Troubleshooting Network Adapters
Troubleshooting Network Adapters
This section provides general troubleshooting information for
problems that might occur when a network adapter is installed in
the server. For more specific details about troubleshooting your
network adapter, see your network-adapter documentation.
If the network adapter cannot connect to the network, or if the
network adapter contains LEDs that do not work, check the
following:
Make sure that:
– You installed the latest revision levels of the device drivers
that came with the network adapter, as described in your
operating-system documentation.
– The network adapter is seated firmly in the connector (see
“Installing Adapters” on page 135).
– You installed the correct network cable. (If you need
information about selecting the correct cable, contact your
IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.)
– The network cable is securely attached at all connections. If
the cable is attached correctly but the problem persists, try a
different cable.
Check for operating-system-specific causes for the problem.
Refer to your operating-system documentation and your
network-adapter documentation.
Test the network adapter. The adapter test requirements
depend on which operating system you are using. Refer to your
operating-system documentation and your network-adapter
documentation for details.
If the network adapter fails during testing, remove it (see
“Removing Adapters” on page 143) and install another network
adapter as described in “Installing Adapters” on page 135.
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