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Configuring Linux
Adding Optional PCI Network Interface Controllers
Optional PCI network interface controllers (NICs) are added to your server in
pairs (one controller to each PCI module) to ensure total system redundancy and
mirroring. Perform the following steps to configure added 100BASE-TX,
1000BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-SX NICs.
1.
Power down the server and install the network interface controller boards
into the same location within each PCI module. Refer to the system user’s
guide for procedures on installing boards into the PCI modules. Power up
and logon to the system as root and enter the following commands to
configure the NICs.
2.
Confirm that the server has recognized the added NICs. Note the slot
number of the added NICs. Type:
vndctl status
Note:
An “n” in the commands in the next three steps
indicates the slot number (1 - 6) of the slot containing the
optional NIC boards.
3.
Add the NICs of slot n to the VND list. Type:
vndctl add n
4.
Configure the NICs of the duplex slot n. Type:
vndctl config n
5.
Activate the NICs of the duplex slot n. Type:
vndctl up n
Deleting Optional PCI Network Interface Controller Settings
Perform the following steps to delete NIC settings.
Note:
An “n” in the commands of the next two steps
indicates the slot number (1 - 6) of the slot containing the
optional NIC boards.
1.
If the target NICs are active, deactivate them. Type:
vndctl down n
2.
Delete the NICs of the specified slot number from the VND list. Delete the
NIC setting as well. Type:
vndctl del n
3.
Confirm the status of the NICs deleted. Type:
vndctl status
