HP-UX 11i Version 1 Installation and Update Guide, June 2003

Configuring Built-In PCI Networking
1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet)
Appendix D 197
D Configuring Built-In PCI
Networking
This appendix describes configuring built-in (or core) PCI networking
cards in HP workstations and servers.
1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet)
These instructions apply to the 1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet) product.
They assume that the card has been factory installed and the software
already loaded on your disk.
Step 1. Log in as root and verify that the card and its hardware path are
displayed by executing the command: ioscan.
Step 2. Run the System Administration Manager: sam.
Step 3. Double click Networking and Communications.
Step 4. Double click Network Interface Cards.
Step 5. Highlight the Gigabit Ethernet card and choose Configure from the
Actions menu.
Step 6. Fill in the form according to the instructions.
Step 7. Click on the OK button to activate the card and then select exit from the
“File” menu until you exit SAM.
Optional Step: Configure Jumbo Frame Size
Step 1. Ensure that all switches in the data path support the jumbo frame size.
Also, make sure that both ends of the connection are using jumbo frames.
Step 2. Obtain the PPA Number of the card by executing: