Platform Notes: The Sun GigabitEthernet Device Driver

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Contents

Preface

1. Configuring the ge Device Driver

Configuring the Driver Parameters

GigabitEthernet MAC

Driver Parameter Values and Definitions

Defining the Current Status

Flow Control Parameters

Interpacket Gap Parameters

Defining an Additional Delay Before Transmitting a Packet Using lance_mode and ipg0

Operational Mode Parameters

Reporting Local PCS Capabilities

Reporting the Link Partner Capabilities

Setting ge Driver Parameters

Setting Parameters Using the ndd Utility

To Specify the Device Instance for the ndd Utility

Non-Interactive and Interactive Modes

To Use the ndd Utility in Non-Interactive Mode

To Use the ndd Utility in Interactive Mode

To View the ge Driver Parameters

Autonegotiation Mode

To Set Autonegotiation to Off (Forced Mode)

Setting Parameters Using the ge.conf File

Understanding the ge.conf File

To Set Parameters Using the ge.conf File on an SBus adapter

To Set Parameters Using the ge.conf File on a PCI adapter

Network Configuration

To Configure the Host Files

Installing the Solaris Operating Environment Over a GigabitEthernet Network

To Install the Solaris Environment Over a GigabitEthernet Network