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Understanding the ExpressModule

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Product Description

Front Panel Connectors and LEDs

Physical Characteristics

Performance Specifications

Power and Environmental Requirements

Hardware and Software Requirements

OS Patches and Updates

Solaris Platform Installation Overview

Linux Platform Installation Overview

Microsoft Windows Platform Installation Overview

Installing the Driver

Verify the Driver Version on a Solaris Platform

Remove the Driver From a Solaris Platform

Download and Install the Driver on a Linux Platform

Remove the Driver From a Linux Platform

Download and Install the Driver on a Microsoft Windows Platform

Remove the Driver From a Microsoft Windows Platform

Installing the ExpressModule

Install the SFP+ Transceivers

Install the ExpressModule

Verify the Installation in a Solaris SPARC System

Verify the Installation in a Solaris x86 System

Verify the Installation in a Linux System

Verify the Installation in a Microsoft Windows System

Configuring the Network

Create /etc/hostname.ixgbe# Files

Configure the Network Host Files With the ifconfig Command

Boot Over the Network Using PXE

Boot Solaris x86 and Linux Systems Over a 10GbE Network

Install the Solaris OS Over a 10GbE Network on SPARC Systems

Configuring the Driver Parameters

Driver Parameters for the Solaris OS

Set ixgbe Driver Parameters in the Solaris OS

Solaris OS Performance Variables

Improve Performance in the Solaris OS

Driver Parameters for Linux

Set Driver Parameters in Linux

Configure Jumbo Frames in Solaris OS

Configure Jumbo Frames in Linux

Configuring Link Aggregation in a Solaris Environment

Link Aggregation Overview

Configure Link Aggregations

Display Information About Link Aggregations

Delete Link Aggregations

Configuring VLANs

VLAN Overview

VLAN Configuration

Configure Static VLANs in a Solaris Environment

VLAN Naming Format

Configure VLANs in a Linux Environment

Configure VLANs in a Microsoft Windows Environment

Configure Bonding for Multiple ixgbe Interfaces

Remove Bonding

Index

Front Panel Connectors and LEDs

On the front panel there are two LEDs dedicated to each port. The following figure and table explain the meaning of the LEDs. Each port accepts a SFP+ optical transceiver. The SFP+ transceivers can be purchased separately or included with your ExpressModule. In the figure, the upper port is port A and the lower port is port B.

Illustration of the connectors and lights on the front panel.

Label
Color
Meaning
GRN=10G (port A)
Green
10GbE link
Amber
1GbE link
ACT /LINK A
Green
On steady = link up. Blinking = activity on link.
GRN=10G (port B)
Green
10GbE link
Amber
1GbE link
ACT/LINK B
Green
On steady = link up. Blinking = activity on link.

There are also two LEDs next to the Attention button. Each LED can be on, off, or blinking. The following table explains the meaning of these LEDs.

Label and LED Color
LED State
Meaning
Action
Power

Green
Off
Power off
Insertion or removal of add-in cards is permitted. All supply voltages (except Vaux) have been removed from the slot if required for add-in card removal.
On
Power on
The slot is powered on. Insertion or removal of add-in cards is not permitted.
Blinking
Power transition
The slot is in the process of powering up or down. Insertion or removal of add-in cards is not permitted.
Attention

Amber
Off
Normal
Operation is normal.
On
Attention
There is an operation problem at this slot.
Blinking
Locate
This slot is being identified at user request.

Note - The Attention switch currently is not supported.

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