SBS Technologies Telum GE-QT User manual

Telum GE-QT
4-Port Gigabit Ethernet
AdvancedMC Module
User’s Guide
SBS Technologies, Inc.
Part Number: 89006710 Revision: 1.0
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Manual Name:Telum GE-QT User’s Guide
Document Number: 89006710
Revision Number: 1.0
Date: 05—December—20
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Contents iii
Contents1-
Preface
Chapter 1: Product Overview
Product Overview ........................................................................................................................11
Features ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Hardware Overview ....................................................................................................................12
Firmware Overview .....................................................................................................................12
Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 13
Emission Compliance Notice ......................................................................................................14
Warranty and Support ................................................................................................................. 15
Warranty ................................................................................................................................ 15
Customer Technical Support ................................................................................................. 15
Chapter 2: Hardware Description
Hardware Overview ....................................................................................................................17
Gigabit Ethernet Controller ....................................................................................................18
PCI Express Switch ...............................................................................................................18
IPMI Controller .......................................................................................................................18
Module Management Controller ....................................................................................... 18
RJ-45 Connectors ..................................................................................................................23
AMC Connector .....................................................................................................................24
Front Panel LEDs ..................................................................................................................27
Chapter 3: Firmware Description
MAC Addresses ..........................................................................................................................29
PCI Compatible Configuration Registers .................................................................................... 29
Chapter 4: Installation and Hot Swap Procedures
Installation Precautions ............................................................................................................... 31
Hot Swap Overview .................................................................................................................... 32
Latch Mechanism ...................................................................................................................32
Inserting the Telum GE-QT .........................................................................................................33
Hot Swapping or Removing the Telum GE-QT ........................................................................... 34

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Chapter 5: Linux Driver Implementation
Prerequisites for Installation ........................................................................................................35
Build and Installation ...................................................................................................................35
Command Line Parameters .........................................................................................................37
Speed and Duplex Configuration .................................................................................................40
Additional Configurations .............................................................................................................41
Configuring the Driver on Different Distributions ....................................................................41
Viewing Link Messages ..........................................................................................................41
Jumbo Frames .......................................................................................................................41
Ethtool ....................................................................................................................................42
NAPI .......................................................................................................................................42
Known Issues ..............................................................................................................................43
Driver Compilation ..................................................................................................................43
Jumbo Frames System Requirement .....................................................................................43
Performance Degradation with Jumbo Frames ......................................................................43
Jumbo frames on Foundry BigIron 8000 switch .....................................................................43
Multiple Interfaces on Same Ethernet Broadcast Network .....................................................43
Support ........................................................................................................................................44
Glossary
Index

Tables v
Tables1-
Table 1. Telum GE-QT Specifications .....................................................................................................13
Table 2. Voltage and Event Sensors ........................................................................................................19
Table 3. Threshold Values for Voltage Sensors .......................................................................................20
Table 4. Threshold Values for Temperature Sensors...............................................................................20
Table 5. FRU Header, Area, and Product Area Information..................................................................... 21
Table 6. FRU MultiRecord Area................................................................................................................ 22
Table 7. AMC Link Descriptors ................................................................................................................ 22
Table 8. Pin Assignment...........................................................................................................................23
Table 9. AMC Connector Pin Assignment ...............................................................................................24
Table 10. Status LEDs..............................................................................................................................27
Table 11. PCI Configuration Registers .....................................................................................................30

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Figures vii
Figures1-
Figure 1. Telum GE-QT in ATCA Shelf..................................................................................................... 11
Figure 2. Telum GE-QT Block Diagram ...................................................................................................17
Figure 3. MMC Communications .............................................................................................................. 19
Figure 4. RJ-45 Connector........................................................................................................................23
Figure 5. Telum GE-QT Faceplate............................................................................................................ 27
Figure 6. MAC Address Label................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 7. Latch Handle on Telum GE-QT module ...................................................................................32
Figure 8. Installing the Telum GE-QT module .........................................................................................33

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Preface ix
Preface
Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to describe the TelumTM GE-QT 4-port Gigabit Ethernet
AdvancedMCTM module and the services the module provides in a telecommunications
environment. This manual includes a description of the Telum GE-QT 4-port Gigabit Ethernet
AdvancedMC hardware and firmware, as well as information for using the accompanying Linux
driver.
Audience
This manual is intended for the developer or service personnel who use the Telum GE-QT 4-Port
Gigabit Ethernet AdvancedMC module in their system.
Referenced Documentation
Documentation referenced in this manual includes the following:
•Bellcore GR-1089-CORE, Generic Criteria for Network Telecommunication Equipment – is a
generic standard to assess performance of network telecommunication equipment in a central
office (exchange) environment.
•IEEE802.1Q–Virtual LocalAreaNetworks (LANs) –definesthe operationof VirtualLAN(VLAN)
Bridges that permit the definition, operation and administration of Virtual LAN topologies within
a Bridged LAN infrastructure.
•IEEE 802.3ab, Information technology - telecommunications and information exchange
between systems - local and metropolitan area networks - specific requirements. Supplement
to Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) access method and
physical layer specifications - physical layer parameters and specifications for 1000 Mb/s
operation over 4-pair of category 5 balanced copper cabling, type 1000BASE-T.
•IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD – access method and physical layer specifications.
•Intel 82571EB Ethernet Controller – describes the four-port Gigabit Ethernet Controller and
provides a register description for each medium dependent interface control for each port.
•Intelligent Platform Management (IPMI) Bus Communications Protocol Specification V1.0
Document Revision 1.0, November 15, 1999 Copyright 1998, 1999 Intel Corporation,
Hewlett-Packard Company, NEC Corporation, Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
•Intelligent Platform Management Interface Specification (IPMI) v1.5. Document Revision 1.1,
February 20, 2002. Copyright 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Intel Corporation, Hewlett-Packard
Company, NEC Corporation, Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
•PICMG, AdvancedTCA Base Specification document (PICMG 3.0 R1.0) and as amended by
ECN 3.0-1.0-001.
•PICMG, AMC.0,Advanced Mezzanine Card Short Form Specification, June 15, 2004, Version
D0.9a.
•PICMG, AMC.1,PCI Express and AS for Advanced Mezzanine Modules Version DO.5, March
10,2004.

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Manual Organization
This manual contains the following chapters:
“Chapter 1: Product Overview,” presents an overview of Telum GE-QT hardware and firmware as
well as compliance information and warranty.
“Chapter 2: Hardware Description,” describes the hardware components on the Telum GE-QT
module. It includes a description of connector pinouts and Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).
“Chapter 3: Firmware Description,” provides a listing of PCI configuration registers as well as other
information for using the Telum GE-QT.
“Chapter 4: Installation and Hot Swap Procedures,” describes the procedures to install and to hot
swap the Telum GE-QT module.
“Chapter 5: Linux Driver Implementation,” provides information on how to compile, install, and load
the Linux driver.
This manual also contains a glossary and an index.
Notation Conventions
This manual uses the following notation conventions:
•Italics emphasizes words in text or documentation or chapter titles.
•Hexadecimal values are represented as digits followed by “h”, for example 0Ch.
•Notes and cautions call attention to essential information:
NOTE
A Note calls attention to important information, such as tips and
advice.
CAUTION
A Caution alerts you to conditions that could damage a device,
system, or data.
•Specific term definitions, as applied in this manual include:
— “May” means that there is flexibility that does not affect the outcome or result of the action.
— “Should” means that the user has flexibility but it is strongly recommended to perform the
specified action to achieve an optimal outcome or result.
— “Must” means that there is no flexibility and the user is required to perform the action to
achieve an optimal outcome or result.