IXF1104 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Controller

Table 122. RX FIFO Port Reset ($0x59E)

Bit

Name

Description

Type1

Default

 

 

 

 

 

Register Description: The soft reset register for each port in the RX block. Port ID = bit

 

position in the register. To make the reset active, the bit must be set High. For example, reset

0x00000000

of port 1 implies register value = 0000_0018. Setting the bit to 0 de-asserts the reset.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31:4

Reserved

Reserved

RO

0x0000000

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset RX FIFO for

Port 3

 

 

3

0 =

De-assert reset

R/W

0

Port 3

 

1 =

Reset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset RX FIFO for

Port 2

 

 

2

0 =

De-assert reset

R/W

0

Port 2

 

1 =

Reset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset RX FIFO for

Port 1

 

 

1

0 =

De-assert reset

R/W

0

Port 1

 

1 =

Reset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reset RX FIFO for

Port 0

 

 

0

0 =

De-assert reset

R/W

0

Port 0

 

1 =

Reset

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. RO = Read Only, No clear on Read; R = Read, Clear on Read; W = Write only; R/W = Read/Write, No clear; R/W/C = Read/Write, Clear on Write

Table 123. RX FIFO Errored Frame Drop Enable ($0x59F)

Bit

Name

Description

 

Type1

Default

 

 

 

 

 

 

Register Description: This register configures the dropping of error packets (DEBAD).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0x00000000

NOTE: Jumbo packets are not dropped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31:4

Reserved

Reserved

 

RO

0x0000000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This bit is used in conjunction with MAC filter bits.

 

 

 

 

RX FIFO Errored

This allows the user to select whether the errored

 

 

 

3

Frame Drop Enable

packets are to be dropped or not.

 

R/W

0

 

Port 3

1 = Frame Drop Enable

 

 

 

 

 

0 = Frame Drop Disable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. RO = Read Only, No clear on Read; R = Read, Clear on Read; W = Write only; R/W = Read/Write, No clear; R/W/C = Read/Write, Clear on Write

Datasheet

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Document Number: 278757

Revision Number: 007

Revision Date: March 25, 2004

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Intel IXF1104 manual RX Fifo Port Reset $0x59E, RX Fifo Errored Frame Drop Enable $0x59F

IXF1104 specifications

The Intel IXF1104 is a cutting-edge Network Interface Controller (NIC) designed to meet the needs of high-speed communication in modern networking environments. As the demand for bandwidth-intensive applications continues to grow, Intel's IXF1104 is engineered to deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and scalability, making it an ideal choice for data centers and enterprise networks.

One of the main features of the IXF1104 is its support for high-speed Ethernet connectivity, providing up to 100 Gbps throughput. This capability allows organizations to handle large amounts of data traffic efficiently, accommodating everything from cloud computing to big data analytics. The NIC utilizes advanced packet processing technology which ensures minimal latency, enhancing the overall user experience.

The IXF1104 is built on a robust architecture that integrates Intel's latest processing technologies. It incorporates a multi-core processing engine that allows for parallel processing of network packets, improving the handling of simultaneous network requests. This architecture also supports offloading features, freeing up CPU resources for other critical tasks, which optimizes system performance.

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