Ethernet Connection Problems
Note
1. If you use the integrated Ethernet controller, you
must use Category 5 cabling. See “Ethernet
Cable Specifications” on page 31 for additional
information about Ethernet cable requirements.
2. If you directly connect two workstations (without a
hub), or if you are not using a hub with X ports,
use a crossover cable (a UTP cable that is wired
as a straight-through cable). To determine
whether a hub has an X port, check the port
label. If the label contains an
X, the hub has an
X port.
If the ethernet adapter cannot connect to the network, do
the following.
1. Verify that the cable is installed correctly.
2. Check the Ethernet activity light on the front of the
server.
Note
This light is off when you run the diagnostic
programs in the Configuration/Setup Utility
program.
If the Ethernet activity light is off:
a. Make sure that the hub and network are
operating, and that the correct device drivers are
loaded.
b. There might be a defective Ethernet connector or
cable, or a problem with the hub.
3. Make sure that you are using the correct device
drivers that come with the server.
4. Check for operating system-specific causes for the
problem.
5. Test the Ethernet controller or adapter.
How you test the Ethernet controller or adapter
depends on which operating system is being used
(see “Configuring the Ethernet Controller” on
page 28).
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