NetExtreme II Adapters 1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Interface Cards AT-2973SX AT-2973T AT-2973T/4 AT-VNC10S 0 ATI ACT LNK 10 L/A 101 0 2 ATI L/A LN K T ATI AC T ATI ACT LNK 10 0 1696 Installation Guide 613-001252 Rev.
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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards This product meets the following standards. Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc. Declares that the product: NetExtreme II Family Adapters Model Numbers: AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, AT-VNC10S This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
RFI Emissions FCC Class B, EN55022 Class B, VCCI Class B, C-TICK, CE Immunity EN55024 Electrical Safety EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 (CULUS) Laser Safety EN60825 Translated Safety Statements Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software.
Contents Preface............................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Safety Symbols Used in this Document............................................................................................................................... 14 Where to Find Web-based Guides ......................................................................................................................
Figures Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software on MS-DOS Platforms............................................................................................... 58 Creating a Startup Disk ................................................................................................................................................ 58 Modifying the Startup Disk............................................................................................................................................
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Testing Network Connectivity ..................................................................................................................................... 147 Solving Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V Issues ............................................................................................ 149 Single Network Adapter....................................................................................
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Figures Figure 1. AT-2973SX Adapter .............................................................................................................................................19 Figure 2. AT-2973SX Faceplate ..........................................................................................................................................20 Figure 3. AT-2973T Adapter .....................................................................................................................................
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Tables Table 1: Network Adapter Cards .........................................................................................................................................18 Table 2: AT-2973SX Network Link and Activity LEDs .........................................................................................................20 Table 3: AT-2973T Network Link and Activity LEDs ............................................................................................................
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Preface This guide contains instructions on how to install and configure the Allied Telesis AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S adapters.
Preface Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the following conventions: Note Notes provide additional information. Caution Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Where to Find Web-based Guides The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesis products are available in portable document format (PDF) on our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software. Enter the model number in the Search by Product Name box and then click Find to view the current list of documents.
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Chapter 1 Introducing the AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters This chapter provides an introduction to the Allied Telesis AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S NetExtreme II Family Adapters and discusses the following topics: “Functional Descriptions” on page 18 “Features” on page 26 17
Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Functional Descriptions The AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Broadcom NetXtreme II adapters are a new class of Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) converged network interface controllers (C-NIC).
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide As part of the company’s green range, all four adapters are engineered to reduce power consumption. They incorporate centralized power management features that automatically place idle circuitry into a lower power mode to save energy.
Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters ACT LNK 10 0 1699 Figure 2. AT-2973SX Faceplate For AT-2973SX LED information, see Table 2. Table 2.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide L/A 101 0 2 ATI L/A 1700 Figure 3. AT-2973T Adapter AT-2973T Adapter Physical Description The faceplate on the AT-2973T adapter has two twisted-pair connectors for attaching the adapter to compatible link partners. See Figure 4 on page 21 for an illustration of the adapter’s faceplate and LEDs. L/A 101 L/A 0 2 1701 Figure 4. AT-2973T Faceplate Each port has one LED.
Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Table 3. AT-2973T Network Link and Activity LEDs Port LED L/A AT-2973T/4 Adapter ED State Network State Off No link (cable disconnected) Steady On Link Blinking Network activity The AT-2973T/4 adapter, shown in Figure 5 on page 22, is a PCI-Express adapter. It has four twisted-pair ports, with speeds of 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps in either full-duplex and half-duplex mode. The card has eight LEDs.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide LINK ACT LN K T PORT 1 PORT 2 AC T 1862 PORT 4 ATI PORT 3 Figure 6. AT-2973T/4 Faceplate The functions of the LEDs for the RJ-45 connectors are described in Table 4. Table 4.
Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters 10 ATI ACT LNK 0 Figure 7. AT-VNC10S Adapter AT-VNC10S Adapter Physical Description The faceplate on the AT-VNC10S adapter, shown in Figure 8, has two slots for SFP+ transceivers and four LEDs. ACT LNK ATI Figure 8.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide The functions of the LEDs for the SFP+ slots are described in Table 5. Table 5.
Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Features The following list of adapter features applies to the AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, and AT-2973T/4 adapters: Dual 10/100/1000 triple-speed MAC Dual 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Transceivers Dual 1000BASE-X 1.25-GBAUD/3.125-Gbaud SerDes transceivers X4 PCIe v1.1 X4 PCIe 2.0 v1.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide TCP Offload Engine (TOE) Smart Load Balancing Teaming IEEE Std 802.3ad teaming The TCP/IP protocol suite is used to provide transport services for a wide range of applications for the Internet, LAN, and for file transfer.
Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Wake on LAN (WOL) Feature The WOL feature sets the speed at which the network adapter connects to the network while the adapter is in Wake on LAN (WOL) mode which is enabled automatically. The default speed for WOL mode is 100 Mb. An adapter can negotiate speeds between 10 Mb and 100 Mb. You cannot configure this feature because it is enabled automatically.
Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware This chapter describes how to install the AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S adapters in a PC and discusses the following topics:' “Reviewing the Contents of Your Shipment” on page 30 “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 31 “Reviewing Cabling Requirements” on page 33 “Pre-Installation Checklist” on page 34 “Replacing the Bracket” on page 35 “Installing a Network Adapter Card” on page 37 “Installing SFP+ Transceivers in the AT-VNC1
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Reviewing the Contents of Your Shipment The following items are included with your adapter: Antistatic bag (used for protecting the adapter when stored or shipped). Keep the adapter in its packaging until ready for installation. Low-profile bracket (The low-profile bracket is not included with the AT-2973T/4 adapter.) Standard bracket Inform your network supplier of any missing or damaged items.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install a network adapter card. Note The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/ software.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Warning The adapter is being installed in a system that operates with voltages that can be lethal. Before you remove the cover of your system, you must observe the following precautions to protect yourself and to prevent damage to the system components. - Remove any metallic objects or jewelry from your hands and wrists. - Make sure to use only insulated or nonconducting tools.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Reviewing Cabling Requirements The cabling requirements for the twisted pair ports on the AT-2973T and AT-2973T/4 adapters are listed in Table 6. Table 6. Cable Requirements for the AT-2973T and AT-2973T/4 Adapters Speed Cable Type Maximum Distance 10 Mbps Standard TIA/EIA 568B-compliant Category 3 or higher shielded or unshielded cabling with 100 ohm impedance and a frequency of 16 MHz.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Pre-Installation Checklist Before you install an adapter card, do the following: 1. Verify that your system is using the latest BIOS. 2. If your system is active, shut it down. 3. When the system shut down is complete, power OFF and unplug your system. 4. Holding the adapter card by the edges, remove it from its shipping package and place it on an antistatic surface. 5. Check the adapter for visible signs of damage, particularly on the card’s edge connector.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Replacing the Bracket The AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-VNC10S adapters are shipped with the low-profile bracket attached to the adapter. In addition, the standard bracket is included in the shipment. Depending on your PC, you may need to replace the bracket attached to your adapter. Note The AT-2973T/4 adapter is shipped with a standard bracket attached to the card. A low-profile bracket is not included with this adapter.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware ATI ACT LNK 2. Align the tabs of the standard bracket with the holes on the adapter and fasten the screws onto the adapter. See Figure 10. 1698 Figure 10.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Installing a Network Adapter Card The following instructions apply to installing the adapter in most systems. For details about performing these tasks on your particular system, refer to the manuals that were supplied with your system. Note To perform this procedure, you need to supply a Phillips-head screw. Note The AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, and AT-2973T/4 adapters require a PCIe x4 PC.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Figure 11. Removing the PC Cover 3. Select an empty, non-shared PCIe slot and remove the faceplate. Keep the faceplate in a safe place. You may need it for future use. See Figure 12. Figure 12. Removing the Faceplate From PCIe Slot Note If you cannot locate or do not know how to find an appropriate PCIe slot, refer to the documentation that came with your system.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide 4. Remove the network adapter card from the shipping package and store the packaging material in a safe location. Caution Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when installing the network adapter card in a system. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to the card. 5.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Figure 14. Securing the Adapter with a High-profile Bracket 7. Replace the system’s cover and secure it with the screws removed in Step 2. 8. Disconnect any personal antistatic devices. 9. If you are installing the AT-VNC10S Adapter, go to “Installing SFP+ Transceivers in the AT-VNC10S Adapter” on page 41. 10. For all other adapters, connect the network cables to the ports on the adapter. 11. Power the system on.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Installing SFP+ Transceivers in the AT-VNC10S Adapter Here are the guidelines to installing and cabling SFP+ transceivers in the AT-VNC10S adapter: SFP+ transceivers can be hot-swapped while the adapter is powered on. However, you should always disconnect the fiber optic cables first before removing a transceiver. You should install the transceiver before connecting the fiber optic cable.
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Chapter 3 Installing Broadcom Boot Agent Driver Software This chapter provides information about how to install the Broadcom Boot Agent Driver Software and discusses the following topics: “Overview” on page 44 “Setting Up MBA in a Client Environment” on page 45 “Setting Up MBA in a Server Environment: Red Hat Linux PXE Server” on page 47 43
Chapter 3: Installing Broadcom Boot Agent Driver Software Overview The AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S NetXtreme II Family adapters support Preboot Execution Environment (PXE). MultiBoot Agent (MBA) is a software module that allows your network computer to boot with the images provided by remote servers across the network. The Broadcom MBA driver complies with PXE 2.1 code. The MBA module operates in a client/server environment.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Setting Up MBA in a Client Environment Setting up a Multiple Boot Agent (MBA) in a client environment involves the following: Enabling the MBA Driver “Enabling the MBA Driver” on page 45 “Configuring the MBA Driver” on page 45 “Setting Up the BIOS” on page 46 To enable or disable the MBA driver, do the following: 1. Boot up your system in DOS mode. Note The uxdiag.
Chapter 3: Installing Broadcom Boot Agent Driver Software Note The message prompting you to press CTRL+S is displayed once for each Broadcom NetXtreme II adapter you have in your system that has MBA enabled. The messages are displayed in the same order as the assigned adapter device number. 3. Use the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys to move to the Boot Protocol menu item.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Setting Up MBA in a Server Environment: Red Hat Linux PXE Server The Red Hat Enterprise Linux distribution has PXE Server support. It allows users to remotely perform a complete Linux installation over the network. The distribution comes with the boot images boot kernel (vmlinuz) and initial ram disk (initrd), which are located on the Red Hat disk#1: /images/pxeboot/vmlinuz /images/pxeboot/initrd.
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Chapter 4 Installing the Monolithic Software Driver A monolithic driver allows you to download an image of a PC onto an image server and then to another PC with an adapter installed. Often, multiple images are downloaded. The NetXtreme II Monolithic software driver allows remote installation of an image of a PC with an AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, or AT-VNC10S adapter installed.
Chapter 4: Installing the Monolithic Software Driver Using the NetXtreme II Monolithic Driver The NetXtreme II Monolithic driver is used with a remote imaging software such as WinPE, although it is not associated with any operating system. Before you install a monolithic driver, you must install an AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, or AT-VNC10S adapter in a PC (or multiple PCs) that you want to act as a remote node.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Inserting the NetXtreme II Monolithic Driver in a WinPE 2.0 Image By default, the monolithic driver is not included in the boot.wim and install.wim files that come with the Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2 Operating Systems. Microsoft's Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK) allows you to modify the default boot.wim and install.wim files and create WinPE 2.
Chapter 4: Installing the Monolithic Software Driver 5. Place the monolithic driver and inf file in c:\drivers\x32\ by entering: peimg /inf=c:\Drivers\x32\b06nd.inf c:\VistaPEx86\mount\windows AIK inserts the driver into the WinPE 2.0 image. 6. To complete the customization of the image, prepare the image for deployment, enter: peimg /prep c:\VistaPEx86\mount\windows 7. When asked to continue and have the program prepare the image for deployment, enter: yes 8.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Configuring the Speed and Duplex Settings Since the typical environment where the NetXtreme II monolithic driver is used does not provide the means to configure advanced network adapter properties, the driver file (b06nd.inf) was modified to include a section that allows it to be configured for a specific speed and duplex mode.
Chapter 4: Installing the Monolithic Software Driver Options for fiber interfaces: – Auto (1 Gbps is enabled when that speed is supported) = "0" – 1 Gbps Full Duplex = "771" – Auto with 1 Gbps Fallback = "33539" – Hardware default = "65283" The following example shows how to configure a copper interface for a 10 Mbps Full Duplex connection: hkr, , req_medium, 54 2, "258"
Chapter 5 Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software This chapter provides procedures to install the NDIS2 driver on the Microsoft Network Client and DOS NDIS platforms.
Chapter 5: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software Overview The BXND20X Broadcom NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet driver is described in this chapter. This driver can be installed on AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S adapters that are installed in systems running an MS-DOS platform.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Checking Pre-installation Requirements Before you can successfully install the NDIS2 driver software, you must do the following: Physically install the network adapter in the server. Install the networking software that is appropriate to the operating system (such as Microsoft LAN Manager 2.2 for MS-DOS). The networking software must be running on your server.
Chapter 5: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software on MS-DOS Platforms The NDIS2 driver software can be run from an MS-DOS startup disk using Microsoft Network Client 3.0 or from the hard disk using Microsoft LAN Manager 2.2. This section describes how to create a startup disk and modify it.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide 7. Open the NCADMIN folder and double-click ncadmin.exe. 8. Follow the on-screen instructions to make the network startup disk (choose NE2000 Compatible from the list of adapters). Modifying the Startup Disk To modify the startup disk, do the following: 1. Edit A:\Net\Protocol.ini with Notepad or a similar text editor. a. Change DriverName=$ to DriverName=BXND20X$. b.
Chapter 5: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software DriverName=BXND20X$ [protman] DriverName=PROTMAN$ PRIORITY=MS$NDISHLP [MS$NDISHLP] DriverName=ndishlp$ BINDINGS=MS$NE2CLONE [MS$NETBEUI] DriverName=netbeui$ SESSIONS=10 NCBS=12 BINDINGS=MS$NE2CLONE LANABASE=0 2. Edit A:\Net\System.ini. 3. Change netcard= to netcard=BXND20X.dos. 4. Check for references to C:\NET and change C:\NET to A:\NET if necessary. Example system.ini file The following is an example of a system.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide 6. Create the appropriate Autoexec.bat file in drive A for the chosen protocol as shown: TCP/IP Here is an example of the TCP/IP autoexec.bat file: path=a:\net a:\net\net initialize a:\net\netbind.com a:\net\umb.com a:\net\tcptsr.exe a:\net\tinyrfc.exe a:\net\nmtsr.exe a:\net\emsbfr.exe a:\net\net start basic net use z: \\SERVERNAME\SHARENAME NetBEUI Here is an example of the NetBEUI autoexec.
Chapter 5: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software 5. Edit the Autoexec.bat file by adding the following lines: C:\LANMAN\NETBIND.EXE C:\LANMAN\NET START WORKSTATION C:\LANMAN\NET USE drive letter: \\server name\resource name 6. Edit the Protocol.ini file (located in C:\LANMAN) to configure the driver to bind with NetBEUI or any other protocols. Here is an example: [PROTOCOL MANAGER] DriverName = PROTMAN$ [NETBEUI_XIF] DriverName = netbeui$ BINDINGS = BXND20X [BXND20X] DriverName = "BXND20X$" 7.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Using Keywords for the Drivers The Protocol.ini file contains certain keywords that are used by the BXND20X.dos driver. These keywords are listed below: BusNum. Specifies the number of the PCI bus on which the network adapter is located. This keyword requires a value ranging from 0 to 255. DevNum. Specifies the device number assigned to the network adapter when it is configured by the PCI BIOS.
Chapter 5: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software NodeAddress. Specifies the network address used by the network adapter. If a multicast address or a broadcast address is specified, the adapter uses the default MAC address. FixCheckSumOff. Turns off the driver's workaround for the TCP/IP stack to recognize the 1s complemented version of the checksum. AcceptAllMC. Informs the driver to deliver all multicast packets to the upper protocol.
Chapter 6 Installing the Linux Drivers This chapter provides procedures to install the Linux drivers for the adapters.
Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Drivers Overview This chapter discusses the Linux drivers for the Broadcom NetXtreme II network adapters and describes how to install them. For a description of the drivers, see Table 8. Table 8. Broadcom NetXtreme II Linux Drivers Linux Driver Limitations Description bnx2 cnic Indicates the Linux drivers for the AT-2973SX AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S network adapters.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Broadcom iSCSI offload initiators is supported on SLES 10 SP1. Testing is concentrated on i386 and x86_64 architectures, Red Hat EL5, and SUSE 10 SP1 distributions. Packaging The Linux driver is released in the packaging formats shown in Table 9. The NetXtreme2 package contains the bnx2 (1 Gb network adapter) and drivers for source RPM and compressed tar. Table 9.
Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Drivers Installing Linux Driver Software There are two ways to install the Linux driver software— from the Source RPM Package or build the driver from the source TAR file.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide 3. Install the newly built package which includes the driver and man page: rpm -ivh RPMS/i386/bnx2-version.arch.rpm If you are installing over an existing distribution that may already contain an older version of the driver, the —force option is needed. Depending on the kernel, the driver is installed to one of the following paths: 2.4.x kernels /lib/modules/kernel_version/kernel/drivers/net/ bnx2.o 2.6.
Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Drivers To configure the network protocol and address, refer to the documentation provided with your operating system. Building the Driver from the Source TAR File This procedure describes how to build the bnx2 and bnx2i Linux drivers from the Source TAR file. See the following sections: “Building the bnx2 Driver” on page 70 “Building the bnx2i Driver” on page 71 Building the bnx2 Driver To build the bnx2 Linux driver from the Source TAR file, do the following: 1.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Building the bnx2i Driver To build the bnx2i Linux driver from the Source TAR file, do the following: 1. Create a directory and extract the TAR files to the directory by entering the following command: tar xvzf bnx2-version.tar.gz 2. Build the driver bnx2.ko as a loadable module for the running kernel by entering the following command: cd bnx2i-version/drivermake 3.
Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Drivers Using system service: service bnx2id stop 2. Load the iSCSI driver and the user daemon. Do the following: Manual: bnx2id insmod bnx2i.ko or modprobe bnx2i Using system service: service bnx2id start Unloading the Linux Driver You can unload, or remove, the Linux Driver from an RPM or TAR installation.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide To unload the driver, use ifconfig to bring down all eth# interfaces opened by the driver, and then enter: rmmod bnx2 If the driver was installed using the rpm command, enter the following command to remove it: rpm -e netxtreme2 Unloading the Driver from a TAR Installation If the driver was installed using make install from the tar file, manually delete the bnx2.o or bnx2.ko driver file from the operating system.
Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Drivers cp /usr/share/hwdata/pcitable /usr/share/hwdata/ old.pcitable cp /usr/share/hwdata/pcitable.new /usr/share/hwdata/ pcitable Network Installations For network installations through NFS, FTP, or HTTP (using a network boot disk or PXE), a driver disk that contains the bnx2 driver may be needed. The driver disk images for the most recent Red Hat and SuSE versions are included.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Setting Optional Properties for the bnx2i Driver You can supply the optional parameters en_tcp_dack, error_mask1 and error_mask2 as command line arguments to the insmod or modprobe command for the bnx2i driver. error_mask1 and error_mask2 Use “Config FW iSCSI Error Mask #” to configure certain iSCSI protocol violations to be treated either as a warning or a fatal error.
Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Drivers Note Broadcom validation is limited to a power of 2; for example, 32, 64, or 128. rq_size Use the “Configure RQ size” parameter to choose the size of asynchronous buffer queue size per offloaded connections. The RQ size is not required to be greater than 16 because it is used to place iSCSI ASYNC/NOP/REJECT messages and SCSI sense data. Defaults: 16 Range: 16 to 32 Note Broadcom validation is limited to a power of 2; for example, 16, 32, or 128.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Checking the bnx2 Driver Defaults The bnx2 driver defaults to the following settings: Speed: Autonegotiation with all speeds advertised Flow Control: Autonegotiation with RX and TX advertised MTU: 1500 (range is 46–9000) RX Ring Size: 255 (range is 0–4080) RX Jumbo Ring Size: 0 (range 0–16320) adjusted by the driver based on MTU and RX Ring Size TX Ring Size: 255 (range is (MAX_SKB_FRAGS+1)–255).
Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Drivers Checking the bnx2 Driver Messages The following are the most common bnx2 driver messages: Driver Sign on Broadcom NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Driver bnx2 v1.6.3c (July 23, 2007) CNIC Driver Sign on Broadcom NetXtreme II cnic v1.1.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Note This message is displayed only when the user attempts to make an iSCSI connection.
Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Drivers Note Change mtu to 1500 using ifconfig and restart the interface in order to offload iSCSI connections.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide bnx2i: bnx2i: bnx2i: bnx2i: iscsi_error iscsi_error iscsi_error iscsi_error - pend r2t in cleanup IP fragments rcvd IP options error urgent flag error CNIC detects iSCSI protocol violation - non-FATAL, warning bnx2i: iscsi_warning - invalid TTT bnx2i: iscsi_warning - invalid DataSN bnx2i: iscsi_warning - invalid LUN field Note The driver needs to be configured to consider certain violations as a warning and not a
Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Drivers The iSCSI driver/firmware will not offload iSCSI connections onto a jumbo frame-enabled CNIC device. For MPIO to work properly, iSCSI nopout should be enabled on each iSCSI session. Refer to open-iscsi documentation for procedures on setting up noop_out_interval and noop_out_timeout values.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide rpm -e open-iscsi 2. Install the source RPM package by entering: rpm -ivh .src.rpm 3. CD to the RPM path and build the binary driver for your kernel. Enter: cd /usr/src/{redhat,OpenLinux,turbo,packages,rpm ..} rpm -bb SPECS/.spec or rpmbuild -bb SPECS/.spec (for RPM version 4.x.x) Note The RPM path is different for each Linux distribution. 4.
Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Drivers where XPORT_NAME=bcm570x-xxyyzz xx - pci bus number of the NX2 device yy - pci device number of the NX2 device zz - pci function number of the NX2 device Network interface to iscsi transport name binding can be obtained by executing: dmesg | grep "bnx2i: netif" Sample output in a system with two NetXtreme II devices: bnx2i: netif=eth1, iscsi=bcm570x-050000 bnx2i: netif=eth0, iscsi=bcm570x-030000 If you want to switch back to using the software initiator, enter the
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Maximizing Offload iSCSI Connections With default driver parameters set, which includes 128 outstanding commands, bnx2i can offload a maximum of 28 iSCSI connections. This is not a hard limit, but simple on-chip resource allocation math. The bnx2i driver can offload > 28 connections by reducing the shared queue size which, in turn, limits the maximum outstanding tasks on a connection.
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Chapter 7 Installing the Windows Drivers This chapter provides procedures to install and remove the driver software for all of the Windows Operating Systems supported by the AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S adapters. In addition, it describes how to display and change adapter properties including power management options.
Chapter 7: Installing the Windows Drivers Supported Versions of Microsoft Windows Table 10 lists the versions of Microsoft Windows supported by the adapters. Table 10.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Installing the Windows Driver Software This chapter describes how to install all of the following Windows Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit extended) Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit extended) Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (32-bit and 64-bit extended) Microsoft Windows Vista™ (32-bit and 64-bit extended) Microsoft Windows 7™ (32-bit and 64-bit extende
Chapter 7: Installing the Windows Drivers Note You must physically install a network device driver before the Broadcom NetXtreme II Controller can be used with your Windows Operating System. There is no installation CD. You must download the drivers from the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software. After you have accessed this website, enter the model number in the Search by Product Name box and then click Find to view the current list of documents and drivers.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide The Broadcom NetXtreme II Driver Installer - InstallShield Wizard Page is displayed. See Figure 15. Figure 15. Broadcom NetXtreme II Driver Installer - InstallShield Wizard Page 2. Click Next to continue. The License Agreement Page is displayed. See Figure 16 on page 92.
Chapter 7: Installing the Windows Drivers Figure 16. License Agreement Page 3. After you review the license agreement, click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. The Ready to Install the Program Page is displayed. See Figure 17 on page 93.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Figure 17. Ready to Install the Program Page 4. Click Install. The InstallShield Wizard Completed Page is displayed. See Figure 18 on page 94.
Chapter 7: Installing the Windows Drivers Figure 18. InstallShield Wizard Completed Page 5. Click Finish to close the wizard. 6. The installer determines if a system restart is necessary. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using Silent Installation 94 Silent installation provides a command-line silent mode which allows for unattended installation.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Note All commands are case sensitive. Note User must “Run as Administrator” for Vista when using “msiexec” for “silent” install or uninstall procedures. Note For detailed instructions and information about unattended installs, refer to the Silent.txt file in the DrvInst folder.
Chapter 7: Installing the Windows Drivers To perform a silent uninstall from within the installer source folder, enter: msiexec /x "BDrv5706.msi" /qn To perform a silent uninstall from any folder, enter: msiexec /x "{F0DA8A3F-1457-419E-96F4-235DD3EF41E1}" / qn Note The hexadecimal number above may differ from your current installer. Check the Key name in HKLM\Software\Microsoft\ Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall for the correct hexadecimal number.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Removing the Device Drivers This section discusses how to remove the device drivers. Note Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2 provide the Device Driver Rollback feature to replace a device driver with one that was previously installed.
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Chapter 8 Setting Advanced Properties For all of the Windows operating systems, you access the Windows Advanced Properties from the Advanced Tab. Although the default values of the Advanced Properties are appropriate in most cases, you can change any of the available options to meet the requirements of your system.
Chapter 8: Setting Advanced Properties Advanced Features Table 11 lists the advanced network adapter features in Microsoft Windows that are supported by the AT-2973 Adapter Series. Default values are marked with an asterisk. Table 11. Advanced Features in Microsoft Windows Supported by the AT-2973 Adapter Series Windows Vista 32/64 Feature Windows 7 32/64 Windows Server 2003 32/64 Windows Server 2008 32/64 Windows Server 2008 R2 32/64 802.
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AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Accessing the Advanced Tab To modify the configuration properties of the Windows Operating systems, you must access the Advanced Tab. Depending on your operating system, there are several ways to do this.
Chapter 8: Setting Advanced Properties Figure 19. System Properties Dialog Box 4. Click the Hardware tab at the top of the System Properties dialog box. Refer to Figure 20 on page 107.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Figure 20. System Properties Hardware Tab 5. Click the Device Manager button to display the window in Figure 21 on page 108.
Chapter 8: Setting Advanced Properties Figure 21. Device Manager Window 6. Double-click on the Network adapters option.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide 7. In the Broadcom network adapter window, click the Advanced tab, shown in Figure 22. Figure 22.
Chapter 8: Setting Advanced Properties Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows 7 To select the Advanced Tab in Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows 7 Operating systems, do the following: 1. Select the Start button. See Figure 23. Figure 23. Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows 7 Search Box 2. Enter the following command: mmc devmgmt.msc The Device Manager window is displayed. See Figure 24 on page 111.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Figure 24. Device Manager Window 3. Open the Network Adapters folder. The list of installed adapters is displayed. 4. Right click on one of the following adapters and select Properties from the menu: Allied Telesis AT-2973SX Allied Telesis AT-2973T Allied Telesis AT-2973T/4 Allied Telesis AT-VNC10S The adapter window is displayed. 5. Select the Advanced tab.
Chapter 8: Setting Advanced Properties Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Vista In the Windows Vista Operating System, you access the Advanced Tab through the Device Manager. To select the Device Manager in the Windows Vista Operating System, do the following: 1. Select the Start menu. See Figure 25 for an example of the Windows Vista Start menu. Figure 25. Windows Vista Start Menu 2. From the Start Menu, select Run. The Windows Vista Run window is displayed. See Figure 26. Figure 26.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide 3. Enter the following command in the Run window: mmc compmgmt.msc 4. From the Computer Management Window, select Device Manager in the left panel. The Device Manager window is displayed. See Figure 24 on page 111. 5. Open the Network Adapters folder. The list of installed adapters is displayed. 6.
Chapter 8: Setting Advanced Properties Modifying the Advanced Properties After you have installed the driver software, you can use Table 13 to verify or change the adapter properties: Note After you upgrade the driver software, the Advanced Properties may change. Note The configuration steps in the table may differ slightly if the “Classic Start Menu” is set on your computer. Table 13. Advanced Features in Microsoft Windows Feature 802.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Table 13. Advanced Features in Microsoft Windows Feature Flow Control Interrupt Moderation IPv4 Checksum Offload Description Configuration Steps Enables or disables the receipt or transmission of PAUSE frames. PAUSE frames allow the network adapter and a switch to control the transmit rate. The side that is receiving the PAUSE frame momentarily stops transmitting.
Chapter 8: Setting Advanced Properties Table 13. Advanced Features in Microsoft Windows Feature IPv4 Large Send Offload IPv6 Checksum Offload IPv6 Large Send Offload 116 Description Configuration Steps Normally, the TCP segmentation is done by the protocol stack. When you enable the Large Send Offload property, the TCP segmentation can be done by the network adapter. The default setting for this property is Enabled. This property is only available for Broadcom NetXtreme adapters. 1.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Table 13. Advanced Features in Microsoft Windows Feature Jumbo Packet Description Enables the network adapter to transmit and receive oversized Ethernet frames that are greater than 1514 bytes, but less than or equal to 9000 bytes in length (9600 bytes for network adapters that operate at 10 Gbps). This property requires the presence of a switch that is able to process jumbo frames.
Chapter 8: Setting Advanced Properties Table 13. Advanced Features in Microsoft Windows Feature Number of RSS Queues Description Configuration Steps Allows configuring RSS queues. For 1 Gbps network adapters, the RSS queue options are Auto (default), 2, 4, and 8. For 10 Gbps network adapters, the RSS queue options are Auto (default), 2, 4, 8, and 16. 1. In Microsoft Windows, rightclick the Network Adapter in Network Connections and then click Properties. 2.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Table 13. Advanced Features in Microsoft Windows Feature Receive Buffers (0=Auto) Receive Side Scaling Description Configuration Steps The number of receive buffers. Receive buffers are data segments that allow the network adapter to allocate receive packets to memory. For 1 Gbps adapters, the range of valid receive buffers is 50 to 5000 in increments of 1 with 750 receive buffers as the default value.
Chapter 8: Setting Advanced Properties Table 13. Advanced Features in Microsoft Windows Feature TCP Connection Offload (IPv4) Description Configuration Steps Enables and disables TOE offload when using the IPv4 protocol. The default is Enabled. 1. In Microsoft Windows, rightclick the Network Adapter in Network Connections and click Properties. 2. Click the Configure button and then the Advanced tab. 3. Set the desired TCP Connection Offload (Ipv4) value.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Table 13. Advanced Features in Microsoft Windows Feature VLAN ID Description Configuration Steps Enables VLAN tagging and configures the VLAN ID when Priority & VLAN Enabled is selected as the Priority & VLAN setting. The range for the VLAN ID is 1 to 4094 and must match the VLAN tag value on the connected switch. A value of 0 (default) in this field disables VLAN tagging. 1.
Chapter 8: Setting Advanced Properties Table 13. Advanced Features in Microsoft Windows Feature Description A properly configured network that has multiple VLANs should maintain separate IP segments for each VLAN. This is necessary since outbound traffic relies on the routing table to identify which adapter (virtual or physical) to pass traffic through and does not determine which adapter based on VLAN membership. Since support for VLAN tagging on Broadcom's NDIS 6.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Table 13. Advanced Features in Microsoft Windows Feature VMQ Lookahead Split Description The VMQ Lookahead Split property defines whether the device has enabled or disabled the ability to split receive buffers into lookahead and postlookahead buffers. Configuration Steps 1. In Microsoft Windows, rightclick the Network Adapter in Network Connections and then click Properties. 2.
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Chapter 9 Installing CIM and SNMP for Manageability Both Common Information Model (CIM) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) are information models that allow you to monitor and manage a PC or a network. Both CIM and SNMP are supported on the Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2 Operating Systems. The CIM standard defines managed elements and the SNMP standard defines events such as temperature threshold and power outages which are called traps.
Chapter 9: Installing CIM and SNMP for Manageability Installing CIM The Common Information Model (CIM) is an industry standard defined by the Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF). Microsoft implements CIM on Windows platforms. Also, Broadcom supports CIM on the Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2 platforms. Broadcom's implementation of CIM enables various classes to provide information through CIM client applications. The Broadcom CIM data provider provides data only.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation Guide SELECT * FROM __InstanceDeletionEvent where TargetInstance ISA "BRCM_NetworkAdapter" SELECT * FROM __InstanceCreationEvent where TargetInstance ISA "BRCM_ActsAsSpare" SELECT * FROM __InstanceDeletionEvent where TargetInstance ISA "BRCM_ActsAsSpare" For detailed information about these events, see the CIM documentation at: http://www.dmtf.org/sites/default/files/standards/documents/DSP0004V2.3_final.
Chapter 9: Installing CIM and SNMP for Manageability Figure 27. BACS CIM Option Window 4. Select CIM Provider. 5. Select one of the following: This feature will be installed on local hard drive This feature, and all subfeatures, will be installed on local hard drive 6. Click Next. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation Guide Installing SNMP The BASP version of SNMP has two components that are described in the following sections: BASP Subagent “BASP Subagent” on page 129 “BASP Extensible-Agent” on page 129 The BASP subagent, baspmgnt.dll, is designed for the Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2 platforms. You must install the SNMP service before installing the BASP subagent.
Chapter 9: Installing CIM and SNMP for Manageability The extensible-agent allows the SNMP manager software to actively monitor the configurations of the Broadcom NetXtreme II adapter. It supplements the information already provided by the standard SNMP Management Network Interface information.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation Guide 4. Select SNMP. The BACS SNMP Option Window is displayed. See Figure 27. Figure 28. BACS SNMP Option Window 5. Select one of the following: This feature will be installed on local hard drive This feature, and all subfeatures, will be installed on local hard drive 6. Click Next. 7. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation.
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Chapter 10 Installing Management Applications This chapter provides information about prerequisites for installing management applications as well as procedures instructions.
Chapter 10: Installing Management Applications Installing Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 3 and Related Management Applications The Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 3 (BACS 3) software and related management applications can be installed from the source-file directory or by using the silent install option. See the following: “Checking .
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Checking .NET Framework Requirements Before you use either the source-file directory or the silent install option, you must make sure that your system meets the minimum installation requirements. Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 includes the runtime and associated files needed to run BACS 3, and must be installed on your system in order for BACS 3 to operate. For information on the minimum and recommended .
Chapter 10: Installing Management Applications Note Long startup times for BACS 3 may be caused by a limitation of .NET Framework 2.0, as described in Microsoft knowledge base article KB936707. To improve the startup time of BACS 3, apply .NET Framework 2.0 SP1 (or appropriate version for your OS as shown in the Recommended column of Table 14), and reboot your system. Using the Installer The driver software is available for download from the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide “Performing a Silent Install by Feature on IA32 Platforms” on page 138 “Performing a Silent Install by Feature on AMD64/EM64T Platforms” on page 138 “Performing a Silent Install from Within a Batch File” on page 138 Note All commands are case sensitive. Note User must “Run as Administrator” for Vista when using “msiexec” for “silent” install/uninstall(s).
Chapter 10: Installing Management Applications Note After performing a silent uninstall, it is necessary to reboot the system before reinstalling this installer. If you do not perform a reboot, BASP does not install correctly. Performing a Silent Install by Feature on IA32 Platforms To perform a silent install by feature on IA32 platforms, enter: Note CHM32 or CHM64 installs the BACS help file and must be included when installing the BACS feature. Use ADDSOURCE to include any of the features listed below.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Modifying Management Applications To modify the management applications, do the following: 1. In Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs. 2. Click Broadcom Management Programs and then click Change. 3. Click Next to continue. 4. Click Modify to change program features. 5. Click Next to continue. 6. Click on an icon to change how a feature is installed. 7. Click Next. 8. Click Install. 9.
Chapter 10: Installing Management Applications Repairing Management Applications To repair or reinstall the management applications, do the following: 1. In Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs. 2. Click Broadcom Management Programs, and then click Change. 3. Click Next to continue. 4. Click Repair to repair errors in installed applications. 5. Click Next to continue. 6. Click Install. 7. Click Finish to close the wizard.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Removing Management Applications To remove all management applications, do the following: 1. In Control panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs. 2. Click Broadcom Management Programs, and then click Remove. 3. Reboot your system to complete the removal of management applications.
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Chapter 11 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information.
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Checking Hardware Diagnostics Loopback diagnostic tests are available for testing the adapter hardware. These tests provide access to the adapter internal and external diagnostics, where packet information is transmitted across the physical link. For instructions and information on running tests in an MS-DOS environment, see Chapter 12, “User Diagnostics” on page 157.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Checking Port LEDs To check the state of the network link and activity, see the following sections: “AT-2973SX Adapter Physical Description” on page 19 “AT-2973T Adapter Physical Description” on page 21 “AT-2973T/4 Adapter Physical Description” on page 22 “AT-VNC10S Adapter Physical Description” on page 24 145
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Consulting the Troubleshooting Checklist Caution Before you open the cabinet of your server to add or remove the adapter, see “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 31. The following checklist provides recommended actions to resolve problems installing or running the AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, or AT-VNC10S adapter in your system: Checking Current Drivers Inspect all cables and connections.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Linux To verify that the bnx2.o driver is loaded properly, enter: lsmod If the driver is loaded, a line similar to one Table 15 is displayed, where size indicates the size of the driver in bytes, and n is the number of adapters configured. Table 15.
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting 3. If you are performing the ping command at the system where the new adapter is installed, type ipconfig /all to verify that the new adapter is operational. 4. Type ping , and then press Enter. If you are performing the ping command at the system where the new adapter is installed, specify the IP address of a remote device the adapter is to ping. If you are performing the command at another system, enter the IP address of the new adapter.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Solving Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V Issues Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V™ is a hypervisor virtualization system. For detailed information about Hyper-V, see http:// www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/hyperv.aspx. This section addresses issues that affect the configuration of NetXtreme II network adapters and teamed adapters when Hyper-V is used.
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting When configuring a team of NetXtreme II network adapters on a Hyper-V system, be aware of the following: Create the team prior to binding the team to the Hyper-V virtual network Create a team only with an adapter that is not already assigned to a Hyper-V virtual network. A TOE-enabled team that is bound to a Hyper-V virtual network reports TOE as an offload capability in BACS; however, TOE does not work.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Note This does not include an unattended installation when performed from a CD-ROM. Note The path shown in OemPnpDriversPath can be appended with the path to other applicable drivers. For an unattended installation, place the Broadcom NetXtreme II driver files in the $OEM$\$1\Drivers\NIC directory. For Sysprep, the drivers are located in Drivers\NIC at the root of the system drive.
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Solving Broadcom Boot Agent and Broadcom Advanced Server Program (BASP) Issues This section discusses issues with the Broadcom Boot Agent and Broadcom Advanced Server (BASP) as well as provides solutions. Problem: Unable to obtain network settings through DHCP using PXE. Solution: For proper operation, make sure that the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) feature is disabled or that portfast mode (for Cisco switches) is enabled on the port to which the PXE client is connected.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Problem: A Generic Trunking (GEC/FEC) 802.3ad-Draft Static type of team may lose some network connectivity if the driver to a team member is disabled. Solution: If a team member supports underlying management software (ASF/IPMI/UMP) or Wake-On-LAN, the link may be maintained on the switch for the adapter despite its driver being disabled.
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Solving Miscellaneous Issues This section presents issues and provides solutions for a variety of driver software issues. Problem: Although installed, the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 3 (BACS) application does not start and an error message appears. Solution: NET Framework 2.0 is required for BACS 3 to operate. Install .NET Framework 2.0. Problem: Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 3 takes a long time to start up. Solution: This is a limitation of .NET Framework 2.0. Apply .
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Solution: This is a Microsoft issue. For more information, see Microsoft knowledge base KB913119 at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/913119. Problem: Performance is degraded when multiple BCM57710 network adapters are used in a system. Solution: Ensure that the system has at least 2 GB of main memory when using up to four network adapters and 4 GB of main memory when using four or more network adapters.
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Chapter 12 User Diagnostics This chapter provides user diagnostic information for the MS-DOS platform.
Chapter 12: User Diagnostics Overview Broadcom NetXtreme II User Diagnostics is an MS-DOS based application that runs a series of diagnostic tests. These tests allow you to update device firmware as well as to view and change settings for available adapter properties. To run Broadcom NetXtreme II User Diagnostics, you must create an MSDOS 6.22 bootable disk containing the uxdiag.exe file. Next, start the system with the boot disk in drive A.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide System Requirements The following system requirements are needed to run user diagnostics: MS-DOS 6.22 Operating System uxdiag.
Chapter 12: User Diagnostics Performing Diagnostics At the MS-DOS prompt, type uxdiag followed by the command options. The uxdiag command options are shown in Table 16. For example, to run all of the diagnostic tests except Group B tests on adapter #1, enter: C:\>uxdiag -c 1 -t b Note You must include uxdiag at the beginning of the command string each time you type a command. Table 16.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Table 16. uxdiag Command Options (Continued) Command Options Description uxdiag -fump Specifies the bin file to update UMP firmware. uxdiag -help Displays the Broadcom NetXtreme II User Diagnostics, uxdiag, command options. uxdiag -I Specifies the number of iterations to run on the selected tests.
Chapter 12: User Diagnostics Table 16. uxdiag Command Options (Continued) Command Options 162 Description uxdiag -ver Displays the version of Broadcom NetXtreme II User Diagnostics (uxdiag) and all installed adapters.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Diagnostic Test Descriptions The diagnostic tests are divided into four groups: Basic Functional Tests (Group A) Memory Tests (Group B) Block Tests (Group C) Ethernet Traffic Tests (Group D). The diagnostic tests are described in Table 17. Table 17.
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AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Table 17. Diagnostic Tests (Continued) Test Description Number Name C2 RBUF Allocation Verifies the RX buffer (RBUF) allocation interface by allocating and releasing buffers and checking that the RBUF block maintains an accurate count of the allocated and free buffers.
Chapter 12: User Diagnostics Table 17. Diagnostic Tests (Continued) Test Description Number Name C8 DMA Engine Verifies the functionality of the DMA engine block by performing numerous DMA read and write operations to various system and internal memory locations (and byte boundaries) with varying lengths (from 1 byte to over 4 KB, crossing the physical page boundary) and different data patterns (incremental, fixed, and random). CRC checks are performed to ensure data integrity.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Table 17. Diagnostic Tests (Continued) Test Description Number Name D2 PHY Loopback Enables PHY loopback mode in the adapter and transmits 5000 Layer 2 packets of various sizes. As the packets are received by Broadcom NetXtreme II User Diagnostics, they are checked for errors. Packets are returned through the PHY receive path and never reach the wire. The adapter should not be connected to a network.
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Appendix A Specifications Physical Specifications This section provides the dimensions and weight of the adapters. Dimensions: AT-2973SX: 14.47 cm x 5.61 cm (5.7 in. x 2.2 in.) AT-2973T: 14.47 cm x 5.61 cm (5.7 in. x 2.2 in.) AT-2973T/4: 14.47 cm x 5.61 cm (5.7 in. x 2.2 in.) AT-VNC10S: 16.0 cm x 6.89 cm (6.3 in. x 2.71 in.) Weight: AT-2973SX: 68.0 g (.15 lbs.) AT-2973T: 68.0 g (.15 lbs.) AT-2973T/4: 113.4 g (.25 lbs.) AT-VNC10S: 90.0 g (.
Appendix A: Specifications Power Specifications The following power specifications apply to the AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S adapters: Operating Voltage: AT-2973SX: +3.3V AT-2973T: +3.3V AT-2973T/4: +3.3V AT-VNC10S: +12.0V Maximum Power Consumption: AT-2973SX: 5.28 Watts AT-2973T: 4.1 Watts AT-2973T/4: 7.1 Watts AT-VNC10S: 12.0 Watts Performance Specifications The following performance specifications apply to the AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, and AT-2973T/4 adapters: x4 PCIe v2.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted-Pair Port Connectors This section lists the pin signals for the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted-pair ports for the AT-2973T and AT-2973T/4 adapters. Figure 29 illustrates the pin layout to an RJ-45 connector and port. 1 8 8 1 Figure 29. RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout Table 18 lists the RJ-45 connector pins and their signals when a 1000Base-T port is operating at 1000 Mbps. Table 18.
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Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors The fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter. The end of the fiber optic cable is held in the core of the ferrule in the plug. Light signals are transmitted through the core of the fiber. Even minor smudges or dirt on the end face of the fiber, completely invisible to the naked eye, can disrupt light transmission and lead to failure of the component or of the entire system.
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner PUSH OPEN re Di c A PEng TAWipi tion Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are typically called “cartridge cleaners,” as shown in Figure 32. Figure 32. Cartridge Cleaner Note Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic connector. To clean a fiber optic connector using a cartridge cleaner, perform the following procedure. 1.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Note Rub the ferrule tip on the cleaning surface in one direction only. 3. When you reach the end of the cleaning surface, pick up the ferrule tip, rotate and place it at the top and rub downwards at least 2 times. Caution Failing to pick up the ferrule tip when you reach the bottom of the cleaning surface can result in static electricity that can damage the fiber optic cable. 4. If desired, repeat steps 3 and 4. 5.
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Using a Swab Specially treated swabs, known as stick cleaners, are available for cleaning inside connector adapters or hard-to-reach ferrule tips. These swabs, often referred to as “lint free” or “alcohol free” swabs, are available from many vendors, as shown in Figure 34. Stick cleaners are available in both 2.5 mm and 1.25 mm sizes for use on SC and MU connectors respectively.
AT-2973SX, AT-2973T, AT-2973T/4, and AT-VNC10S Adapters Installation and User’s Guide 3. If a fiber inspection scope is available, use the scope to inspect the connector to make sure that it is clean and to check for scratches, pits, or other problems that may affect performance. Note Always keep a dust cap on a fiber optic cable when it is not in use. Warning Do not stare into the laser beam. L2 Warning Do not look directly at the cable ends or inspect the cable ends with an optical lens.
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