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ITIpci 5100G/GF
Gigabit Ethernet
Host Adapters for Solaris™
Installation and User’s Guide
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Order Number 90-100300 Version 1.1 LSI Logic Corporation, Copyright 2000 Version 1.1 Second Printing, December, 2000 Added VLAN support Version 1.0 First Printing, August, 2000 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by LSI Logic Corporation. LSI Logic Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. LSI Logic Corporation Page 2 of 56
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The, software, if any, described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by LSI Logic Corporation or its affiliated companies. Copyright 2000 by LSI Logic Corporation. All Rights Reserved. The Reader’s Comment form at the end of this document requests your critical evaluation to assist in preparing fut
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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 ag
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FCC Declaration of Conformity The IntraServer Technology, Inc. ITIpci Gigabit Ethernet adapters, model numbers 5100G and 5100GF comply with the requirements of FCC part 15, class B as defined under paragraph 2.909 of these rules. This declaration covers product identified with ITI 5100G and 5100GF on the product label. A copy of the test report substantiating compliance is available on request from: Corporate EMC Manager IntraServer Technology, Inc. Seven October Hill Road
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 8 PREFACE .......................................................................................... 8 How This Book Is Organized....................................................... 8 UNIX Commands......................................................................... 9 Typographic Conventions............................................................ 9 Shell Prompts.........
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LINK NEGOTIATION ....................................................................... 31 INCREASING TCP/IP PERFORMANCE ............................................. 31 SAVING DRIVER PARAMETERS BEYOND REBOOT .......................... 32 OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION ................................................. 33 VLANS.......................................................................................... 35 Overview......................................................................
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_________________________ Introduction Preface This guide describes how to install and use the following IntraServer Technology ITI-5100G/GF adapters in the Solaris operating environment: •= PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) ITI-5100G Gigabit Ethernet for Copper adapter •= PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) ITI-5100GF Gigabit Ethernet for Fiber adapter The procedures in this guide assume that you are a system or network ad
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UNIX Commands This document may not include all necessary 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 workstation. You might need to use supplemental documentation for the following types of information: •= Shutting down the system •= Booting the system •= Configuring devices •= Other basic software procedures Typographic Conventions Table 1 describes the meanin
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Shell Prompts Shell Prompts Shell Prompt C shell machine_name % C shell superuser machine_name # Bourne shell and Korn shell $ Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser # Table 2: Shell Prompts Contacting IntraServer Technology Use the following information to access IntraServer Technology support and sales. •= URL for IntraServer Technology Online: http://www.intraserver.com This website includes product information, software updates and release notes. The website also include
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________________________1 About the ITI-5100G/GF Adapter Figure 1: IntraServer Technology ITI-5100GF Gigibit Ethernet Fiber Interface Adapter The ITI-5100GF adapter connects your PCI compliant server or workstation to a Gigabit Ethernet network. The adapter incorporates a technology that transfers data at a rate of one gigabit per second, 10 times the rate of a Fast Ethernet adapter. ITI-5100GF offers a Duplex SC fiber-optic connection. LSI Logic Corporation
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Figure 2: IntraServer Technology ITI-5100G Gigibit Ethernet Copper 10/100/100Base-T Interface Adapter The ITI-5100G adapter connects your PCI compliant server or workstation to a Gigabit Ethernet network. The adapter incorporates a technology that transfers data at a rate of one gigabit per second, 10 times the rate of a Fast Ethernet adapter. ITI-5100G offers a Twisted Pair Copper interface, which is compatible with existing building (CAT-5) wiring systems. AutoSense speed selectio
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Features Following is a list of the Gigabit Ethernet PCI adapter features: ITI-5100G and GF Models •= Full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet interface (IEEE P802.3-1999) •= Jumbo Frame support (optional 9,000 byte frames for server- to-server traffic) •= Standard Ethernet frame size (up to 1518 bytes) •= Dual Homing for automatic failover if a port, switch, or adapter is down •= VLANs: up to 64 VLANs per adapter using IEEE 802.1Q- 1998 tagging •= Adaptive interrupt frequency (maximizes net
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bytes), frame format, and compliance with the following standards and protocols: •= Logical Link Control (IEEE 802.2) •= Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x) •= SNMP •= Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE P802.3z) VLANs Support Virtual Local Area Networks ( VLANs ) are commonly used to split up groups of network users into manageable broadcast domains, to create logical segmentation of workgroups, and to enforce security policies among logical segments. Each ITI-5100G/GF adapter supports up to 64 VLAN
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interrupt for multiple, back-to-back incoming packets, preserving host CPU cycles. Dual DMA Channels The PCI interface on the ITI-5100G/GF adapter contains two independent DMA channels for simultaneous read and write operations. ASIC with Embedded RISC Processor The core control for the ITI-5100G/GF adapter resides in a tightly integrated, high-performance ASIC. The ASIC includes dual RISC processors. This provides the flexibility to add new features to the card and adapt it to future
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On Good link. Off No link; possible bad cable, bad connector, missing or improperly installed driver software, or configuration mismatch. Table 3: ITI-5100GF LED Status Indicators LSI Logic Corporation Page 16 of 56
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Figure 4: ITI-5100G adapter faceplate The faceplate of the ITI-5100G adapter has one 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair copper (CAT-5) connector for connecting the adapter to a Gigabit Ethernet segment. The adapter will also operate in an existing 10/100 Ethernet environment. ITI-5100G Port LED Activity LED State Description Blinking Data detected on the port. Data On Data detected on the port. Off No data detected on the port. On Good link. at 1000Mb/sec Off No link; possible bad c
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________________________2 Installing the ITI-5100G/GF Adapter The following instructions apply to installing the ITI-5100G/GF adapter in most servers. Refer to the manuals that were supplied with your server for details about performing these tasks on your particular system. System Requirements Before installing the ITI-5100G/GF adapter, make sure your system meets the requirements listed in the following table: Hardware and Software Requirements Category Requirements Hardware TM
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Safety Precautions CAUTION: •= The adapter is being installed in a server that operates with voltages that can be lethal. Before you remove the cover of your server, you must observe the following precautions to protect yourself and to prevent damage to the system components. •= Remove any metallic objects or jewelry from your hands and wrists. •= Make sure to use only insulated or non-conducting tools. •= Installation or removal of adapters must be performed in a static-free en
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PCI Adapter Installation To install a PCI ITI-5100G/GF adapter in your system, perform the following procedure. 1. Observe all precautions and pre-installation instructions in the Safety Precautions section. Before installing the adapter, ensure the system power is OFF , and proper electrical grounding procedures have been followed. 2. Remove the server cover, and select any empty PCI slot. If you do not know how to identify a PCI slot, refer to your server documentation. 3. Remov
