Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllersThe two Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide aninterface for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and providefull-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and receptionof data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server support auto-negotiation,the controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network andautomatically operate at that rate and mode.You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you mustinstall a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers. Fordevice drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see theBroadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the server. Tofind updated information about configuring the controllers, complete the followingsteps.Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual proceduremight vary slightly from what is described in this document.1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html.2. From the Hardware list, select System x3455 and click Go.3. Click the Install and use tab.4. Click Product documentation.Note: To use the Wake on LAN features that are on the configuration menu, yourserver must contain Wake on LAN hardware and software, and youroperating system must support Wake on LAN functions.The Ethernet controllers support optional modes, such as teaming, priority packets,load balancing, fault tolerance, and virtual LANs, which provide higher performance,security, and throughput for the server. These modes apply to the integratedEthernet controllers and to the controllers on supported Ethernet adapters.Chapter 3. Configuring the server 81
