Platform Notes: Sun GigaSwift Ethernet Device Driver

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Contents

Contents

Preface

1. Configuring Driver Parameters

GigaSwift Ethernet Device Driver Parameters

Driver Parameter Values and Definitions

Operational Mode Parameters

Flow Control Parameters

Gigabit Forced Mode Parameter

Interpacket Gap Parameters

Interrupt Parameters

Random Early Drop Parameters

PCI Bus Interface Parameters

Setting ce Driver Parameters

Setting Parameters Using the ndd Utility

To Specify Device Instances for the ndd Utility

Noninteractive and Interactive Modes

Setting the Auto-negotiation Mode

To Disable Auto-negotiation Mode

Setting Parameters Using the ce.conf File

To Set Driver Parameters Using a ce.conf File

GigaSwift Ethernet Driver Operating Statistics

Reporting the Link Partner Capabilities

To Check Link Partner Settings

Configuring the Network Host Files