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- Page 1 ® ® Broadcom NetXtreme BCM57XX User Guide Last revised: January 2021 2CS57XX-CDUM518...
- Page 2 The term “Broadcom” refers to Broadcom Limited and/or its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.broadcom.com. Broadcom reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products or data herein to improve reliability, function, or design. Information furnished by Broadcom is believed to be accurate and reliable.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
NetXtreme User Guide Table of Contents Section 1: Installing the Hardware ..................6 Safety Precautions ............................6 Preinstallation Checklist ..........................7 Installing the Adapter ........................... 7 Connecting the Network Cables........................8 Copper..............................8 Section 2: Functionality and Features ................9 Functional Description..........................9 Features................................. - Page 4 Running a Cable Length Test........................27 Testing Network Connectivity........................28 Windows ............................... 28 Linux ..............................28 Broadcom Boot Agent ..........................28 Kernel Debugging over Ethernet ......................29 Miscellaneous............................. 29 Section 8: Regulatory Information .................. 30 FCC Class B Notice............................ 30 VCCI Class B Notice ..........................
- Page 5 NetXtreme User Guide Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only)..................35 Industry Canada, Class B........................35 Industry Canada, classe B........................35 MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only) ......................36 B CLASS Device ..........................36 BSMI................................37 Page 5 Document 2CS57XX-CDUM518...
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Page 6: Section 1: Installing The Hardware
Installing the Adapter • Connecting the Network Cables Note: This section applies only to add-in NIC models of Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet adapters. Safety Precautions Caution! The adapter is being installed in a system that operates with voltages that can be lethal. -
Page 7: Preinstallation Checklist
Installing the Adapter The following instructions apply to installing the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet adapter (add-in NIC) in most servers. Refer to the manuals that were supplied with your server for details about performing these tasks on your particular server. -
Page 8: Connecting The Network Cables
Installing the Hardware Connecting the Network Cables Copper The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet adapter has one or more RJ-45 connectors used for attaching the system to an Ethernet copper-wire segment. Note: The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet adapter supports Automatic MDI Crossover (MDIX), which eliminates the need for crossover cables when connecting machines back-to-back. -
Page 9: Section 2: Functionality And Features
1 gigabit per second—10 times the rate of Fast Ethernet adapters. Using the Broadcom teaming software, you can split your network into virtual LANs (VLANs) as well as group multiple network adapters together into teams to provide network load balancing and fault tolerance functionality. -
Page 10: Power Management
When traffic is heavy, the adapter issues one host interrupt for multiple, back-to-back incoming packets, preserving host CPU cycles. Dual DMA Channels The PCIe interface on Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet adapters contains two independent DMA channels for simultaneous read and write operations. Broadcom ®... -
Page 11: Asic With Embedded Risc Processor
For copper-wire Ethernet connections, the state of the network link and activity is indicated by the LEDs on the RJ-45 connector, as described in Table 2: “Network Link and Activity Indicated by RJ-45 Port LEDs,” on page Broadcom Advanced Control Suite also provides information about the status of the network link and activity (see Viewing Adapter Information). -
Page 12: Section 3: Windows Driver And Management Application Installation
Installing the Driver Software • Modifying the Driver Software • Repairing or Reinstalling the Driver Software • Removing the Device Drivers • Viewing or Changing the Properties of the Adapter • Setting Power Management Options Broadcom ® October 2020 • 2CS57XX-CDUM518 Page 12... -
Page 13: Installing The Driver Software
If your controller was installed at the factory, the driver software has been installed for you. When Windows first starts after a hardware device (such as a Broadcom NetXtreme Adapter) has been installed, or after the existing device driver has been removed, the operating system automatically detects the hardware and prompts you to install the driver software for that device. -
Page 14: Using Silent Installation
To modify the driver software 1. In Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs. 2. Click Broadcom Drivers and Management Applications, and then click Change. 3. Click Next to continue. 4. Click Modify, Add, or Remove to change program features. This option does not install drivers for new adapters. -
Page 15: Repairing Or Reinstalling The Driver Software
To remove the device drivers 1. In Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs. 2. Click Broadcom Drivers and Management Applications, and then click Remove. Follow the on-screen prompts. 3. Reboot your system to completely remove the drivers. If you fail to reboot your system, you will not be able to successfully install the drivers. -
Page 16: Viewing Or Changing The Properties Of The Adapter
Windows Driver and Management Application Installation Viewing or Changing the Properties of the Adapter To view or change the properties of the Broadcom network adapter 1. In Control Panel, click Broadcom Control Suite 4. 2. Click the Advanced section of the Configurations tab. -
Page 17: Section 4: Linux Driver And Management Application Installation
Compressed tar (tg3-version.tar.gz) Identical source files to build the driver are included in both RPM and TAR source packages. The tar file contains additional utilities such as patches and driver disk images for network installation. Broadcom ® October 2020 • 2CS57XX-CDUM518... -
Page 18: Installing Tg3 Driver Software
Depending on the kernel, the driver is installed to the following path: 2.6.x kernels: /lib/modules/kernel_version/kernel/drivers/net/tg3.ko 4. Load the driver. modprobe tg3 To configure the network protocol and address, refer to the Linux version-specific documentation. Broadcom ® October 2020 • 2CS57XX-CDUM518 Page 18... -
Page 19: Building The Driver From The Source Tar File
If there is an interface configuration that is related to the tg3 driver, then bring the interface down first by using ifconfig ethx down and then rmmod tg3. Broadcom ® October 2020 • 2CS57XX-CDUM518... -
Page 20: Driver Messages
Teaming with Channel Bonding With the TG3 driver, you can team adapters together using the bonding kernel module and a channel bonding interface. Refer to your Linux documentation for more information on Linux Channel Bonding. Broadcom ® October 2020 • 2CS57XX-CDUM518... -
Page 21: Section 5: Vmware Driver Software
• tg3 NIC 0: Use the default number of NetQueues. • tg3 NIC 1: Disable the NetQueue feature. • tg3 NIC 2: Use 1 NetQueue. • tg3 NIC 3: Use 2 NetQueues. Broadcom ® October 2020 • 2CS57XX-CDUM518 Page 21... -
Page 22: Driver Parameters
Most systems are set to dmesg -n <level> level 6 by default. To see all messages, set the level higher. Driver Sign On tg3.c:v3.118g (Jan 4, 2012) NIC Detected Broadcom ® October 2020 • 2CS57XX-CDUM518 Page 22... - Page 23 Link Up and Speed Indication tg3: vmnic0: Link is up at 1000 Mbps, full duplex. tg3: vmnic0: Flow control is on for TX and on for RX. Link Down Indication tg3: vmnic0: Link is down. Broadcom ® October 2020 • 2CS57XX-CDUM518 Page 23...
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Page 24: Section 6: Specifications
Feature Specification PCI Express™ Type Controllers (BCM57XX Controllers) PCI Express Interface x1, x2, x4 link width PCI Express Aggregated Bandwidth (transmit 2.5 Gbps or 5.0 Gbps and receive) 10/100/1000BASE-T 10/100/1000 Mbps (full-duplex) Broadcom ® October 2020 • 2CS57XX-CDUM518 Page 24... -
Page 25: Section 7: Troubleshooting
Checking for Network Link and Activity • Checking if Current Drivers Are Loaded • Running a Cable Length Test • Testing Network Connectivity • Broadcom Boot Agent • Kernel Debugging over Ethernet • Miscellaneous Broadcom ® October 2020 • 2CS57XX-CDUM518... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting Checklist
Caution! Before you open the case of your system, review Safety Precautions. The following checklist provides recommended actions to take to resolve problems installing the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet adapter or running it in your system. • Inspect all cables and connections. Verify that the cable connections at the network adapter and the switch are attached properly. -
Page 27: Checking If Current Drivers Are Loaded
Table 7: Linux Driver Module Size Used by size Running a Cable Length Test In Windows environments, a cable length test can be run. See Analyzing Cables for information about running a cable length test. Broadcom ® October 2020 • 2CS57XX-CDUM518 Page 27... -
Page 28: Testing Network Connectivity
Use the ping command to determine if the network connection is working. Note: Network connectivity can also be tested using the Testing the Network feature in Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 2. 1. Verify that the drivers are loaded and enabled. -
Page 29: Kernel Debugging Over Ethernet
Solution: If one of the adapters on a team does not support LSO, LSO does not function for the team. Remove the adapter that does not support LSO from the team, or replace it with one that does. The same applies to Checksum Offload. Broadcom ® October 2020 • 2CS57XX-CDUM518... -
Page 30: Section 8: Regulatory Information
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance. Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment. Note: If you change or modify the adapter without permission of Broadcom, you may void your authority to operate the equipment. -
Page 31: Vcci Class B Notice
Caution! The potential exists for this equipment to become impaired in the presence of conducted radio frequency energy between the frequency range of 59–66 MHz. Normal operation will return upon removal of the RF energy source. VCCI Class B Statement (Japan) CE Notice Broadcom ® October 2020 • 2CS57XX-CDUM518 Page 31... - Page 32 NetXtreme User Guide Regulatory Information Broadcom ® October 2020 • 2CS57XX-CDUM518 Page 32...
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Page 35: Canadian Regulatory Information (Canada Only)
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Avis : Dans le cadre des réglementations d'Industry Canada, vos droits d'utilisation de cet équipement peuvent être annulés si des changements ou modifications non expressément approuvés par Broadcom y sont apportés. Broadcom ®... -
Page 36: Mic Notice (Republic Of Korea Only)
NetXtreme User Guide Regulatory Information MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only) B CLASS Device Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Controller BCM95721A211 BCM95722A2202 Note that this device has been approved for non-business purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas. -
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NetXtreme User Guide Regulatory Information BSMI Broadcom ® October 2020 • 2CS57XX-CDUM518 Page 37...
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