Editing Network Interface Ethernet Parameters (Policy Configuration Method)

This section describes how to edit Network Interface Ethernet parameter settings using the Policy Configuration method. See About Settings Link Options for additional information.

To edit network interface ethernet parameter settings:

  1. Log in to the platcfg utility using one of two methods, either from the system console using root or through an SSH remote session using admusr.
    • To access the platcfg utility from the system console:
      1. Log in as root.
      2. Enter su - platcfg.
    • To access the platcfg utility through an SSH remote session:
      1. Log in as admusr.
      2. Enter sudo su - platcfg.

    Note: The dash (-) is required in the su - platcfg or the sudo su - platcfg command to ensure proper permissions.

  2. Select Policy Configuration from the Main Menu and press Enter.
  3. Select Network Interfaces ETHTOOL_OPTS from the Policy Configuration Menu and press Enter.

  4. Select a network from the list on the Network Interfaces List Menu and press Enter.

    Each line in this display represents a physical interface (OAM, SIGA or SIGB) using logical names instead of physical names. If multiple logical interfaces share a physical interface, those interfaces are grouped on a single line.

  5. Select Set EthTool Options of <linkname> from the Interface <linkname> Menu and press Enter.
  6. Select from the options on the Edit <linkname> Link Options screen, select OK and press Enter.

    Selection changes are made on both devices of a bond interface at the same time.