your NetWare server software must be the latest version of the support pack before installing the HP driver. The latest support pack is available from the Novell support site: http://support.novell.com/misc/patlst.htm.
Before installing, use the HP SoftPaq to create a floppy disk on a different computer. Refer to the README.TXT file located in the HP SoftPaq for details on creating a floppy disk.
Use the NetWare Install programs to install the adapter driver. See the Novell Installation Guide for specific instructions on installing device drivers.
Packet Receive Buffers Setting is Too Low error message
When a server is first installed or has been upgraded, the number of MAXIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS and MINIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS are usually too low. The adapter requires a minimum of 64 Packet Receive Buffers per adapter port during driver initialization.
This initial load of the driver may fail because of the two above mentioned settings. The following error message is displayed: *** Packet Receive Buffers setting is too low. ***
To correct:
1.Load MONITOR.
2.Select SERVER PARAMETERS.
3.Select COMMUNICATIONS.
4.Set MAXIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS = 10000 (or larger).
5.Set MINIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS = 2000 (or larger).
6.Set MAXIMUM PHYSICAL RECEIVE PACKET SIZE = 2048 (or larger).
7.Restart NetWare to complete.
This can also be set by using the NWCONFIG and selecting the Startup.NCF file. See the Netware Installation Guide for specific instructions.
The maximum and minimum settings of 10000 and 2000 respectively are suggested values only. You may need to request a larger number for MAXIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS depending on the number of supported adapter ports in the system. This message is also displayed on the console if the driver cannot allocate the required number of Receive Buffers during driver load.
Driver configuration parameters
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CheckSum = | Default = ON | Enables or disables the transmit and receive |
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| supported under NetWare 5.x only. If you |
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Frame = type | Valid types are: | Defines the frame type being used by this load |
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| Ethernet_802.2, | instance. Ethernet_802.2 and Ethernet_II are |
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| Ethernet_802.3, Ethernet_II, | the default values. |
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node = | NNNNNNNNNNNN | Specifies a node address in this field to |
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| Administered Address) |
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name = text |
| Displays the name assigned to this adapter |
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