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Contents
Preface viii
1.
Product Overview
1
Features
Hardware and Software Requirements
Checking the OpenBoot PROM Revision Level
Displaying the OpenBoot PROM Revision Level
Installing the Adapter
Adding an Entry to the driver_aliases File
Installing the Adapter
2
2
3
3
2.
5
5
6
Verifying the Installation
Diagnostic Testing
7
7
Examining Network Activity
Rebooting the System
7
9
3.
Configuring the Driver Software 11
Installing the Driver Software 11
Configuring the Host Files 11
Booting From the Network 13
Post-Installation Procedures (Optional) 14
Configuring Driver Parameters 14
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Increasing TCP/ IP Performance 14
Forcing Network Speed Between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps 15
Auto-Negotiation 16
local-mac-address Property 16
Specifications 19
A.
Physical Dimensions 19
Power Requirements 20
Performance Specifications 20
Interface Signals 23
B.
C.
Configuring the Quad FastEthernet Device Driver Parameters 25
Internal Transceiver 25
Driver Parameter Values and Definitions 26
Defining the Current Status 27
Inter-Packet Gap Parameters 28
Defining an Additional Delay Before Transmitting a Packet Using
lance_mode and ipg0 29
Operational Mode Parameters 30
Defining the Number of Back-to-Back Packets to Transmit 31
Reporting Transceiver Capabilities 31
Reporting the Link Partner Capabilities 32
Setting qfe Driver Parameters 33
Setting Parameters Using the ndd Utility 33
Setting Parameters in the /etc/system File 37
Setting the ipg1 and ipg2 Parameters in the /etc/system File 38
Setting Parameters Using the qfe.conf File 38
Setting ipg Driver Parameters Using a qfe.conf File 39
Running Diagnostics Tests 41
D.
Using the OpenBoot PROM FCode Selftest 41
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Running the Ethernet FCode Selftest Diagnostic 42
Regulatory Compliance Statements 45
FCC Class A Notice 45
E.
FCC Class B Notice 46
DOC Class A Notice - Avis DOC, Classe A 47
DOC Class B Notice - Avis DOC, Classe B 47
Declaration of Conformity 48
EMC 48
Supplementary Information 49
Index 51
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Preface
The Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI Adapter Installation and User’s Guide provides
installation instructions for the SunTM Quad FastEthernetTM PCI Adapter. This manual
also describes how to configure the Sun Quad FastEthernet driver software.
These instructions are designed for system administrators with experience installing
similar hardware.
How This Book Is Organized
Chapter 1,” describes the hardware and software features for the Sun Quad
FastEthernet PCI adapter.
Chapter 2,” tells you how to install the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter into your
system.
Chapter 3,” describes how to create and edit the device driver configuration files.
Appendix A,” lists the specifications for the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter.
Appendix B,” lists the pin descriptions.
Appendix C,” describes how to configure the Quad FastEthernet (qfe) driver.
Appendix D,” describes the diagnostic procedures for testing the Sun Quad
FastEthernet PCI adapter.
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Related Documents
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Quad FastEthernet PCI Adapter Installation and User’s Guide.
Title
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(System dependent)
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Solaris 2.x Handbook for SMCC Peripherals
(Release dependent)
SunVTS User’s Guide
Sun Quad FastEthernet 2.0 CD-Insert
OpenBoot 3.x Command Reference Manual
804-5901
802-5837
UNIX Commands
This document may not include specific software commands or procedures. Instead,
it may name software tasks and refer you to operating system documentation or the
handbook that was shipped with your new hardware.
The type of information that you might need to use references for includes:
Shutting down the system
Booting the system
Configuring devices
Other basic software procedures
See one or more of the following:
Solaris 2.x Handbook for SMCC Peripherals contains SolarisTM 2.x software commands.
On-line AnswerBookTM for the complete set of documentation supporting the
Solaris 2.x software environment.
Other software documentation that you received with your system.
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CHAPTER
1
Product Overview
The Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter contains four fully-buffered twisted-pair
Ethernet ports (RJ-45), providing four switchable 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX channels,
on a PCI adapter.
Figure 1–1 Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter
Figure 1–2 Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter Back Panel
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Features
This PCI adapter offers the following features:
Fully complies with the ANSI/ IEEE std. 802.3 CSMA/ CD physical layer
specification
Four Switchable 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet channels with auto negotiation.
Conforms to IEEE 802.3u Ethernet standard
Provides operations of up to 100 meters of twisted-pair without use of repeaters
Four independent Ethernet channels run at either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps
Supports half-duplex or full-duplex operation modes
Multiple 48-bit IEEE 802.3 style media access control (MAC) identifiers, one for
each channel
Link integrity LED for each channel
Hardware and Software Requirements
Before installing the adapter, make sure your system meets the following hardware
and software requirements:
TABLE 1–1 Hardware and Software Requirements
Requirements
Hardware or Software
Supported Systems
SunTM UltraTM systems, with an available PCI slot.
Supported Operating Environments Solaris 2.5.1 Hardware: 4/ 97, and later Solaris releases
OpenBootTM PROM (OBP)
Release 3.0 or later
Note - The information above is up-to-date as of the printing of this manual. Visit
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Checking the OpenBoot PROM Revision
Level
You can use the OpenBoot command .version to display your system’s OpenBoot
PROM revision level.
Displaying the OpenBoot PROM Revision Level
1. At the ok prompt, type .version to check your system’s OpenBoot PROM
revision level.
ok .version
Release 3.00 Version 1203 created 97/04/19 09:44:48
Product Overview
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CHAPTER
2
Installing the Adapter
This chapter tells you how to install the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter in your
system and how to verify that it has been installed correctly.
Adding an Entry to the
driver_aliases File
If your system is running the Solaris 2.5.1 Hardware: 4/ 97 operating environment,
you will need to add an entry to the /etc/driver_aliases file before installing
the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter. In future operating system releases, you will
not need to edit this file.
1. Check the /etc/driver_aliases file for the line required by the adapter.
# grep ’pci_pci "pci1011,25"’ /etc/driver_aliases
If this line already exists in the driver_aliases file, you can proceed with the
adapter installation, which is described in the next section. Otherwise, you will
need to add this line to the file before installing the adapter.
2. Using a text editor, add the following line to the end of the
/etc/driver_aliases file.
pci_pci "pci1011,25"
Once you have added this line to the file, you can safely install the adapter.
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Installing the Adapter
Note - Refer to your system installation or service manual for detailed instructions
for the following tasks.
1. Power off your system and open the system unit.
2. Attach the adhesive copper strip of the 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.
3. Holding the PCI adapter by the edges, unpack and place it on an antistatic
surface.
4. Remove the PCI filler panel from the slot in which you want to insert the Sun
Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter.
5. Holding the PCI adapter by the edges, align the adapter edge connector with
the PCI slot. Slide the adapter face plate into the small slot at the end of the
PCI opening.
6. Applying even pressure at both corners of the adapter, push the PCI adapter
until it is firmly seated in the slot.
Caution - Do not use excessive force when installing the adapter into the PCI slot.
You may damage the adapter’s PCI connector. If the adapter does not seat properly
when you apply even pressure, remove the adapter and carefully reinstall it again.
7. If necessary, reinstall the PCI filler panel in the unused PCI opening.
8. Detach the wrist strap and close the system unit.
9. Connect Ethernet cables to the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter and to an
Ethernet network.
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Verifying the Installation
After you have installed the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter, but before you boot
your system, perform the following tasks to verify the installation. Refer to the
Solaris 2.x Handbook for SMCC Peripherals manual or your Solaris documentation
for the detailed instructions.
1. Power on the system, and when the banner appears, press the Stop-A keys to
interrupt the boot process and to get to the ok prompt.
2. Use the show-devs command to list the system devices.
You should see lines in the list of devices, similar to the example below, specific
to the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter:
ok show-devs
...
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@0,1
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@1,1
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@2,1
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@3,1
...
The SUNW,qfe@x,1 entries identify the adapter’s four Ethernet devices.
Note - If you do not see the devices listed, check that the adapter is properly
seated and, if necessary, reinstall the adapter.
Diagnostic Testing
For Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter diagnostic testing, see Appendix D.”
Examining Network Activity
After you have installed the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter, but before booting
the system, verify the installation by examining the network interfaces with the
OpenBoot PROM watch-net-all command.
Make sure that the interfaces are connected to an active network.
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1. Examine network activity and incoming network packets by typing
watch-net-all at the ok prompt.
The watch-net-all command monitors network traffic on all network
interfaces in the system. In the example below, the watch-net-all command
tests all four of the adapter’s interfaces, two of which are connected to a network.
CODE EXAMPLE 2–1 watch-net-all Commad Output
ok watch-net-all
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@0,1
Internal loopback test -- succeeded.
Transceiver check -- failed
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@1,1
Internal loopback test -- succeeded.
Transceiver check -- passed
Looking for Ethernet Packets.
"." is a Good Packet. "X" is
a Bad Packet.
Type any key to stop.
..................................... (Press any key to
continue.)
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@2,1
Internal loopback test -- succeeded.
Transceiver check -- failed
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@3,1
Internal loopback test -- succeeded.
Transceiver check -- passed
Looking for Ethernet Packets.
"." is a Good Packet. "X" is
a Bad Packet.
Type any key to stop.
....................................... (Press any key
to continue.)
In addition to testing the adapter’s interfaces, the watch-net-all command
may also test other network devices on the system.
Note - The network speed is the same as the speed of the network that your
system is connected. See the section “Forcing Network Speed Between 10 Mbps
and 100 Mbps” on page 15 for more detailed information about speed selection.
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Rebooting the System
After you have examined the network activity, perform a reconfiguration boot on
your system so the operating environment can recognize the Sun Quad FastEthernet
PCI adapter.
1. Perform a reconfiguration boot on the system.
ok boot -r
Refer to the Solaris 2.x Peripheral’s Handbook for more information.
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CHAPTER
3
Configuring the Driver Software
This chapter describes how to configure the driver software used by the Sun Quad
FastEthernet PCI adapter.
Installing the Driver Software
The Sun Quad FastEthernet 2.0 CD-ROM contains the software required by the Sun
Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter. Install the software driver packages as described in
the CD insert. (Future revisions of the Sun Quad FastEthernet software will also
work with your adapter.)
Before you can use the four channels of the adapter, you will need to create and edit
system host files, as described in the next section.
Configuring the Host Files
After installing the Sun Quad FastEthernet driver software, you must create a
hostname.qfe<num> file for the adapter’s Ethernet interfaces. You must also create
both an IP address and a host name for its Ethernet interfaces in the /etc/hosts file.
1. At the command line, use the grep command to search the
/etc/path_to_inst file for qfe devices.
# grep qfe /etc/path_to_inst
"/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@0,1" 4 "qfe"
"/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@1,1" 5 "qfe"
"/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@2,1" 6 "qfe"
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"/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@3,1" 7 "qfe"
In the example above, the four SUNW,qfe@x,1 instances are from a Sun Quad
FastEthernet PCI adapter installed in slot 2. For clarity, the instance numbers are
bold.
2. Create an /etc/hostname.qfe<num> file, where <num> corresponds to the
instance number of each interface you plan to use.
If you wanted to use all of the adapter’s interfaces in Step 1 on page 11’s
example, you would need to create four files:
Instance
Number
Adapter Ethernet Channel (See
Figure 1–2)
Filename
4
5
6
7
0
1
2
3
/etc/hostname.qfe4
/etc/hostname.qfe5
/etc/hostname.qfe6
/etc/hostname.qfe7
Do not create /etc/hostname.qfe<num> files for Sun Quad FastEthernet
PCI adapter channels you plan to leave unused.
The /etc/hostname.qfe<num> file must contain the hostname for the
appropriate network interface.
The host name should have an IP address and should be entered in the
/etc/hosts file.
The host name should be different from any other host name of any other
interface, for example: /etc/hostname.hme0 and /etc/hostname.qfe2
cannot share the same host name.
Using the instance examples in Step 1 on page 11, the following example shows
the four /etc/hostname.qfe<num> files required for a system called zardoz
that has a Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter (zardoz-11, zardoz-12,
zardoz-13, and zardoz-14).
# cat /etc/hostname.hme0
zardoz
# cat /etc/hostname.qfe4
zardoz-11
# cat /etc/hostname.qfe5
zardoz-12
# cat /etc/hostname.qfe6
zardoz-13
# cat /etc/hostname.qfe7
zardoz-14
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3. Create an appropriate entry in the /etc/hosts file for each active qfe channel.
Using the example in Step 1 on page 11, you will have:
# cat /etc/hosts
#
# Internet host table
#
127.0.0.1
localhost
129.144.10.57 zardoz
loghost
129.144.11.83 zardoz-11
129.144.12.41 zardoz-12
129.144.13.67 zardoz-13
129.144.14.30 zardoz-14
4. Reboot your system.
Booting From the Network
To use a Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter ethernet interface as the boot device,
perform the following tasks:
1. At the ok prompt type:
ok show-devs
The show-devs command lists the system devices. You should see the full path
name of the qfe devices, similar to the example below:
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@0,1
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@1,1
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@2,1
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@3,1
Note - You need to select only one of these qfe devices for booting.
2. At the ok prompt type:
ok boot (full path name of the
qfe device)
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Post-Installation Procedures (Optional)
Perform the tasks in the following sections to customize the performance of the Sun
Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter.
Configuring Driver Parameters
The qfe device driver, which is loaded from the CD-ROM, controls the SUNW,qfe
Ethernet devices. The device driver automatically selects the link speed using the
auto-negotiation protocol with the link partner. (See “Auto-Negotiation” on page 16.)
You can manually configure the qfe device driver parameters to customize each
SUNW,qfe device in your system in one of three ways:
Configure the qfe driver parameters generally for all SUNW,qfe devices in the
system by entering the parameter variables in the /etc/system file.
Set a parameter on a per-device basis by creating the qfe.conf file in the
/kernel/drv directory.
Use the ndd utility to temporarily change a parameter. This change is lost when
you reboot the system.
See Appendix C,” for more information.
Increasing TCP/ IP Performance
The TCP/ IP performance of the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter can be increased
by changing the TCP high water mark to 64K. This can be done with the ndd utility
as follows.
1. As superuser (root), type:
# ndd -set /dev/tcp tcp_xmit_hiwat 65535
# ndd -set /dev/tcp tcp_recv_hiwat 65535
# ndd -set /dev/tcp tcp_cwnd_max 65534
The changes take effect immediately and affect all the networking interfaces in
the system. The changes are lost when you reboot the system.
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Forcing Network Speed Between 10 Mbps and 100
Mbps
1. At the ok prompt, use the show-devs command to list the system devices.
You should see the full path names of the qfe devices, similar to the example
below:
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@0,1
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@1,1
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@2,1
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@3,1
2. Type:
ok nvedit
3. Type the following, pressing the Return key at the end of line 0:
0: probe-all install-console banner
1: apply transfer-speed=10 (full path name of a
qfe device)
Note - If you already have commands in NRAM, append these lines to the end
of the file.
4. Press the Control-C keys after typing (full path name of a qfe device).
You will need to perform Steps 2 to 4 to set the network speed for each qfe
channel.
Note - In the above example, the speed is forced to 10 Mbps. To force the speed
to 100 Mbps, replace 10 with 100.
5. At the ok prompt type:
ok nvstore
ok setenv use-nvramrc? true
6. Reboot your system.
See Appendix C,” for more information on forcing network speed.
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Auto-Negotiation
A key feature of the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter is auto-negotiation. The
auto-negotiation protocol, as specified by the 100BASE-T standard, selects the
operation mode (half-duplex or full-duplex), and the auto-sensing protocol selects
the speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) for the adapter.
The link speed and modes supported by the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter are
listed as follows in decreasing order of priority:
100 Mbps, full-duplex
100 Mbps, half-duplex
10 Mbps, full-duplex
10 Mbps, half-duplex
When the system is booted, the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter advertises these
capabilities to the Link Partner at the other end of the link (a hub, switch, or another
network interface card (NIC) in a host system). If the Link Partner also supports
auto-negotiation, it will advertise its capabilities over the link. The common highest
priority mode supported by both sides will be selected automatically for the link
operation.
The qfe device driver operates the SUNW,qfe devices by default in half-duplex
mode only. If the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter is connected to a remote
system or interface that is not capable of auto-negotiation, your system automatically
selects the speed and half-duplex mode.
If the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter is connected to a link partner with which
the auto-negotiation protocol fails to operate successfully, you can configure the
device to not use this protocol and force the driver to set up the link in the mode
and speed of your choice.
local-mac-address Property
Each of the network interfaces of the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter have been
assigned a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address, which represents the 48-bit
ethernet address for that channel. The OpenBoot firmware reports this MAC address
via the local-mac-address property in the device nodes corresponding to the
network interfaces.
A system is not obligated to use this assigned MAC address if it has a system-wide
MAC address. In such cases, the system-wide MAC address applies to all network
interfaces on the system.
The device driver, or any other adapter utility, can use the network device"s MAC
address (local-mac-address) while configuring it. In the Solaris 2.6 operating
system (and later Solaris revisions), you will be able to use a channel"s MAC address
when booting over the network.
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The mac-address property of the network device specifies the network address
(system-wide or local-mac-address) used for booting the system. To start using
the MAC addresses assigned to the network interfaces of the Sun Quad FastEthernet
PCI adapter, set the NVRAM configuration variable local-mac-address? to true
ok setenv local-mac-address? true
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APPENDIX
A
Specifications
Physical Dimensions
TABLE A–1 Physical Dimensions
Assembly Dimension
Length
Measurement
7.395 in (186.06 mm)
4.759 in (120.88 mm)
Width
Height:
Primary component side
Back side
0.570 in. (14.48 mm)
0.105 in. (2.67 mm)
5.2 oz (148 g)
Weight
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Power Requirements
TABLE A–2 Power Requirements
Specification
Measurement
14 Watts
Maximum Power Dissipation
Maximum Power Consumption
Voltage Tolerance
2.8 Amps @ 5V
5V +/ - 5%
Ripple
Maximum 100 mV
5V, 2.0 Amps
Operational Current
Performance Specifications
TABLE A–3 Performance Specifications
Specification
Performance
Maximum Ethernet Transfer Rate
Host Interface
10/ 100 Mbps per channel
256-pin PBGA PCI to PCI bridge with a 64-bit primary
and 32-bit secondary interface.
Operates transparently in either 64-bit or 32-bit slots
via a PCI specific Universal 64-bit Card Edge.
Supports both 3.3v and 5v signalling environments.
Fully compliant with PCI Local Bus Spec., Rev. 2.1.
Network Interface
100BASE-TX using Category 5 (data-grade) cable;
10BASE-T using Category 3 (voice-grade) cable or
better
Single UTP RJ-45 for both 10 and 100 Mbps per
channel
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TABLE A–3 Performance Specifications (continued)
Ethernet Version
PCI clock
Conforms to IEEE 802.3u
33 MHz max.
133 MB/ sec.
AD63-0
PCI data burst transfer rate
PCI Data/ Address Lines
PCI modes
Master/ slave
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APPENDIX
B
Interface Signals
Figure B–1 32-Pin RJ-45 Connectors
TABLE B–1 Pin Descriptions for the 32-Pin RJ-45 Connectors: Channels 0 - 3
Description
TD+
CH0
CH1
9
CH2
17
CH3
25
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TD–
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
26
RD+
19
27
Not Used
Not Used
RD–
20
28
21
29
22
30
Not Used
Not Used
23
31
24
32
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TABLE B–1 Pin Descriptions for the 32-Pin RJ-45 Connectors: Channels 0 - 3 (continued)
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APPENDIX
C
Configuring the Quad FastEthernet
Device Driver Parameters
The qfe device driver controls the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter’s SUNW,qfe
Ethernet devices. You can manually configure the qfe device driver parameters to
customize each SUNW,qfe device in your system. This appendix provides an
overview of the internal transceiver used in the adapter, lists the available qfe
device driver parameters, and describes how you can configure these parameters.
Internal Transceiver
The four SUNW,qfe channels provide 10BASE-TX or 100BASE-T networking
interfaces using the PCI Fast Ethernet and Expansion (PFEX) ASIC and an internal
transceiver. The driver automatically sets the link speed to 10 or 100 Mbps and
conforms to the 100BASE-T IEEE 802.3u Ethernet standard. The PFEX ASIC provides
the PCI interface and Media Access Control (MAC) functions. The internal
transceiver, which connects to an RJ-45 connector, provides the physical layer
functions.
The internal transceiver is capable of all the operating speeds and modes listed in the
section, “Auto-Negotiation” on page 16. The internal transceiver performs
auto-negotiation with the remote end of the link (link partner) to select a common
mode of operation.
The internal transceiver also supports a forced mode of operation. You can select the
speed and mode using the ndd utility, by editing the /etc/system file, or creating
a qfe.conf file.
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Driver Parameter Values and Definitions
This section describes the parameters and settings for the qfe device driver. Table
C–1 lists these parameters.
TABLE C–1 qfe Driver Parameter, Status, and Descriptions
Parameter
Status
Description
Read only
Defines the current status
transceiver_inuse
Read only
Defines the current status
Defines the current status
Defines the current status
Inter-packet gap parameter
Inter-packet gap parameter
Operational mode parameter
Operational mode parameter
Operational mode parameter
Operational mode parameter
Operational mode parameter
Operational mode parameter
Operational mode parameter
link_status
link_speed
link_mode
Read only
Read only
Read and write
Read and write
Read and write
Read and write
Read and write
Read and write
Read and write
Read and write
Read and write
Read only
ipg1
ipg2
use_int_xcvr
pace_size
adv_autoneg_cap
adv_100fdx_cap
adv_100hdx_cap
adv_10fdx_cap
adv_10hdx_cap
autoneg_cap
Local transceiver auto negotiation
capability
Read only
Local transceiver capability of the
hardware
100fdx_cap
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TABLE C–1 qfe Driver Parameter, Status, and Descriptions (continued)
Parameter
Status
Description
Read only
Local transceiver capability of the
hardware
100hdx_cap
Read only
Read only
Read only
Local transceiver capability of the
hardware
10fdx_cap
Local transceiver capability of the
hardware
10hdx_cap
Link partner auto negotiation
capability
lp_autoneg_cap
Read only
Link partner capability
Link partner capability
Link partner capability
Link partner capability
Device instance
lp_100fdx_cap
lp_100hdx_cap
lp_10fdx_cap
lp_10hdx_cap
instance
Read only
Read only
Read only
Read and write
Read and write
Additional delay before
transmitting a packet
lance_mode
Read and write
Additional delay before
transmitting a packet
ipg0
Defining the Current Status
The read-only parameters described in Table C–2 explain the operational mode of the
interface. These parameters define the current status.
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TABLE C–2 Read-Only Parameters Defining the Current Status
Parameter
Values
Description
Current link status
= Link down
= Link up
link_status
0
1
Valid only if the link is up
= 10 Mbps
link_speed
link_mode
0
1
= 100 Mbps
Valid only if the link is up
= Half duplex
0
1
= Full duplex
Inter-Packet Gap Parameters
The PCI Fast Ethernet and Expansion (PFEX) ASIC supports the programmable
Inter-Packet Gap (IPG) parameters ipg1 and ipg2. The total IPG is the sum of ipg1
and ipg2. The total IPG is 9.6 microseconds when the link speed set, by the
auto-negotiation protocol, is 10 Mbps. When the link speed is 100 Mbps, the total
IPG is 0.96 microseconds.
Table C–3 lists the default values and allowable values for the inter-packet gap (IPG)
parameters, ipg1 and ipg2.
TABLE C–3 Read-Write Inter-Packet Gap Parameter Values and Descriptions
Values
Parameter
Description
(Byte-time)
0, 255
ipg1
ipg2
ipg1 = 8 (default at initialization)
0, 255
ipg2 = 4 (default at initialization)
By default, the driver sets ipg1 to 8-byte time and ipg2 to 4-byte time, which are
the standard values. (Byte time is the time it takes to transmit one byte on the link,
with a link speed of either 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps.)
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If your network has systems that use longer IPG (the sum of ipg1 and ipg2) and if
those machines seem to be slow in accessing the network, increase the values of
ipg1 and ipg2 to match the longer IPGs of other machines.
Defining an Additional Delay Before Transmitting
a Packet Using lance_mode and ipg0
The PCI Fast Ethernet and Expansion (PFEX) ASIC supports a programmable mode
called lance_mode. The ipg0 parameter is associated with lance_mode.
After a packet is received with lance_mode enabled (default) an additional delay is
added by setting the ipg0 parameter before transmitting the packet. This delay, set
by the ipg0 parameter, is in addition to the delay set by the ipg1 and ipg2
parameters. The additional delay set by ipg0 helps to reduce collisions. Systems that
have lance_mode enabled might not have enough time on the network.
If lance_mode is disabled, the value of ipg0 is ignored and no additional delay is
set. Only the delays set by ipg1 and ipg2 are used. Disable lance_mode if other
systems keep sending a large number of back-to-back packets.
You can add the additional delay by setting the ipg0 parameter from 0 to 31, which
is the nibble time delay. Note that nibble time is the time it takes to transfer four bits
on the link. If the link speed is 10 Mbps, nibble time is equal to 400 ns. If the link
speed is 100 Mbps, nibble time is equal to 40 ns.
For example, if the link speed is 10 Mbps, and you set ipg0 to 20 nibble times,
multiply 20 by 400 ns to get 800 ns. If the link speed is 100 Mbps, and you set ipg0
to 30 nibble-times, multiply 30 by 40 ns to get 120 ns.
Table C–4 defines the lance_mode and ipg0 parameters.
TABLE C–4 Parameters Defining lance_mode and ipg0
Parameter
Values
Description
0
1
lance_mode
lance_mode disabled
lance_mode enabled (default)
1
0-31
Additional IPG before transmitting
a packet (after receiving a packet)
ipg0
1. The default value is 16 nibble-times, which is 6.4 microseconds for 10 Mbps and 0.64 microseconds for 100
Mbps.
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Operational Mode Parameters
Table C–5 describes the operational mode parameters and their default values.
TABLE C–5 Operational Mode Parameters
Parameter
Values
Description
Local transceiver capability advertised by the
hardware
adv_autoneg_cap
0
1
= Forced mode
= Auto-negotiation (default)
Local transceiver capability advertised by the
hardware; read/ write parameter
adv_100fdx_cap1
0
= Not 100Mbit/ sec full-duplex capable (default in the
Solaris 2.5 and 2.5.1 software environments)
1
= 100Mbit/ sec full-duplex capable (default in the
Solaris 2.6 software environment)
Local transceiver capability advertised by the
hardware; read/ write parameter
adv_100hdx_cap1
0
1
= Not 100Mbit/ sec half-duplex capable
= 100Mbit/ sec half-duplex capable (default)
Local transceiver capability advertised by the
hardware; read/ write parameter
adv_10fdx_cap1
0
1
= Not 10Mbit/ sec full-duplex capable (default)
= 10Mbit/ sec full-duplex capable
1
Local transceiver capability advertised by the
hardware; read/ write parameter
adv_10hdx_cap
0
1
= Not 10Mbit/ sec half-duplex capable
= 10Mbit/ sec half-duplex capable (default)
1. The priority (in descending order) for these parameters is: adv_100fdx_cap,
adv_100hdx_cap, adv_10fdx_cap, and adv_10hdx_cap.
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Defining the Number of Back-to-Back Packets to
Transmit
The pace_size parameter (see Table C–6) defines the maximum number of
back-to-back packets you can transmit at one time. If the value is zero, there is no
limit to the number of back-to-back packets that can be transmitted.
TABLE C–6 Back-to-back Packet Transmission Capability
Parameter
Values
Description
1 to 255
0
= Number of back-to-back packets transmitted at one time
pace_size
= No limit to the number of back-to-back packets that can
be transmitted (default)
Reporting Transceiver Capabilities
Table C–7 describes the read-only transceiver capabilities. These parameters define
the capabilities of the hardware. The internal transceiver can support all of these
capabilities.
TABLE C–7 Read-Only Transceiver Capabilities
Parameter
VDaelsucerisption
Local transceiver capability of the hardware
0
autoneg_cap
= Not capable of auto-negotiation
1
= Auto negotiation capable
Local transceiver capability of the hardware; initialized at startup = Not
100Mbit/ sec full-duplex capable
100fdx_cap
100hdx_cap
0
1
= 100Mbit/ sec full-duplex capable
Local transceiver capability of the hardware; initialized at startup
0
= Not 100Mbit/ sec half-duplex capable
1
= 100Mbit/ sec half-duplex capable
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TABLE C–7 Read-Only Transceiver Capabilities (continued)
Parameter
VDaelsucerisption
Local transceiver capability of the hardware; initialized at startup
0
10fdx_cap
= Not 10Mbit/ sec full-duplex capable
1
= 10Mbit/ sec full-duplex capable
Local transceiver capability of the hardware; initialized at startup
0
10hdx_cap
= Not 10Mbit/ sec half-duplex capable
1
= 10Mbit/ sec half-duplex capable
Reporting the Link Partner Capabilities
Table C–8 describes the read-only link partner capabilities.
TABLE C–8 Read-Only Link Partner Capabilities
Parameter
Values
Description
0
1
= No auto-negotiation
= Auto-negotiation
lp_autoneg_cap
0
1
= No100Mbit/ sec full-duplex transmission
= 100Mbit/ sec full-duplex
lp_100fdx_cap
lp_100hdx_cap
lp_10fdx_cap
lp_10hdx_cap
0
1
= No 100Mbit/ sec half-duplex transmission
= 100Mbit/ sec half-duplex
0
1
= No 10Mbit/ sec full-duplex transmission
= 10Mbit/ sec full-duplex
0
1
= No 10Mbit/ sec half-duplex transmission
= 10Mbit/ sec half-duplex
If the link partner is not capable of auto-negotiation (when lp_autoneg_cap is 0)
the information described in Table C–8 is not relevant and the parameter value = 0.
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If the link partner is capable of auto-negotiation (when lp_autoneg_cap is 1) then
the speed and mode information is displayed when you use auto-negotiation and get
the link partner capabilities.
Setting qfe Driver Parameters
You can set the qfe device driver parameters in three ways (ndd, /etc/system,
and qfe.conf), depending on your needs. To set parameters that are valid until you
reboot the system, use the ndd utility. Using ndd is a good way to test parameter
settings.
To set parameters so they remain in effect after you reboot the system:
Add the parameter values to the /etc/system file when you want to configure
parameters for all devices in the system.
Create a /kernel/drv/qfe.conf file and add parameter values to the this file
when you need to set a particular parameter for a device in the system.
Setting Parameters Using the ndd Utility
Use the ndd utility to configure parameters that are valid until you reboot the
system. The ndd utility supports any networking driver, which implements the Data
Link Provider Interface (DLPI).
The following sections describe how you can use the qfe driver and the ndd utility
to modify (with the -set option) or display (without the -set option) the
parameters for each SUNW,qfe device.
Identifying Device Instances
Before you use the ndd utility to get or set a parameter for a qfe device, you must
specify the device instance for the utility since there will be at least four SUNW,qfe
devices.
To Specify the Device Instance for the ndd Utility
1. Check the /etc/path_to_inst file to identify the instance associated with a
particular device.
# grep qfe /etc/path_to_inst
"/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@0,1" 4 "qfe"
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"/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@1,1" 5 "qfe"
"/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@2,1" 6 "qfe"
"/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@3,1" 7 "qfe"
In the example above, the four SUNW,qfe@x,1 instances are from a Sun Quad
FastEthernet PCI adapter installed in slot 2. For clarity, the instance numbers are
bold.
2. Use the instance number to select the device.
# ndd -set /dev/qfe instance instance#
The device remains selected until you change the selection.
Non-Interactive and Interactive Modes
You can use the ndd utility in two modes:
Non-interactive
Interactive
In non-interactive mode, you invoke the utility to execute a specific command. Once
the command is executed, you exit the utility. In interactive mode, you can use the
utility to get or set more than one parameter value. (Refer to the ndd (1M) man page
for more information.)
Using the ndd Utility in Non-Interactive Mode
This section describes how to modify and to display parameter values.
1. To modify a parameter value, use the -set option.
If you invoke the ndd utility with the -set option, the utility passes value, which
must be specified down to the named /dev/qfe driver instance, and assigns it to
the parameter:
# ndd -set /dev/qfe parameter value
1. To display the value of a parameter, specify the parameter name (and omit the
value).
When you omit the -set option, a query operation is assumed and the utility
queries the named driver instance, retrieves the value associated with the
specified parameter, and prints it:
# ndd /dev/qfe parameter
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Using the ndd Utility in Interactive Mode
1. To modify a parameter value in interactive mode, specify ndd /dev/qfe, as
shown below.
The ndd utility then prompts you for the name of the parameter:
# ndd /dev/qfe
name to get/set? (Enter the parameter name or ? to view all parameters)
After entering the parameter name, the ndd utility prompts you for the parameter
value (see Table C–1 through Table C–8).
1. To list all the parameters supported by the qfe driver, type ndd /dev/qfe \?.
(See Table C–1 through Table C–8 for parameter descriptions.)
CODE EXAMPLE C–1 Example of Listing All Parameters Supported by the qfe Driver
# ndd /dev/qfe \?
?
(read only)
transceiver_inuse
link_status
link_speed
link_mode
(read only)
(read only)
(read only)
(read only)
ipg1
ipg2
use_int_xcvr
pace_size
adv_autoneg_cap
adv_100fdx_cap
adv_100hdx_cap
adv_10fdx_cap
adv_10hdx_cap
autoneg_cap
100fdx_cap
100hdx_cap
10fdx_cap
(read and write)
(read and write)
(read and write)
(read and write)
(read and write)
(read and write)
(read and write)
(read and write)
(read and write)
(read only)
(read only)
(read only)
(read only)
10hdx_cap
(read only)
lp_autoneg_cap
lp_100fdx_cap
lp_100hdx_cap
lp_10fdx_cap
lp_10hdx_cap
instance
(read only)
(read only)
(read only)
(read only)
(read only)
(read and write)
(read and write)
(read and write)
lance_mode
ipg0
#
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Setting Forced Mode
This section describes how to set forced mode (not capable of auto-negotiation).
To Select One Local Transceiver Capability and
Setting Forced Mode
1. Select one of the following capabilities: adv_100fdx_cap, adv_100hdx_cap,
adv_10fdx_cap, or adv_10hdx_cap, and set its value to 1.
If you select more than one of the local transceiver capabilities, the driver selects
the one that is highest in the priority order (see the footnote from Table C–5).
2. Set the local transceiver capabilities advertised by the hardware to forced mode
= 0, which is not capable of auto-negotiation: adv_autoneg_cap 0
Use the ndd utility as described in “Using the ndd Utility in Interactive Mode”
on page 35.
Auto-Negotiation Mode
This section describes how to select at least one of the four local transceiver
capabilities and set the mode to auto-negotiation.
To Set the Mode to Auto-Negotiation
1. Select at least one of the five capabilities (adv_100fdx_cap,
adv_100hdx_cap, adv_10fdx_cap, adv_10hdx_cap) that you want to
advertise to the remote system, and set its value to 1.
2. Set the local transceiver capabilities advertised by the hardware to 1, the
auto-negotiation setting: adv_autoneg_cap 1
Use the ndd utility as described in “Using the ndd Utility in Interactive Mode”
on page 35.
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Setting Parameters in the /etc/system
File
To configure the qfe driver parameters for all SUNW,qfe devices in the system so
that the parameter variables are always effective (even after rebooting the system),
enter the parameter variables in the /etc/system file. When you reboot the system,
the system reads the /etc/system file and sets these parameter variables in the
qfe module in the operating system kernel.
Table C–9 lists the variables you can set in the /etc/system file.
TABLE C–9 Setting Variables in the /etc/system File
Parameter
Variable
ipg1
qfe_ipg1
ipg2
qfe_ipg2
use_int_xcvr
pace_size
qfe_use_int_xcvr
qfe_pace_size
adv_autoneg_cap
adv_100fdx_cap
adv_100hdx_cap
adv_10fdx_cap
adv_10hdx_cap
lance_mode
ipg0
qfe_adv_autoneg_cap
qfe_adv_100fdx_cap
qfe_adv_100hdx_cap
qfe_adv_10fdx_cap
qfe_adv_10hdx_cap
qfe_lance_mode
qfe_ipg0
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These parameter values, described in “Driver Parameter Values and Definitions” on
page 26, are applicable to all SUNW,qfe devices on the system. See Table C–1
through Table C–8 for the descriptions of these parameters.
Here’s an example of setting parameters in a /etc/system file:
Setting the ipg1 and ipg2 Parameters in the
/etc/system FileSetting the ipg1 and ipg2
Parameters in the /etc/system File
1. Become superuser.
2. Add the following lines to the /etc/system file:
set qfe:qfe_ipg1 = 10
set qfe:qfe_ipg2 = 5
3. Save the /etc/system file.
4. Save all files and exit all programs, exit the windowing system.
5. Reboot the system by typing init 6 at the superuser prompt.
Setting Parameters Using the
qfe.conf File
You can also specify the properties described in the section, “Setting Parameters in
the /etc/system File” on page 37,” on a per-device basis by creating a qfe.conf
file in the /kernel/drv directory. The properties set in the qfe.conf file will
override the parameters set in the /etc/system file. Use a qfe.conf file when you
need to set a particular parameter for a device in the system. The parameters you set
are read and write parameters that are listed in “Driver Parameter Values and
Definitions” on page 26.
The man pages for prtconf (1M), system (4) and driver.conf (4) include
additional details. The next section shows an example of setting parameters in a
qfe.conf file.
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Setting ipg Driver Parameters Using a qfe.conf
File
1. Obtain the hardware path names for the qfe devices in the device tree.
Typically the path names and the associated instance numbers will be present in
the /etc/path_to_inst file.
# grep qfe /etc/path_to_inst
"/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@0,1" 4 "qfe"
"/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@1,1" 5 "qfe"
"/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@2,1" 6 "qfe"
"/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@3,1" 7 "qfe"
In the above lines:
The first part within the double quotes specifies the hardware node name in
the device tree.
The second number is the instance number.
The last part in double quotes is the driver name.
In the device path name, the last component after the last / character and
before the @ character is the device name.
The path name before the last component is the parent name.
The comma separated numbers after the @ character at the end represent the
device and function numbers, which are together referred to as unit-address.
To identify a PCI device unambiguously in the qfe.conf file, use the name, parent
name, and the unit-address for the device. Refer to the pci(4) man page for more
information about the PCI device specification.
In the first line of the previous example:
Name = SUNW,qfe
Parent = /pci@1f,2000/pci@2
Unit-address = 0,1
In the second line in the previous example:
Name = SUNW,qfe
Parent = /pci@1f,2000/pci@2
Unit-address = 1,1
In the third line in the previous example:
Name = SUNW,qfe
Parent = /pci@1f,2000/pci@2
Unit-address = 2,1
In the fourth line in the previous example:
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Name = SUNW,qfe
Parent = /pci@1f,2000/pci@2
Unit-address = 3,1
1. Set the ipg1 and ipg2 parameters for the above four devices in the
/kernel/drv/qfe.conf file.
name = ‘‘SUNW,qfe’’ parent = ‘‘/pci@1f,2000/pci@2’’ unit-address = ‘‘0,1’’ ipg1=20 ipg2=10;
name = ‘‘SUNW,qfe’’ parent = ‘‘/pci@1f,2000/pci@2’’ unit-address = ‘‘1,1’’ ipg1=20 ipg2=10;
name = ‘‘SUNW,qfe’’ parent = ‘‘/pci@1f,2000/pci@2’’ unit-address = ‘‘2,1’’ ipg1=20 ipg2=10;
name = ‘‘SUNW,qfe’’ parent = ‘‘/pci@1f,2000/pci@2’’ unit-address = ‘‘3,1’’ ipg1=20 ipg2=10;
2. Save the qfe.conf file.
3. Save and close all files and programs, and exit the windowing system.
4. Halt and reboot the system by typing the init 6 command at the
superuser prompt.
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APPENDIX
D
Running Diagnostics Tests
This appendix describes how to test the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter with its
FCode PROM selftest.
Note - To test the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter further, refer to the SunVTS
User’s Guide that shipped with your operating system.
Using the OpenBoot PROM FCode
Selftest
The following tests are available to help identify problems with the Sun Quad
FastEthernet PCI adapter if the system does not boot.
You can invoke the FCode selftest diagnostics by using the OpenBoot user
interface test or test-all commands. If you encounter an error while running
diagnostics, appropriate messages will be displayed. Refer to the OpenBoot 3.x
Command Reference Manual for more information on the test and test-all
commands.
The selftest exercises most functionality sub-section by sub-section and ensures
the following:
Isolates faulty field replaceable units (FRUs)
Checks, with a high confidence, that no hardware fault exists on No Trouble
Found (NTF)
Checks connectivity during adapter card installation
Verifies that all components are functional
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Running the Ethernet FCode Selftest
DiagnosticRunning the Ethernet FCode Selftest
Diagnostic
To run the ethernet diagnostics, you must first bring the system to a stop at the
OpenBoot prompt after issuing a reset. If you do not reset the system, the diagnostic
tests may cause the system to hang.
For more information about the OpenBoot commands in this section, refer to the
OpenBoot 3.x Command Reference manual.
1. Shut down the system.
Use the standard shut down procedures described in Solaris 2.x Handbook for
SMCC Peripherals.
2. At the ok prompt, set the auto-boot? configuration variable to false.
ok setenv auto-boot? false
3. Reset the system.
ok reset-all
4. Type show-devs to display the list of devices.
You should see lines in the list of devices, similar to the example below, specific
to the Sun Quad FastEthernet PCI adapter:
ok show-devs
. . .
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@0,1
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@1,1
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@2,1
/pci@1f,2000/pci@2/SUNW,qfe@3,1
. . .
In this example, the SUNW,qfe@x,1 entries identify the device paths to the four
Ethernet channels.
5. Type the following to put the OpenBoot PROM into diagnostic mode:
ok setenv diag-switch? true
6. Type the following to run the selftest using the test command on one of the
adapters four Ethernet channels:
ok test <device path>
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The following tests are run when the test command is executed:
hme register
MAC internal loopback
External loopback
100 Mbps PHY loopback
10 Mbps PHY loopback
If the test passes, you will see these messages:
Hme register test --- succeeded.
Internal loopback test -- succeeded
Transceiver check -- Using onboard transceiver -- Link up
passed
If the channel is not connected to a network, you will see the following error
messages:
Hme register test --- succeeded.
Internal loopback test -- succeeded
Transceiver check -- Using onboard transceiver -- Link down
Autonegotiation timeout
Check Cable or contact system administrator
Failed
selftest failed. return code = -1
Note - To test other channels of the adapter, you will need to execute the test
command separately on each channel.
7. After testing the adapter, type the following to return the OpenBoot PROM to
standard operating mode:
ok setenv diag-switch? false
8. Set the auto-boot? configuration parameter to true.
ok setenv auto-boot? true
9. Reset and reboot the system.
ok reset-all
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APPENDIX
E
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Your Sun product is marked to indicate its compliance class:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) — USA
Department of Communications (DOC) — Canada
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) — Japan
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 not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, 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.
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Shielded Cables: Connections between the workstation and peripherals must be
made using shielded cables in order to maintain compliance with FCC radio
frequency emission limits. Networking connections can be made using unshielded
twisted-pair (UTP) cables.
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.
FCC Class B 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 B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for help.
Shielded Cables: Connections between the workstation and peripherals must be
made using shielded cables in order to maintain compliance with FCC radio
frequency emission limits. Networking connections can be made using unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) cables.
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.
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DOC Class A Notice - Avis DOC, Classe A
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur
le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
DOC Class B Notice - Avis DOC, Classe B
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur
le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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Declaration of Conformity
Compliance ID: QFEPCI
Product Name: SUN QFE PCI
This product has been tested and complies with:
EMC
European Union — EC
This equipment complies with the following requirements of the EMC Directive 89/
336/ EEC:
EN55022 / CISPR22 (1985)
EN50082-1
Class A
IEC801-2 (1991)
IEC801-3 (1984)
4 kV (Direct), 8 kV (Air)
3 V/ m
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IEC801-4 (1988)
1.0 kV Power Lines,
0.5 kV Signal Lines
EN61000-3-2/ IEC1000-3-2(1994)
Pass
Safety
This equipment complies with the following requirements of the Low Voltage
Directive 73/ 23/ EEC:
EN60950/ IEC950 (1993)
Supplementary Information
This product was tested and complies with all the requirements for the CE Mark
when connected to a Sun workstation or server.
/ S /
/ S /
Dennis P. Symanski DATE
Manager, Product Compliance
John Shades DATE
Quality Assurance Manager
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
901 San Antonio Road, M/ S UMPK15-102
Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
Tel: 650-786-3255
Sun Microsystems, Scotland, Limited
Springfield, Linlithgow
West Lothian, EH49 7LR
Scotland, United Kingdom
Tel: 0506 670000
Fax: 650-786-3723
Fax: 0506 760011
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