NetXtreme-UG100
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NetXtreme-C/NetXtreme-E
User Guide
9.3.1 Operational Link Speed
This option configures the link speed used by the OS driver and firmware. This setting is overridden by the driver setting in
the OS present state.
9.3.2 Firmware Link Speed
This option configures the link speed used by the firmware when the device is in D3.
9.3.3 Auto-negotiation Protocol
This is the supported auto-negotiation protocol used to negotiate the link speed with the link partner. This option must match
the AN protocol setting in the link partner port. The Broadcom NetXtreme-E NIC supports the following auto-negotiation
protocols: IEEE 802.3by, 25G/50G consortiums and 25G/50G BAM. By default, this option is set to IEEE 802.3by.
Link speed and Flow Control/Pause must be configured in the driver in the host OS.
9.3.4 Windows Driver Settings
To access the Windows driver settings:
Open
Windows Manager -> Broadcom NetXtreme E Series adapter -> Advanced Properties -> Advanced tab
Flow Control = Auto-Negotiation
This enables Flow Control/Pause frame AN.
Speed and Duplex = Auto-Negotiation
This enables link speed AN.
