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Sun Microsystems 6U manual Configuring the Network Software

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Configuring the Network Software

C H A P T E R 4

Configuring the Network Software

This chapter describes how to configure the network software files associated with the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI adapter. This chapter also contains additional software and firmware procedures that may be needed when configuring the adapter.

This chapter contains the following sections:

■“Attaching the Sun Quad FastEthernet Interfaces to the Network” on page 42

■“Autonegotiation Protocol” on page 45

■“Setting the local-mac-addressProperty” on page 46

■“Booting the System Over a Sun Quad FastEthernet Interface” on page 48

Note –The configuration procedures in this chapter are correct for the

Solaris 8 6/00 operating environment. If your system is running a future compatible operating environment, refer to the Platform Notes: The Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver document for the latest configuration procedures. You can view this document on the http://docs.sun.com website.

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Sun Microsystems, Inc 901 San Antonio Road Palo Alto, CA U.S.A Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter Installationand 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 ARegulatory Compliance Statements BSMI Class A NoticePage Overview of the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter ContentsInstalling the Rear-Access Adapter Preface4. Configuring the Network Software 3. Installing the Front-Access AdapterRemoving and Replacing the Adapter A. SpecificationsConfiguring the Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver Parameters Index D. Testing the AdapterCompactPCI Slot Pairs in a Sun Netra ct 800 Server Top View FiguresSun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter Front-Access Version RJ-45 Ethernet Port Locations Tables Page How This Book Is Organized PrefaceTypographic Conventions Using UNIX CommandsTABLE P-3 Related Documentation Shell PromptsRelated Documentation TABLE P-2 Shell Promptshttp//docs.sun.com Accessing Sun Documentation OnlineOrdering Sun Documentation Sun Welcomes Your CommentsC H A P T E R Overview of the Sun Quad FastEthernet 6U CompactPCI Adapter“Product Description” on page “Features” on page “Overview of the Installation Procedure” on pageFront card Product DescriptionFeatures Models of Hot Swap Overview of the Installation ProcedureInstallation Methods Installing the Rear-Access Adapter TABLE 1-2 Front-Access Installation Overview Installing the Front-Access AdapterInstalling the Rear-Access Adapter Tools and Equipment Needed Preparing for the InstallationContents of the Ship Kit chassis Selecting a CompactPCI Slot Pair in the SystemChapter 2 Installing the Rear-Access Adapter Front of chassisDetermining the Installation Type Installing the Rear-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap ModeTo Install the Rear Transition Card FIGURE 2-3 Opening the Ejection Levers Two Types of Levers Locking mechanism Locking mechanismFIGURE 2-5 Location of the Ejection Lever Tabs Two Types of Levers Chapter 2 Installing the Rear-Access AdapterTabsTabs FIGURE 2-6 Closing the Ejection Levers Two Types of Levers 8. Close the ejection levers by pushing the levers in toward the cardCutouts Tabs Tabs To Install the Rear-Access Front Card FIGURE 2-9 Location of the Front Card’s Ejection Levers 9. Close the ejection levers by pushing the levers in toward the card 11. Remove the wrist strap from the chassis and from your wrist 14. Reattach the wrist strap to the chassis and your wrist # cfgadm -c configure attachment-point-id# cfgadm -c configure pcipci0cpcislot3 12. Log in to the serverTo Power Off the Server Installing the Rear-Access Adapter in Cold-Swap ModeTo Install the Rear Transition Card To Install the Rear-Access Front Card Page To Power On the Server To Connect the Cables to the Rear Ethernet Ports Connecting the Cables to the Rear Transition CardInstalling the Front-Access Adapter Tools and Equipment Needed Selecting a CompactPCI Slot in the SystemPreparing for the Installation Contents of the Ship KitChapter 3 Installing the Front-Access Adapter Installing the Front-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap ModeTo Install the Front-Access Adapter in Hot-Swap Mode Determining the Installation TypeTop of the adapter Ejection levers in the locked position FIGURE 3-1 Location of the Front-Access Adapter’s Ejection LeversFIGURE 3-3 Aligning the Front Adapter in CompactPCI Slot Card Guide FIGURE 3-2 Opening the Ejection Levers Two Types of LeversFIGURE 3-5 Closing the Ejection Levers Two Types of Levers FIGURE 3-4 Location of the Ejection Lever Tabs Two Types of LeversChapter 3 Installing the Front-Access Adapter FIGURE 3-7 Location of the Front-Access Adapter’s Hot-Swap LED12. Log in to the server 11. Remove the wrist strap from the chassis and from your wrist16. Remove the wrist strap from the chassis and from your wrist 14. Reattach the wrist strap to the chassis and to your wristTo Power Off the Server Installing the Front-Access Adapter in Cold-Swap ModeTo Install the Front-Access Adapter in Cold- Swap Mode To Power On the Server Page To Connect the Cables to the Front-Access Ethernet Ports Connecting the Cables to the Front-Access AdapterConfiguring the Network Software To Attach the Sun Quad FastEthernet Interfaces to the Network Attaching the Sun Quad FastEthernet Interfaces to the NetworkFollow these rules when creating /etc/hostname.qfeinstance files Using the examples from Step 3, you would have 5. Activate the new qfe interfaces using the ifconfig command Autonegotiation ProtocolSetting the local-mac-address Property To Set the local-mac-address Property to the Network Interfaces# cfgadm -c configure pcipci0cpcislot2 # ifconfig qfe0 unplumb # ifconfig qfe1 unplumb# ifconfig qfe2 unplumb # ifconfig qfe3 unplumb # cfgadm -c unconfigure pcipci0cpcislot2To Boot the System Over the Network Booting the System Over a Sun Quad FastEthernet Interface6. Press the Return key to boot the system over the qfe device 4. Select the qfe device that you want to use as a boot devicePage Specifications Rear-accessFront-access Port Port Port Port Port Port Port Port Ethernet Port Locations and DescriptionsTABLE A-2 Operation Specifications Operation SpecificationsFront card Physical DimensionsPhysical Dimensions of the Rear-Access Adapter TABLE A-3 Physical Dimensions Rear-AccessTABLE A-5 Environmental Specifications Environmental SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions of the Front-Access Adapter TABLE A-4 Physical Dimensions Front-AccessTABLE A-6 Power Requirements Power RequirementsConfiguring the Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver Parameters Hardware Overview Sun Quad FastEthernet Device Driver ParametersTABLE B-1 qfe Driver Parameters, Status, and Descriptions Device Driver Parameter Values and DefinitionsTABLE B-1 lists the qfe device driver parameters TABLE B-2 Read-Only Parameters Defining the Current Status Parameters that Define the Current StatusInterpacket Gap Parameters Defining an Additional Delay Before Transmitting a Packet Note -The priority in descending order for these parameters is Operational Mode Parametersadv100fdxcap, adv100T4cap, adv100hdxcap, adv10fdxcap, and adv10hdxcap TABLE B-5 Operational Mode ParametersTABLE B-7 Read-Only Transceiver Capabilities Defining the Number of Back-to-Back Packets to TransmitParameters That Report Transceiver Capabilities TABLE B-6 Back-to-Back Packet Transmission CapabilityParameters That Report the Link Partner Capabilities Identifying Device Instances Setting the qfe Device Driver ParametersUsing the ndd Utility to Set and Display Parameters To Specify the Device Instance for the ndd Utility Using the ndd Utility in Noninteractive and Interactive ModesTo modify a parameter value, use the -set option Using the ndd Utility in Noninteractive Mode# ndd /dev/qfe \? Using the ndd Utility in Interactive Mode 2. Select one of the four operational mode parameters adv100fdxcap Setting Forced Mode Using the ndd UtilityTo Set Forced Mode and Disable Autonegotiation To Enable Autonegotiation To Enable Autonegotiation Using the ndd UtilityTABLE B-9 qfe.conf File Parameters Setting Parameters Using the qfe.conf File1. Log in to the system To Set Driver Parameters By Creating a qfe.conf File5. Save the qfe.conf file 3. Using a text editor, create a /kernel/drv/qfe.conf file4. Add entries to the qfe.conf file that follow this format A P P E N D I X C Removing and Replacing the AdapterDisabling the Network Interfaces and Removing the Adapter To Disable the Network Interfaces and Remove the AdapterAppendix C Removing and Replacing the Adapter To Replace the Adapter and Activate the Network Interfaces Replacing the Adapter and Activating the Network InterfacesA P P E N D I X D Testing the AdapterTABLE D-1 SunVTS Documentation Using the SunVTS Diagnostic SoftwareTo Run the FCode Self-Test Diagnostic Using the OpenBoot PROM FCode Self-Test5. Reset the system to activate these parameter changes The following tests are run when you execute the test command ok reset-all 9. Reset and reboot the systemIndex Page Page unplumbing interfaces, 47 test diagnostic command, 81 testing, 79 totools required for installation, 8 SUNW,qfe devices, 42, 49, 57, 65