Sun Microsystems THE SUN 805-7945-10 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
1. Installing and Configuring the ge Device Driver 1
Installing the Driver Software 1
▼ To Install the Driver Software 1
▼ Set Up the Software on Solaris Systems 2
Configuring the Driver Parameters 4
GigabitEthernet MAC 4
Driver Parameter Values and Definitions 5
Defining the Current Status 6
Flow Control Parameters 6
Interpacket Gap Parameters 7
Defining an Additional Delay Before Transmitting a Packet Using
lance_mode and ipg0 7
Operational Mode Parameters 8
Reporting Local PCS Capabilities 9
Reporting the Link Partner Capabilities 9
Setting ge Driver Parameters 10
Setting Parameters Using the ndd Utility 10
▼ To Specify the Device Instance for the ndd Utility 11
Non-Interactive and Interactive Modes 11