Sun Microsystems Gigabit Ethernet MMF/UTP Adapter manual Setting e1000g Driver Parameters

The Sun PCI-Express Dual Gigabit Ethernet ExpressModule performs autonegotiation with the remote end of the link (the link partner) to select a common mode of operation.

The Sun PCI-Express Dual Gigabit Ethernet ExpressModule also supports a non- autonegotiated mode of operation. You can set the speed and mode using the ndd utility, or, to make sure the changes persist after a system reboot, you can create a e1000g.conf file. See “To Set Driver Parameters Using the e1000g.conf File” on page 44 for more information about setting driver parameters.

The Sun PCI-Express Dual Gigabit Ethernet UTP ExpressModule is capable of all the operating speeds and modes listed in “Setting Parameters Using the ndd Utility” on page 47. The e1000g device performs autonegotiation with the remote end of the link (link partner) to select a common mode of operation. The e1000g device also supports Forced mode operation.

Setting e1000g Driver Parameters

You can set the e1000g device driver parameters using the e1000g.conf file

To set parameters so they remain in effect after you reboot the system, create a /kernel/drv/e1000g.conf file and add parameter values to this file when you need to set a particular parameter for a device in the system.

▼To Set Driver Parameters Using the e1000g.conf File

1.Edit the /kernel/drv/e1000g.conf file:

#vi /kernel/drv/e1000g.conf

You should see output similar to the following:

#Driver.conf file for Intel e1000g Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

#Copyright (c) 2002, by Intel, Inc.

#All Rights Reserved.

#
#ident "@(#)e1000g.conf 1.1	98/09/22 Intel"
#

44 Sun PCI-Express Dual Gigabit Ethernet MMF/UTP Adapter Installation and User’s Guide • June 2006