Installing the eeE8 DDI8 Driver for UnixWare* 7 and Open UNIX* 8

NOTE: The instructions and documentation below reflect the process using the console mode, rather than a graphical interface. X Windows* commands may be worded somewhat differently, but the process for installation and configuration is fundamentally the same.

When installing and configuring network adapters, you may need to refer to Caldera* (formerly SCO*) UnixWare* 7 or Open UNIX 8 documentation. Have this documentation available during the installation process.

For maximum system stability, it is recommended that all network adapters be configured with the same driver type (eeE8 (DDI8)). To use the teaming and VLAN features of your Intel adapter, you need to install DDI8 on all adapters that use Intel® Advanced Networking Services (ANS).


Installation

To ensure predictable behavior when installing network adapters, deconfigure all adapters and reboot the system prior to configuring new adapters or reconfiguring installed adapters.
  1. Mount the CDROM on the UnixWare system.  For example:

    mkdir cdrom
    chmod 777 cdrom
    mount -F cdfs -r /dev/cdrom/cdrom1 /cdrom
  2. Copy the /<cdrommount>/UNIX/UW7DDI8/eeE8.pkg file from the CDROM into any directory on the system, such as in the /tmp directory.

  3. Make sure no other users are logged on and all user applications are closed.

  4. Run netcfg and remove any configuration using the older drivers. Then, exit netcfg.

  5. Verify that there is not an older version of either eeE or eeE8 driver on the system using ' pkginfo -l'.  For example: pkginfo -l eeE.  If there is, remove the driver using 'pkgrm'. For example: pkgrm eeE. Reboot the system using 'init 6'.

  6. Install the new driver using 'pkgadd'. For example: pkgadd -d /tmp/eeE8.pkg.

  7. If you intend to use advanced options such as teaming/VLAN, repeat steps 1 and 4 above to add the iANS.pkg file to your system. 

  8. If you install the iANS.pkg, reboot your system after installation, before beginning to configure your adapters.

  9. Add and configure the NICs. See Configuration and Teaming below to add and configure adapters, configure ANS, and set up teaming and VLANs.

Notes:


Configuration, Teaming, and VLANs

Creating a team with ANS in UnixWare* 7 and Open UNIX 8 is a two-step process. The first step involves adding members to the team, during which process the team's configuration is established. During the second step, you add a virtual adapter (or several virtual adapters in VLAN mode) and choose the networking protocol you wish to use on the virtual adapter(s).

  1. Copy the iANS.pkg file to any directory on the UnixWare and Open UNIX system.

  2. Install ANS using 'pkgadd'. For example:  #pkgadd -d /tmp/iANS.pkg. After installing ANS, reboot your system.

  3. If the base driver (DDI eeE8) has not yet been installed, follow the instructions in Installation to install the driver. Make sure that all network adapters in the system are configured with the same driver type and that no protocols are configured on the adapters.

  4. Start netcfg:  # netcfg.

  5. Netcfg presents the available adapters and drivers. Select the first adapter to configure, then select Continue.
    NOTE: If you also have the DDI7 (eeE) driver on your system, it appears as a configuration option. Make sure you select only the adapters displaying the eeE8 driver.
     

  6. Configure Advanced Options if you wish to set a default duplex speed (Half Duplex_10Mbps, Full Duplex_10Mbps, Half Duplex_10Mbps, or Full Duplex_100Mbps). For automatic duplexing, select OK.
    NOTE: "Auto_Auto" is the default for this setting. Select Auto_Auto, not Cancel, to leave this screen without making changes. Cancel is nonfunctional in this screen, and may leave Netcfg in an unusable state if it is selected.
     

  7. Select the initial protocol for this adapter. For teaming or VLAN operation, select ANS team "0", where "0" is the team ID given to the first team, then Add.
    NOTE: You must select ANS before you select any other protocol in order to use this adapter as part of a virtual adapter. You are able to configure TCP/IP or IPX/SPX on the virtual adapter after you have successfully configured ANS on your adapters.

  8. Choose the priority of the member just added, then select OK. Priority determines the manner in which the different NICs handle traffic or errors. The adapter is configured with the chosen settings.

  9. The ANS Configuration Utility window prompts you to choose the role of the member in the team. The user determines the team configuration only once, during the addition of the first team member. For teaming configurations, see below.

  10. You may now configure a second adapter from the Hardware menu by selecting Add New LAN Adapter. Repeat steps 5-9. If you are configuring more than one team, you must select another team ID for subsequent teams.

  11. Add the virtual adapter(s) created for the team(s). Select the same protocol for all adapters you add to a team. Instructions for adding a virtual adapter are included below.

Teaming

  1. After adding the first member of the team, the ANS Configuration Utility screen appears. Identify the team, and select VLAN mode if you wish to include VLANs in your team. If you commit the team in "no VLAN" mode, you still must add a virtual adapter (Ethernet-ANS Virtual Adapter without Vlan-PCI Slot 0 Bus 0) and select a protocol to be installed over it. Instructions for adding a virtual adapter are included below.

  2. Enter the number of VLANs that will be added.

  3. Select the teaming mode for the team being configured (none, alb, aft, fec/la/802.3ad, or gec/la/802.3ad).
    NOTE: Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) encompasses Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) as well.

  4. Some users may wish to configure Advanced Options for a team. Most users do not need to configure advanced options. Unless necessary, do not modify these settings. Configuration options include:
    NOTE: one tick = 50 milliseconds

Adding virtual adapters

Follow the steps below to add a virtual adapter.

  1. In netcfg, select Add New LAN Adapter from the Hardware menu. 

  2. The virtual adapter created in the previous steps will be highlighted. For example: Ethernet-ANS Virtual Adapter with VLAN - PCI Slot 0 Bus 1. If several virtual adapters were added in the previous installation stage, they will appear with sequential bus numbers. The slot number increases for virtual adapters on different teams.  

  3. Choose the networking protocol to be installed on the virtual adapter.
    NOTE: Although ANS is presented by netcfg as an available protocol, ANS cannot be installed and configured over itself on a virtual adapter.

Examples

These examples summarize the actions needed to build two typical topologies:

For a team without VLAN and with several members:

  1. Add the first member using Add New LAN Adapter.

  2. Choose teaming modes as desired, and set VLAN mode to "off".

  3. Add all the other members in the same manner.

  4. Add the virtual adapter using Add New LAN Adapter.

For a team with VLAN and with several members:

  1. Add the first member using Add New LAN Adapter.

  2. Choose teaming modes as desired, and set VLAN mode to "on".

  3. Enter the number of VLAN IDs you will use.

  4. Add all the other members in the same manner.

  5. Add the virtual adapters using Add New LAN Adapter from the Hardware menu. For each adapter added you are prompted for the virtual adapter's VLAN ID. Do not give two virtual adapters in the same team the same VLAN ID.

Remarks


Technical Notes and Troubleshooting

Installation issues

Using Hot Plug and ANS

Requirements:

Using Hot Plug with ANS Team Members:

Modifying a Team's Configuration

Most changes to an active team can be accomplished dynamically, without rebooting after the change. Other topology changes require a reboot. View the following list to determine whether your change requires that your system be rebooted before the change takes affect.

Changes that do not require reboot:

Changes that do require reboot:

Limitations of dynamic configurations in Hot Plug computers:

ANS Usage Guidelines/Recommendations and Limitations

Known Issues


Contact Information (for base driver support)

Caldera Systems, Inc.
240 West Center Street
Orem, Utah 84057 USA
801-765-4999 phone
801-765-1313 fax

http://www.caldera.com/

  1. Go to Support

  2. Go to "Installation Knowledge Center"

  3. Search for "Intel gigabit" in search box

  4. Select "AND keywords"

For Teaming ANS/VLAN support use the following email address:

unixteam.nic@intel.com


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