Sun Microsystems GigaSwift Ethernet Adapter - Manual (Page 59)

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C H A P T E R
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Configuring Driver Parameters
This chapter describes how to configure the driver parameters used by the Sun
GigaSwift Ethernet adapter. This chapter contains the following sections:
■ “GigaSwift Ethernet Driver Parameter Values and Definitions” on page 38
■ “Setting ce Driver Parameters” on page 46
■ “Usability Enhancements to the Driver” on page 52
■ “GigaSwift Ethernet Driver Operating Statistics” on page 54
GigaSwift Ethernet Device Driver
Parameters
The ce device driver controls the GigaSwift Ethernet devices. The ce driver is
attached to the UNIX pci name property pci108e,abba for the Sun GigaSwift
Ethernet adapter ( 108e is the vendor ID and abba is the PCI device ID).
You can manually configure the ce device driver parameters to customize each Sun
GigaSwift Ethernet adapter device in your system. This section provides an
overview of the capabilities of the GigaSwift Ethernet device used in the adapter,
lists the available
ce device driver parameters, and describes how to configure these
parameters.
The Sun GigaSwift Ethernet UTP PCI adapter is capable of all the operating speeds
and modes listed in “Setting the Autonegotiation Mode” on page 49. The
ce device
performs autonegotiation with the remote end of the link (link partner) to select a
common mode of operation. The ce device also supports Forced mode operation.