5–Adapter Preboot Configuration
Changing the Adapter Port Mode
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5.
For the port mode, select the
1x100
option.
Figure 5-22. Changing the Port Mode to 1x100
6.
Save the changes and then power cycle the system.
The adapter port mode change takes effect after the cold reboot.
Converting a 40G Adapter to a Four-port 10G Adapter
Follow the steps in this procedure to convert a QLogic FastLinQ QL454
xx
HLCU or
QL45412HLCU from 40G mode to four-port 10G mode.
To convert a 40G adapter to a four-port 10G adapter:
1.
Boot to the UEFI or HII setup utility by pressing the appropriate function key
(F1 through F12, depending on the platform).
2.
Select a QL454
xx
HLCU or QL45412HLCU Adapter.
3.
On the Main Configuration Page, select
Device Level Configuration
.
4.
On the Device Level Configuration page, click
Port Mode
.
CAUTION
Adapter port mode changes alter the base PCIe configuration. Cavium
recommends that you perform a cold boot (power cycle) to prevent
undefined results.
