User`s guide

Chapter 3

Operating the Adapter

This chapter describes various issues that may occur when using the SGI 10-Gbit

Ethernet PCI Express network adapter in a 10-Gbit Ethernet network. It includes the

following sections:

• "Verifying Functionality" on page 7

• "Resetting the Adapter" on page 10

• "Changing the Conﬁguration" on page 10

• "Setting MTU Sizes" on page 10

• "Troubleshooting" on page 11

Verifying Functionality

This section explains the following:

• "Using LEDs to Determine Functionality" on page 7

• "Verifying Adapter Recognition" on page 8

• "Enabling the Adapter" on page 9

• "Verifying that the Adapter is Properly Conﬁgured and Enabled" on page 9

Using LEDs to Determine Functionality

The SGI 10-Gbit Ethernet PCI Express network adapter has light-emitting diodes

(LEDs) that indicate whether the adapter is conﬁgured correctly and connected to an

active Ethernet.

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