Oracle Quad Port 10GBase-T User Manual

Download and Install the i40evf Driver (Linux)
6.
Select Download.
The download begins. The file named i40evf-x.x.xx.tar.gz is saved in the ~/Desktop
directory of your server.
Note - The primary driver link is a buildable source archive that works with Linux 2.6.x kernels
only and requires that the currently running kernel match the SRC RPM kernel files and headers
in order to build the driver. See the bundled README file in the unpacked archive from Intel for
more information.
For this example, assume that the file is named i40evf-1.2.3.4.tar.gz. The actual file might
have different version or subversion numbers.
7.
Review and accept the software license agreement.
8.
Copy the file containing the driver from ~/Desktop to /temp.
9.
Uncompress and untar the file.
# tar -zxvf i40evf-1.2.3.4.tar.gz
10.
Go to the newly created src directory.
# cd /temp/i40evf-1.2.3.4/src
11.
Compile the driver source file.
# make
# make install
12.
Load the i40evf driver.
# modprobe i40evf
13.
Verify that the i40evf driver has been installed.
# lsmod | grep i40evf
The output should be similar to this:
i40evf 118052 0
14.
Check the i40evf driver version.
# modinfo i40evf | grep ver
For example, the output might be similar to this:
Installing the Driver 33

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.