Oracle Quad Port 10GBase-T User Manual

Configure VLANs (Linux)
where interface uses the VLAN name.
Related Information
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“VLANs Overview” on page 69
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“Configure VLANs (Linux)” on page 71
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“Configure VLANs (Windows)” on page 72
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“Configure VXLANs (Oracle Solaris)” on page 73
Configure VLANs (Linux)
1.
Ensure that the i40e module is loaded.
# modprobe i40e
2.
Plumb the adapter's interface.
# ifconfig eth6 ipv6addressup
where ipv6address is the IP address of the interface.
3.
Add the VID.
For example, type:
# vconfig add eth6 5
where eth6 is the interface, and 5 is the VID.
Note - In Linux systems, you can use any single digit as the VID.
4.
Configure the i40e VLAN.
For example, type:
# ifconfig eth6.5 ipv6addressup
where ipv6address is the IP address of the interface.
Related Information
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“VLANs Overview” on page 69
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“Configure VLANs (Oracle Solaris)” on page 70
Configuring VLANs and VXLANs 71

Oracle Quad Port 10GBase-T Specifications

General

Product Name	Oracle Quad Port 10GBase-T
Category	PCI Card
Ports	4
Port Type	10GBase-T
Data Rate	10 Gbps
Connector Type	RJ-45
Maximum Cable Length	100 meters
Form Factor	Low Profile
Compliance	IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3az
Operating Temperature	0°C to 55°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C
Humidity	5% to 95% non-condensing
Interface Type	PCI Express

Summary

Understanding the Installation Process

Installation Task Overview (Oracle Solaris)

Details the steps for installing the adapter on Oracle Solaris.

Installation Task Overview (Linux)

Installation Task Overview (Windows)

Confirming Specifications and Requirements

Physical Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Hardware and Software Requirements

Specifies the necessary hardware and software prerequisites for the adapter.

Updating Software

Update the OS (Oracle Solaris)

Installing the Driver

Verify the driver on an Oracle Solaris platform.

Download and install the driver on a Linux platform.

Steps to download and install the driver for Linux.

Download and install the driver on a Windows platform.

Steps to download and install the driver for Windows.

Installing the Adapter

Install the Adapter

Step-by-step instructions for physically installing the adapter into a server.

Verify the Adapter Installation (Oracle SPARC)

Procedures to verify correct adapter installation on Oracle SPARC servers.

Verify the Adapter Installation (Oracle Solaris x86)

Procedures to verify correct adapter installation on Oracle Solaris x86 servers.

Verify the Adapter Installation (Linux)

Procedures to verify correct adapter installation on Linux systems.

Verify the Adapter Installation (Windows)

Procedures to verify correct adapter installation on Windows systems.

Configuring Driver Parameters

Set Driver Parameters (Oracle Solaris)

Set Driver Parameters (Linux)

Removing the Driver

Remove the driver on an Oracle Solaris server.

Remove the driver on a Linux server.

Remove the driver on a Windows server.

Upgrading the Adapter

Upgrade the Adapter Firmware

Steps to upgrade the adapter's firmware.

Verify the Upgrade

Procedures to verify the successful firmware upgrade.

Troubleshooting the Adapter (Oracle Solaris)

Analyze Why the Device Link Is Missing (Oracle Solaris)

Troubleshoot issues where the device link is not detected in Oracle Solaris.

Recover From a Port Hang (Oracle Solaris)

Steps to recover from a port hang condition on Oracle Solaris.

Analyze Slow Network Performance (Oracle Solaris)

Diagnose and resolve slow network performance issues in Oracle Solaris.

Analyze Why the Link Is Not Up After Back-To-Back Cable Connection (Oracle Solaris)

Troubleshoot link issues after back-to-back cable connections.

Analyze Why Changing the MTU Does Not Correctly Set the Link Property (Oracle Solaris)

Resolve issues with MTU settings not applying correctly in Oracle Solaris.