Table of Contents
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Preface
- Chapter 1
- Introducing the AT-ANC10S/2 Adapter
- Chapter 2
- Installing the Hardware
- Chapter 3
- Installing Broadcom Boot Agent Driver Software
- Chapter 4
- Installing the Linux Drivers
- Chapter 5
- Installing the Windows Drivers
- Chapter 6
- Setting Advanced Properties
- Chapter 7
- Installing CIM and SNMP for Manageability
- Chapter 8
- Installing Management Applications
- Chapter 9
- Troubleshooting
- Chapter 10
- User Diagnostics
- Appendix A
- Technical Specifications
- Appendix B
- Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors
Allied Telesis AT-ANC10S/2-001 User Manual
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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
This product meets the following standards.
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc.
Declares that the product: NetExtreme II Family Adapter
Model Numbers: AT-ANC10S/2
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if no t installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipmen t an d the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circui t different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician fo r help.
This device comp l ie s wi th part 15 of the FC C R ul e s. Op eration is sub j ect t o the following tw o co nd i ti on s :
(1) This device must not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiatio n Exposure Stat em ent:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrol led environment. End users must
follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conju nction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IEEE802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
Industry Canad a
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
This Allied Telesis RoHS-compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Allied Telesis ensures RoHS conformance by requiring
supplier Declarations of Conformity, monitoring incoming materials, and maintaining manu facturing process controls.
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RFI Emissions FCC Class B, EN55022 Class B, VCCI Class B, C-TICK, CE
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 (CULUS)
Laser Safety EN60825
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Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................................................13
Safety Symbols Used in this Document ...........................................................................................................14
Contacting Allied Telesis ..................................................................................................................................15
Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-ANC10S/2 Adapter .....................................................................................17
Functional Descriptions .................... ... ... ... .... ................... ... ... .................... ... ... ................................................18
AT-ANC10S/2 Adapter Physical Description .............................................................................................19
Features ...........................................................................................................................................................21
Adaptive Interrupt Frequency.....................................................................................................................21
ASIC with Embedded RISC Processor ......................................................................................................21
Supported Operating Environments...........................................................................................................21
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware ................. ... ... .................................... ...................................................23
Reviewing the Contents of Your Shipment.......................................................................................................24
Reviewing Safety Precautions..........................................................................................................................25
Pre-Installation Checklist..................................................................................................................................27
Installing the Standard Bracket on the Adapter................................................................................................28
Installing the Network Adapter Card.................................................................................................................30
Installing SFP+ Transceivers in the AT-ANC10S/2 Adapter.............................................................................34
Chapter 3: Installing Broadcom Boot Agent Driver Software ...................................................................35
Overview...........................................................................................................................................................36
Setting Up MBA in a Client Environment..........................................................................................................37
Enabling the MBA Driver............................................................................................................................37
Disabling the MBA Driver...........................................................................................................................37
Setting Up the BIOS............... .... ... ................... ... .................... ................... ... .................... .........................37
Setting Up MBA in a Server Environment: Red Hat Linux PXE Server............................................................38
Chapter 4: Installing the Linux D rivers ................. .................... ................... .................... ............................39
Overview...........................................................................................................................................................40
bnx2x Driver Limitations...... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .............................................................................................40
Packaging ..................................................................................................................................................40
Installing Linux Driver Software........................................................................................................................41
Installing the Source RPM Package...........................................................................................................41
Building the Driver from the Source TAR File ............................................................................................42
Unloading the Linux Driver.........................................................................................................................43
Patching PCI Files (Optional).....................................................................................................................44
Network Installations..................................................................................................................................44
Setting Optional Properties for the bnx2x Driver........................................................................................44
Checking the bnx2x Driver Defaults...........................................................................................................45
Checking Driver Messages ........................................................................................................................46
Teaming with Channel Bonding .................................................................................................................46
Statistics.....................................................................................................................................................46
Chapter 5: Installing the Windows Drivers .................................................................................................47
Supported Versions of Microsoft Windows.......................................................................................................48
Installing the Windows Driver Software............................................................................................................49
Contents
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Using the Installer...................................................................................................................................... 50
Using Silent Installation ............................................................................................................................. 54
Removing the Device Drivers .......................................................................................................................... 57
Chapter 6: Setting Advanced Properties .................................................................................................... 59
Advanced Features.......................................................................................................................................... 60
Accessing the Advanced Tab .......................................................................................................................... 62
Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2................................ 62
Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Server 2012.............................................................................. 63
Modifying the Advanced Properties ................................................................................................................. 65
Chapter 7: Installing CIM and SNMP for Manageability .... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ................... ... .... ..................... 75
Installing CIM ................................................................................................................................................... 76
Loading the CIM Libraries ................... ... ... .................... ... ... ... .... ... ................... ... .... ... ... ... ......................... 77
Installing SNMP ............................................................................................................................................... 79
BASP Subagent ............ ............................................................................................................................. 79
BASP Extensible-Agent....... ...................................................................................................................... 79
Loading the SNMP Libraries... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ............................................................................................ 80
Chapter 8: Installing Management Applications ........................................................................................ 83
Installing Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 4 and Related Management Applications................................. 84
Checking .NET Framework Requirements................................................................................................ 84
Using the Installer...................................................................................................................................... 85
Using the Silent Install Option ............. ... ... .... ... ... ... .................... ... ... ................... .... ... ............................... 85
Modifying Management Applications ............................................................................................................... 88
Repairing Management Applications ............................................................................................................... 89
Removing Management Applications .............................................................................................................. 90
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 91
Checking Hardware Diagnostics...................................................................................................................... 92
Checking Port LEDs......................................................................................................................................... 93
Consulting the Troubleshooting Checklist........................................................................................................ 94
Checking the Current Drivers .................................................................................................................... 94
Running a Cable Length Test.................................................................................................................... 95
Testing Network Connectivity.................................................................................................................... 95
Solving Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V Issues .......................................................................... 97
Single Network Adapter............................................................................................................................. 97
Teamed Network Adapters........................................................................................................................ 98
Removing the Device Drivers.................................................................................................................... 98
Preparing an Answer File .......................................................................................................................... 98
Solving Broadcom Boot Agent and Broadcom Advanced Server Program (BASP) Issues........................... 100
Solving Miscellaneous Issues........................................................................................................................ 102
Chapter 10: User Diagnostics .................................................................................................................... 105
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 106
System Requirements.................................................................................................................................... 107
Performing Diagnostics.................................... .... ... ................... ... .... ................... ... ... .................................... 108
Diagnostic Test Descriptions . ........................................................................................................................ 111
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 117
Physical Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 117
Environmental Specifications.................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ................... ... .... ... ... ... ....................................... 117
Power Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 118
Performance Specification ......... ... ... ... .... ... ................... ... .................... ................... ... .................................... 118
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors ........................................................................................ 119
Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner .................................................................................................................... 120
Using a Swab................................................................................................................................................. 122
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Figures
Figure 1: AT-ANC10S/2 Adapter......................................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 2: AT-ANC10S/2 Faceplate...................................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 3: Package Contents of the AT-ANC10S /2 Adapter................................................................................................. 24
Figure 4: Removing the Low-profile Bracket........................................................................................................................ 28
Figure 5: Installing the Standard Bracket............................................................................................................................. 29
Figure 6: Removing the PC Cover....................................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 7: Removing the Faceplate From PCIe Slot............................................................................................................. 31
Figure 8: Inserting the Adapter with a High-profile Bracket................................................................................................. 32
Figure 9: Securing the Adapter with a High-profile Bracket................................................................................................. 33
Figure 10: Broadcom NetXtreme II Driver Installer - InstallShield Wizard Page.................................................................. 51
Figure 11: License Agreement Page................................................................................................................................... 52
Figure 12: Ready to Install the Program Page..................................................................................................................... 53
Figure 13: InstallShield Wizard Completed Page ................................................................................................................ 54
Figure 14: Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Search Box.................................................................... 62
Figure 15: Device Manager Window.................................................................................................................................... 63
Figure 16: Windows Server 2012 Desktop.......................................................................................................................... 64
Figure 17: Windows Server 20112 Run Window................................................................................................................. 64
Figure 18: BACS CIM Option Window................................................................................................................................. 78
Figure 19: BACS SNMP Option Window............................................................................................................................. 81
Figure 20: Ferrule in an SC Connector Plug......................................................................................................... ............. 119
Figure 21: Unclean and Clean Ferrule.............................................................................................. ... .............. ................ 119
Figure 22: Cartridge Cleaner........................................................................................................................ .............. ....... 120
Figure 23: Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning Surface ............................................................................................ 120
Figure 24: Lint-Free and Alcohol-Free Swabs......................................................................................................... ... ....... 122
Figure 25: Cleaning a Recessed Ferrule................................................................................................ ... ........................ 122
List of Figures
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Tables
Table 1. Network Adapter Card ..........................................................................................................................................18
Table 2. Network Link and Activity LEDs ............................................................................................................................20
Table 3. Linux Driver for the AT-ANC10S/2 Network Adapter ............................................................................................40
Table 4. Linux Driver Packaging .........................................................................................................................................40
Table 5. Default Values for the bnx2x Driver ......................................................................................................................45
Table 6. Supported Versions of Microsoft Windows ...........................................................................................................48
Table 7. Advanced Features in Microsoft Windows Supported by the AT-ANC10S/2 Adapter ..................... .. .............. ... ..60
Table 8. Advanced Features in Microsoft Windows ............................................................................................................65
Table 9. Linux Module Size ................................................................................................................................................95
Table 10. uediag Command Options ................................................................................................................................108
Table 11. Diagnostic Tests ...............................................................................................................................................111
Table 12. AT-ANC10S/2 Physical Specifications .............................................................................................................117
Table 13. Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................................................117
Table 14. Operating Voltages and Maximum Power Consumption ..................................................................................118
List of Tables
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Preface
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Safety Symbols Used in this Document
This document uses the following conventions:
Note
Notes provide additional information.
Caution
Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning
Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.
Warning
Laser warnings inform you that an eye or skin hazard exists due to
the presence of a Class 1 laser device.
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Contacting Allied Telesis
If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis
technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied
Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for
the following services on this page:
24/7 Online Support — Enter our interactive support center to
search for answers to your product questions in our knowledge
database, to check support tickets, to learn about RMAs, and to
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Hardware warranty information — Learn about Allied Telesis
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For sales or corporate information, go to www.alliedtelesis.com/
purchase and select your region.
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Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-ANC10S/2 Adapter
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Functional Descriptions
The AT-ANC10S/2 network adapter is a new class of 10 Gigabit Ethernet
(10GbE) interface controller that is based on the Broadcom 57810 10Gb
network controller. It can perform accelerated Ethernet data networking
and storage networking simultaneously for all popular protocols used in
the data center, and includes features such as:
Data Center Bridging
SR-IOV
Enterprise networks that use multiple protocols and multiple network
fabrics benefit from the NICs ability to combine data communications,
storage, and clustering over a single Ethernet fabric and to boost server
CPU processing performance and memory utilization while alleviating I/O
bottlenecks.
The basic characteristics of the adapter is listed in Table 1.
Note
The maximum operating distances of the SFP+ slots on the adapte r
depend on the transceivers. Contact your Allied Telesis sales
representative for a list of supported transceivers for the adapter.
As part of the company’s green range, the adapter is engineered to reduce
power consumption. It incorporates centralized power management
features that automatically place idle circuitry into a lower power mode to
save energy.
The AT-ANC10S/2 adapter, shown in Figure 1 on page 19, has two slots
for SFP+ modules that operate at 10 Gbps in full duplex mode. You cannot
change the speed or duplex mode of the transceiver slots. The maximum
operating distance of an SFP+ slot will vary depending on the SFP+
transceiver and type of fiber optic cabling.
The adapter has an PCIe x8 motherboard bus connector.
Table 1. Network Adapter Card
Adapter Number of Slots Speed Maximum
Distance Bus
Connector
AT-ANC10S/2 Two slots for SFP+
transceivers 10 Gbps Varies by
SFP+
transceiver
PCIe x8
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Figure 1. AT-ANC10S/2 Adapter
AT-ANC10S/2
Adapter Physical
Description
The faceplate on the AT-ANC10S/2 adapter, shown in Figure 2 on page
19, has two slots for SFP+ transceivers, and four LEDs.
Figure 2. AT-ANC10S/2 Faceplate
The LEDs for the SFP+ slots are described in Table 2 on page 20.
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Table 2. Network Link and Activity LEDs
Port LED LED State Network State
ACT LED Off The slot is empty or the
transceiver in the slot is not
transmitting or receiving
network traffic.
Blinking The transceiver in the slot is
transmitting or receiving
network traffic.
LNK LED Off The slot is empty or the
transceiver has not
established a link to a remote
device.
Steady On The transceiver has
established a link to a remote
device.
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Features
The following features apply to the AT-ANC10S/2 adapter:
Dual 10 Gbps MAC on the AT-ANC10S/2 adapter
TCP segmentation offload
PXE v2.1 remote boot
Receive side scaling (RSS) for IPv4 and IPv6
Statistics gathering (SNMP MIB II)
Comprehensive diagnostic and configuration software suite
ACPI compliant power management
Virtual LANs-802.1q VLAN tagging
Jumbo frames (up to 9 KB). The OS and link partner must support
jumbo frames.
MSI, MSI-X
LiveLink™
PCI Express x8 v3.0, 8 GTps-compliant
PCI Express x8 v2.0, 5 GTps-compliant
PCI Express x8 v1.1, 2.5 GTps-compliant
Smart Load Balancing Teaming
IEEE Std 802.3ad teaming
Adaptive
Interrupt
Frequency
The adapter driver intelligently adjusts host interrupt frequency based on
traffic conditions to increase overall application throughput. When traffic is
light, the adapter driver interrupts the host for each received packet,
minimizing latency. When traffic is heavy, the adapter issues one host
interrupt for multiple, back-to-back incoming packets, preserving host CPU
cycles.
ASIC with
Embedded RISC
Processor
The core control for the ANC10S/2 network adapter resides in a tightly
integrated, high-performance ASIC. The ASIC includes a RISC processor.
This functionality provides the flexibility to add new features to the card
and adapts it to future network requ irements through softwa re downloa ds.
This functionality also enables the adapter drivers to exploit the built-in
host offload functions on the adapter as host operating systems are
enhanced to take advantage of these functions.
Supported
Operating
Environments
The ANC10S/2 network adapter has software support for the following
operating systems:
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit extended)
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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 and 2012 R2 Hyper-V
Linux (32-bit and 64-bit extended)
Solaris x86
ESX Server (VMware)
Citrix XenServer
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Chapter 2
Installing the Hardware
This chapter describes how to install the AT-ANC10S/2 in a PC and
discusses the following topics:'
“Reviewing the Contents of Your Shipment” on page 24
“Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 25
“Pre-Installation Checklist” on page 27
“Installing the Standard Bracket on the Adapter” on page 28
“Installing the Network Adapter Card” on page 30
“Installing SFP+ Transceivers in the AT-ANC10S/2 Adapter” on
page 34
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Reviewing the Contents of Your Shipment
The AT-ANC10S/2 adapter comes with two brackets: a pre-installed low-
profile bracket and a standard bracket. Refer to Figure 3.
Figure 3. Package Contents of the AT-ANC10S/2 Adapter
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. See “Contacting Allied
Telesis” on page 15.
AT-ANC10S/2
adapter with pre-
installed low profile
bracket.
Standard bracket.
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Reviewing Safety Precautions
Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install a
network adapter card.
Note
The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is
available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements”
on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/
software. After you have accessed this website, enter the model
number in the Search by Product Name box a nd then click Find to
view the current list of documents.
Warning
This is a Class 1 Laser product. L1
Warning
The fiber optic ports contain a Class 1 Laser device. Whe n the ports
are disconnected, always cover them with the provided plug.
Exposed ports may cause skin or eye damage. L4
Warning
Do not stare into the laser beam. L2
Warning
Do not look directly at the fiber o ptic ca ble ends or inspe ct t he cable
ends with an optical lens. L6
Warning
Do not work on this equipment or cables during periods of lightning
activity. E2
Note
All Countries: Install this product in accordance with local and
National Electric Codes. E8
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Warning
The adapter is being installed in a system that operates with
voltages that can be lethal. Before you remove the cover of your
system, 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 nonconducting tools.
- Verify that the system is powered OFF and unplugged before
accessing internal components.
- Installation or removal of adapters must be performed in a static-
free environment.
The use of a properly grounded wrist strap or other personal
antistatic devices and an antistatic mat is strongly recommended.
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Pre-Installation Checklist
Before installing the adapter card, perform the following procedure:
1. Verify that your system is using the latest BIOS.
2. If your system is active, shut it down.
3. When the system shutdown is complete, power OFF and unplug the
power cord.
4. Holding the adapter card by the edges, remove it from its shipping
package and place it on an antistatic surface.
5. Check the adapter for visible signs of damage, particularly on the
card’s edge connector.
Note
Do not install a damaged adapter. If the adapter is damaged, report
it to Allied Telesis. See “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 15.
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Installing the Standard Bracket on the Adapter
If you are installing AT-ANC10S/2 adapter in a computer that requires a
standard bracket, you must replace the pre-installed low profile bracket on
the adapter with the standard bracket. To install the standard bracket,
perform the following procedure:
To replace the low-profile bracket with the standard bracket, do the
following:
1. Remove the screws that attach the bracket to the adapter. See
Figure 4.
Figure 4. Removing the Low-profile Bracket
2. Fit the standard bracket onto the adapter as shown in Figure 5 on
page 29 and secure with the two screws.
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Figure 5. Installing the Standard Bracket
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Installing the Network Adapter Card
The following installation instructions apply to most systems. For details
about performing the tasks on your particular syste m, refer to the manuals
that were supplied with your system.
Note
This procedure requires a Phillips-head screw.
Note
The AT-ANC10S/2 adapter requires a PCIe x8 PC.
Warning
The adapter is being installed in a system that operates with
voltages that can be lethal. Before you remove the cover of your
system, 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 nonconducting tools.
- Verify that the system is powered OFF and unplugged before
accessing internal components.
- Installation or removal of adapters must be performed in a static-
free environment.
The use of a properly grounded wrist strap or other personal
antistatic devices and an antistatic mat is strongly recommended.
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To install the adapter, do the following:
1. Review the “Pre-Installation Checklist” on page 27 and “Reviewing
Safety Precautions” on page 25.
Before installing the adapter, verify that the computer is powered OFF
and that the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet. You
should also be sure to follow all proper electrical grounding
procedures.
2. Remove the system cover. Refer to Figure 6 on page 31.
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Figure 6. Removing the PC Cover
3. Select an empty, non-shared PCIe slot and remove the faceplate.
Note
If you cannot locate or do not know how to find an appropriate PCIe
slot, refer to the documentation that came with your system.
Keep the faceplate in a safe place. You may need it for future use. See
Figure 7.
Figure 7. Removing the Faceplate From PCIe Slot
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4. Remove the network adapter card from the shipping package and
store the packaging material in a safe location.
5. Applying even pressure at both corners of the card, push the adapter
card until it is firmly seated in the appropriate PCIe slot. Refer to
Figure 8. Make sure the card is securely seated.
Figure 8. Inserting the Adapter with a High-profile Bracket
Caution
Do not use excessive force when seating the card, because this
may damage the system or adapter. If the card resists seating,
remove it from the system, realign it, and try again. E47
6. Secure the network adapter card to the chassis with a Phillips-head
screw (not provided). See Figure 9 on page 33.
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Installing SFP+ Transceivers in the AT-ANC10S/2 Adapter
Here are the guidelines to installing and cabling SFP+ transceivers in the
AT-ANC10S/2 adapter:
SFP+ transceivers can be hot-swapped while the adapter is
powered on. However, you should always disconnect the fiber
optic cables first before removing a transceiver.
You should install a transceiver in the adapter before connecting
the fiber optic cable.
Fiber optic transceivers are dust sensitive. Always kee p the plug in
the optical bores when a fiber optic cable is not installed, or when
you store the transceiver. When you do remove the plug, keep it
for future use.
Unnecessary removal and insertion of a transceiver can lead to
premature failure.
The connector on the fiber topic cable should fit snugly into the port
on the adapter, and the tab should lock the connector into place.
Do not remove the dust cover from a fiber optic port until you are
ready to connect a fiber optic cable. Dust contamination can
adversely affect the operation of a fiber optic port.
Warning
A transceiver can be damaged by static electricity. Be sure to
observe all standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions,
such as wearing an antistatic wrist strap, to avoid damaging the
device. E86
Warning
The fiber optic ports contain a Class 1 laser device. When the ports
are disconnected, always cover them with the provided plug.
Exposed ports may cause skin or eye damage. L4
Note
The cable specifications for the SFP+ transceivers are found in the
installation guides that ship with the devices.
Note
For information about cleaning a fiber optic connector on the
AT-ANC10S adapter, see Appendix B “Cleaning Fiber Optic
Connectors” on page 119.
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Chapter 3
Installing Broadcom Boot Agent Driver
Software
This chapter provides information about how to install the Broadcom Boot
Agent Driver Software and discusses the following topics:
“Overview” on page 36
“Setting Up MBA in a Client Environment” on page 37
“Setting Up MBA in a Server Environment: Red Hat Linux PXE Server”
on page 38
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Overview
The AT-ANC10S/2 network adapter supports Preboot Execution
Environment (PXE). Multi-Boot Agent (MBA) is a software module that
allows your network computer to boot with the images provided by remote
servers across the network. The Broadcom MBA driver complies with PXE
2.1 code.
The MBA module operates in a client/server environment. A network
consists of one or more boot servers that provide boot images to multiple
computers through the network. The Broadcom implementation of the
MBA module has been tested successfully in the following environments:
Linux Red Hat PXE Server. Broadcom PXE clients are able to
remotely boot and use network resources (NFS mount, and so
forth) as well as perform L inux installations. In the case of a remote
boot, the Linux universal driver binds seamlessly with the
Broadcom Universal Network Driver Interface (UNDI) and provides
a network interface in the Linux remotely-booted client
environment.
Intel APITEST. The Broadcom PXE driver passes all API
compliance test suites.
Windows Deployment Service (WDS). For Windows Server
2003 SP2, RIS was replaced by WDS, which offers a Broadcom
PXE client to install Windows operating systems, including
Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008
R2.
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Setting Up MBA in a Client Environment
Setting up a Multiple Boot Agent (MBA) in a client environment involves
the following procedures:
“Enabling the MBA Driver” on page 37
“Disabling the MBA Driver” on page 37
“Setting Up the BIOS” on page 37
Enabling the
MBA Driver To enable MBA, perform the following procedure:
1. Power on the system with the card installed.
2. When prompted, enter CTRL-S to enter the NIC setup menu.
3. Set the pre-boot to PXE, which is the default setting.
Disabling the
MBA Driver To disable MBA, perform the following procedure:
1. Power on the system with the card installed.
2. When prompted, enter CTRL-S to enter the NIC setup menu.
3. Set the pre-boot to None.
Note
If you set PXE to None on all the ports on the adapter, you will not be
able to access the CTRL-S prompt and NIC setup menu.
Note
The message prompting you to press CTRL+S is displayed only
once even if the computer has more than one AT-ANC10S Interface
Adapter. After you press CRTL+S, the Broadcom Comprehensive
Control Manager displays all the Broadcom devices that are
installed in the computer and that you can configure.
Setting Up the
BIOS To boot from the network with the MBA, make the MBA enabled adapter
the first bootable device under the BIOS. This procedure depends on the
system BIOS implementation. Refer to the user manual for the system
BIOS implementation for instructions.
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Setting Up MBA in a Server Environment: Red Hat Linux PXE Server
The Red Hat Enterprise Linux distribution has PXE Server support. It
allows users to remotely perform a complete Linux installation over the
network. The distribution comes with the boot images boot kernel
(vmlinuz) and initial ram disk (initrd), which are located on the Red Hat
disk#1:
/images/pxeboot/vmlinuz
/images/pxeboot/initrd.img
Refer to the Red Hat documentation for instructions o n ho w to install PXE
Server on Linux.
However, the Initrd.img file distribu ted with some Red Hat Enterprise Linux
distributions does not have a Linux network driver for the AT-ANC10S/2
network adapter. These distributions require a driver disk for drivers that
are not part of the stan dard distribut ion. You d ownload the driver software
files from the Allied Telesis web site.
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Overview
This chapter discusses the Linux drivers for the AT-ANC10S/2 network
adapter and describes how to install them. Fo r a description of the drivers,
see Table 3.
bnx2x Driver
Limitations The current version of the driver has been te sted on 2.4.x kernels (st arting
from 2.4.24) and all 2.6.x kernels. The driver may not compile on kernels
older than 2.4.24.
Testing is concentrated on i386 and x86_64 architectures. Only limited
testing has been done on other architectures. You may need to make
minor changes to some source files and the Makefile on some kernels.
Packaging The Linux driver is released in the packaging formats shown in Table 4.
The NetXtreme2 package contains the bnx2x (10 Gb network adapter)
and drivers for source RPM and compressed tar.
Identical source files to build the driver are included in both RPM an d TAR
source packages. The supplemental tar file contains additional utilities
such as patches and driver diskette images for network installation.
Table 3. Linux Driver for the AT-ANC10S/2 Network Adapter
Linux Driver Description
bnx2x Indicates the Linux drivers for the AT-ANC10S/
2 network adapter. The bnx2x driver is the
networking driver.
Table 4. Linux Driver Packaging
Format bnx2x Driver
Source RPM Netxtreme2-version.src.rpm
Compressed TAR Netxtreme2-version.tar.gz
Supplemental TAR Netxtreme2_sup-version.tar.gz
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Installing Linux Driver Software
There are two ways to install the Linux driver software — from the Source
RPM Package or by building the driver from the source TAR file. See the
following sections:
“Installing the Source RPM Package” on page 41
“Building the Driver from the Source TAR File” on page 42
Note
If a bnx2x driver is loaded and you update the Linux kernel, you
must recompile the driver module if it was installed using the so urce
RPM or the TAR package.
Installing the
Source RPM
Package
The procedure in this section describes how to install the Source RPM
Package.
To install the Source RPM Package, do the following:
1. Enter the following command:
rpm -ivh netxtreme2-version.src.rpm
2. Change the directory to the RPM path and build the binary driver for
your kernel (the RPM path is different for each Linux distribution):
cd /usr/src/
redhat,OpenLinux,turbo,packages,rpm
...
rpm -bb SPECS/netxtreme2.spec
or
rpmbuild -bb SPECS/netxtreme2.spec (for RPM version
4.x.x)
Note
The error message error: cannot create %sourcedir /
usr/src/redhat/SOURCES is displayed if the rpm-build package
is not installed. To resolve the problem, locate the rpm-build
package on the Linux installation media and install it using the
following command:
rpm -ivh rpm-build-version.arch.rpm
Then complete the installation of the source RPM.
3. Install the newly built package which includes the driver and man
page:
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rpm -ivh RPMS/i386/bnx2x-
version
.arch.rpm
If you are installing over an existing distribution that may already
contain an older version of the driver, the —force option is needed.
Depending on the kernel, the driver is installed to one of the following
paths:
For 2.4.x kernels
/lib/modules/kernel_version/kernel/drivers/net/bnx2x.o
For 2.6.x kernels:
/lib/modules/kernel_version/kernel/drivers/net/
bnx2x.ko
4. To load the driver, enter one of the following commands:
insmod bnx2x
or
modprobe bnx2x
To configure the network protocol and addre ss, refer to the documentation
provided with your operating system.
Building the
Driver from the
Source TAR File
This procedure describes how to build the bnx2x Linux driver from the
Source TAR file.
Building the bnx2x Driver
To build the bnx2x Linux driver from the Source TAR file, do the following:
1. Create a directory and extract the TAR files to the following directory:
tar xvzf netxtreme2-
version
.tar.gz
2. Build the driver bnx2x.ko (or bnx2x.o) as a loadable module for the
running kernel. Enter the following commands:
cd bnx2x-
version
/src
make
3. Test the driver by loading it (if necessary, first unload the existing
driver). Enter the following commands:
rmmod bnx2x
insmod bnx2x.o
modprobe crc32 && insmod bnx2x.o
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or, for Linux 2.6 kernels:
rmmod bnx2x
insmod bnx2x.ko
4. Install the driver and man page by entering the following command:
make install
Note
See the “Installing the Source RPM Package” on page 41 for the
location of the installed driver.
To configure the network protocol and address after building the driver,
refer to the manuals supplied with your operating system.
Unloading the
Linux Driver You can unload, or remove, the Linux Driver from an RPM or TAR
installation. See the following:
“Unloading the Driver from an RPM Installation” on page 43
“Unloading the Driver from a TAR Installation” on page 43
Unloading the Driver from an RPM Installation
This section describes how to unload, or remove, a Linux driver from an
RPM installation.
Note
On 2.6 kernels, it is not necessary to bring down the eth# interfaces
before unloading the driver module.
To unload the driver, use ifconfig to bring down all eth# interfaces
opened by the driver, and then enter:
rmmod bnx2x
If the driver was installed using the rpm command, enter the following
command to remove it:
rpm -e netxtreme2
Unloading the Driver from a TAR Installation
If the driver was installed using make install from the tar file, manually
delete the bnx2x.o or bnx2x.ko driver file from the operating system. See
“Installing the Source RPM Package” on page 41 for the location of the
installed driver.
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Patching PCI
Files (Optional) This is an optional procedure that describes how to patch PCI files for
identification by other vendors.
For hardware detection utilities, such as Red Hat kudzu, to properly
identify bnx2x supported devices, you may need to update a number of
files containing PCI vendor and device information.
Apply the updates by running the scripts provided in the supplemental tar
file. For example, on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, apply the updates by
entering the following commands:
./patch_pcitbl.sh /usr/share/hwdata/pcitable
pci.updates
/usr/share/hwdata/pcitable.new bnx2x
./patch_pciids.sh /usr/share/hwdata/pci.ids
pci.updates
/usr/share/hwdata/pci.ids.new
Next, back up the old files and rename the new files by entering the
following copy commands:
cp /usr/share/hwdata/pci.ids /usr/share/hwdata/
old.pci.ids
cp /usr/share/hwdata/pci.ids.new /usr/share/hwdata/
pci.ids
cp /usr/share/hwdata/pcitable /usr/share/hwdata/
old.pcitable
cp /usr/share/hwdata/pcitable.new /usr/share/hwdata/
pcitable
Network
Installations For network installations through NFS, FTP, or HTTP (using a network
boot disk or PXE), a driver disk that contains the bnx2x driver may be
needed. The driver disk images for the most recent Red Hat and SuSE
versions are included. Boot drivers for other Linux versions can be
compiled by modifying the Makefile and the make environment. Further
information is available from the Red Hat website at www.redhat.com.
Setting Optional
Properties for the
bnx2x Driver
The disable_msi optional property can be used as a command line
argument to the insmod or modprobe command. The property can also be
set in the modprobe.conf command. See the man page for more
information.
All other driver settings can be queried and changed using the ethtool
utility. See the ethtool man page for more information. The ethtool
settings do not persist across a reboot or module reload. In addition, you
can put the ethtool commands in a startup script, such as /etc/rc.local, to
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preserve the settings across a reboot.
Note
Some combinations of property values may conflict and result in
failures. The driver cannot detect all conflicting combinations.
This property is used to disable Message Signal Interrupts (MSI). The
property is valid only on 2.6 kernels that support MSI. This property ca nnot
be used on 2.4 kernels. By default, the driver en ables MSI if it is supported
by the kernel. It runs an interrupt test during initialization to determine if
MSI is working. If the test passes, the driver enables MSI. Otherwise, it
uses legacy INTx mode. To set the bnx2x driver, enter one of the
following:
insmod bnx2x.ko disable_msi=1
or
modprobe bnx2x disable_msi=1
Checking the
bnx2x Driver
Defaults
The bnx2x driver default values are listed in Table 5:
Table 5. Default Values for the bnx2x Driver
Parameter Default Value
Speed 10Gbps Full Duplex
Flow Control Autonegotiation with RX and TX
advertised
MTU 1500 (range is 46–9000)
RX Ring Size 255 (range is 0–4080)
RX Jumbo Ring Size 0 (range 0–16320) adjusted by the
driver based on MTU and RX Ring
Size
TX Ring Size 255 (range is
(MAX_SKB_FRAGS+1)–255).
MAX_SKB_FRAGS varies on
different kernels and different
architectures. On a 2.6 kernel for
x86, MAX_SKB_FRAGS is 18.
Coalesce RX Microseconds 18 (range is 0–1023)
Coalesce RX Microseconds IRQ 18 (range is 0–1023)
Coalesce RX Frames 6 (range is 0–255)
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Checking Driver
Messages The following are the most common sample messages that may be logged
in the /var/log/messages file for the bnx2x driver. Use dmesg -n
<level> command to control t he leve l a t which messag es appear on the
console. Most systems are set to level 6 by default. To see all messages,
set the level higher.
Driver Sign on
NIC Detected
Link Up and Speed Indication
Link Down Indication
MSI enabled successfully
Teaming with
Channel Bonding With the Linux drivers, you can team adapters together using the bonding
kernel module and a channel bonding interface. Fo r more information, see
the Channel Bonding information in your operating system documentatio n.
Statistics You can view detailed statistics and configuration information using the
ethtool utility. See the ethtool man page for more information.
Coalesce RX Frames IRQ 6 (range is 0–255)
Coalesce TX Microseconds 80 (range is 0–1023)
Coalesce TX Microseconds IRQ 80 (range is 0–1023)
Coalesce TX Frames 20 (range is 0–255)
Coalesce TX Frames IRQ 20 (range is 0–255)
Coalesce Statistics Microseconds 999936 (approximately 1 second)
(range is 0–16776960 in
increments of 256)
MSI Enabled (if supported by the 2.6
kernel and the interrupt test
passes)
TSO Enabled (on 2.6 kernels)
WoL Not supported.
Table 5. Default Values for the bnx2x Driver (Continued)
Parameter Default Value
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Chapter 5
Installing the Windows Drivers
This chapter provides procedures to insta ll and remove the driver software
for all of the Windows Operating Systems supported by the AT-ANC10S/2
adapter. In addition, it describes how to display and change adapter
properties including power management options. This chapter discusses
the following topics:
“Supported Versions of Microsoft Windows” on page 48
“Installing the Windows Driver Software” on page 49
“Removing the Device Drivers” on page 57
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Supported Versions of Microsoft Windows
Table 6 lists the versions of Microsoft Windows supported by the adapter.
Table 6. Supported Versions of Microsoft Windows
Version of Microsoft Windows
Operating System AT-ANC10S/2
Windows Vista 32/64 -
Windows 7 32/64 -
Windows Server 2003 32/64 -
Windows Server 2008 32/64 Yes
Windows Server 2008 R2 Yes
Windows Server 2012 Yes
Windows Server 2012 R2 Yes
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Installing the Windows Driver Software
This chapter describes how to install all of the following Windows
Operating Systems:
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit extended)
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2
The Windows driver software for all of the Windows Operating Systems is
available on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/
support/software. After you have accessed this website, enter the model
number in the Search by Product Name box and then click Find to
display the current list of software drivers.
There are two methods to install the software drivers on all of the Wind ows
Operating Systems: the Installer and Silent installation. The Installer uses
a graphical interactive mode. The Silent Installation is a command-line
interface for unattended installation. See the following sections:
“Using the Installer” on page 50
“Using Silent Installation” on page 54
Note
These instructions are based on the assumption that your adapter
was not factory installed. If your controller was installed at the
factory, the driver software has been installed for you.
Note
Before installing the driver software, verify that the Windows
operating system has been upgraded to the latest version with the
latest service pack applied.
Note
You must physically install a network device driver before the AT-
ANC10S/2 network adapter can be used with your Windows
Operating System. There is no installation CD. You must download
the drivers from the Allied Telesis website at
www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software. After you have
accessed this website, enter the model number in the Search by
Product Name box and then click Find to view the current list of
documents and drivers.
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Using the
Installer Please read the following information before installing the driver:
Microsoft Windows Operating Systems do not have wizards but
will attempt to install the driver automatically. These processes
should be cancelled. Only the installer should be used to install the
driver.
Do not use any Microsoft Windows wizards to install the driver. All
wizards and informational boxes should be closed or cancelled
before running the installer.
The Installer has a graphical interactive installation mode. To install the
AT-ANC10S/2 driver on a Windows Operating System, do the following:
1. From the driver directory, select the setup.exe file and Run.
The Broadcom NetXtreme II Driver Installer - InstallShield Wizard
Page is displayed. See Figure 10 on page 51.
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Figure 13. InstallShield Wizard Completed Page
5. Click Finish to close the wizard.
6. The installer determines if a system restart is necessary. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
Using Silent
Installation Silent installation provides a command-line silent mode which allows for
unattended installation. This section discusses the various ways to
perform a silent installation on all of the Windows Operating Systems
supported by the AT-ANC10S/2 adapter. See the following sections:
“Performing a Silent Install” on page 55
“Performing a Silent Install and Creating a Log File” on page 55
“Performing a Silent Upgrade” on page 55
“Performing a Silent Uninstall” on page 55
“Performing a Silent Reinstall” on page 56
Note
All commands are case sensitive.
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Note
User must “Run as Administrator” for Vista wh en using “msiexec” for
“silent” install or uninstall procedures.
Note
For detailed instructions and information about unattended installs,
refer to the Silent.txt file in the DrvInst folder.
Performing a Silent Install
To perform a silent install from within the installer source folder, enter one
of the following:
setup /s /v/qn
or
msiexec /i "BDrv5706.msi" /qn
Performing a Silent Install and Creating a Log File
To perform a silent install and create a log file at (f:\1testlog.txt), enter:
setup /s /v"/qn /L f:\1testlog.txt"
Performing a Silent Upgrade
To perform a silent upgrade from within the installer source folder, enter:
setup /s /v/qn
Performing a Silent Uninstall
There are two ways to perform a silent uninstall— from the installe r source
folder or from the any folder.
In some circumstances, you must reboo t your system before uninstallation
can continue. If you used REBOOT=ReallySuppress to suppress the
reboot, the uninstallation may be suspended. In this case, you need to
reboot manually for the uninstallation to continue.
To perform a silent uninstall from within the installer source folder, enter:
msiexec /x "BDrv5706.msi" /qn
To perform a silent uninstall from any folder, enter:
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msiexec /x "{F0DA8A3F-1457-419E-96F4-235DD3EF41E1}" /
qn
Note
The hexadecimal number above may differ from your current
installer. Check the Key name in HKLM\Software\Microsoft\
Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall for the correct hexadecimal
number.
Performing a Silent Reinstall
To perform a silent reinstall of the same installer, enter:
setup /s /v"/qn REINSTALL=ALL"
Note
Use REINSTALL switch only if the same installer is already installed
on the system. If you are upgrading an earlier version of the installer,
use setup /s /v/qn as described above.
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Removing the Device Drivers
This section discusses how to remove the device drivers.
Note
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 provide the
Device Driver Rollback feature that rep laces a device driver with one
that was previously installed. However, the complex software
architecture of the AT-ANC10S/2 network adapter may present
problems if the rollback feature is used on one of the individual
components. Therefore, Allied Telesis recommends that changes t o
driver versions be made only through the use of a driver installer.
To remove the device drivers, do the following:
1. In Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
2. Click Broadcom NetXtreme II GigE Driver Installer, and then click
Remove. Follow the on screen prompts.
3. Click Yes to restart your system.
- or -
4. Click No to restart your system at a later time.
5. Click OK to acknowledge that the installation has been suspended.
The uninstallation of the driver is postponed until the next restart of
your system.
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Chapter 6
Setting Advanced Properties
For all of the Windows operating systems, you access the Windows
Advanced Properties from the Advanced Tab. Although the default values
of the Advanced Properties are appropriate in most cases, you can change
any of the available options to meet the requirements of your system.
This chapter discusses the following topics:
“Advanced Features” on page 60
“Accessing the Advanced Tab” on page 62
“Modifying the Advanced Properties” on page 65
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Advanced Features
Table 7 lists the advanced network adapter features in Microsoft Windows
that are supported by the AT-ANC10S/2 Adapter. Default values are
marked with an asterisk.
Table 7. Advanced Features in Microsoft Windows Supported by the AT-ANC10S/2 Adapter
Feature Windows Server
2008 32/64 Windows Se rver
2008 R2 Windows Server
2012 and 2012 R2
Encapsulated Task
Offload - - Disabled
Enabled*
Flow Control Auto*
Disabled
RX and TX Enabled
RX Enabled
TX Enabled
Auto*
Disabled
RX and TX Enabled
RX Enabled
TX Enabled
Auto*
Disabled
RX and TX Enabled
RX Enabled
TX Enabled
Interrupt Moderation Disabled
Enabled* Disabled
Enabled* Disabled
Enabled*
Jumbo Packet 1514*
4088
9014
9614
1514*
4088
9014
9614
1514*
4088
9014
9614
Large Send Offload
V2 IPv4 Disabled
Enabled* Disabled
Enabled* Disabled
Enabled*
Large Send Offload
V2 IPv6 Disabled
Enabled* Disabled
Enabled* Disabled
Enabled*
Locally Administered
Address No value* No value* No value*
Maximum Number of
RSS Queues 16
2
4
8*
16
2
4
8*
16
2
4*
8
Priority and VLAN Priority/VLAN
Disabled
Priority/VLAN
Enabled*
Priority Enabled
VLAN Enabled
Priority/VLAN
Disabled
Priority/VLAN
Enabled*
Priority Enabled
VLAN Enabled
Priority/VLAN
Disabled
Priority/VLAN
Enabled*
Priority Enabled
VLAN Enabled
Quality of Service - - Disabled
Enabled*
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Receive Buffers
(0=Auto) 0* to 3000 in
increments of 50 0* to 3000 in
increments of 50 0* to 3000 in
increments of 50
Receive Side Scaling Disabled
Enabled* Disabled
Enabled* Disabled
Enabled*
Recv Segment
Coalescing (IPv4) - - Disabled
Enabled*
Recv Segment
Coalescing (IPv6) - - Disabled
Enabled*
Speed and Duplex 1 Gb-Full
10 Gb-Full* 1 Gb-Full
10 Gb-Full* 1 Gb-Full
10 Gb-Full*
SRIOV - - Disabled
Enabled*
Starting RSS CPU 0* to 63 0* to 63 0* to 63
TCP Connection
Offload (IPv4) Not supported. Not supported. Not supported.
TCP Connection
Offload (IPv6) Not supported. Not supported. Not supported.
TCP/UDP Checksum
Offload (IPv4) Disabled
RX and TX Enabled*
RX Enabled
TX Enabled
Disabled
RX and TX Enabled*
RX Enabled
TX Enabled
Disabled
RX and TX Enabled*
RX Enabled
TX Enabled
TCP/UDP Checksum
Offload (IPv6) Disabled
RX and TX Enabled*
RX Enabled
TX Enabled
Disabled
RX and TX Enabled*
RX Enabled
TX Enabled
Disabled
RX and TX Enabled*
RX Enabled
TX Enabled
Transmit Buffers
(0=Auto) 0* to 5000 in
increments of 50 0* to 5000 in
increments of 50 0* to 5000 in
increments of 50
Virtual Machine
Queues - Enabled*
Disabled Enabled*
Disabled
VLAN ID 0* to 4094 0* to 4094 0* to 4094
Table 7. Advanced Features in Microsoft Windows Supported by the AT-ANC10S/2 Adapter
Feature Windows Server
2008 32/64 Windows Se rver
2008 R2 Windows Server
2012 and 2012 R2
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Accessing the Advanced Tab
To modify the configuration propertie s of the Windows Operating systems,
you must access the Advanced Tab. Depending on your operating
system, there are several ways to do this. See the following procedures:
“Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Server 2008 or Windows
Server 2008 R2” on page 62
“Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Server 2012” on page 63
Selecting the
Advanced Tab in
Windows Server
2008 or Windows
Server 2008 R2
To select the Advanced Tab in the Windows Server 2008 or Windows
Server 2008 R2 Operating System, do the following:
1. Select the Start button. See Figure 14.
Figure 14. Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Search
Box
2. Enter the following command:
mmc devmgmt.msc
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The Device Manager window is displayed. See Figure 15.
Figure 15. Device Manager Window
3. Open the Network Adapters folder.
The list of installed adapters is displayed.
4. Right click on the BCM57810NetXtreme II 10 GigE adapter.
The adapter window is displayed.
5. Select the Advanced tab.
Selecting the
Advanced Tab in
Windows Server
2012
To access the Advanced Tab in the Windows 2012 Server Operating
System, perform the following procedure.
1. Right click on the Windows logo in the bottom left corner of the
Desktop.
See Figure 16 on page 64 for an example of the Win dows Server 2012
Desktop.
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Figure 16. Windows Server 2012 Desktop
2. From the Start Menu, select Run.
The Windows Server 2012 Run window is displayed. See Figure 17.
Figure 17. Windows Server 20112 Run Window
3. Enter the following command in the Run window:
mmc devmgmt.msc
The Device Manager window is displayed. See Figure 15 on page 63.
4. Expand the Network Adapters folder.
5. Right click on the Broadcom BCM57810 NetXtreme II 10 GigE and
select Properties from the menu: The adapter window is displayed.
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Modifying the Advanced Properties
After you have installed the driver software, you can use Table 8 to verify
or change the adapter properties:
Note
After you upgrade the driver software, the Advanced Properties may
change.
Note
The configuration steps in the table may differ slightly if the “Classic
Start Menu” is set on your computer.
Table 8. Advanced Features in Microsoft Windows
Feature Description Configuration Steps
Encapsulated Task
Offload Allows for task offload capabilities
when using Hyper-V Virtualized
Network (HVN) functions
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and,
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired Encapsulated
Task Offload value.
Flow Control Enables or disables the receipt or
transmission of PAUSE frames.
PAUSE frames allow the network
adapter and a switch to cont rol the
transmit rate. The side that is
receiving the PAUSE frame
momentarily stops transmitting.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired Flow Control
value.
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Interrupt
Moderation Enables interrupt moderation,
which limits the rate of interrupt to
the CPU during packet
transmission and packet
reception. The disabled option
allows one interrupt for every
packet transmission and packet
reception. Enable is the default
option.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections, and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired Interrupt
Moderation value.
Jumbo Packet Enables the network adapter to
transmit and receive oversized
Ethernet frames that are greater
than 1514 bytes, but less than or
equal to 9000 bytes in length
(9600 bytes for network adapters
that operate at 10 Gbps). This
property requires the presence of
a switch that is able to process
jumbo frames. This property is
only available for the
AT-ANC10S/2 network adapter.
Frame size is set at 1500 bytes by
default. To increase the size of th e
received frames, raise the byte
quantity in 500-byte increments.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections, and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired Jumbo Packet
value.
IPv4 Checksum
Offload Allows configuring checksum
offload for the IPv4 protocol. The
options are listed here:
Disable - Disables checksum
offload.
Rx Enabled - Enables receive
TCP/IP/UDP checksum offload.
Tx Enabled - Enables transmit
TCP/IP/UDP checksum offload.
TX & Rx Enabled (default) -
Enables transmit and receive
TCP/IP/UDP checks
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired IPv4
Checksum Offload value
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IPv4 Large Send
Offload Normally , the TCP segmentation is
done by the protocol stack. When
you enable the Large Send
Offload property, the TCP
segmentation can be done by the
network adapter. The default
setting for this property is Enabled.
This property is only available for
the AT-ANC10S/2 network
adapter.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired IPv4 Large
Send Offload value.
IPv6 Checksum
Offload Normally , the checksum function is
computed by the protocol stack.
When you select one of the
Checksum Offload property values
(other than None), the checksum
can be computed by the network
adapter.
Rx Enabled - Enables receive
TCP/IP/UDP checksum offload.
Tx Enabled - Enables transmit
TCP/IP/UDP checksum offload.
Tx/Rx Enabled - (default). Enables
transmit and receive TCP/IP/UDP
checksum offload.
None - Disables checksum
offload.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired IPv6
Checksum Offload value.
IPv6 Large Send
Offload Normally , the TCP segmentation is
done by the protocol stack. When
you enable the Large Send
Offload property, the TCP
segmentation can be done by the
network adapter. The default
setting for this property is Enabled.
This property is only available for
the AT-ANC10S/2 network
adapter.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired IPv6 Large
Send Offload value.
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Jumbo Packet Enables the network adapter to
transmit and receive oversized
Ethernet frames that are greater
than 1514 bytes, but less than or
equal to 9000 bytes in length
(9600 bytes for network adapters
that operate at 10 Gbps). This
property requires the presence of
a switch that is able to process
jumbo frames. This property is
only available for the
AT-ANC10S/2 network adapter.
Frame size is set at 1500 bytes by
default. To increase the size of th e
received frames, raise the byte
quantity in 500-byte increments.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections, and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Enter the desired Jumbo
Packet value.
Large Send Offload
v2 (IPv4) Normally , the TCP segmentation is
done by the protocol stack. When
you enable the Large Send
Offload property, the TCP
segmentation can be done by the
network adapter. The default
setting for this property is Enabled.
This property is only available for
the AT-ANC10S/2 network
adapter.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections, and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Select the desired Large Send
Offload v2 (IPv4) value.
Large Send Offload
v2 (IPv4) Normally , the TCP segmentation is
done by the protocol stack. When
you enable the Large Send
Offload property, the TCP
segmentation can be done by the
network adapter. The default
setting for this property is Enabled.
This property is only available for
the AT-ANC10S/2 network
adapter.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections, and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Select the desired Large Send
Offload v2 (IPv6) value.
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Locally
Administered
Address
The Locally Administered Address
is a user-defined MAC address
that is used in place of the MAC
address originally assigned to the
network adapter. Every adapter in
the network must have its own
unique MAC address. This locally
administered address consists of a
12-digit hexadecimal number.
Value - Assigns a unique node
address for the adapter.
Not Present (default) - Uses the
factory-assigned node address on
the adapter.
The appropriate assigned ranges
and exceptions for the locally
administered address include the
following:
The range is 00:00:00:00:00:01 to
FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FD.
Do not use a multicast address
(least significant bit of the high
byte = 1).
Do not use all 0s or all Fs.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections, and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Enter the desired network
address value.
Number of RSS
Queues Allows configuring RSS queues.
For 10 Gbps network adapters,
the RSS queue options are Auto
(default), 2, 4, 8, and 16.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Enter the desired RSS queues
value.
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Priority and VLAN The options are listed here:
Priority & VLAN Ena bled
(default) - Allows for packet
prioritization and VLAN tagging.
Priority & VLAN Dis abl ed -
Prevents packet prioritization and
VLAN tagging.
Priority Enabled - Allows packet
prioritization only.
VLAN Enabled - Allows VLAN
tagging only.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and,
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired Priority &
VLAN value.
Quality of Service QoS technologies allow you to
measure bandwidth, detect
changing network conditions (such
as congestion or availability of
bandwidth), and prioritize or
throttle traffic. For example, QoS
technologies can be applied to
prioritize traffic for
latency-sensitive applications
(such as voice or video) and to
control the impact of
latency-insensitive traffic (such as
bulk data transfers).
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and,
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired Quality of
Service value.
Receive Buffers
(0=Auto) The number of receive buffers.
Receive buffers are data
segments that allow the network
adapter to allocate receive
packets to memory. For 1 Gbps
adapters, the range of valid
receive buffers is 50 to 5000 in
increments of 1 with 750 receive
buffers as the default value. For 10
Gbps adapters, the range of valid
receive buffers is 0 to 3000 in
increments of 50 with 0 receive
buffers as the default value.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired Receive
Buffers value.
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Receive Side
Scaling This parameter allows configuring
network load balancing across
multiple CPUs. The default setting
for this property is Enabled.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired Receive Side
Scaling value.
Recv Segment
Coalescing (IPv4) When receiving data, the miniport
driver, NDIS, and TCP/IP must all
look at each segment's header
information separately. When
large amounts of data are being
received, this creates a large
amount of overhead. Receive
segment coalescing (RSC)
reduces this overhead by
coalescing a sequence of received
segments and p assing them to the
host TCP/IP stack in one
operation, so that NDIS and
TCP/IP need only look at one
header for the entire sequence.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired Recv Segment
Coalescing (IPv4) value.
Recv Segment
Coalescing (IPv6) When receiving data, the miniport
driver, NDIS, and TCP/IP must all
look at each segment's header
information separately. When
large amounts of data are being
received, this creates a large
amount of overhead. Receive
segment coalescing (RSC)
reduces this overhead by
coalescing a sequence of received
segments and p assing them to the
host TCP/IP stack in one
operation, so that NDIS and
TCP/IP need only look at one
header for the entire sequence.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired Recv Segment
Coalescing (IPv6) value.
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Speed and Duplex
Mode The Speed & Duplex property sets
the connection speed and mode to
that of the network. Note that
Full-Duplex mode allows the
adapter to transmit and receive
network data simultaneously.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired Speed &
Duplex value.
SRIOV Enables Single-Root I/O
Virtualization which allows virtual
machines to access the network
adapter directly rather than via the
Hypervisor.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired SRIOV value.
Starting RSS CPU Specifies the first logical CPU
number that will be used for
scaling. This value is useful for
excluding CPU? that may already
dedicated to another application of
process. Values up to 63 may be
specified.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired Starting RSS
CPU value.
TCP Connection
Offload (IPv4) Not supported. 4. Not supported.
TCP Connection
Offload (IPv6) Not supported. 5. Not supported.
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TCP/UDP
Checksum Offload
(IPv4)
Normally , the checksum function is
computed by the protocol stack.
When you select one of the
Checksum Offload property values
(other than None), the checksum
can be computed by the network
adapter.
Rx Enabled - Enables receive
TCP/IP/UDP checksum offload.
Tx Enabled - Enables transmit
TCP/IP/UDP checksum offload.
Tx/Rx Enabled - (default). Enables
transmit and receive TCP/IP/UDP
checksum offload.
None - Disables checksum
offload.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired TCP/UDP
Checksum Offload (IPv4)
value.
TCP/UDP
Checksum Offload
(IPv6)
Normally , the checksum function is
computed by the protocol stack.
When you select one of the
Checksum Offload property values
(other than None), the checksum
can be computed by the network
adapter.
Rx Enabled - Enables receive
TCP/IP/UDP checksum offload.
Tx Enabled - Enables transmit
TCP/IP/UDP checksum offload.
Tx/Rx Enabled - (default). Enables
transmit and receive TCP/IP/UDP
checksum offload.
None - Disables checksum
offload.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired TCP/UDP
Checksum Offload (IPv6)
value.
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Transmit Buffers
(0=Auto) The number of transmit buffers.
Transmit buffers are data
segments that allow the network
adapter to monitor transmit
packets in the system memory.
The range of valid transmit buf fers
is 0 to 5000 in incremen ts of 1 with
1500 transmit buffers as the
default value.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired Transmit
Buffers value.
Virtual Machine
Queues The Virtual Machine Queues
property defines whether the
device has enabled or disabled
the virtual machine queue (VMQ)
feature.
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Set the desired Virtual
Machine Queues value.
VLAN ID Sets the VLAN ID that will be
added to the packet header to
allow the network adapter to
participate in a virtual network. A
value of 0 means an untagged
packet (no VLAN set).
1. In Microsoft Windows,
right-click the Network Adapter
in Network Connections and
then click Properties.
2. Click the Configure button and
then the Advanced tab.
3. Enter the desired VLAN ID in
the VLAN ID field.
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Chapter 7
Installing CIM and SNMP for
Manageability
Both Common Information Model (CIM) and Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP) are information models that allow you to monitor and
manage a PC or a network. Both CIM and SNMP are supported on the
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server
2012 Operating Systems. The CIM standard defines managed elements
and the SNMP standard defines events such as temperature threshold
and power outages which are called traps.
This chapter discusses the following topics:
“Installing CIM” on page 76
“Installing SNMP” on page 79
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Installing CIM
The Common Information Model (CIM) is an industry standard defined by
the Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF). Microsoft implements
CIM on Windows platforms. Also, Broadcom supports CIM on the
Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server
2012 platforms.
Broadcom's implementation of CIM enables various classes to provide
information through CIM client applications. The Broadcom CIM data
provider provides data only. In addition, you can select your preferred CIM
client software to browse the information exposed by the Broadcom CIM
provider.
The Broadcom CIM provider provides information through the following
classes:
BRCM_NetworkAdapter
BRCM_ExtraCapacityGroup
The BRCM_NetworkAdapter class provides network adapter information
pertaining to a group of adapters including Broadcom and controlle rs from
other vendors. The BRCM_ExtraCapacityGroup class provides team
configuration for the Broadcom Advanced Server Program (BASP).
Current implementation provides team information and information about
physical network adapters in the team.
BASP provides information about events through event logs. You can use
either the Event Viewer (provided by Windows Server 2008, Windows
Server 2008 R2, and W indows Server 2012) or CIM to inspect and mo nitor
these events. The Broadcom CIM provider also provides event information
through the CIM generic event model. Th e following events are defined by
CIM:
__InstanceCreationEvent
__InstanceDeletionEvent
__InstanceModificationEvent
CIM requires the client application to register the events from the client
application, using queries as example s to receive events pro perly. See the
following examples:
SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent
where TargetInstance ISA "BRCM_NetworkAdapter"
SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent
where TargetInstance ISA "BRCM_ExtraCapacityGroup"
SELECT * FROM __InstanceCreationEvent
where TargetInstance ISA "BRCM_NetworkAdapter"
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SELECT * FROM __InstanceDeletionEvent
where TargetInstance ISA "BRCM_NetworkAdapter"
SELECT * FROM __InstanceCreationEvent
where TargetInstance ISA "BRCM_ActsAsSpare"
SELECT * FROM __InstanceDeletionEvent
where TargetInstance ISA "BRCM_ActsAsSpare"
For detailed information about these events, see the CIM documentation
at:
www.dmtf.org/sites/default/files/standards/documents/DSP0004V2.3
_final.pdf
Loading the CIM
Libraries By default, the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite utility does not load the
CIM libraries. You need to select this option.
To load the CIM libraries on your PC, do the following:
1. Download the BACS utility from the Allied Telesis website.
This utility is available from the
www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software website. After accessing
the website, enter the model number in the Search by Product Name
box and click Find to view the current list of available files.
2. Download BACS onto your PC.
3. On your PC, open the InstallShield.
Within the BACS utility, there is an option to load the CIM libraries. The
BACS CIM Option Window is displayed. See Figure 18 on page 78.
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Figure 18. BACS CIM Option Window
4. Select CIM Provider.
5. Select one of the following:
This feature will be installed on local hard drive.
This feature, and all subfeatures, will be installed on local hard
drive.
6. Click Next.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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Installing SNMP
The BASP version of SNMP has two components that are described in the
following sections:
“BASP Subagent” on page 79
“BASP Extensible-Agent” on page 79
BASP Subagent The BASP subagent, baspmgnt.dll, is designed for the Windows Server
2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2012 platforms.
You must install the SNMP service before installing the BASP subagent.
The BASP subagent allows an SNMP manager software to actively
monitor the configuration and performance of the Broadcom Advanced
Server features. The subagent also provides an alarm trap to an SNMP
manager to inform the manager of any changes to the conditions of the
BASP component.
The BASP subagent allows monitoring of the configurations and statistics
of the BASP teams, the physical NIC adapt ers participating in a team, and
the virtual NIC adapters created as the result of teaming. Non-teamed NIC
adapters are not monitored. The BASP configuration data includes
information such as team IDs, physical-virtual-VLAN-team adapter IDs,
physical-virtual-VLAN-team adapter descriptions, and the MAC addresses
of the adapters.
The statistics include detailed information such as data packets
transmitted and received for the physical-virtual-VLAN-team adapters.
The alarm trap forwards information about the changes in configuration of
the physical adapters participating in a team, such as whether or not the
physical adapter link is up or down and each time the adapter is installed
or removed.
To monitor this information, an SNMP manager must load the Broadcom
BASP MIB database files to allow monitoring of the information described
above. The following files are posted on the Allied Telesis web site:
baspcfg.mib
baspstat.mib
basptrap.mib
BASP
Extensible-Agent The Broadcom NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Controller Extended
Information SNMP extensible-agent (bcmif.dll) is designed for Windows
Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Wind ows Server 2012 SNMP
service. You must install the Windows 2000 Server SNMP service before
installing the extensible-agent.
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The extensible-agent allows the SNMP manager software to actively
monitor the configurations of the AT-ANC10S/2 network adapter. It
supplements the information already provided by the standard SNMP
Management Network Interface information.
The extensible-agent provides in-depth information about the
AT-ANC10S/2 network adapter including:
MAC address
Bound IP address
IP subnet mask
Physical link status
Adapter state
Line speed
Duplex mode
Memory range
Interrupt setting
Bus number
Device number
Function number
To monitor this information, an SNMP manager needs to load the
Broadcom Extended information MIB file to allow monitoring of the
information listed above. See the following procedure.
The monitored workstation requires the installation of the Broadcom
Extended Information SNMP extensible-agent, bcmif.dll, and requires the
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows
Server 2012 SNMP service to be installed and loaded.
Loading the
SNMP Libraries By default, the BACS utility does not load the SNMP libraries. You need to
select this option.
To load the SNMP libraries on your PC, do the following:
1. Download the BACS utility from the Allied Telesis website.
This utility is available from the
www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software website. After accessing
the website, enter the model nu mber in the Search by Product Name
box and click Find to view the current list of available files.
2. Download BACS onto your PC.
3. On your PC, open the InstallShield.
4. Select SNMP.
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The BACS SNMP Option Window is displayed. See Figure 18.
Figure 19. BACS SNMP Option Window
5. Select one of the following:
This feature will be installed on local hard drive.
This feature, and all subfeatures, will be installed on local hard
drive.
6. Click Next.
7. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation.
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Chapter 8
Installing Management Applications
This chapter provides information about prerequisites for installing
management applications as well as procedures instructions. This chapter
discusses the following topics:
“Installing Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 4 and Related
Management Applications” on page 84
“Modifying Management Applications” on page 88
“Repairing Management Applications” on page 89
“Removing Management Applications” on page 90
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Installing Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 4 and Related
Management Applications
The Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 4 (BACS 4) software and related
management applications can be installed from the source-file directory or
by using the silent install option. See the following:
“Checking .NET Framework Requirements” on page 84
“Using the Installer” on page 85
“Using the Silent Install Option” on page 85
After you use the source-file directory or the silent install option, the
following features are installed on your system:
Control Suite - Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 4 (BACS 4).
BASP - Installs Broadcom Advanced Server Program.
SNMP - Installs the Simple Network Management Protocol
subagent.
CIM Provider - Installs the Common Information Model provider.
Note
Ensure that the Broadcom network adapter(s) is physically installed
in the system before installing BACS 4.
Note
Before installing Broadcom Advance Control Suite 4, verify that
.NET Framework is up to date.
Note
Before you begin the installation, close all applications, windows, or
dialog boxes.
Checking .NET
Framework
Requirements
Before you use either the source-file directory or the silent install option,
you must make sure that your system meets the minimum installation
requirements.
Microsoft .NET Framework includes the runtime and associated files
needed to run BACS 4, and must be installed on your system in order for
BACS 4 to operate. Please be sure the .NET Framwwork version for your
operating system is up to date.
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Note
Starting BACS 4 without .NET Framework installed on your system
results in an error.
Using the
Installer The driver software is available for download from the Allied Telesis web
site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. After accessing this website,
enter the model number in the Search by Product Name box and then
click Find to view the current list of available software drivers.
To install the management applications, do the following:
Note
Before starting the installation, verify that .NET Framework is up to
date to ensure optimal performance of BACS 4.
1. Open the MgmtApps folder, select IA32 or x64, and then double-click
Setup.exe to open the InstallShield Wizard.
2. Click Next to continue.
3. After you review the license agreement, click I accept the terms in
the license agreement and then click Next to continue.
4. Select the features you want installed. If you receive a warning
regarding .NET Framework, then press OK to continue installing BACS
4 and manually install .NET Framework when the installation is
completed, or Cancel to quit.
5. Click Next.
6. Click Install.
7. Click Finish to close the wizard.
Using the Silent
Install Option You can use the silent install option to install from a source folder or any
folder. You can create a log file during the installation procedure. In
addition, you can specify which features you will install on your system.
See the following sections:
“Performing a Silent Install from the Installer Source Folder” on
page 86
“Performing a Silent Install and Creating a Log File” on page 86
“Performing a Silent Install from any Folder” on page 86
“Performing a Silent Install by Feature on IA32 Platforms” on page 87
“Performing a Silent Install by Feature on AMD64/EM64T Platforms”
on page 87
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“Performing a Silent Install from Within a Batch File” on page 87
Note
All commands are case sensitive.
Note
User must “Run as Administrator” for Vist a when using “msiexec” for
“silent” install/uninstall(s).
Performing a Silent Install from the Installer Source Folder
To perform a silent install (or upgrade) from within the installer source
folder, enter:
setup /s /v/qn
If performing a silent upgrade, your system may reboot automatically. To
suppress the reboot, enter:
setup /s /v"/qn REBOOT=ReallySuppress"
Performing a Silent Install and Creating a Log File
To perform a silent install and create a log file, enter:
setup /s /v"/qn /L f:\ia32\1testlog.txt"
The 1testlog.txt log file is created at f:\ia32.
Performing a Silent Install from any Folder
To perform a silent uninstall from any folder on the hard drive, enter:
msiexec /x "{26E1BFB0-E87E-4696-9F89-B467F01F81E5}" /
qn
Note
The hexadecimal number above may differ from your current
installer. Check the Key name corresponding with the Broadcom
Advanced Control Suite 4(BACS) application in
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Unin stall for the
correct hexadecimal number.
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Note
After performing a silent uninstall, it is necessary to reboot the
system before reinstalling this installer. If you do not perform a
reboot, BASP does not install correctly.
Performing a Silent Install by Feature on IA32 Platforms
To perform a silent install by feature on IA32 platforms, enter:
Note
CHM32 or CHM64 installs the BACS help file and must be included
when installing the BACS feature.
Use ADDSOURCE to include any of the features listed below.
setup /s /v"/qn
ADDSOURCE=BACSi32,CHM32,BASPi32,SNMPi32,CIMi32"
Performing a Silent Install by Feature on AMD64/EM64T Platforms
To perform a silent install by feature on AMD64/EM64T platforms, enter:
setup /s /v"/qn
ADDSOURCE=BACSa64,CHMa64,BASPa64,SNMPa64"
Performing a Silent Install from Within a Batch File
To perform a silent install from within a batch file and wait for the install to
complete before continuing with the next command line, enter:
start /wait setup /s /w /v/qn
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Modifying Management Applications
To modify the management applications, do the following:
1. In Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
2. Click Broadcom Management Programs and then click Change.
3. Click Next to continue.
4. Click Modify to change program features.
5. Click Next to continue.
6. Click on an icon to change how a feature is installed.
7. Click Next.
8. Click Install.
9. Click Finish to close the wizard.
10. Reboot your system to complete the modification of the management
applications.
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Repairing Management Applications
To repair or reinstall the management applications, do the following:
1. In Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
2. Click Broadcom Management Programs, and then click Change.
3. Click Next to continue.
4. Click Repair to repair errors in installed applications.
5. Click Next to continue.
6. Click Install.
7. Click Finish to close the wizard.
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Removing Management Applications
To remove all management applications, do the following:
1. In Control panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
2. Click Broadcom Management Programs, and then click Remove.
3. Reboot your system to complete the removal of the management
applications.
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Chapter 9
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides troubleshooting information. It discusses the
following topics:
“Checking Hardware Diagnostics” on page 92
“Checking Port LEDs” on page 93
“Consulting the Troubleshooting Checklist” on page 94
“Solving Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V Issues” on
page 97
“Solving Broadcom Boot Agent and Broadcom Advanced Server
Program (BASP) Issues” on page 100
“Solving Miscellaneous Issues” on page 102
Within the chapter there are several references to the Broadcom
Advanced Control Suite 4 User Guide. You can download this manual from
the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software.
After accessing the website, enter the model number in the Search by
Product Name box and then click Find to view the current list of
documents.
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Checking Hardware Diagnostics
Loopback diagnostic tests are available for testing the adapter hardware.
These tests provide access to the adapter internal and external
diagnostics, where packet information is transmitted across the physical
link. For instructions and information on running tests in an MS-DOS
environment, see Chapter 10, “User Diagnostics” on page 105. For
Windows environments, see “Running Diagnostic Tests” in the Broadcom
Advanced Control Suite 4 User Guide which you can download from the
Allied Telesis website.
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Consulting the Troubleshooting Checklist
Note
Before you open the cabinet of your server to add or remove the
adapter, see “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 25.
The following checklist provides recommended actions to resolve
problems installing or running the AT-ANC10S/2 adapter in your system:
Inspect all cables and connections. Verify that the cable
connections at the network adapter and the switch are attached
properly. Verify that the cable length and rating comply with the
requirements of the SFP+ transceiver.
Check the adapter installation by reviewing “Installing the Ne twork
Adapter Card” on page 30. Verify that the adapter is properly
seated in the slot. Check for specific hardware problems, such as
obvious damage to board components or the PCI edge connector.
Check the configuration settings and change them if they are in
conflict with another device.
Verify that your server is using the latest BIOS.
Try inserting the adapter in another slot. If the new position works,
the original slot in your system may be defective.
Replace the failed adapter with one that is known to work p roperly.
If the second adapter works in the slot where the first one failed,
the original adapter is probably defective.
Install the adapter in another functioning system and run the tests
again. If the adapter passed the tests in the new system, the
original system may be defective.
Remove all other adapters from the system and run the tests
again. If the adapter passes the tests, the other adapters may be
causing contention.
Checking the
Current Drivers This section describes how to check that the current drivers are properly
loaded for the Windows and Linux platforms.
Windows
See “Viewing Vital Signs” in the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 4 User
Guide to view vital information about the adapter, link status, and network
connectivity.
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Linux
To verify that the bnx2x.o (or bnx2x.ko) driver is loaded properly, enter:
lsmod
If the driver is loaded, a line similar to one Table 9 is displayed, where size
indicates the size of the driver in bytes, and number is the number of
adapters configured.
Running a Cable
Length Test For a Windows operating systems, see “Analyzing Cables” in the
Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 4 User Guide for information on
running a cable length test.
Testing Network
Connectivity This section describes how to test network connectivity for the Windows
and Linux platforms.
Note
When using forced link speeds, verify that both the adapter and the
switch are forced to the same speed.
Windows
In the Windows platforms, use the ping command to test network
connectivity. If the new adapter is th e only adapter in the system, you may
test it by having it ping another device on the network. But if the new
adapter is in a system that contains more than one adapter, you instead
should test it by pinging it from another device on your network.
Note
Network connectivity can also be tested using the “Testing the
Network” feature in the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 4 User
Guide.
To determine if the network connection is working, do the following:
1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Type cmd in the Open box, and then click OK.
Table 9. Linux Module Size
Module Size Used by
BCM5709 size number
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3. If you are performing the ping command at the system where the new
adapter is installed, type ipconfig /all to verify that the new
adapter is operational.
4. Type ping <remote IP address>, and then press Enter. If you
are performing the ping command at the system where the new
adapter is installed, specify the IP address of a remote device the
adapter is to ping. If you are performing the command at another
system, enter the IP address of the new adapter.
The ping statistics that are displayed indicate whether the network
connection is working or not.
Linux
To verify that the Ethernet interface is up and running on a Linux platform,
run ifconfig to check the status of the Ethernet interface. In addition,
you can enter the netstat -i command to check the statistics on the
Ethernet interface. See “Installing Linux Driver Software” on page 41 for
information on ifconfig and netstat.
If the new adapter is the only adapter in the system, you may test it by
having it ping another device on the network. But if the new adapter is in a
system that contains more than one adapter, you instead should test it by
pinging it from another device on your network.
Ping an IP host on the network to verify connection has been established.
From the command line, type ping IP address, and then press Enter.
The ping statistics that are displayed indicate whether or not the network
connection is working.
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Solving Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V Issues
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V™ is a hypervisor
virtualization system. For detailed information about Hyper-V, refer to the
following website:
www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/hyperv.aspx
This section addresses issues that affect the configuration of the
AT-ANC10S/2 network adapter and teamed adapters when Hyper-V is
used.
Note
Ensure that Integrated Services, which is a component of Hyper-V,
is installed in the guest operating system (child partition) for full
functionality.
Single Network
Adapter When configuring an AT-ANC10S network adapter for Hyper-V, be aware
of the following:
An adapter that is bound to a virtual network should not be
configured for VLAN tagging through the driver's advanced
properties. Instead, Hyper-V should manage VLAN tagging
exclusively.
Since Hyper-V does not support Jumbo Frames, it is
recommended that this feature not be used or connectivity issues
may occur with the child partition.
The Locally Administered Address (LAA) set by Hyper-V takes
precedence over an address set in the adapter's Advanced
Properties.
In an IPv6 network, a team that supports Checksum Offload (CO)
and Large Send Offload (LSO) and is bound to a Hyper-V virtual
network reports CO and LSO as an offload capability in BACS.
Also, in an IPv6 network, a team that supports CO or LSO and is
bound to a Hyper-V virtual network reports CO or LSO as an
offload capability in BACS. However, in both instances CO and
LSO do not work. This is a limitation of Hyper-V because this
system does not support CO and LSO in an IPv6 network.
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Teamed Network
Adapters The following Broadcom team types are supported with Hyper-V:
Smart Load Balancing and Failover (configured only for one
primary and one standby)
Link Aggregation (IEEE 802.3ad LACP)
Generic Trunking (FEC/GEC) 802.3ad Draft Static
When configuring a team of AT-ANC10S network adapter on a Hyper-V
system, be aware of the following:
Create the team prior to binding the team to the Hyper-V virtual
network
Create a team only with an adapter that is not already assigned to
a Hyper-V virtual network.
In an IPv6 network, a team that supports Checksum Offload (CO)
and Large Send Offload (LSO) and is bound to a Hyper-V virtual
network reports CO and LSO as an offload capability in BACS.
Also, in an IPv6 network, a team that supports CO or LSO and is
bound to a Hyper-V virtual network reports CO or LSO as an
offload capability in BACS. However, in both instances CO and
LSO do not work. This is a limitation of Hyper-V because this
system does not support CO and LSO in an IPv6 network.
To successfully perform VLAN tagging for both the host (parent
partition) and the guest (child partition) with the BASP teaming
software, you must configure the team for tagging. Unlike VLAN
tagging with a single adapter, tagging cannot be managed by
Hyper-V when using BASP software.
Removing the
Device Drivers Uninstall the device drivers for th e netwo rk adapter from your syste m only
through the InstallShield wizard. Uninstalling the device drivers with
Device Manager or any other means may not provide a clean uninstall
which, in turn, ma y cause the system to b ecome unstable. For informatio n
on uninstalling device drivers, see “Removing the Device Drivers” on
page 57.
Preparing an
Answer File When creating an answer file for an unattended installation or for the
System Preparation Tool (Sysprep) utility, you must include the following
lines under the [Unattend] section:
OemPreinstall=Yes
OemPnpDriversPath=Drivers\NIC
Note
This does not include an unattended installation when performed
from a CD-ROM.
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Note
The path shown in OemPnpDriversPath can be appended with the
path to other applicable drivers.
For an unattended installation, place the driver files for the network
adapter in the $OEM$\$1\Drivers\NIC directory. For Sysprep, the drivers
are located in Drivers\NIC at the root of the system drive. The driver files
are listed below according to the operating system to be installed:
Windows Server (ia32): bxvbd.inf, bxvbdx.sys, bxvbd.cat,
bxnd.inf, bxnd.cat, bxnd52x.sys, bxndcox.dll, bxdiag.cat,
bxdiag.inf, bxdiagx.sys, wdfcoinstaller01005.dll, and
wUDFUpdate_01005.dll
Windows Server (x64) : bxvbd.inf, bxvbda.sys, bxvbd.cat,
bxnd.inf, bxnd.cat, bxnd52a.sys, bxndcoa.dll, bxdiag.cat,
bxdiag.inf, bxdiaga.sys, wdfcoinstaller01005.dll, and
wUDFUpdate_01005.dll
When applying network properties through an answer file for an
AT-ANC10S/2 network adapter where the PnP iD is the identifier, do the
following:
For a BCM57810 Netxtreme II 10GigE - InfId =
"b06bdrv\l2nd&pci_168e14e4"
Currently, the PCI location (PCI bus, device, and function numbers)
method is not supported for a network adapter as an identifier or a network
adapter in the answer file due to a limitation with the Windows operating
system.
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Solving Broadcom Boot Agent and Broadcom Advanced Server
Program (BASP) Issues
This section discusses issues with the Broadcom Boot Agent and
Broadcom Advanced Server (BASP) as well as provides solutions.
Problem: Unable to obtain network settings through DHCP using PXE.
Solution: For proper operation, make sure that the Spanning Tree
Protocol (STP) feature is disabled or that portfast mode (for Cisco
switches) is enabled on the port to which the PXE client is connected. For
instance, set spantree portfast 4/12 enable.
Problem: A BASP team in Windows Server 2003 may not function
properly if a team member driver property is modified.
Solution: Due to a limitation in Windows Server 2003, the features of
team members should remain static during the entire life of the team. To
change the characteristics of a team member, remove the team member
from the team, modify the team member, and then the adapter to the team
again. This limitation does not exist in Windows Server 2008 or Windows
Server 2008 R2.
Problem: A system containing an 802.3ad team causes a Netlogon
service failure in the system event log and preven ts it from communicating
with the domain controller during boot up.
Solution: Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 326152
(support.microsoft.com/kb/326152/en-us) indicates that Gigabit
Ethernet adapters may experience problems with connectivity to a domain
controller due to link fluctuation while the driver initializes and neg otiates a
link with the network infrastructure. The link negotiation is further affected
when the Gigabit adapter s are participat ing in an 802.3ad team d ue to the
additional negotiation with a switch required for this team type. As
suggested in the Knowledge Base Article above , disabling media sense as
described in a separate Knowledge Base Article 239924
(support.microsoft.com/kb/239924) has shown to be a valid workaround
when this problem occurs.
Problem: The 802.3ad team member links disconnect and reconnect
continuously (applies to all operating systems).
Solution: This is a third-party issue. It is seen only when configuring an
802.3ad team with more than two members on the server and connecting
an HP2524 switch, with LACP enabled as passive or active. The HP
switch shows an LACP channel being brought up successfully with only
two team members. All other team member links disconnect and
reconnect. This issue does n ot occu r with the Cisco Catalyst 6500 switch.
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Problem: A Generic Trunking (GEC/FEC) 802.3ad-Draft Static type of
team may lose some network connectivity if the driver to a team member is
disabled.
Solution: If a team member supports underlying management software
(ASF/IPMI/UMP) or Wake-On-LAN, the link may be maintained on the
switch for the adapter despite its driver being disabled. This may result in
the switch continuing to pass traffic to the attached port rather than route
the traffic to an active team member port. Disconnecting the disabled
adapter from the switch allows traffic to resume to the other active team
members.
Problem: Large Send Offload (LSO) and Checksum Offload are not
working on my team.
Solution: If one of the adapters on a team does not support LSO, LSO
does not function for the team. Remove the adapter that does not support
LSO from the team or replace it with one that does. This same solution
applies to Checksum Offload.
Problem: The advanced properties of a team do not change after
changing the advanced properties of an adapter that is a member of the
team.
Solution: If an adapter is included as a member of a team and you change
any advanced property, then you must rebuild the team to ensure that the
team's advanced properties are properly set.
Problem: Errors occur when an RSS-enabled adapter is included as a
member of a team on a Windows Server 20 08, Windows Server 2008 R2,
or Windows Server 2012 system.
Solution: Disable RSS from all members of the team and rebuild the
team.
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Solving Miscellaneous Issues
This section presents issues and provides solutions for a variety of driver
software issues.
Problem: Although installed, the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 4
(BACS) application does not start and an error message appears.
Solution: NET Framework is required for BACS 4 to operate. Install .NET
Framework.
Problem: Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 4 takes a long time to start
up.
Solution: This is a limitation of .NET Framework 2.0. Apply .NET
Framework 2.0 SP1 and reboot your system.
Problem: The AT-ANC10S network adapter may not perform at optimal
levels on some systems if it is added after the system has booted.
Solution: The system BIOS in some systems does not set the cache line
size and the latency timer if the adapter is added after the system has
booted. Reboot the system after the adapter has been added.
Problem: Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is not
functioning properly.
Solution: IPMI works only when LiveLink™ is disabled. See “Configuring
LiveLink for a Smart Load Balancing and Fa ilover and SLB (Auto-Fa llback
Disable) Team” in the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 4 User Guide.
Problem: Cannot configure Resource Reservations in BACS 4 after SNP
is uninstalled.
Solution: Reinstall SNP. Prior to uninstalling SNP from the system,
ensure that NDIS is enabled via the checkbox on the Resource
Configuration screen, available from the Resource Reservations section of
the Configurations tab (see Viewing Resource Reservations in the
Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 4 User Guide). If NDIS is disabled and
SNP is removed, there is no access to re-enable the device.
Problem: A DCOM error message (event ID 10016) appears in the
System Event Log during the installation of the Broadcom adapter drivers.
Solution: This is a Microsoft issue. For more information, see Microsoft
knowledge base KB913119 at support.microsoft.com/kb/913119.
Problem: Performance is degraded when multiple BCM57810 network
adapters are used in a system.
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Solution: Ensure that the system has at least 2 GB of main memory when
using up to four network adapters and 4 GB of main memory when using
four or more network adapters.
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Overview
Broadcom NetXtreme II User Diagnostics is an MS-DOS based
application that runs a series of diagnostic tests. These tests allow you to
update device firmware as well as to view and change settings for
available adapter properties.
Note
The diagnostics utility is available from the Allied Telesis web site at
www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software.
To run Broadcom NetXtreme II User Diagnostics, you must create an
MS-DOS 6.22 bootable disk containing the uediag.exe file. Next, start the
system with the boot disk in drive A. See the following sections:
For a list of system requirements to run the diagnostic tests, see
“System Requirements” on page 107.
For instructions how to run diagnostic tests on the AT-ANC10S/2
adapter, see “Performing Diagnostics” on page 108.
For descriptions of the available diagnostic tests, see “Diagnostic
Test Descriptions” on page 111.
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System Requirements
The following system requirements are needed to run user diagnostics:
MS-DOS 6.22 Operating System
uediag.exe file
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Performing Diagnostics
At the MS-DOS prompt, type uediag followed by the command options.
The uediag command options are shown in Table 10. For example, to run
all of the diagnostic tests except Group B tests on adapter #1, enter:
C:\>uediag -c 1 -t b
Note
You must include uediag at the beginning of the command string
each time you type a command.
Note
Not all commands are supported on all adapters.
Table 10. uediag Command Options
Command Option Description
uediag Performs all tests on all the
AT-ANC10S/2 network adapters in
your system.
uediag -c <devnum> S pecifies the adapter (devnum) to t est.
Use all in place of a specific device
number to test all adapters.
uediag -cof Allows tests to continue after detecting
a failure.
uediag -F Forces an upgrade of the image
without checking the version.
uediag -fbc <bc_image> Specifies the bin file to update the
bootcode.
uediag -fipmi
<ipmi_image> Specifies the bin file to update IPMI
firmware.
uediag -fmba
<mba_image> Specifies the bin file to update the
MBA.
uediag -fncsi
<ncsi_image> Specifies the bin file to update the
NCSI firmware.
uediag -fnvm
<raw_image> Programs the raw image into NVM.
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uediag -fump
<ump_image> Specifies the bin file to update the
UMP firmware.
uediag -help Displays the Broadcom NetXtreme II
User Diagnostics, uediag, command
options.
uediag -I <iteration num> Specifies the number of iterations to
run on the selected tests.
uediag -idmatch Enables matching of VID, DID, SVID,
and SSID from the image file with
device IDs. Used only with -fnvm
<raw_image>.
uediag -log <file> Logs the test results to a specified log
file.
uediag -mba <1/0> Enables/disables Multiple Boot Agent
(MBA) protocol where:
1 = Enable
0 = Disable
uediag -mbap <n> Sets the MBA boot protocol, where:
0 = PXE
1 = RPL
2 = BOOTP
uediag -mbas <n> Sets the MBA/PXE speed, where:
0 = Auto
1 = 10H
2 = 10F
3 = 100H
4 = 100F
6 = 1000F
uediag -mbav <1|0> Enables/disables MBA VLAN, where:
1 = Enable
0 = Disable
uediag -mbavval <n> Sets MBA VLAN (<65536).
uediag -mfw <1/0> Enables/disables management
firmware, where:
1 = Enable
0 = Disable
uediag -t <groups/tests> Disables certain groups or tests.
uediag -T <groups/tests> Enables certain groups or tests.
Table 10. uediag Command Options (Continued)
Command Option Description
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uediag -ver Displays the version of Broadcom
NetXtreme II User Diagnostics
(uediag) and all installed adapters.
uediag -wol <1/0> Enables/disables Magic Packet WOL
where:
1 = Enable
0 = Disable
WOL is not supported on 10Gbps
Ethernet adapters.
Table 10. uediag Command Options (Continued)
Command Option Description
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Diagnostic Test Descriptions
The diagnostic tests are divided into four groups:
Basic Functional Tests (Group A)
Memory Tests (Group B)
Block Tests (Group C)
Ethernet Traffic Tests (Group D).
The diagnostic tests are described in Table 11.
Table 11. Diagnostic Tests
Test Description
Number Name
Group A: Basic Functional Tests
A1 Register Verifies that registers accessible through the
PCI/PCI-E interface implement the expected
read-only or read/write attributes by
attempting to modify those registers.
A2 PCI Configuration Checks the functionality of the PCI Base
Address Register (BAR) by varying the
amount of memory requested by the BAR and
verifying that the BAR actually requests the
correct amount of memory (without actually
mapping the BAR into system memory). Refer
to PCI or PCI-E specifications for details on
the BAR and its addressing space.
A3 Interrupt Generates a PCI interrupt and verifies that the
system receives the interrupt and invokes the
correct ISR. A negative test is also performed
to verify that a masked interrupt does not
invoke the ISR.
A5 MSI Verifies that a Message Signaled Interrupt
(MSI) causes an MSI message to be DMA'd to
host memory. A negative test is also
performed to verify that when an MSI is
masked, it does not write an MSI message to
host memory.
A6 Memory BIST Invokes the internal chip Built-In Self Test
(BIST) command to test internal memory.
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Group B: Memory Tests
B1 TXP Scratchpad
The Group B tests verify all of the memory
blocks of the network adapters by writing
various data patterns (0x55aa55aa,
0xaa55aa55, walking zeroes, walking ones,
address, etc.) to each memory location,
reading back the data, and then comparing it
to the value written. The fixed data patterns
are used to ensure that no memory bit is stuck
high or low , while the walking zeroes/ones and
address tests are used to ensure
that memory writes do not corrupt adjacent
memory locations.
B2 TPAT Scratchpad
B3 RXP Scratchpad
B4 COM Scratchpad
B5 CP Scratchpad
B6 MCP Scratchpad
B7 TAS Header Buffer
B8 TAS Payload Buffer
B9 RBUF via GRC
B10 RBUF via Indirect
Access
B11 RBUF Cluster List
B12 TSCH List
B13 CSCH List
B14 RV2P Scratchpads
B15 TBDC Memory
B16 RBDC Memory
B17 CTX Page Table
B18 CTX Memory
Group C: Block Tests
C1 CPU Logic and
DMA Interface Verifies the basic logic functionality of all the
on-chip CPUs. It also exercises the DMA
interface exposed to those CPUs. The internal
CPU tries to initiate DMA activities (both read
and write) to system memory and then
compares the values to confirm that the DMA
operation completed successfully.
Table 11. Diagnostic Tests (Continued)
Test Description
Number Name
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C2 RBUF Allocation Verifies the RX buffer (RBUF) allocation
interface by allocating and releasing buffers
and checking that the RBUF block maintains
an accurate count of the allocated and free
buffers.
C3 CAM Access Verifies the content-addressable memory
(CAM) block by performing read, write, add,
modify, and cache hit tests on the CAM
associative memory.
C4 TPAT Cracker Verifies the packet cracking logic block (that
is, the ability to parse TCP, IP, and UDP
headers within an Ethernet frame) as well as
the checksum/CRC offload logic. In this test,
packets are submitted to the chip as if they
were received over Ethernet and the TPAT
block cracks the frame (identifying the TCP,
IP, and UDP header data structures) and
calculates the checksum/CRC. The TPAT
block results are compared with the values
expected by Broadcom NetXtreme II User
Diagnostics and any errors are displayed.
C5 FIO Register The Fast IO (FIO) verifies the register
interface that is exposed to the internal CPUs.
C6 NVM Access and
Reset-Corruption V erifies non-volatile memo ry (NVM) accesses
(both read and write) initiated by one of the
internal CPUs. It tests for appropriate access
arbitration among multiple entities (CPUs). It
also checks for possible NVM corruption by
issuing a chip reset while the NVM block is
servicing data.
C7 Core-Reset
Integrity Verifies that the chip performs its reset
operation correctly by resetting the chip
multiple times, checking that the bootcode
and the internal uediag driver loads/unloads
correctly.
Table 11. Diagnostic Tests (Continued)
Test Description
Number Name
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C8 DMA Engine Verifies the functionality of the DMA engine
block by performing numerous DMA read and
write operations to various system and
internal memory locations (and byte
boundaries) with varying lengths (from 1 byte
to over 4 KB, crossing the physical page
boundary) and different data patterns
(incremental, fixed, and random). CRC checks
are performed to ensure data integrity. The
DMA write test also verifies that DMA writes
do not corrupt the neighboring host memory.
C9 VPD Exercises the Vital Product Data (VPD)
interface using PCI configuration cycles. You
must program a proper bootcode into the
non-volatile memory. If no VPD data is
present (that is, the VPD NVM area is all 0s),
the test first initializes the VPD data area with
non-zero data before starting the test and
restores the original data after the test
completes.
C11 FIO Events Verifies that the event bits in the CPU's Fast
IO (FIO) interface are triggering correctly
when a particular chip even ts occur , su ch as a
VPD request initiated by the host, an
expansion ROM request initiated by the host,
a timer event generated internally, toggling
any GPIO bits, or accessing NVM.
Group D: Ethernet Traffic Tests
D1 MAC Loopback Enables MAC loopback mode in the adapter
and transmits 500 0 Layer 2 packet s of various
sizes. As the packets are received by
Broadcom NetXtreme II User Diagnostics,
they are checked for errors. Packets are
returned through the MAC receive path and
never reach the PHY. The adapter should not
be connected to a network.
Table 11. Diagnostic Tests (Continued)
Test Description
Number Name
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D2 PHY Loopback Enables PHY loopback mode in the adapter
and transmits 50 00 Layer 2 packet s of various
sizes. As the packets are received by
Broadcom NetXtreme II User Diagnostics,
they are checked for errors. Packets are
returned through the PHY receive path and
never reach the wire. The adapter should not
be connected to a network.
D4 LSO V erifies the functionality of the adapter's Large
Send Offload (LSO) support by enabling MAC
loopback mode and transmitting large TCP
packets. As the packets are received by
Broadcom NetXtreme II User Diagnostics,
they are checked for proper segmentation
(according to the selected MSS size) and any
other errors. The adapter should not be
connected to a network.
D5 EMAC Statistics Verifies that the basic statistics information
maintained by the chip is correct by enabling
MAC loopback mode and sending Layer 2
packets of various sizes. The adapter should
not be connected to a network.
D6 RPC Verifies the Receive Path Catch-up (RPC)
block by sending packets to different transmit
chains. The packets traverse the RPC logic
(though not the entire MAC block) and return
to the receive buffers as received packets.
This is another loopback path that is used by
Layer 4 and Layer 5 traffic within the MAC
block. As packets are received by Broadcom
NetXtreme II User Diagnostics, they are
checked for errors. The adapter should not be
connected to a network
Table 11. Diagnostic Tests (Continued)
Test Description
Number Name
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Appendix A
Technical Specifications
This appendix contains the following sections:
”Physical Specifications”
”Environmental Specifications”
“Power Specifications” on page 118
“Performance Specification” on page 118
Physical Specifications
Table 12 contains the dimensions and weight of the adapter card.
Environmental Specifications
Table 13 contains the environmental specifications of the adapter card.
Table 12. AT-ANC10S/2 Physical Specifications
Dimensions 160.0 mm (6.3 in) x 68.9 mm (2.7 in)
Weight 78.0 g (2.8 oz)
Table 13. Environmental Specifications
Environmental Specification Value
Operating Temperature 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F)
Storage Temperature -25° C to 70° C (-13° F to 158° F)
Operating Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Maximum Operating Altitude Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft)
Maximum Storage Altitude Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft)
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Power Specifications
Table 14 contains the power specifications of the adapter card:
Performance Specification
The adapter card is x8 PCIe v2.0 and v1.1 compliant
Table 14. Operating Voltages and Maximum Power Consumption
Operating Voltage 3.3V and 12V
Maximum Power Consumption 6W
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Appendix B
Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors
The fiber optic connector consists of a fib er optic plug and its a dapter. The
end of the fiber optic cable is held in the core of the ferrule in the plug.
Light signals are transmitted through the core of the fiber. Even minor
smudges or dirt on the end face of the fiber, completely invisible to the
naked eye, can disrupt light transmission and lead to failure of the
component or of the entire system. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to
clean all fiber optic connectors before use.
Figure 20 shows the ferrule in an SC connector.
Figure 20. Ferrule in an SC Connector Plug
Figure 21 shows part of the end face of an unclean and clean ferrule.
Figure 21. Unclean and Clean Ferrule
This appendix provides the following procedures
“Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner” on page 120
“Using a Swab” on page 122
Ferrule
Unclean Clean
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Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner
Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are
typically called “cartridge cleaners.” An example is shown in Figure 22.
Figure 22. Cartridge Cleaner
Note
Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic
connector.
To clean a fiber optic connector using a cartridge cleaner, perform the
following procedure.
1. With one hand, hold the cartridge cleaner and push the lever on the
cleaning cartridge in the direction of the arrow to expose the cleaning
surface, as shown in Figure 23.
2. Place the ferrule tip on the exposed cleaning surface and rub the
ferrule in a downward direction, as shown in Figure 23.
Figure 23. Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning Surface
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Note
Rub the ferrule tip on the cleaning surface in one direction only.
3. When you reach the end of the cleaning surface, pick up the ferrule tip,
rotate and place it at the top and rub downwards at least 2 times.
Caution
Failing to pick up the ferrule tip when you reach the bottom of the
cleaning surface can result in static electricity that can damage the
fiber optic cable. E82
4. If desired, repeat steps 3 and 4.
5. If a fiber inspection scope is available, use the scope to inspect the
ferrule end face to make sure that it is clean.
6. Reconnect the cable to the port or protect the ferrule tip with a dust
cap.
Note
Always keep a dust cap on a fiber optic cable when it is not in use.
Note
Do not touch the end face of the ferrule in the connector.
Warning
Do not stare into the laser beam. L2
Warning
Do not look directly at the cable ends or inspect the cable ends with
an optical lens. E29
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Using a Swab
Specially treated swabs, known as stick cleaners, are available for
cleaning inside connector adapters or hard-to-reach ferrule tips. These
swabs, often referred to as “lint free” or “alcohol free” swabs, are available
from many vendors. Examples are shown in Figure 24. Stick cleaners are
available in both 2.5 mm and 1.25 mm sizes for use on SC and MU
connectors respectively.
Note
NEVER use a household cotton swab and/or alcohol to clean a fiber
optic connector. This may leave a residue on the ferrule tip.
Figure 24. Lint-Free and Alcohol-Free Swabs
Note
Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic
connector.
To clean a recessed ferrule using a swab, perform the following
procedure.
1. Insert the swab into the adapter as shown in Figure 23 and rub the
ferrule tip with the swab.
Figure 25. Cleaning a Recessed Ferrule
2. If desired, repeat step 1.
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3. If a fiber inspection scope is available, use the scope to inspect the
connector to make sure that it is clean and to check for scratches, pits,
or other problems that may affect performance.
Note
Always keep a dust cap on a fiber optic cable when it is not in use.
Warning
Do not stare into the laser beam. L2
Warning
Do not look directly at the cable ends or inspect the cable ends with
an optical lens. E29
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