Chapter 1 PCI 10/100Base-TX/3000 Quick Installation

Notes on Manual Speed and Duplex Mode Configuration

Notes on Autonegotiation and Autosensing

Quick Troubleshooting Tips

1. Verify the PCI 10/100Base-TX software is present in the installed version of MPE/iX (must be 7.0 or later).

   • Make sure MPE/iX 7.0 or later has been successfully installed on the system. The PCI 10/100Base-TX software license is included with the FOS (Fundamental Operating System). No additional software installation is required.

   • Run the NMMAINT,78 command and verify complete version information is displayed for the PCI 100Base-TX link software (subsystem 78).

     Sample output:

     
      :nmmaint,78
      NMS Maintenance Utility  32098-20014 B.00.10
         (C) Hewlett Packard Co. 1984
      TUE, APR  3, 2001, 2:59 PM
      Datacom products build version: N.74.10
     
      Subsystem version IDs:
      Subsystem Number : 78
      PCI 100Base-T Fast Ethernet driver         module versions:
     
      NL procedure:    PCI_100BT_NL_VERS       Version:  A0070073
      XL procedure:    PCI_100BT_XL_VERS       Version:  A0070073
      Catalog file:    NMCAT78.NET.SYS         Version:  A0070072
      NL procedure:    LNK_NL_VERS             Version:  A0070008
     
      PCI 100Base-T Fast Ethernet driver -------
         overall version = A.00.70
     
      :
     
     

2. Prepare system for hardware installation and access the system card bay:

   • Login with appropriate system management capabilities and prepare system for shutdown (e.g., terminate any active jobs or sessions, etc.)

   • Issue a <ctrl-a> shutdown. Make sure the system is halted before continuing.

   • When the system has shutdown completely, power off the system by pressing the system off button. Unplug the system.

   If you are using the Core I/O card LAN connection port instead of an add-on adapter card, proceed to step 4.

   • Open the system to gain access to the PCI backplane, if applicable.

   • Select an empty PCI slot and remove the slot cover (if present).

3. Install the PCI 10/100Base-TX card:

   • Observe antistatic precautions.

   • Record the serial number from the card, if present.

   • Grasp the card by its edges or faceplate with both hands, insert the card into the slot, and press the card firmly into place.

   • Secure the card and retaining screws (if present). Reassemble the system.

4. Attach the system to the network:

   • Attach the 8-pin (RJ-45) plug on a twisted-pair LAN cable into the RJ-45 connector on the card. The same RJ-45 connector is used for either 10 or 100Mbit/s operation.

   • Attach the free end of the cable to an unused port on the appropriate hub or switch (or into a wall jack that is connected to a hub or switch). Connect power to system. Set the hub or switch speed and duplex mode. The PCI 10/100Base-TX card and the Core I/O card LAN connection port operate in either full-duplex or half-duplex mode.

   • Power up the system.

   • Bring up the MPE/iX operating system.

5. Configure the link using NMMGR:

   • Run NMMGR and open the network configuration file (e.g., NMCONFIG.PUB.SYS).

   • Using "NS Guided Configuration", configure or update the LAN Configuration. Change an existing, or add a new type LAN Network Interface (NI) so that the NI has a link type of BT100. Enter the Physical path of the LANIC so that it references the path of the newly installed 10/100Base-T card, or the Core I/O card LAN port.

     NOTE: The Core I/O card will usually have a path of 0/0/0/0; the path should be printed on the bulkhead near the RJ-45 port.

   • On the 100Base-T "link configuration" screen, fill in the appropriate autonegotiation, speed, and duplex settings. (For more detailed information on the various screens, see the NS 3000/iX NMMGR Screens Reference Manual and the HP e3000/iX Network Planning and Configuration Guide.

   • If DTS is required for the link, use the "DTS" screen to configure the link name, specifying BT100 as link type, and the appropriate I/O path. The link name and path can be the same as used with the NS.

   • Perform configuration verification and exit NMMGR.

6. Verify the installation:

   • Verify that the link starts successfully by starting a network subsystem (e.g., NETCONTROL START; NET=LAN1) that uses the newly configured link.

   • Check console messages to verify that the link connected successfully. The link status can also be checked via the LINKCONTROL command. The following is a sample output for a successfully connected link:

     
      :linkcontrol lanlink;status=L
      Linkname: LANLINK  Linktype: PCI 100BT  Linkstate: CONNECTED
     
     

     where "LANLINK" is the link name as configured in NMCONFIG on the "link configuration" data screen, and in this example, is the link name that was chosen for the NI named LAN1.

   • Verify that the card's Link LED is on. Note that the LED cannot light unless the link software is also started.

   • Verify connectivity with a remote system, e.g., by issuing a "ping" command via the NETTOOL or PING utilities, or by establishing a remote VT session (after issuing an NSCONTROL START).