Insert a 10BASE-T UTP, 10/100BASE-TX UTP, 100BASE-FX, or 100VG-AnyLAN UTP module into the NetFlex-3 PCI or EISA controller base unit. For Netelligent and Dual Port controllers, this step is not required.
Use the Compaq EISA configuration utility (not before ECU version 2.30) so the system recognizes the NetFlex-3 controller(s).
NetFlex-3/E controllers:
o IRQ Level: |
5, 9, 10, 11 |
NetFlex-3/P controllers:
o IRQ Level: |
2(9), 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 |
Netelligent controllers:
o IRQ Level: |
2(9), 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 |
Trying to remove NetFlex-3 controllers configured at the same IRQ produces the error message: "Couldn't remove function . . . . from ipl, irq".
Configuring a NetFlex-3 controller and a NetFlex-2 controller on the same IRQ line on the same server could result in one of the controllers' not being available. Configure the two cards to different IRQ lines.
To get good performance for 100BASE, full duplex operation, the media speed and duplex mode have to be forced to 100 and 2, respectively.
Both the UTP and AUI interfaces are supported by the Integrated NetFlex-3 controller on the ProLiant 2500. However, net booting is supported only using the UTP interface.
Netbooting is supported only using the UTP interface on the ProLiant 800, Deskpro 4000/6000, and Professional Workstation 5000.