Sun Microsystems Computer Hardware 5945532 User Manual

Sun Dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIe  
ExpressModule User’s Guide  
Sun Microsystems, Inc.  
Part No. 820-4979-10  
August 2008, Revision A  
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1. Sun Dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIe ExpressModule Overview  
1
Indicator Lights on the ExpressModule  
1
3
2. Installing and Setting Up the Device Driver Software  
7
To Remove the Driver From a Linux Platform  
9
To Download and Install the Driver on a Microsoft Windows Platform 10  
To Remove the Driver From a Microsoft Windows Platform 11  
3. Installing the ExpressModule 13  
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To Install an Optical Transceiver 13  
Installing the ExpressModule 16  
To Install the ExpressModule With the Power Off 16  
To Verify the Installation in a Microsoft Windows System 19  
4. Network Configuration 21  
Configuring the Network Host Files for Booting Over the Gigabit Ethernet  
5. Configuring the Driver Parameters 23  
Driver Overview 23  
6. Configuring VLANs 27  
To Configure VLANs in a Linux Environment 30  
To Configure VLANs in a Microsoft Windows 2003 Environment 31  
A. Sun Dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIe ExpressModule Specifications 35  
Connectors 36  
Technical Features 37  
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Physical Characteristics 37  
Power and Environmental Requirements 38  
Index 39  
Contents  
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Regulatory Compliance Statements  
Your Sun product is marked to indicate its compliance class:  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) — USA  
Industry Canada Equipment Standard for Digital Equipment (ICES-003) — Canada  
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) — Japan  
Bureau of Standards Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) — Taiwan  
Please read the appropriate section that corresponds to the marking on your Sun product before attempting to install the  
product.  
FCC Class A Notice  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.  
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of  
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment  
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if it is  
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required  
to correct the interference at his own expense.  
Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc. may void the authority  
granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.  
ICES-003 Class A Notice - Avis NMB-003, Classe A  
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
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BSMI Class A Notice  
The following statement is applicable to products shipped to Taiwan and marked as Class A on the product compliance  
label.  
T33012  
CCC Class A Notice  
The following statement is applicable to products shipped to China and marked with “Class A” on the product’s compliance  
label.  
GOST-R Certification Mark  
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Depending on the type of power switch your device has,  
one of the following symbols may be used:  
Safety Agency Compliance  
Statements  
Read this section before beginning any procedure. The  
following text provides safety precautions to follow when  
installing a Sun Microsystems product.  
On – Applies AC power to the system.  
Off – Removes AC power from the system.  
Safety Precautions  
For your protection, observe the following safety  
precautions when setting up your equipment:  
Standby – The On/Standby switch is in the  
standby position.  
Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the  
equipment.  
Modifications to Equipment  
Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the  
equipment. Sun Microsystems is not responsible for  
regulatory compliance of a modified Sun product.  
Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your power  
source match the voltage and frequency inscribed on  
the equipment’s electrical rating label.  
Never push objects of any kind through openings in  
the equipment. Dangerous voltages may be present.  
Conductive foreign objects could produce a short  
circuit that could cause fire, electric shock, or damage  
to your equipment.  
Placement of a Sun Product  
Caution – Do not block or cover the openings  
of your Sun product. Never place a Sun  
product near a radiator or heat register.  
Failure to follow these guidelines can cause  
overheating and affect the reliability of your  
Sun product.  
Symbols  
The following symbols may appear in this book:  
Caution – There is a risk of personal injury  
and equipment damage. Follow the  
instructions.  
System Unit Cover  
You must remove the cover of your Sun computer system  
unit to add cards, memory, or internal storage devices. Be  
sure to replace the cover before powering on your computer  
system.  
Caution – Hot surface. Avoid contact.  
Surfaces are hot and may cause personal  
injury if touched.  
Caution – Do not operate Sun products  
without the cover in place. Failure to take this  
precaution may result in personal injury and  
system damage.  
Caution – Hazardous voltages are present. To  
reduce the risk of electric shock and danger to  
personal health, follow the instructions.  
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Conformité aux normes de sécurité  
Marche – Met le système sous tension  
alternative.  
Veuillez lire attentivement cette section avant de  
commencer. Ce texte traite des mesures de sécurité qu’il  
convient de prendre pour l’installation d’un produit Sun  
Microsystems.  
Arret – Met le système hors tension  
alternative.  
Mesures de sécurité  
Pour votre sécurité, nous vous recommandons de suivre  
scrupuleusement les mesures de sécurité ci-dessous lorsque  
vous installez votre matériel:  
Veilleuse – L'interrupteur Marche/Veille est  
sur la position de veille.  
Suivez tous les avertissements et toutes les  
instructions inscrites sur le matériel.  
Assurez-vous que la tension et la fréquence de votre  
source d'alimentation correspondent à la tension et à  
la fréquence indiquées sur l'étiquette de la tension  
électrique nominale du matériel  
Modification du matériel  
N'apportez aucune modification mécanique ou électrique  
au matériel. Sun Microsystems décline toute responsabilité  
quant à la non-conformité éventuelle d'un produit Sun  
modifié.  
N'introduisez jamais d'objets quels qu'ils soient dans  
les ouvertures de l'équipement. Vous pourriez vous  
trouver en présence de hautes tensions dangereuses.  
Tout objet étranger conducteur risque de produire un  
court-circuit pouvant présenter un risque d'incendie  
ou de décharge électrique, ou susceptible  
Positionnement d’un produit Sun  
Attention – Evitez d'obstruer ou de recouvrir  
les orifices de votre produit Sun. N'installez  
jamais un produit Sun près d'un radiateur ou  
d'une source de chaleur. Si vous ne respectez  
pas ces consignes, votre produit Sun risque de  
surchauffer et son fonctionnement en sera  
altéré.  
d'endommager le matériel.  
Symboles  
Vous trouverez ci-dessous la signification des différents  
symboles utilisés:  
Attention – Vous risquez d'endommager le  
matériel ou de vous blesser. Veuillez suivre les  
instructions.  
Couvercle de l'unité  
Pour ajouter des cartes, de la mémoire ou des périphériques  
de stockage internes, vous devez retirer le couvercle de  
votre système Sun. Remettez le couvercle supérieur en  
place avant de mettre votre système sous tension.  
Attention – Surfaces brûlantes. Evitez tout  
contact. Les surfaces sont brûlantes. Vous  
risquez de vous blesser si vous les touchez.  
Attention – Ne mettez jamais des produits  
Sun sous tension si leur couvercle supérieur  
n'est pas mis en place. Si vous ne prenez pas  
ces précautions, vous risquez de vous blesser  
ou d'endommager le système.  
Attention – Tensions dangereuses. Pour  
réduire les risques de décharge électrique et  
de danger physique, observez les consignes  
indiquées.  
Selon le type d'interrupteur marche/arrêt dont votre  
appareil est équipé, l'un des symboles suivants sera utilisé:  
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Einhaltung sicherheitsbehördlicher  
Vorschriften  
Aus– Unterbricht die Wechselstromzufuhr  
zum Gerät.  
Lesen Sie vor dem Ausführen von Arbeiten diesen  
Abschnitt. Im folgenden Text werden Sicherheitsvor-  
kehrungen beschrieben, die Sie bei der Installation eines  
Sun Microsystems-Produkts beachten müssen.  
Wartezustand – Der Ein-/Standby-Netz-  
schalter befindet sich in der Standby-Position.  
Sicherheitsvorkehrungen  
Treffen Sie zu Ihrem eigenen Schutz bei der Installation des  
Geräts die folgenden Sicherheitsvorkehrungen:  
Modifikationen des Geräts  
Nehmen Sie keine elektrischen oder mechanischen  
Gerätemodifikationen vor. Sun Microsystems ist für die  
Einhaltung der Sicherheitsvorschriften von modifizierten  
Sun-Produkten nicht haftbar.  
Beachten Sie alle auf den Geräten angebrachten  
Warnhinweise und Anweisungen.  
Stellen Sie sicher, dass Spannung und Frequenz der  
Stromversorgung den Nennleistungen auf dem am  
Gerät angebrachten Etikett entsprechen.  
Gehäuseabdeckung  
Führen Sie niemals Fremdobjekte in die Öffnungen  
am Gerät ein. Es können gefährliche Spannungen  
anliegen. Leitfähige Fremdobjekte können einen  
Kurzschluss verursachen, der einen Brand, Strom-  
schlag oder Geräteschaden herbeiführen kann.  
Sie müssen die Abdeckung Ihres Sun-Computersystems  
entfernen, um Karten, Speicher oder interne Speichergeräte  
hinzuzufügen. Bringen Sie vor dem Einschalten des  
Systems die Gehäuseabdeckung wieder an.  
Achtung – Nehmen Sie Sun-Geräte nicht  
ohne Abdeckung in Betrieb. Die  
Nichtbeachtung dieses Warnhinweises kann  
Verletzungen oder Geräteschaden zur Folge  
haben.  
Symbole  
Die Symbole in diesem Handbuch haben folgende  
Bedeutung:  
Achtung – Gefahr von Verletzung und  
Geräteschaden. Befolgen Sie die Anwei-  
sungen.  
Achtung – Heiße Oberfläche. Nicht berühren,  
da Verletzungsgefahr durch heiße Oberfläche  
besteht.  
Achtung – Gefährliche Spannungen.  
Befolgen Sie die Anweisungen, um  
Stromschläge und Verletzungen zu vermeiden.  
Je nach Netzschaltertyp an Ihrem Gerät kann eines der  
folgenden Symbole verwendet werden:  
Ein – Versorgt das System mit Wechselstrom.  
Safety Agency Compliance Statements  
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Normativas de seguridad  
Lea esta sección antes de realizar cualquier operación. En  
ella se explican las medidas de seguridad que debe tomar al  
instalar un producto de Sun Microsystems.  
Apagado – Corta la alimentación de CA del  
sistema.  
Espera – El interruptor de encendido/espera  
está en la posición de espera.  
Medidas de seguridad  
Para su protección, tome las medidas de seguridad  
siguientes durante la instalación del equipo:  
Siga todos los avisos e instrucciones indicados en el  
equipo.  
Modificaciones en el equipo  
No realice modificaciones de tipo mecánico ni eléctrico en el  
equipo. Sun Microsystems no se hace responsable del  
cumplimiento de normativas en caso de que un producto  
Sun se haya modificado.  
Asegúrese de que el voltaje y frecuencia de la fuente  
de alimentación coincidan con el voltaje y frecuencia  
indicados en la etiqueta de clasificación eléctrica del  
equipo.  
No introduzca objetos de ningún tipo por las rejillas  
del equipo, ya que puede quedar expuesto a voltajes  
peligrosos. Los objetos conductores extraños pueden  
producir cortocircuitos y, en consecuencia, incendios,  
descargas eléctricas o daños en el equipo.  
Colocación de un producto Sun  
Precaución – No obstruya ni tape las rejillas  
del producto Sun. Nunca coloque un producto  
Sun cerca de radiadores ni fuentes de calor. Si  
no sigue estas indicaciones, el producto Sun  
podría sobrecalentarse y la fiabilidad de su  
funcionamiento se vería afectada.  
Símbolos  
En este documento aparecen los siguientes símbolos:  
Precaución – Existe el riesgo de que se  
produzcan lesiones personales y daños en el  
equipo. Siga las instrucciones.  
Precaución – Superficie caliente. Evite todo  
contacto. Las superficies están calientes y  
pueden causar lesiones personales si se tocan.  
Precaución – Voltaje peligroso. Para reducir  
el riesgo de descargas eléctricas y lesiones  
personales, siga las instrucciones.  
En función del tipo de interruptor de alimentación del que  
disponga el dispositivo, se utilizará uno de los símbolos  
siguientes:  
Encendido – Suministra alimentación de CA  
al sistema.  
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Declaration of Conformity  
Compliance Model Number:  
Product Family Name:  
5945532  
Sun Dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIe ExpressModule  
EMC  
USA—FCC Class A  
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
1. This equipment may not cause harmful interference.  
2. This equipment must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Canada  
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
European Union  
This equipment complies with the following requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC:  
As Information Technology Equipment (ITE) Class A per (as applicable):  
EN 55022:2006  
EN 61000-3-2:2000 +A2:2005  
EN 61000-3-3:1995 +A1:2001  
Class A  
Pass  
Pass  
EN 55024:1998 +A1:2001 +A2:2003 Required Limits:  
IEC61000-4-2  
IEC61000-4-3  
IEC61000-4-4  
IEC61000-4-5  
IEC61000-4-6  
IEC61000-4-8  
IEC61000-4-11  
4 kV (Direct), 8 kV (Air)  
3 V/m  
1 kV AC Power Lines, 0.5 kV Signal and DC Power Lines  
1 kV AC Line-Line and Outdoor Signal Lines, 2 kV AC Line-Gnd, 0.5 kV DC Power Lines  
3 V  
1 A/m  
Pass  
Safety  
This equipment complies with the following requirements of the Low Voltage Directive2006/95/EC:  
EC Type Examination Certificates:  
EN 60950-1:2001, 1st Edition  
IEC 60950-1:2001, 1st Edition  
Evaluated to all CB Countries  
UL 60950-1:2003, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-03  
CB Scheme Certificate No. NO47596  
File: E139761 Vol. 7  
Supplementary Information  
This equipment was tested and complies with all the requirements for the CE Mark.  
This equipment complies with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive 2002/95/EC.  
.
/S/  
Dennis P. Symanski  
DATE  
Worldwide Compliance Office  
Sun Microsystems, Inc.  
4150 Network Circle, MPK15-102  
Santa Clara, CA 95054 U.S.A.  
Tel: 650-786-3255 Fax: 650-786-3723  
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Preface  
This user’s guide provides hardware and software installation instructions for the  
Sun™ Dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Express Module. This document also describes how to  
configure the driver software for the ixgbedriver for Linux operating systems and  
Microsoft Windows Server 2003.  
These instructions are designed for enterprise system administrators with experience  
installing network hardware and software.  
Note – In this document the term x86 refers to 64-bit and 32-bit systems  
manufactured using processors compatible with the AMD64, Intel® Xeon®, or Intel  
Pentium product families.  
How This Document Is Organized  
Chapter 1 describes the Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card hardware and  
software.  
Chapter 2 explains how to download, install, and verify the ixgbedevice driver  
software on Linux and Microsoft Windows systems.  
Chapter 3 describes how to install the Ethernet adapter in your system and verify  
that it has been installed correctly.  
Chapter 4 describes how to edit the network host files after the Ethernet adapter has  
been installed on your system.  
Chapter 5 describes how to configure the ixgbedriver parameters.  
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Chapter 6 explains virtual local area networks (VLANs), and provides configuration  
instructions and examples.  
Appendix A lists the specifications for the Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card.  
Typographic Conventions  
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Typeface  
Meaning  
Examples  
AaBbCc123  
The names of commands, files,  
and directories; on-screen  
computer output  
Edit your.loginfile.  
Use ls-ato list all files.  
% You have mail.  
AaBbCc123  
What you type, when contrasted % su  
with on-screen computer output  
Password:  
Book titles, new words or terms, Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide.  
AaBbCc123  
words to be emphasized.  
Replace command-line variables  
with real names or values.  
These are called class options.  
You must be superuser to do this.  
To delete a file, type rmfilename.  
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The settings on your browser might differ from these settings.  
Shell Prompts  
Shell  
Prompt  
C shell  
machine-name%  
C shell superuser  
machine-name#  
Bourne shell and Korn shell  
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser  
$
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Related Documentation  
The documents listed as online are available at:  
Application  
Title  
Part Number  
Format  
Location  
Release Notes  
Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card, Sun Dual  
10GbE XFP 2 SR PCI Express Card, and Sun Dual  
10GbE SFP+ PCIe ExpressModule Release Notes  
820-4505  
PDF  
Online  
HTML  
Getting Started  
Sun Dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIe ExpressModule Getting 820-4981  
Started Guide  
Hardcopy Ship kit  
Hardcopy Ship kit  
Safety and  
compliance  
Safety and Compliance Manual  
816-7190  
Documentation, Support, and Training  
Sun Function  
Documentation  
Support  
URL  
Training  
Third-Party Web Sites  
Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party web sites mentioned in this  
document. Sun does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content,  
advertising, products, or other materials that are available on or through such sites  
or resources. Sun will not be responsible or liable for any actual or alleged damage  
or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content,  
goods, or services that are available on or through such sites or resources.  
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CHAPTER  
1
Sun Dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIe  
This chapter describes the Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card hardware and  
software, and includes the following sections:  
“Shipping Kit Contents” on page 1  
“ExpressModule Hardware Overview” on page 1  
“Hardware and Software Requirements” on page 5  
“Patch Requirements” on page 5  
“Patches and Updates” on page 6  
Shipping Kit Contents  
The carton in which your Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card was shipped should  
contain the following items:  
Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card  
Sun Dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIe ExpressModule Getting Started Guide  
Safety and Compliance Manual  
ExpressModule Hardware Overview  
The Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) fiber  
network interface card (NIC) for PCI Express systems. The ExpressModule is based  
on the dual-port Intel 82598EB 10GbE controller.  
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The ExpressModule is optimized for Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT),  
which is designed to optimize network I/O. The ExpressModule is a high-  
performance, highly integrated 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN card with PCIe host  
interface and fiber LAN connectors on the optical modules.  
The product conforms to the IEEE 802.3 standard and supports standards for system  
manageability and power management.  
FIGURE 1-1 Sun Dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIe ExpressModule  
ExpressModule Features  
The Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card provides the following features and  
benefits:  
Intel 82598EB 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller  
Load balancing on multiple CPUs  
Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT)  
iSCSI remote boot support  
MSI-X support  
Virtual Machine Device queues (VMDq)  
Low latency  
Optimized queues – 32 transmit (Tx) and 64 receive (Rx) per port  
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Compatible with x8 standard and low-profile PCI Express slots  
Support for most network operating systems (NOS)  
Remote management support  
Support for SFP+ form factor transceivers  
RoHS compliant, lead-free technology  
Intel PROSet Utility for Windows Device Manager  
Indicator Lights on the ExpressModule  
On the front panel of the ExpressModule (shown in FIGURE 1-2) next to each port,  
there are viewing holes for two lights dedicated to that port.  
FIGURE 1-2 Front Panel Lights and Attention Switch  
TABLE 1-1 explains the meaning of the lights for each port.  
Chapter 1 Sun Dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIe ExpressModule Overview  
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TABLE 1-1  
Indicator Lights for Each Port on the ExpressModule  
Label  
Color  
Meaning  
ACT/LINK  
10G/1G  
10G/1G  
Green  
Green  
Amber  
Activity  
10GbE link  
1GbE link  
Two LEDs are on the ExpressModule next to the Attention switch. One LED emits  
green light, the LED other emits amber light. Each light can be on, off, or blinking.  
TABLE 1-2 explains the meaning of these lights.  
TABLE 1-2  
LED Indicator Lights on the ExpressModule  
LED Color  
LED State  
Meaning  
Action  
Green  
Off  
Power off  
Insertion or removal of add-in cards is  
permitted. All supply voltages (except Vaux)  
have been removed from the slot if required  
for add-in card removal.  
Green  
Green  
On  
Power on  
The slot is powered on. Insertion or removal of  
add-in cards is not permitted.  
Blinking  
Power  
transition  
The slot is in the process of powering up or  
down. Insertion of removal of add-in cards is  
not permitted.  
Amber  
Amber  
Amber  
Off  
Normal  
Attention  
Locate  
Operation is normal.  
On  
There is an operation problem at this slot.  
This slot is being identified at user request.  
Blinking  
Note – The Attention switch currently is not supported.  
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Hardware and Software Requirements  
Before using the Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card, ensure that your system  
meets the hardware and software requirements in TABLE 1-3.  
TABLE 1-3  
Hardware and Software Requirements  
Requirements  
Supported Products  
Hardware  
Sun Blade X6220 Server Module  
Sun Blade X6250 Server Module  
Sun Blade X6450 Server Module  
Sun Blade X8420 Server Module  
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Operating system  
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)  
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.6 (32-bit and 64-bit)  
SUSE 10-Sp1 (64-bit)  
Microsoft Windows 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit)  
Microsoft Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)  
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Sun Blade X6450 Server Module supports Linux only.  
Note – The preceding information is up-to-date at the time this manual was written.  
Go to http://www.sun.com/for the latest information. Subsequent versions of  
this document have a higher number following the final dash. That is, 820-4979-10,  
becomes 820-4979-11.  
Patch Requirements  
You must install the latest version of the patch from the following web site:  
SM  
If the patch is not available on the SunSolve web site, contact your local sales or  
service representative.  
Chapter 1 Sun Dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIe ExpressModule Overview  
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Patches and Updates  
Check the Sun Update Connection to ensure that you have the latest recommended  
patch clusters and security patches. You can download the latest recommended  
patch clusters and security patches at:  
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Installing and Setting Up the Device  
This chapter explains how to install and remove the ixgbedriver on Linux and  
Microsoft Windows systems. This chapter contains the following sections:  
“Downloading and Installing the Driver on a Linux Platform” on page 7  
“Downloading and Installing the Driver on a Microsoft Windows Platform” on  
page 10  
Downloading and Installing the Driver  
on a Linux Platform  
If your system uses the RedHat or SuSe Linux operating system, you must  
download the ixgbedevice driver to install it.  
To Download the Driver for a Linux Platform  
1. Log in to your system.  
2. With a browser, go to this location:  
3. Select the following product:  
Intel® 10 Gigabit XF SR Dual Port ExpressModule  
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4. Select this option:  
Download drivers and software  
5. Select Linux as the operating system.  
6. Locate the following driver and select Download:  
Network Adapter Driver for 10 GbE PCI-E Based Network Connections for Linux  
7. Review and accept the software license agreement.  
8. Select this option:  
Download Network Adapter Driver for 10 GbE PCI-E Based Network  
Connections for Linux  
The download begins. The file named ixgbe-1.3.16.1.tar.gzis saved in the  
~/Desktopdirectory of your system.  
To Install the Driver for a Linux Platform  
1. Copy the file containing the driver from ~/Desktopto /temp.  
The file is named ixgbe-1.3.16.1.tar.gz.  
2. Uncompress and untar the file with this command:  
# tar -zxvf ixgbe-1.3.16.1.tar.gz  
3. Go to the newly created srcdirectory:  
# cd /temp/ixgbe-1.3.16.1/src  
4. Compile the driver source file with these commands:  
# make  
# make install  
5. Load the ixgbedriver with the modprobecommand:  
# modprobe ixgbe  
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6. Verify that the ixgbedriver has been successfully installed with this lsmod  
command:  
# lsmod | grep ixgbe  
The output should be similar to the following:  
ixgbe  
118052 0  
7. Check the ixgbedriver version with this modinfocommand:  
# modinfo ixgbe | grep ver  
For example, the output might be the following:  
filename:  
version:  
/lib/modules/2.6.18-53.el5/kernel/drivers/net/ixgbe/ixgbe.ko  
1.3.16.1-lro  
description:  
srcversion:  
vermagic:  
Intel(R) 10 Gigabit PCI Express Network Driver  
5CFF6AEBA251050F8A4B746  
2.6.18-53.el5 SMP mod_unload gcc-4.1  
To Remove the Driver From a Linux Platform  
Use the rmmodcommand:  
# rmmod ixgbe  
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Downloading and Installing the Driver  
on a Microsoft Windows Platform  
If your system uses the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system, perform  
the following procedures to download and install the device driver.  
To Download and Install the Driver on a  
Microsoft Windows Platform  
1. Log in to your system.  
2. With a browser, go to this location:  
3. Select the following product:  
Intel® 10 Gigabit XF SR Dual Port ExpressModule  
4. Select this option:  
Download drivers and software  
5. Select one of the following as the operating system:  
For a 64-bit driver: Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition  
For a 32-bit driver: Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition  
6. Locate one of the following and select Download next to it:  
For a 64-bit driver: Network Adapter Driver for Windows XP Professional x64  
Edition or Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition  
For a 32-bit driver: Network Adapter Drivers for Windows 2000, Windows XP,  
and Windows Server 2003  
7. Review and accept the software license agreement.  
8. Select one of the following to start the download:  
Download Network Adapter Driver for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition  
or Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition  
Download Network Adapter Drivers for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and  
Windows Server 2003  
The download begins.  
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9. Click on the following exefiles to install the driver:  
For a 64-bit driver: PROEM64T.exe  
For a 32-bit driver: PRO2KXP.exe  
10. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard.  
11. If the Found New Hardware Wizard screen is displayed, click Cancel.  
The autorun automatically runs after you have extracted the files.  
To Remove the Driver From a Microsoft  
Windows Platform  
1. From the Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.  
2. Select Intel PRO Network Connections Drivers.  
3. Click Add/Remove.  
4. When the confirmation dialog displays, click OK.  
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Installing the ExpressModule  
This chapter describes how to install the ExpressModule in your system and verify  
This chapter contains the following sections:  
“Installing an Optical Transceiver” on page 13  
“Installing the ExpressModule” on page 16  
Verifying the Installation” on page 19  
Installing an Optical Transceiver  
The Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card requires a short-range optical transceiver  
in at least one port to create an Ethernet connection. The short-range optical  
transceiver (part number X5561A-Z) is available from Sun Microsystems.  
Note – Install the optical transceivers into the ExpressModule before installing the  
ExpressModule into the system.  
To Install an Optical Transceiver  
1. Pull the locking handle into the full horizontal position.  
You will feel the handle click into position when it is fully opened.  
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2. Holding the optical transceiver by the edges, align the transceiver with the slot  
in the ExpressModule and slide the transceiver into the opening.  
3. Applying even pressure at both corners of the transceiver, push the transceiver  
until it is firmly seated in the slot.  
4. Push the handle closed to lock the optical transceiver in place.  
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5. Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 to install the second optical transceiver.  
Caution – If you pull the locking handle down when the optical transceiver is  
installed, remove the optical transceiver entirely and reinstall it. The handle operates  
an internal lock. Pulling the handle down can disconnect the optical transceiver,  
even though it might appear to be connected.  
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Installing the ExpressModule  
The following instructions describe the basic tasks required to install the  
ExpressModule. Refer to your system installation or service manual for detailed  
ExpressModule installation instructions.  
Note – To maintain proper cooling for the ExpressModule in your chassis, all  
ExpressModule slots must be filled with either operating ExpressModules or filler  
panels.  
To Install the ExpressModule With the Power  
Off  
1. Halt and power off your system.  
2. Power off all peripherals connected to your system.  
3. Attach the adhesive copper strip of the antistatic wrist strap to the metal casing  
of the power supply. Wrap the other end twice around your wrist, with the  
adhesive side against your skin.  
4. Remove the filler panel from the ExpressModule opening.  
5. Open the latch on the ExpressModule.  
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6. Align the ExpressModule with the vacant ExpressModule slot (1 in the  
following figure).  
Ensure that the ExpressModule’s indicator lights on the front panel are facing  
toward you and that the ExpressModule ejector lever on the bottom is fully  
opened.  
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7. Slide the ExpressModule into the vacant ExpressModule chassis slot until the  
ejector lever engages and starts to close (2 in the preceding figure).  
Failure to align the ExpressModule correctly can result in damage with the  
ExpressModule’s internal connection to the chassis midplane.  
8. Complete the installation by closing the ejector lever until the latch snaps into  
place (3 in the preceding figure).  
Caution – Do not use excessive force when installing the ExpressModule into the  
slot. You might damage the ExpressModule’s connector. If the ExpressModule does  
not seat properly when you apply even pressure, remove and carefully reinstall the  
ExpressModule.  
9. Detach the wrist strap.  
10. Connect the Ethernet cables.  
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After you have installed the Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card, perform the  
following tasks to verify the installation.  
To Verify the Installation in a Linux System  
Verify the new network interface instances corresponding to the Sun 10GbE  
XFP SR PCI Express Card:  
# ifconfig -a | grep eth  
eth3 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:1B:21:17:67:B0  
eth4 Link encap:Ethernet HWaddr 00:1B:21:17:67:9B  
To Verify the Installation in a Microsoft  
Windows System  
1. Click on Control Panel.  
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2. Click on Network Connection.  
The Ethernet adapter interfaces labeled as "Intel(R) 82598EB 10 Gigabit AF Dual  
Port Network Connection" will be displayed at the Network Connection window  
screen, if the driver is installed successfully.  
3. To check the driver version, use the Administration Tool.  
The minimum Windows Server 2003 driver version is 1.2.22.0.  
4. In the Administration Tool click Computer Management, Device Manager, and  
Network Adapter.  
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This chapter describes how to edit the network host files after the card has been  
installed on your system. This chapter contains the following section:  
“Configuring the Network Host Files for Booting Over the Gigabit Ethernet  
Network for Linux Systems” on page 21  
Note – To do a PXE boot (or netboot) on a dual-port card, you must use the topmost  
port. That port is the logical Port 0, and it has the lowest MAC address.  
Configuring the Network Host Files for  
Booting Over the Gigabit Ethernet  
Network for Linux Systems  
To Boot Over the Network on Linux Systems  
1. Obtain the MAC address of the first Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card port  
by checking the label of the card.  
The MAC address of the first port should be the MAC address from the label  
plus 1.  
2. Set up the PXE boot server with the MAC addresses.  
3. Use the first Ethernet adapter port as the boot interface.  
Only the first port is enabled for booting over the network.  
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4. Plug the Ethernet cable into the card port.  
5. Power on the system.  
6. Press the F2 key or the Control-E keys to go to the BIOS.  
7. Check and ensure that the boot order of the network devices is higher than the  
hard drive.  
8. Press the F10 key to save the boot configuration changes and exit.  
The system should reboot after saving the boot configuration.  
9. Press the F12 key to install the OS from the network.  
If the cable is connected to the correct port, you should see the MAC address that  
you assigned to your PXE server displayed by BIOS.  
image : pxe-mac-addr  
PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable  
PXE-MOF: Exiting Intel Boot Agent.  
NVIDIA Boot Agent 217.0513  
Copyright (C) 2001-2005) NVIDIA Corporation  
Copyright (C) 1997-2000) NVIDIA Corporation  
PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable  
PXE-MOF: Exiting Intel Boot Agent.  
NVIDIA Boot Agent 217.0513  
Copyright (C) 2001-2005) NVIDIA Corporation  
Copyright (C) 1997-2000) NVIDIA Corporation  
PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable  
PXE-MOF: Exiting Intel Boot Agent.  
Intel (R) Boot Agent GE v1.2.43 Beta-1  
Copyright (C) 1997-2006) Intel Corporation  
CLIENT MAC ADDR; 00 15 17 13 90 00 GUID: 00000000 0000 0000 0000  
00144F26E0B7  
10. Install the ixgbedriver and configure the Ethernet adapter.  
11. After the Linux OS install completes, use the BIOS to change the boot device  
priority to Boot from Hard Disk in order to boot up the newly installed OS.  
Unless the boot device priority is changed, the OS installation process will repeat.  
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Configuring the Driver Parameters  
The ixgbedevice driver controls the Sun 10GbE SFP+ PCIe ExpressModule  
each device in your system.  
This chapter lists the available device driver parameters and describes how you can  
set these parameters.  
“Driver Overview” on page 23  
“Driver Parameters for Linux Systems” on page 24  
“Setting ixgbeDriver Parameters in Linux Systems” on page 25  
Driver Overview  
Each ixgbechannel provides 10000BASE-T networking interfaces.  
The ixgbedriver is capable of supporting 10000 Mbit/sec, full-duplex.  
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Driver Parameters for Linux Systems  
TABLE 5-1 lists the tunable ixgbedriver parameters for Linux operating systems and  
describes their function.  
TABLE 5-1  
Tunable ixgbeDriver Parameters for Linux Operating Systems  
Keyword  
Valid Range  
Default Value  
Description  
FlowControl  
0 to 3  
Read from the  
EEPROM.  
This parameter controls the automatic  
generation (Tx) and response (Rx) to Ethernet  
PAUSE frames.  
(0=none, 1=Rx  
only, 2=Tx only,  
3=Rx and Tx)  
If EEPROM is not  
detected, default  
is 3.  
RxDescriptiors  
64 to 512  
512  
This value is the number of receive descriptors  
allocated by the driver. Increasing this value  
allows the driver to buffer more incoming  
packets. Each descriptor is 16 bytes. A receive  
buffer is also allocated for each descriptor and  
can be either 2048, 4056, 8192, or 16384 bytes,  
depending on the MTU setting. When the MTU  
size is 1500 or less, the receive buffer size is  
2048 bytes. When the MTU is greater than 1500,  
the receive buffer size will be either 4056, 8192,  
or 16384 bytes. The maximum MTU size is  
16114.  
RxIntDelay  
0 to 65535  
(0=off)  
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This value delays the generation of receive  
interrupts in units of 0.8192 microseconds.  
Receive interrupt reduction can improve CPU  
efficiency if properly tuned for specific network  
traffic. Increasing this value adds extra latency  
to frame reception and can end up decreasing  
the throughput of TCP traffic. If the system is  
reporting dropped receives, this value might be  
set too high, causing the driver to run out of  
available receive descriptors.  
TxDescriptors  
XsumRX  
80 to 4096  
0 to 1  
256  
1
This value is the number of transmit descriptors  
allocated by the driver. Increasing this value  
allows the driver to queue more transmits. Each  
descriptor is 16 bytes.  
A value of 1 indicates that the driver should  
enable IP checksum offload for received packets  
(both UDP and TCP) to the Ethernet adapter  
hardware.  
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Setting ixgbeDriver Parameters in  
Linux Systems  
To Configure Jumbo Frames  
Jumbo Frames can support up to 15000 MTU. The default value is 1500 MTU.  
Use the ifconfigcommand to increase MTUs to allow transmission of Jumbo  
Frames.  
For example, where the IP address for eth7is 192.1.1.200, the following  
command increases MTUs to the maximum:  
# ifconfig eth7 192.1.1.200 mtu 15000 up  
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Configuring VLANs  
This chapter contains the following sections:  
“VLAN Overview” on page 27  
“Configuring VLANs” on page 30  
“Configuring Bonding for Multiple Interfaces” on page 32  
Note – If you change any of the VLAN configuration parameters, you must reboot  
the system before the changes take effect. If you make changes and do not reboot,  
you might experience configuration problems.  
VLAN Overview  
With multiple VLANs on a card, a server with a single card can have a logical  
presence on multiple IP subnets. By default, 128 VLANs can be defined for each  
VLAN-aware card on your server. However, this number can be increased by  
changing the system parameters.  
If your network does not require multiple VLANs, you can use the default  
configuration, in which case no further configuration is necessary.  
VLANs enable you to split your physical LAN into logical subparts, providing an  
essential tool for increasing the efficiency and flexibility of your network.  
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VLANs are commonly used to separate groups of network users into manageable  
broadcast domains, to create logical segmentation of workgroups, and to enforce  
security policies among each logical segment. Each defined VLAN behaves as its  
own separate network, with its traffic and broadcasts isolated from the others,  
increasing the bandwidth efficiency within each logical group.  
Although VLANs are commonly used to create individual broadcast domains or  
separate IP subnets, it can be useful for a server to have a presence on more than one  
VLAN simultaneously. Several Sun products support multiple VLANs on a per-port  
or per-interface basis, allowing very flexible network configurations.  
FIGURE 6-1 shows an example network that uses VLANs.  
FIGURE 6-1 Example of Servers Supporting Multiple VLANs With Tagging Adapters  
Main Server  
Accounting  
Server  
(VLAN 3)  
Adapter  
Gigabit/Tagged  
(All VLANs)  
VLAN 1  
VLAN 2  
VLAN 3  
Shared  
Media  
Segment  
Software  
PC 1  
(VLAN 2)  
Software  
PC 2  
(VLAN 2)  
Engineering  
PC 3  
(VLAN 1)  
Accounting  
PC 4  
(VLAN 3)  
Engineering/  
Software PC 5  
Adapter  
Gigabit/Tagged  
(VLAN 1 & 2)  
The example network has the following features:  
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The physical LAN network consists of a switch, two servers, and five clients. The  
LAN is logically organized into three different VLANs, each representing a different  
IP subnet.  
VLAN 1 is an IP subnet consisting of the Main Server, Client 3, and Client 5. This  
represents an engineering group.  
VLAN 2 includes the Main Server, Clients 1 and 2 by means of a shared media  
segment, and Client 5. This is a software development group.  
VLAN 3 includes the Main Server, the Accounting Server, and Client 4. This is an  
accounting group.  
The Main Server is a high-use server that needs to be accessed from all VLANs and  
IP subnets. The server has a Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card installed. All three  
IP subnets are accessed by means of the single physical Ethernet adapter interface.  
The server is attached to one of the switch’s Gigabit Ethernet ports, which is  
configured for VLANs 1, 2, and 3. Both the Ethernet adapter and the connected  
switch port have tagging turned on. Because of the tagging VLAN capabilities of  
both devices, the server is able to communicate on all three IP subnets in this  
network, but continues to maintain broadcast separation between all of those  
subnets. The following list describes the components of this network:  
The Accounting Server is available to only VLAN 3. The Accounting Server is  
isolated from all traffic on VLANs 1 and 2. The switch port connected to the  
server has tagging turned off.  
Clients 1 and 2 are attached to a shared media hub that is then connected to the  
switch. Clients 1 and 2 belong only to VLAN 2. Those clients are logically in the  
same IP subnet as the Main Server and Client 5. The switch port connected to this  
segment has tagging turned off.  
Client 3 is a member of VLAN 1. This client can communicate only with the Main  
Server and Client 5. Tagging is not enabled on Client 3’s switch port.  
Client 4 is a member of VLAN 3. This client can communicate only with the  
servers. Tagging is not enabled on Client 4’s switch port.  
Client 5 is a member of both VLANs 1 and 2. This client has a Sun 10GbE XFP SR  
PCI Express Card installed. Client 5 is connected to switch port 10. Both the  
Ethernet adapter and the switch port are configured for VLANs 1 and 2, and both  
have tagging enabled.  
VLAN tagging is only required to be enabled on switch ports that create trunk links  
to other VLAN-aware Ethernet switches, or on ports connected to tag-capable end-  
stations, such as servers or workstations with VLAN-aware Ethernet adapters.  
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Configuring VLANs  
VLANs can be created according to various criteria, but each VLAN must be  
assigned a VLAN tag or VLAN ID (VID). The VID is a 12-bit identifier between 1  
and 4094 that identifies a unique VLAN. For each network interface (ixgbe0,  
ixgbe1, ixgbe2,and so on), 4094 possible VLAN IDs can be selected for each port.  
Tagging an Ethernet frame requires the addition of a tag header to the frame. The  
header is inserted immediately following the destination MAC address and the  
source MAC address. The tag header consists of two bytes of Ethernet Tag Protocol  
identifier (TPID, 0x8100) and two bytes of tag control information (TCI). FIGURE 6-2  
shows the Ethernet tag header format.  
FIGURE 6-2 Ethernet Tag Header Format  
Octet  
1
TPID (0x8100  
2
3 bits  
3
1
bit  
12 bytes  
4
User_priority  
VID  
CFI  
By default, a single VLAN is configured for every port, which groups all ports into  
the same broadcast domain, just as if there were no VLANs at all. This means that  
VLAN tagging for the switch port is turned off.  
Note – If you configure a VLAN virtual device for an Ethernet adapter, all traffic  
sent or received by that Ethernet adapter must be in VLAN-tagged format.  
To Configure VLANs in a Linux Environment  
1. Ensure that the ixgbemodule is loaded:  
# modprobe ixgbe  
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2. Plumb the Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card interface:  
# ifconfig eth6 xxx.xxx.xx.xxx up  
where xxx.xxx.xx.xxx = the IP address of the interface.  
3. Add the VLAN instance (VID).  
For example:  
# vconfig add eth6 5  
where eth6is the interface and 5is the VID.  
Note – In Linux systems, you can use any single digit as the VID.  
4. Configure the ixgbeVLAN (eth2in this example):  
# ifconfig eth6.5 xxx.xxx.xx.xxx up  
where xxx.xxx.xx.xxx = the IP address of the interface.  
To Configure VLANs in a Microsoft Windows  
2003 Environment  
1. Click Control Panel.  
2. Click Network Connection.  
3. Click the folder icon from the sub-manual bar.  
4. Right-click the Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card port, then select  
Properties.  
5. Click Configure.  
6. Click VLAN, then click on New.  
7. Type VLANwith ID (for example, type Vlan10).  
8. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).  
9. Click Use the following IP address.  
10. Type the IP address.  
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11. Click Subnet Mask.  
The value 255.255.255.0is displayed.  
12. Click OK.  
13. Repeat Step 3 through Step 10 until all the network ports are VLAN configured.  
Note – Ensure that the firewall is configured to allow VLAN traffic. Otherwise, the  
VLAN might not operate properly.  
Configuring Bonding for Multiple  
Interfaces  
To Configure Bonding for Multiple ixgbe  
Interfaces  
1. Use the modprobecommand to configure the mode:  
# modprobe bonding mode=balance-rr miimon=100 max_bonds=1  
In this command,  
max_bondsis the number of bond interfaces to be created.  
modespecifies the bonding policy. (This example uses balance-rr.)  
2. Use the ifconfigcommand to create the bond:  
# ifconfig bond0 192.2.2.15 netmask 255.255.255.0 broadcast 192.2.2.255  
# ifenslave bond0 eth4 eth5  
In this command bond0is the bonding device.  
3. Configure the bondn interfaces.  
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In this example, two bonds (bond0and bond1) are configured:  
# modprobe bonding mode=balance-rr miimon=100 max_bonds=2  
# ifconfig bond0 192.2.2.15 netmask 255.255.255.0 broadcast 192.2.2.255  
# ifenslave bond0 eth4 eth5  
# ifconfig bond1 193.2.2.15 netmask 255.255.255.0 broadcast 193.2.2.255  
# ifenslave bond1 eth6 eth7  
Refer to Linux documentation for more information.  
To Remove Bonding  
Use the rmmodcommand to remove bonding:  
# rmmod bonding  
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APPENDIX  
A
Sun Dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIe  
ExpressModule Specifications  
This appendix contains the following sections:  
“Connectors” on page 36  
“Technical Features” on page 37  
“Physical Characteristics” on page 37  
“Power and Environmental Requirements” on page 38  
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Connectors  
FIGURE A-1 shows the connectors for the Sun 10GbE XFP SR PCI Express Card.  
FIGURE A-1 Sun Dual 10GbE SFP+ PCIe ExpressModule Connectors  
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Technical Features  
TABLE A-1 Performance Specifications  
Feature  
Specification  
Data rate supported per port  
Bus type  
10 Gigabit (Gb)  
PCI Express 2.0  
x8 lane PCI Express  
802.3  
Bus width  
Conforms to Ethernet Standard  
Boot ROM  
2 Mbit SPI Flash  
FCC Class A  
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)  
Physical Characteristics  
TABLE A-2 Physical Characteristics  
Dimension  
Measurement  
Length  
6.62 in. (168.2 mm)  
4.25 in. (108 mm)  
Width  
Power LED (green)  
Attention LED (yellow)  
Attention button (recessed)  
Activity LED (each port)  
Green: 10 GbE link  
Yellow: 1 GbE link  
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Power and Environmental Requirements  
TABLE A-3 Card Power Requirements  
Specification  
Measurement  
Typical power consumption  
Main host power supply  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
Storage humidity  
Airflow  
14W (1.17A at 12V) dual port  
12 V 15%  
35 to 70 °C (95 to 158 °F) module inlet temperature  
-40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F)  
90% noncondensing relative humidity at 35 °C  
2 to 12 CFM  
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Index  
B
C
P
configuring bonding, 32  
patches  
configuring the network host files, 21  
recommended patch clusters, 6  
in Linux environments, 30  
power requirements, 38  
connectors, 36  
D
R
driver parameters  
tunable for Linux OS, 24  
E
editing the network host files, 21  
Ethernet adapter features, 2  
S
setting ixgbedriver parameters, 23  
shipping kit contents, 1  
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interfaces, 23  
I
installing the ExpressModule, 16  
V
installing the ixgbe driver  
on Linux platforms, 7  
verifying the installation, 19  
VLAN ID (VID), 30  
on Windows platforms, 10  
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