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Using PCI 1000Base-T and HSC/PCI 1000Base-SX(Gigabit Ethernet)Manufacturing Part Number : J5683-90002E0602U.S.A.© Copyright 2002, Hewlett-Packard Comp

IntroductionAbout this ManualChapter 18About this ManualThe information in this manual applies to the following Gigabit Ethernet products:Table 1-1 Li

IntroductionAbout this ManualChapter 19This manual does not include step-by-step instructions on how to install and configurethe Gigabit Ethernet hardw

IntroductionAbout this ManualChapter 110

Chapter 2112 Configuring Gigabit EthernetParametersThis chapter describes how to configure the Gigabit Ethernet parameters using thelanadmin(1M) command

Configuring Gigabit Ethernet ParametersUnderstanding the Gigabit Ethernet ParametersChapter 212Understanding the Gigabit Ethernet ParametersSeveral par

Configuring Gigabit Ethernet ParametersUnderstanding the Gigabit Ethernet ParametersChapter 213*When autonegotiation is on, 1000Base-T will autonegotia

Configuring Gigabit Ethernet ParametersUnderstanding the Gigabit Ethernet ParametersChapter 214in all. One of the two parameters specifies the number of

Configuring Gigabit Ethernet ParametersUsing the lanadmin Tool with Gigabit EthernetChapter 215Using the lanadmin Tool with Gigabit EthernetThis sectio

Configuring Gigabit Ethernet ParametersUsing the lanadmin Tool with Gigabit EthernetChapter 216Displaying ValuesThe command $ lanadmin -x (or -X) helpn

Configuring Gigabit Ethernet ParametersUsing the lanadmin Tool with Gigabit EthernetChapter 217Card Statistics To display the card statistics, execute:

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Configuring Gigabit Ethernet ParametersUsing the lanadmin Tool with Gigabit EthernetChapter 218ExamplesSpeed To set the speed to 100 Mbps full-duplex o

Chapter 3193 Gigabit Ethernet ResourcesThis chapter provides references to other useful tools for installing, configuring, andmaintaining Gigabit Ether

Gigabit Ethernet ResourcesHP-UX Manual Reference PagesChapter 320HP-UX Manual Reference PagesWhile installing, configuring, or troubleshooting Gigabit

Gigabit Ethernet ResourcesManuals Available for Gigabit EthernetChapter 321Manuals Available for Gigabit EthernetRefer to the following Quick Install

Gigabit Ethernet ResourcesError MessagesChapter 322Error MessagesGigabit Ethernet comes with an online message catalog that is used to reportnetworkin

Gigabit Ethernet ResourcesLogging MessagesChapter 323nettl -status• To start Gigabit Ethernet tracing to the file /tmp/tracefile.TRC0, execute:nettl -t

Gigabit Ethernet ResourcesContacting Your HP RepresentativeChapter 324Contacting Your HP RepresentativeIf you have no service contract with HP, you ma

Gigabit Ethernet ResourcesContacting Your HP RepresentativeChapter 325Make sure that ERROR and DISASTER log classes are enabled when log files arecolle

Gigabit Ethernet ResourcesContacting Your HP RepresentativeChapter 326

Chapter 4274 TroubleshootingThis chapter provides flowcharts that will help diagnose Gigabit Ethernet hardware andsoftware problems.

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TroubleshootingTroubleshooting OverviewChapter 428Troubleshooting OverviewAs with any troubleshooting, a systematic approach is helpful. The following

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 429Diagnostic FlowchartsThe following table summarizes the types of network tests in the diagnostic flowcha

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 430Flowchart 1: Cable and LED TestChecks that hardware, cables, and connectors between your system and car

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 431Flowchart 1 Procedures• Check dmesg/syslog output and look for error messages pertaining to gelan/igela

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 432Flowchart 2: Link Level TestChecks communications between link levels on source and target host usingli

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 433Flowchart 2 Procedures• Execute linkloop(1M) to remote host. If linkloop is successful, continue to Net

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 434Flowchart 3: Network Level TestsValidates arp(1M) entries and remote host availability. Checks communic

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 435Flowchart 3a: ARP TestValidates arp(1M) entries and remote host availability.Figure 4-4 Flowchart 3aFlo

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 436Flowchart 3b: ping TestChecks communication between network layers on source and target host usingping(

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 437Flowchart 3b Procedures• Execute ping(1M) to remote host. If ping is successful, continue to Transport

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TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 438Flowchart 3b (continued)Figure 4-6 Flowchart 3b (continued)YESAre you usingjumbo frames?NONOYESNetworkN

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 439Flowchart 3b (continued) Procedures• If network unreachable error, go to Configuration Tests.• If there

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 440Flowchart 4: Transport Level TestChecks communications between transport layers on source and target ho

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 441Flowchart 4 Procedures• Execute telnet(1M) to a remote host. If successful, stop.• If not successful, t

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 442Flowchart 5: Bridge/Gateway Loopback TestChecks general network connections through a gateway.Figure 4-

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 443Flowchart 5 Procedures• Execute ping(1M) from a known good host through a gateway to another knowngood

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 444Flowchart 6: Configuration TestsVerifies configuration of network interface on a host using ioscan(1M), la

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 445Flowchart 6 Procedures• Verify configuration of network interface on a host using ioscan(1M), lanscan(1M

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 446Flowchart 6a: ioscan and lanscan TestVerifies configuration of network interface on a host using ioscan(1

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 447Flowchart 6a Procedures• Execute ioscan(1M) as follows:ioscan -kfddrivername, wheredrivername is either

3PrefaceThe information in this manual is intended for network managers who administerGigabit Ethernet networks. It is assumed that the Gigabit Ethern

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 448Flowchart 6b: netfmt and lanadmin TestVerifies configuration of network interface on a host using netfmt(

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 449Flowchart 6b Procedures• Execute netfmt(1M) and view error and disaster log messages.Example: netfmt -v

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 450Flowchart 6c: ifconfig TestVerifies configuration of network interface on a host using ifconfig(1M).Figure

TroubleshootingDiagnostic FlowchartsChapter 451Flowchart 6c Procedures• Execute ifconfig(1M) on the interface you want to configure to ensure thatinter

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Appendix A53A Gigabit Ethernet lanadmin DisplayThis appendix defines the terms listed in the lanadmin(1M) command display.

Gigabit Ethernet lanadmin DisplayLAN Interface Status DisplayAppendix A54LAN Interface Status DisplayThe following is a sample of a lanadmin(1M) comma

Gigabit Ethernet lanadmin DisplayLAN Interface Status DisplayAppendix A55HP-UX 11.0 lanadmin output: LAN INTERFACE STATUS DISPLAY

Gigabit Ethernet lanadmin DisplayRFC 1213 MIB IIAppendix A56RFC 1213 MIB IIFollowing are descriptions of the statistics fields in the lanadmin(1M) comm

Gigabit Ethernet lanadmin DisplayRFC 1213 MIB IIAppendix A57Inbound Octets The total number of octets received on the interface,including framing char

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Gigabit Ethernet lanadmin DisplayRFC 1284 Ethernet-Like Interface StatisticsAppendix A58RFC 1284 Ethernet-Like Interface StatisticsFollowing are descr

Appendix B59B Gigabit Ethernet Card StatisticsThis appendix defines the card statistics that are output from the lanadmin(1M)command.

Gigabit Ethernet Card StatisticsCard Statistics OutputAppendix B60Card Statistics OutputThe following is a sample card statistics output. An explanati

Gigabit Ethernet Card StatisticsExplanation of Card StatisticsAppendix B61Explanation of Card StatisticsFollowing are descriptions of the card statist

Gigabit Ethernet Card StatisticsExplanation of Card StatisticsAppendix B62

Appendix C63C Hardware Reference InformationThis appendix contains information about the card LEDs, cabling requirements, andcard specifications.

Hardware Reference InformationThe Meaning of the LEDsAppendix C64The Meaning of the LEDsThe Link LED indicates the card’s status and must be on for th

Hardware Reference InformationCabling RequirementsAppendix C65Cabling RequirementsConnectors on LAN cards adhere to appropriate standards agreed upon

Hardware Reference InformationCard SpecificationsAppendix C66Card SpecificationsFor compliance to European directives and related specifications, see the

Hardware Reference InformationCard SpecificationsAppendix C67A4929APhysicalElectricalEnvironmentalTemperatureDegrees F = (1.8 x Degrees C) + 32Humidity

Chapter 151 IntroductionThis chapter gives an overview of the Gigabit Ethernet products and lists its features.

Hardware Reference InformationCard SpecificationsAppendix C68A6825A/A6847APhysicalElectricalEnvironmentalTemperatureDegrees F = (1.8 x Degrees C) + 32H

Appendix D71D Hardware Regulatory StatementsThis appendix contains regulatory statements for the United States, Canada,Australia/New Zealand, Japan, a

Hardware Regulatory StatementsFCC Statement (For U.S.A.)Appendix D72FCC Statement (For U.S.A.)Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interf

Hardware Regulatory StatementsEMI (Australia and New Zealand)Appendix D73EMI (Australia and New Zealand)This product meets the applicable requirements

Hardware Regulatory StatementsLaser Safety StatementsAppendix D74Laser Safety StatementsLaser Safety Statements - U.S. FDA/CDRH - Optical (laser) Tran

Hardware Regulatory StatementsLaser Safety StatementsAppendix D75

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Glossary79GlossaryNumerics1000Base-SX: A specific implementation of1000Mbps operating over two multimode fibercables, as specified in Standard IEEE802.3z

IntroductionProduct OverviewChapter 16Product OverviewGigabit Ethernet is a high-performance Ethernet networking solution for HP serversand workstatio

GlossaryGlossary8080Internet Address: The network address of acomputer node. This address identifies both whichnetwork the host is on and which host it

GlossaryGlossary81in the subnet address. Refer to Installing andAdministering LAN/9000 Software for detailedinformation about subnet masks.Switch: A n

IntroductionProduct OverviewChapter 17• Jumbo Frame support— Large 9000 byte maximum transfer unit (MTU) for improved efficiency andperformance with bu