Actions, Alter interface, Type – HP NonStop G-Series User Manual
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Hardware MAC Address
The media access control (MAC) address of the PIF hardware.
Interface Type
Displays the actual interface that is physically present.
Values: Copper, Fiber, and Unknown (if nothing is plugged in)
Link Pulse State
A value of Up confirms that the cable from the PIF to the LAN is
connected and operational. A value of Down indicates a problem with
LAN connectivity.
Maximum Speed
The maximum transmission rate for the ServerNet addressable
controller.
Values: 10 megabits per second, 100 megabits per second, Unknown
Network MAC Address
The media access control (MAC) address of the PIF network.
Processors with Data Path
Lists the processor numbers for processors that have a successful data
path to the PIF. If no processor has a path, "None" is shown.
Example: 1,2,3,8,9
Actions
Abort
Terminates operation of the G4SA PIF. When the Abort action finishes, the PIF is in the Stopped
state.
Alter Interface Type
Allows you to set the
to either Autodetect, Copper, or Fiber.
Fiber is a valid option only for PIF C or D. (The action fails if you select Fiber for PIF A or B.)
In most cases, the Autodetect option will work. However, if you have a fiber cable connected to one
of the PIF ports and a copper cable to the other, and you want to use the copper cable, you must
specify Copper (because autodetect checks for the presence of a fiber cable first).
Configure LIF
Configures the associated LIF.
Start
Starts the G4SA PIF. The PIF must be in the Stopped state before you perform this action. When the
Start action completes, the PIF is in the Started state.
Stop
Rather than automatically stopping the G4SA PIF (as the Abort action does), this action first warns
you if the PIF is currently in use (and stops it only after you confirm).