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Ethernet Support Guide: HP-UX 11i v1 and v2 of May 2005

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10/100Base-TX adapters. (see Fast Ethernet adapters)
1000Base-SX Ethernet adapters
cabling requirements, Cabling
definition, “Gigabit” Versus “Fast” Ethernet, Glossary
features, Features
installation considerations, Installation and Configuration
LED description, The Meaning of the LEDs
operating restrictions, Gigabit card Overview
, “Gigabit” Versus “Fast” Ethernet
(see also Gigabit Ethernet adapters)
1000Base-T Ethernet adapters
cabling requirements, Cabling
definition, “Gigabit” Versus “Fast” Ethernet, Glossary
features, Features
installation considerations, Installation and Configuration
LED description, The Meaning of the LEDs
speed and duplexity settings, Link Parameters
, “Gigabit” Versus “Fast” Ethernet
(see also Gigabit Ethernet adapters)
100Base Ethernet adapters. (see Fast Ethernet adapters)
10Base vs. 100/1000Base technology, “Gigabit” Versus “Fast” Ethernet

B

bridge/gateway loopback test, Flowchart 7: Bridge/Gateway Loopback Test

C

cables
Fast Ethernet, Cabling
Gigabit Ethernet, Cabling
testing, Flowchart 1: Cable and LED Test, Basic Troubleshooting Tips
card instance number, Glossary
card statistics output of lanadmin, Card Statistics
Carrier Sense Errors, RFC 1284 Ethernet-Like Interface Statistics
category 5 UTP cables
and Ethernet types, “Gigabit” Versus “Fast” Ethernet
autonegotiation and autosensing, Installation and Configuration
connector information, Connector Pin Usage for 100- Mbit/s Twisted-Pair Connector
checksum offload
setting values permanently, Checksum Offload Changes for the iether and igelan Gigabit Ethernet Drivers
CKO
defaults, Checksum Offload Changes for the iether and igelan Gigabit Ethernet Drivers
Combo Cards
definition, “Gigabit” Versus “Fast” Ethernet
configuration
adapter speeds, Gigabit card Overview
cabling, Cabling
Fast Ethernet, Basic Troubleshooting Tips
Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet Worksheets, lanadmin Display
verifying, Flowchart 7 Procedures, Flowchart 8: Configuration Tests
connectors
Fast Ethernet, Connectors
Gigabit Ethernet, Connectors
troubleshooting, Flowchart 1: Cable and LED Test
CPU utilization and Gigabit Ethernet, Features, Gigabit card Overview
crossover vs. straight-through cable configurations, Back-to-Back Connection

D

data link adapters. (see Fast Ethernet adapters)
Data Link Provider Interface (DLPI), Glossary
default gateway, deleting, Configuring Remote Network Connectivity Using SAM
Deferred Transmissions, RFC 1284 Ethernet-Like Interface Statistics
Destination Address, Glossary
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), Glossary
diagnostic flowcharts. (see troubleshooting)
DLPI (Data Link Provider Interface), Glossary
dmesg/syslog output, Flowchart 1 Procedures
documentation sources
Fast Ethernet, Manuals Available for Fast Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet, Manuals Available for Gigabit Ethernet
overview, Related Documents
drivers
card statistics, Explanation of Card Statistics
overview, HP-UX Ethernet Card, Driver, Version Matrix
dual-port adapters (Combo Cards)
definition, “Gigabit” Versus “Fast” Ethernet
duplexity configuration
Fast Ethernet, Manual Speed and Duplex Mode Configuration
Gigabit Ethernet, Features, Gigabit card Overview, Link Parameters
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Glossary

F

Fast Ethernet adapters
cabling requirements, Cabling
connector information, Connectors
definition, “Gigabit” Versus “Fast” Ethernet, Glossary
error/logging messages, Error Messages
installation/configuration, Installation and Configuration
lanadmin tool, RFC 1213 MIB II
management, Fast Ethernet-Specific Information
manual references, Manuals Available for Fast Ethernet
overview, Fast Ethernet Overview, Fast Ethernet card Overview
specifications, PCI-X 10/100Base-TX card Specifications
troubleshooting tips, Basic Troubleshooting Tips
vs. Gigabit Ethernet, “Gigabit” Versus “Fast” Ethernet
FCS Errors, RFC 1284 Ethernet-Like Interface Statistics
flow control parameter, Link Parameters
flowcharts. (see troubleshooting)
four-port card (A5506A), Four-Port card (A5506A)
Frames Too Long field, RFC 1284 Ethernet-Like Interface Statistics
ftp session, transport level testing, Flowchart 6: Transport Level Test
full-duplex mode
definition, Glossary
Fast Ethernet, Manual Speed and Duplex Mode Configuration
Gigabit Ethernet, Features, Gigabit card Overview

H

half-duplex mode
definition, Glossary
Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit card Overview
hardware
troubleshooting, Flowchart 1: Cable and LED Test, Flowchart 9 Procedures
, “Gigabit” Versus “Fast” Ethernet
(see also adapters, network)
Hardware Path, Glossary
host command statistics, Explanation of Card Statistics
host name, Glossary
hosts
availability of remote, Flowchart 3: Network Level Tests
hosts command, HP-UX Manual Reference Pages (manpages)
network layers test, Flowchart 5: ping Test
transport layers test, Flowchart 6: Transport Level Test
HP-UX Ethernet
Gigabit compatibility, Features
manual reference pages, HP-UX Manual Reference Pages (manpages)
name and release identifier, HP-UX Release Name and Release Identifier
HSC PCI-X 1000Base-SX. (see Gigabit Ethernet adapters)
hub devices, Glossary
humidity specifications, A4924A / A4925A / A4926A Humidity Specifications

I

I/O cage, reseating, Flowchart 1 Procedures, Flowchart 9 Procedures
IEEE networking standards
definition, Glossary
Fast Ethernet cabling, Connector Pin Usage for 10- Mbit/s Twisted-Pair Connector
Gigabit Ethernet, Features
ifconfig command
function, HP-UX Manual Reference Pages (manpages)
testing, Flowchart 7 Procedures, Flowchart 11: ifconfig Test
Inbound Discards, RFC 1213 MIB II
Inbound Errors, RFC 1213 MIB II
Inbound Non-Unicast Packets, RFC 1213 MIB II
Inbound Octets, RFC 1213 MIB II
Inbound Unicast Packets, RFC 1213 MIB II
Inbound Unknown Protocols, RFC 1213 MIB II
Index field, RFC 1284 Ethernet-Like Interface Statistics
installation
Fast Ethernet, Installation and Configuration
Gigabit Ethernet, Installation and Configuration
overview, Installation Overview
system-driver matrices overview, HP-UX Ethernet Card, Driver, Version Matrix
interface statistics, Explanation of Card Statistics
Internal MAC Receive Errors, RFC 1284 Ethernet-Like Interface Statistics
Internal MAC Transmit Errors, RFC 1284 Ethernet-Like Interface Statistics
Internet address, Glossary
internetwork, recording elements and connections, Create a Record or Map of Your Internetwork
interrupt coalescence, Features, Performance and Tuning Considerations
interrupts, receiving/sending, Performance and Tuning Considerations
ioscan command
function, HP-UX Manual Reference Pages (manpages)
testing, Flowchart 9: ioscan and lanscan Tests
IP address, Glossary
IP checksum calculations, Features

L

LAN (Local Area Network)
connectors and cabling, Connectors
definition, Glossary
interface status displays, lanadmin Display
standards for, Gigabit Ethernet Overview
, “Gigabit” Versus “Fast” Ethernet
(see also Fast Ethernet adapters)
(see also Gigabit Ethernet adapters)
LAN provider support, Features
lanadmin command
Fast Ethernet, lanadmin Display
function, HP-UX Manual Reference Pages (manpages)
Gigabit Ethernet, Using the lanadmin Tool with Gigabit Ethernet, lanadmin Display
testing, Flowchart 10: netfmt and lanadmin Tests
lanscan command, Flowchart 9: ioscan and lanscan Tests, HP-UX Manual Reference Pages (manpages)
Last Change, RFC 1213 MIB II
Late Collisions, RFC 1284 Ethernet-Like Interface Statistics
LEDs
Gigabit Ethernet description, The Meaning of the LEDs
speed, Installation and Configuration
testing, Flowchart 1: Cable and LED Test, Flowchart 9 Procedures, Basic Troubleshooting Tips
link level test, Flowchart 2: Link Level Test
link parameters, Link Parameters
linkloop command, Flowchart 2: Link Level Test, HP-UX Manual Reference Pages (manpages)
Local Area Network (LAN)
connectors and cabling, Connectors
definition, Glossary
interface status displays, lanadmin Display
standards for, Gigabit Ethernet Overview
, “Gigabit” Versus “Fast” Ethernet
(see also Fast Ethernet adapters)
(see also Gigabit Ethernet adapters)
logging
Fast Ethernet, Logging and Auditing, Logging Messages
Gigabit Ethernet, Logging Messages
syslog output checking, Flowchart 1 Procedures
loopback tests, Flowchart 2 Procedures, Flowchart 7: Bridge/Gateway Loopback Test

M

MAC Address, Generic Parameters
Major Number, Glossary
man pages, HP-UX Manual Reference Pages (manpages)
manuals for reference, Manuals Available for Gigabit Ethernet, Manuals Available for Fast Ethernet
maximum transmission unit (MTU)
definition, Glossary
Gigabit Ethernet, Features, Gigabit card Overview, Generic Parameters
Jumbo Frames testing, Test Procedure
MTU (maximum transmission unit)
definition, Glossary
Gigabit Ethernet, Features, Gigabit card Overview, Generic Parameters
Jumbo Frames testing, Test Procedure
MTU Size, Flowchart 5 Procedures, RFC 1213 MIB II
Multiple Collision Frames, RFC 1284 Ethernet-Like Interface Statistics

O

OL* (Online Addition and Replacement), Features, Glossary
online manual reference pages, HP-UX Manual Reference Pages (manpages)
operating systems
(see also HP-UX Ethernet)
, Features
(see also HP-UX Ethernet)
Operation Status, RFC 1213 MIB II
Outbound Discards, RFC 1213 MIB II
Outbound Errors, RFC 1213 MIB II
Outbound Non-Unicast Packets, RFC 1213 MIB II
Outbound Octets, RFC 1213 MIB II
Outbound Queue Length, RFC 1213 MIB II
Outbound Unicast Packets, RFC 1213 MIB II

P

packet, definition, Glossary
parameters for Gigabit Ethernet, Installation and Configuration, Understanding the Gigabit Ethernet Parameters
Path MTU (PMTU), Glossary
pause frames, Link Parameters
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) buses, Glossary
PCI 10/100Base-TX/9000. (see Fast Ethernet adapters)
performance
Fast Ethernet, Performance and Tuning Considerations
Gigabit Ethernet, Performance and Tuning Considerations
Physical Point of Attachment (PPA), Glossary
physical specifications, A4924A / A4925A / A4926A Physical Specifications
ping
function, HP-UX Manual Reference Pages (manpages)
testing, Flowchart 3: Network Level Tests, Flowchart 5: ping Test, Flowchart 7 Procedures
PMTU (Path MTU), Glossary
PPA (Physical Point of Attachment), Glossary
PPA Number, RFC 1213 MIB II
processors, supported, HP-UX Release Name and Release Identifier
promiscuous mode support, Features
protocol offloading, Features
protocol, definition, Glossary
, “Gigabit” Versus “Fast” Ethernet
(see also Ethernet)

R

rad command, HP-UX Manual Reference Pages (manpages)
Receive Buffer Coalescing Threshold, Performance and Tuning Considerations
receive interrupt, Performance and Tuning Considerations
Receive Interrupt Coalescing Ticks, Receive Interrupt Coalescing Example:, Performance and Tuning Considerations
release identifier, HP-UX Release Name and Release Identifier
remote connectivity, Fast Ethernet, Configuring Remote Network Connectivity Using SAM
remote host, testing availability of, Flowchart 3: Network Level Tests
RFC 1213 MIB II lanadmin display, RFC 1213 MIB II
RFC 1284 Ethernet-like interface statistics, RFC 1284 Ethernet-Like Interface Statistics
RJ-45 connector, Connectors, Glossary
route command, HP-UX Manual Reference Pages (manpages)

S

SAM (System Administration Manager)
Fast Ethernet configuration, Configuring Remote Network Connectivity Using SAM
Gigabit Ethernet configuration, Installation and Configuration
permanent retention of settings, Using the lanadmin Tool with Gigabit Ethernet
sam command, HP-UX Manual Reference Pages (manpages)
savecore command, Contacting Your HP Representative
SCSI technology
, “Gigabit” Versus “Fast” Ethernet
(see also Combo Cards)
Send Buffer Coalescing Threshold, Buffer Coalescing Threshold Example:, Performance and Tuning Considerations
send interrupt, Performance and Tuning Considerations
Send Interrupt Coalescing Ticks, Performance and Tuning Considerations
shortwave laser fiber optic cable, “Gigabit” Versus “Fast” Ethernet
Single Collision Frames, RFC 1284 Ethernet-Like Interface Statistics
SNMP (MIBII) support, Features
software
driver overview, HP-UX Ethernet Card, Driver, Version Matrix
, Features
(see also HP-UX Ethernet)
specifications, Card Specifications
speed configurations
adapter compatibilities, Gigabit card Overview
Fast Ethernet, Manual Speed and Duplex Mode Configuration
Gigabit Ethernet, Link Parameters
Speed field in lanadmin output, RFC 1213 MIB II
Station Address, Installation and Configuration, RFC 1213 MIB II
statistics of lanadmin output, Card Statistics
straight-through vs. crossover cable configurations, Back-to-Back Connection
subnet mask, Glossary
subnetwork, Glossary
swinstall command, Installation and Configuration, HP-UX Manual Reference Pages (manpages)
switch devices
definition, Glossary
full-duplex mode, Manual Speed and Duplex Mode Configuration
troubleshooting connections, Flowchart 1 Procedures
swlist command, HP-UX Manual Reference Pages (manpages)
swverify command, HP-UX Manual Reference Pages (manpages)
syslog output, checking, Flowchart 1 Procedures
System Administration Manager (SAM)
Fast Ethernet configuration, Configuring Remote Network Connectivity Using SAM
Gigabit Ethernet configuration, Installation and Configuration
permanent retention of settings, Using the lanadmin Tool with Gigabit Ethernet
system clock ticks, Performance and Tuning Considerations

T

TCP/IP, Features, Flowchart 6 Procedures
technical support, Contacting Your HP Representative
telnet session, transport level testing, Flowchart 6: Transport Level Test
topology, definition, Glossary
transport level test, Flowchart 6: Transport Level Test
trispeed adapter. (see Gigabit Ethernet adapters)
troubleshooting
ARP test, Flowchart 4: ARP Test
bridge/gateway loopback test, Flowchart 7: Bridge/Gateway Loopback Test
cable test, Flowchart 1: Cable and LED Test, Basic Troubleshooting Tips
configuration tests, Flowchart 8: Configuration Tests
customer support resources, Contacting Your HP Representative
Fast Ethernet resources, Manuals Available for Fast Ethernet
flowchart summary, Diagnostic Flowcharts
Gigabit Ethernet resources, Manuals Available for Gigabit Ethernet
ifconfig test, Flowchart 11: ifconfig Test
ioscan and lanscan tests, Flowchart 9: ioscan and lanscan Tests
LED test, Flowchart 1: Cable and LED Test
link level test, Flowchart 2: Link Level Test
netfmt and lanadmin tests, Flowchart 10: netfmt and lanadmin Tests
network level tests, Flowchart 3: Network Level Tests
overview, Troubleshooting Overview
ping test, Flowchart 5: ping Test
transport level test, Flowchart 6: Transport Level Test
TSO
how it works, Support for TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO)
TSO support, Features
tuning parameters, Performance and Tuning Considerations
Type (value) field, RFC 1213 MIB II

U

uname command, HP-UX Release Name and Release Identifier
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables
autonegotiation and autosensing, Installation and Configuration
connector information, Connector Pin Usage for 10- Mbit/s Twisted-Pair Connector
definition, Glossary
Ethernet types, “Gigabit” Versus “Fast” Ethernet

V

vlan man page, HP-UX Manual Reference Pages (manpages)
VLAN tagging, Features
vmtu value
setting with lanadmin, Support for TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO)
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