IntraServer Technology ITIpci 5100G/GF User manual

ITIpci

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 5100G/GF

Gigabit Ethernet

Host Adapters for Solaris™

Installation and User’s Guide

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Order Number 90-100300

Version 1.1

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.

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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 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.

Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment.

VCCI Class 1: The equipment is Type 1 Data Processing Equipment and is

intended for use in commercial and industrial districts. It has been tested and

found to comply with VCCI technical requirements for the purpose of

protection against electronic interference. When used in residential districts

or their peripheral areas, radio, and TV receiver units may be subject to radio

interference. The operation should be done in accordance with the Instruction

Manual.

CE Notice: The CE mark on this equipment indicates that this equipment

meets or exceeds the following technical standards: EN50082-1, EN55022,

EN60555-2, EN61000-4-1, EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, and

EN61000-4-5.

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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

Holliston, MA 01746

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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............................................................................. 10

Contacting IntraServer Technology .......................................... 10

ABOUT THE ITI-5100G/GF ADAPTER..................................... 11

FEATURES ...................................................................................... 13

ITI-5100G and GF Models........................................................ 13

ITI-5100G Model....................................................................... 13

ITI-5100GF Model .................................................................... 13

Key Protocols and Interfaces..................................................... 13

VLANs Support .......................................................................... 14

Jumbo Frames Support.............................................................. 14

Dual Homing ............................................................................. 14

Adaptive Interrupt Frequency.................................................... 14

Dual DMA Channels ................................................................. 15

ASIC with Embedded RISC Processor ...................................... 15

Diagnostic Support.................................................................... 15

Physical Description.................................................................. 15

INSTALLING THE ITI-5100G/GF ADAPTER.......................... 18

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS................................................................ 18

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... 19

PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST..................................................... 19

PCI ADAPTER INSTALLATION ........................................................ 20

CONNECTING THE NETWORK CABLES............................................ 21

5100GF Cable Connection........................................................ 21

5100G Cable Connection .......................................................... 22

THE ITI-5100G/GF DRIVER SOFTWARE................................ 23

INSTALLING THE DRIVER SOFTWARE............................................. 23

Troubleshooting: If the Driver Fails to Attach.......................... 24

CONFIGURING THE HOST FILES...................................................... 25

CONFIGURING DRIVER PARAMETERS WITH NDD ............................ 27

Available Parameters ................................................................ 27

Checking Parameter Settings .................................................... 30

Setting Parameters .................................................................... 30

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LINK NEGOTIATION ....................................................................... 31

INCREASING TCP/IP PERFORMANCE ............................................. 31

SAVING DRIVER PARAMETERS BEYOND REBOOT .......................... 32

OPTIONAL CONFIGURATION ................................................. 33

VLANS.......................................................................................... 35

Overview.................................................................................... 35

Configuring VLANs ................................................................... 37

JUMBO FRAMES SUPPORT .............................................................. 40

Overview.................................................................................... 40

Configuring Jumbo Frames Support ......................................... 40

DUAL HOMING............................................................................... 41

Overview.................................................................................... 41

Configuring Dual Homing......................................................... 42

APPENDICES................................................................................. 44

APPENDIX A................................................................................... 44

1000BASE-SX Link Characteristics .......................................... 44

10/100/1000BASE-T Cable Specifications ................................ 44

Performance Specifications....................................................... 44

Physical Characteristics............................................................ 44

Power Requirements.................................................................. 45

Environmental Specifications .................................................... 45

APPENDIX B................................................................................... 46

Ethernet Connector ................................................................... 46

Network Cabling Requirements................................................. 46

APPENDIX C................................................................................... 47

Glossary of Terms...................................................................... 47

List of Figures............................................................................ 49

List of Tables ............................................................................. 49

APPENDIX D................................................................................... 50

Software License........................................................................ 50

End-User License Agreement for Software ...................................... 50

PRODUCT WARRANTY ................................................................... 54

READER’S COMMENTS................................................................... 56

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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

administrator experienced in installing similar hardware in the Solaris

environment.

How This Book Is Organized

This book is organized as follows:

“About the ITI-5100G/GF Adapter,” describes the features of the

ITI-5100G/GF adapter, and lists the hardware and software requirements for

its installation and use.

“Installing the ITI-5100G/GF Adapter,” explains how to physically install

the adapter in your system.

“The ITI-5100G/GF driver software,” explains how to install and configure

the Gigabit Ethernet adapter software in the Solaris environment.

“Optional Configuration,” explains how to configure the adapter for use

with VLANs, Jumbo Frames, and Dual Homing.

“Appendix,” provides adapter hardware, connector and cabling

specifications, glossary and lists of figures and tables.

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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 meanings of the various typographic styles used in this

book.

Typographic Conventions

Typeface or

Symbol

Meaning Example

AaBbCc123

This type is used for names of

commands, files, and directories used

within the text.

It also depicts on-screen computer

output and prompts.

View the

readme.txt file.

>> Main#

AaBbCc123

This bold type appears in command

examples. It shows text that must be

typed in exactly as shown.

>> Main# sys

AaBbCc123

This italicized type appears in

command examples as a parameter

placeholder. Replace the indicated

text with the appropriate real name or

value when using the command.

This also shows book titles, special

terms, or words to be emphasized.

To establish a Telnet

session, enter:

host# telnet

IP-

address

Read your User’s

Guide thoroughly.

[ ]

Command items shown inside

brackets are optional and can be used

or excluded as the situation demands.

Do not type the brackets.

host# ls [ -a ]

Table 1: Typographic Conventions

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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 includes access to IntraServer Technology Customer

Support for accounts under warranty or that are covered by a maintenance

contract.

•= E-mail access:

support@intraserver.com

E-mail access to IntraServer Technology Customer Support is available to

accounts that are under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract.

•= Telephone access to IntraServer Technology Customer

Support:

1-508-429-0425 Extension 2

Telephone access to IntraServer Technology Customer Support is available to

accounts that are under warranty or covered by a maintenance contract.

Normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

•= Telephone access to IntraServer Technology Sales:

1-508-429-0425 Extension 1

Telephone access is available for information regarding product sales

and upgrades.

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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.

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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

selection allows operation at speeds of 10, 100 and 1000Mbits/sec, making

the ITI-5100G ideal for upgrading existing networks to Gigabit Ethernet.

The ITI-5100G/GF adapter targets the increased congestion experienced at

the backbone and server by today's networks, while providing a future

upgrade path for high-end workstations that require more bandwidth than

Fast Ethernet can provide.

Included with your adapter is the following:

•= Anti-static bag (used for protecting the adapter when stored

or shipped). Keep the adapter in its packaging until ready for

installation.

•= ITI-5100G/GF Gigibit Ethernet Adapter Software

Distribution media containing ITI-5100G/GF adapter driver

software and documentation

Inform your network supplier of any missing or damaged items. If you need

to return the adapter, you must pack it in the original (or equivalent) packing

material or the warranty will be voided.

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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 network

throughput; adapts to traffic load)

•= Dual DMA channels

•= 33/66 MHz, 32-bit or 64-bit PCI bus master with adaptive

DMA

•= Universal dual voltage signaling (3.3V and 5V)

•= PCI Local Bus Rev 2.1 compliant (6.8"x 4.2")

•= ASIC with on-chip MAC and dual RISC processors

•= Status LEDs

ITI-5100G Model

•= CAT-5 compatible twisted pair Ethernet Connector

•= Interoperability with existing Ethernet and Fast Ethernet

Equipment

ITI-5100GF Model

•= Duplex SC fiber-optic connector

Key Protocols and Interfaces

ITI-5100G/GF adapters are interoperable with existing Ethernet equipment

assuming standard Ethernet minimum and maximum frame size (64 to 1518

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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 VLANs. With multiple

VLANs on an adapter, a server with a single adapter can have a logical

presence on multiple IP subnets.

Refer to the “Optional Configuration,” section of this manual for

configuration information.

Jumbo Frames Support

To reduce host frame processing overhead, the ITI-5100G/GF adapter and

Gigabit switches that support jumbo frames, can receive and transmit frames

that are larger than the maximum frame size allowed on normal Ethernet.

Dual Homing

Server switching networks require the capability to employ resiliency and

redundancy similar to FDDI network environments. ITI-5100G/GF adapters

provide the Ethernet user with this capability.

For dual homing support, you must install two ITI-5100G/GFs in the same

host system. The adapters are configured to provide a hot-standby failover

service. The switches must be configured to support Spanning Tree on both

Gigabit Ethernet ports to support the ITI-5100G/GF Dual Homing capability.

Adaptive Interrupt Frequency

The adapter driver intelligently adjusts host interrupt frequency based on

traffic conditions, in order to increase overall application throughput. In light

traffic, the adapter driver interrupts the host for each received packet,

minimizing latency. When traffic is heavy, the adapter issues one host

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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

network requirements via software download. This also enables the adapter

drivers to exploit the built-in host off-load functions on the adapter as host

operating systems are enhanced to take advantage of these functions.

Diagnostic Support

An ITI-5100G/GF adapter RISC CPU runs on-board diagnostics at power-up.

Physical Description

Figure 3: ITI-5100GF adapter faceplate

The faceplate of the ITI-5100GF adapter has one 1000Base-SX fiber-optic

connector for connecting the adapter to a Gigabit Ethernet segment. There are

also two LEDs: one to indicate link status and one for data transfer status.

Once the adapter hardware and its driver software have been properly

installed on your system, the LEDs will signal the following adapter states:

ITI-5100GF Port LED Activity

LED State Description

Data

Blinking

On

Off

Data detected on the port.

No data detected on the port.

Link Blinking slowly Port has been disabled by software.

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On

Off

Good link.

No link; possible bad cable, bad connector,

missing or improperly installed driver

software, or configuration mismatch.

Table 3: ITI-5100GF LED Status Indicators

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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

Data

Blinking

On

Off

Data detected on the port.

No data detected on the port.

1000

On

Off

Good link. at 1000Mb/sec

No link; possible bad cable, bad connector, missing or

improperly installed driver software, or configuration

mismatch.

100

On

Off

Good link. at 100Mb/sec

No link; possible bad cable, bad connector, missing or

improperly installed driver software, or configuration

mismatch.

10

On

Off

Good link. at 10Mb/sec

No link; possible bad cable, bad connector, missing or

improperly installed driver software, or configuration

mismatch.

Table 4: ITI-5100G LED Status Indicators

10/100/1000

BASE-T

DATA

1000

100

10

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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

PCI All PCI based Sun

TM

Systems

Firmware OpenBoot

TM

PROM version 3.0 or greater.

Software

Operating System Solaris 2.6 and later.

Adapter Software

ITI-5100G/GF 32-bit and 64-bit adapter driver

software for Solaris. (see www.intraserver.com

for driver updates)

Table 5: Hardware and Software Requirements

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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 environment. The use of a properly grounded wrist

strap or other personal anti-static devices and an anti-static

mat is strongly recommended.

•= Verify that the server is powered OFF before accessing internal

components.

Pre-Installation Checklist

1. Check that your server meets the hardware and software requirements

listed in Table 5: Hardware and Software Requirements.

2. Review the information in the

readme file on the ITI-5100G/GF

Software Distribution media for important information not available at

the time this manual was printed.

Note: If you acquired the adapter software on a floppy disk or from the

IntraServer Technology support website, please check the appropriate

source for the most recent information.

3. If your system is active, execute proper shutdown.

4. When system shutdown is complete, power OFF your system.

5. Holding the adapter card by the edges, remove it from its shipping

package it and place it on an anti-static surface.

6. Check the adapter for visible signs of damage, particularly on the card's

edge connector. Never attempt to install any damaged adapter.

If the adapter is damaged, report it to your IntraServer Technology

Customer Support Representative. For more information, see Contacting

IntraServer Technology.

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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. Remove the blank cover-plate from the slot that you selected. Retain the

screw so that it can be replaced later.

4. Holding the PCI card by the edges, align the adapter's connector edge

with the PCI connector dock in the server.

Note: The connector dock in a 32-bit PCI slot is shorter than in a 64-

bit PCI slot. Although the adapter is designed to fit in either slot type,

when installed in a 32-bit PCI slot, part of the adapter's connector

edge will remain undocked. This is perfectly normal.

5. Applying even pressure at both corners of the card, push the adapter

card until it is firmly seated in the PCI slot.

CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when seating the card,

as this may damage the server or the adapter. If the card

resists seating, remove it from the system, realign it, and try

again.

When properly seated, the adapter's port connectors will be aligned with

the slot opening, and its faceplate will be flush against the server

chassis.

6. Use the screw removed above (in Step 3) to secure the adapter in the

PCI card cage.

7. Replace the server cover and disconnect any personal anti-static devices.

8. Power the server on.

Once the server returns to proper operation, the adapter hardware is fully

installed. You must next connect the network cables (see Connecting the

Network Cables) and install the adapter driver software (see Installing

the Driver Software).

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