4.5.4 Configuration Files and Profiles
The following are the steps to configure HIPPI cards. For detailed information, see GRF Configuration Guide 1.4,
1.Identify each logical interface.
Edit the /etc/grifconfig.conf to identify each logical interface by assigning:
•An IP address
•The GRF interface name
•A netmask, as required
•A destination or broadcast address, as required
•An MTU, if needed
2.Check the
There is one configurable item in the System profile for HIPPI. By default, the
3.Specify HIPPI card parameters in the Card profile (all optional):
•Specify ICMP throttling settings.
•Change
•Change dump variables.
4.Load profile (optional).
Global executable binaries are set in the load profile in the
If you want to change the
5.Dump profile (optional).
Global dump settings are in the Dump profile. These settings are usually changed only for debug purposes.
The
If you want to change dump settings for one HIPPI card (per physical interface), make the change in the Card profile, in the dump/config field.