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User Guide NetXtreme II
January 2010
Broadcom Corporation
Document ENGSRVT52-CDUM100-R Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User Guide Page 1
Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User
Guide
Introduction
Functionality and Features
•Teaming
Virtual LANs (VLANs)
Manageability
Installing the Hardware
Installing the Driver Software
Broadcom Boot Agent Driver Software
NDIS2 Driver Software
ODI Driver Software
Linux Driver Software
NetWare Driver Software
Windows Driver Software
Installing Management Applications
•Using iSCSI
Configuring Teaming
Using Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 3
User Diagnostics
Specifications
Regulatory Information
Troubleshooting
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Table of Contents

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Broadcom NetXtreme II Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelNetXtreme II
ManufacturerBroadcom
CategoryNetwork Card
Data Rate10/100/1000 Mbps
Supported ProtocolsTCP/IP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6
Connector TypeRJ45
InterfacePCI-E
ChipsetBroadcom
Ports1 or 2
Supported OSWindows, Linux

Summary

Functionality and Features

Functional Description

Provides a detailed description of the adapter's capabilities, including GbE and 10 GbE.

Features

Lists the various features of the Broadcom NetXtreme II adapter.

Supported Operating Environments

Configuring Teaming

Load Balancing and Fault Tolerance

Explains teaming for traffic load balancing and fault tolerance.

Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Teaming Services

Executive Summary

Provides an overview of teaming technology and implementation considerations.

Glossary

Teaming Concepts

Description of Teaming Types

Classifies and describes the different types of adapter teams supported.

Hardware Requirements

Teaming Support by Processor

Configuring Teaming

Explains how to use BACS 3 for configuring teaming in Windows environments.

Selecting a Team Type

Teaming Mechanisms

Architecture

Describes the implementation of the Broadcom Advanced Server Program as an NDIS intermediate driver.

Types of Teams

Lists and categorizes the different team types.

Attributes of the Features Associated with Each Type of Team

Summarizes the attributes for Smart Load Balancing, Generic Trunking, and Dynamic Trunking.

Teaming and Other Advanced Networking Properties

TCP Offload Engine (TOE)

Describes TOE functionality for accelerating TCP processing.

IEEE 802.1Q VLANs

Explains how VLAN tagging segments the physical LAN into logical parts.

General Network Considerations

Teaming Across Switches

Discusses configuring SLB teaming across multiple switches.

Spanning Tree Algorithm

Application Considerations

Teaming and Clustering

Covers teaming considerations for Microsoft Cluster Software and HPC clusters.

Teaming and Network Backup

Fault Tolerance

Describes how teaming maintains backup operations during link failures.

Troubleshooting Teaming Problems

Teaming Configuration Tips

Provides essential checks for resolving teaming connectivity issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Appendix A: Event Log Messages

Windows System Event Log Messages

Lists system event log messages for NetXtreme II adapters.

Base Driver (Physical Adapter/Miniport)

Details event log messages and causes for the base driver.

Virtual LANs: Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User Guide

VLAN Overview

Explains how VLANs segment a physical LAN into logical parts.

Manageability: Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User Guide

CIM

Discusses the Common Information Model for managing adapters on Windows servers.

SNMP

Explains the BASP subagent for Simple Network Management Protocol.

Installing the Hardware: Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User Guide

System Requirements

Lists hardware and operating system requirements for adapter installation.

Safety Precautions

Provides crucial safety measures to protect users and equipment.

Broadcom Boot Agent Driver Software: Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User Guide

Setting Up MBA in a Client Environment

Details steps for enabling and configuring the MBA driver for clients.

iSCSI Protocol: Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User Guide

ISCSI BOOT

Enables network booting of operating systems from diskless systems via iSCSI.

iSCSI Offload

Configuring iSCSI Offload

Details how to configure the adapter for offloading iSCSI processing.

Installing Management Applications: Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User Guide

Installing Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 3 and Related Management Applications

Provides instructions for installing BACS 3 and associated management applications.

Using Silent Installation

Explains how to perform silent installations and uninstalls of management applications.

NDIS2 Driver Software: Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User Guide

Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for Use on MS-DOS Platforms

Provides steps for installing the NDIS2 driver on MS-DOS.

ODI Driver Software: Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User Guide

ODI Client32

Details the Open Data-Link Interface driver for LANs.

DOS ODI

Installing the DOS ODI Driver on DOS 6.22

Provides steps for installing the ODI driver on DOS 6.22.

Linux Driver Software: Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User Guide

Introduction

Introduces the Linux drivers for Broadcom NetXtreme II adapters.

Limitations

BNX2 Driver

Outlines limitations specific to the BNX2 Linux driver.

Load and Run Necessary iSCSI Software Components

Unloading/Removing the Linux Driver

Unloading/Removing the Driver from an RPM Installation

Describes how to remove Linux drivers installed via RPM.

Setting Values for Optional Properties

Driver Defaults

BNX2 DRIVER

Shows default settings for the BNX2 driver.

Driver Messages

Teaming with Channel Bonding

Linux iSCSI Offload

User Application - BNX2ID

Details running the bnx2id daemon for iSCSI connections.

NetWare Driver Software: Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User Guide

Installing NetWare Server 6.5 Driver Software

Provides steps for installing the NetWare Server 6.5 driver.

Removing Drivers from Autoexec.ncf

Windows Driver Software: Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User Guide

Installing the Driver Software

Guides on installing the driver software for Windows.

Using the NetXtreme II Monolithic Driver

Inserting the NetXtreme II Monolithic Driver in a WinPE 2.0 Image

Guides on integrating the monolithic driver into a WinPE 2.0 boot image.

Configuring the Speed/Duplex Setting for the NetXtreme II Monolithic Driver

To manually configure the speed and duplex

Provides steps to edit the .inf file for manual speed/duplex configuration.

Viewing or Changing the Properties of the Adapter

Using Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 3: Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User Guide

Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 3 Overview

Provides an overview of BACS 3 and its capabilities.

Using Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 3

Explains how to navigate and use the BACS 3 interface.

Device Management

To create or edit teams

Guides on creating and editing teams using the BACS 3 Team Management.

Configuring BACS User Interface Options

Viewing Vital Signs

Viewing Driver Information

Offload Capabilities

Lists supported offload capabilities like TOE, iSCSI, LSO, and CO.

Viewing Hardware Information

Testing the Network

To run the network test

Provides steps to run a network test for IP connectivity verification.

Running Diagnostic Tests

To run the diagnostic tests once

Guides on manually running diagnostic tests on adapters.

Analyzing Cables

To run a cable analysis

Provides steps to connect and run a cable analysis test.

Setting Adapter Properties

To set adapter properties

Guides on viewing and changing adapter properties in BACS 3.

Configuring System Settings

Viewing Statistics

Viewing Resource Reservations

Configuring the IP Address for iSCSI Offload

Viewing Licenses

Configuring Teaming

Using the Broadcom Teaming Wizard

Guides on creating teams using the Broadcom Teaming Wizard.

Using Expert Mode

Explains how to create teams and configure VLANs using Expert Mode.

Team Types

Smart Load Balance and Failover

Describes the Smart Load Balance and Failover team type.

LiveLink

Adding a VLAN

Modifying a Team

To modify a team

Provides steps to edit an existing team configuration.

Configuring LiveLink for a Smart Load Balancing and Failover and SLB (Auto-Fallback Disable) Team

To configure LiveLink

Provides steps to configure LiveLink settings for probe targets.

Viewing BASP Statistics

Configuring With the Command Line Interface Utility

Supported Operating Systems

Lists the operating systems that support BACSCLI.

Specifications: Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User Guide

10/100/1000BASE-T and 10GBASE-T Cable Specifications

Lists cable specifications for copper Ethernet connections.

Interface Specifications

NIC Physical Characteristics

NIC Power Requirements

Lists power requirements for different adapter models.

Wake On LAN Power Requirements

Regulatory Information: Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User Guide

FCC Notice

Provides FCC compliance information for Class B digital devices.

VCCI NOTICE

CE NOTICE

CLASS B

Provides CE compliance information for Class B devices.

Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only)

Industry Canada, Class B

Provides Industry Canada compliance for Class B digital apparatus.

Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Notice (Republic of Korea Only)

B Class Device

Provides KCC compliance for Class B devices.

User Diagnostics: Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User Guide

Performing Diagnostics

Details the command options for running diagnostic tests.

Diagnostic Test Descriptions

Describes the various diagnostic tests available.

Troubleshooting: Broadcom NetXtreme II™ Network Adapter User Guide

Hardware Diagnostics

Explains loopback tests for adapter hardware.

Troubleshooting Checklist

Provides a checklist for resolving adapter installation and running problems.

Running a Cable Length Test

Testing Network Connectivity

Microsoft Virtualization with Hyper-V

Single Network Adapter

Discusses configuring single adapters on Hyper-V for Windows Server 2008/R2.

Teamed Network Adapters

Details Hyper-V supported features for teamed network adapters.

Removing the Broadcom NetXtreme II Device Drivers

Upgrading Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003

Recommends uninstalling the driver before upgrading OS.

Broadcom Boot Agent

Broadcom Advanced Server Program (BASP)

Linux

Miscellaneous

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