Commit 8d59045f authored by Jeff Kirsher's avatar Jeff Kirsher

Documentation: ixgb: Prepare documentation for RST conversion

Before making the conversion to the RST (reStructured Text) format, there
are changes needed to the documentation so that there are no build errors.

Also fixed old/broken URLs to the correct or updated URL.
Signed-off-by: default avatarJeff Kirsher <jeffrey.t.kirsher@intel.com>
Tested-by: default avatarAndrew Bowers <andrewx.bowers@intel.com>
Tested-by: default avatarAaron Brown <aaron.f.brown@intel.com>
parent 27642fac
.. SPDX-License-Identifier: GPL-2.0+
Linux Base Driver for 10 Gigabit Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection Linux Base Driver for 10 Gigabit Intel(R) Ethernet Network Connection
===================================================================== =====================================================================
March 14, 2011 October 1, 2018
Contents Contents
...@@ -9,7 +11,6 @@ Contents ...@@ -9,7 +11,6 @@ Contents
- In This Release - In This Release
- Identifying Your Adapter - Identifying Your Adapter
- Building and Installation
- Command Line Parameters - Command Line Parameters
- Improving Performance - Improving Performance
- Additional Configurations - Additional Configurations
...@@ -51,52 +52,18 @@ Identifying Your Adapter ...@@ -51,52 +52,18 @@ Identifying Your Adapter
The following Intel network adapters are compatible with the drivers in this The following Intel network adapters are compatible with the drivers in this
release: release:
Controller Adapter Name Physical Layer +------------+------------------------------+----------------------------------+
---------- ------------ -------------- | Controller | Adapter Name | Physical Layer |
82597EX Intel(R) PRO/10GbE LR/SR/CX4 10G Base-LR (1310 nm optical fiber) +============+==============================+==================================+
Server Adapters 10G Base-SR (850 nm optical fiber) | 82597EX | Intel(R) PRO/10GbE LR/SR/CX4 | - 10G Base-LR (fiber) |
10G Base-CX4(twin-axial copper cabling) | | Server Adapters | - 10G Base-SR (fiber) |
| | | - 10G Base-CX4 (copper) |
+------------+------------------------------+----------------------------------+
For more information on how to identify your adapter, go to the Adapter & For more information on how to identify your adapter, go to the Adapter &
Driver ID Guide at: Driver ID Guide at:
http://support.intel.com/support/network/sb/CS-012904.htm https://support.intel.com
Building and Installation
=========================
select m for "Intel(R) PRO/10GbE support" located at:
Location:
-> Device Drivers
-> Network device support (NETDEVICES [=y])
-> Ethernet (10000 Mbit) (NETDEV_10000 [=y])
1. make modules && make modules_install
2. Load the module:
    modprobe ixgb <parameter>=<value>
The insmod command can be used if the full
path to the driver module is specified. For example:
insmod /lib/modules/<KERNEL VERSION>/kernel/drivers/net/ixgb/ixgb.ko
With 2.6 based kernels also make sure that older ixgb drivers are
removed from the kernel, before loading the new module:
rmmod ixgb; modprobe ixgb
3. Assign an IP address to the interface by entering the following, where
x is the interface number:
ip addr add ethx <IP_address>
4. Verify that the interface works. Enter the following, where <IP_address>
is the IP address for another machine on the same subnet as the interface
that is being tested:
ping <IP_address>
Command Line Parameters Command Line Parameters
...@@ -104,11 +71,11 @@ Command Line Parameters ...@@ -104,11 +71,11 @@ Command Line Parameters
If the driver is built as a module, the following optional parameters are If the driver is built as a module, the following optional parameters are
used by entering them on the command line with the modprobe command using used by entering them on the command line with the modprobe command using
this syntax: this syntax::
modprobe ixgb [<option>=<VAL1>,<VAL2>,...] modprobe ixgb [<option>=<VAL1>,<VAL2>,...]
For example, with two 10GbE PCI adapters, entering: For example, with two 10GbE PCI adapters, entering::
modprobe ixgb TxDescriptors=80,128 modprobe ixgb TxDescriptors=80,128
...@@ -118,17 +85,36 @@ resources for the second adapter. ...@@ -118,17 +85,36 @@ resources for the second adapter.
The default value for each parameter is generally the recommended setting, The default value for each parameter is generally the recommended setting,
unless otherwise noted. unless otherwise noted.
Copybreak
---------
:Valid Range: 0-XXXX
:Default Value: 256
This is the maximum size of packet that is copied to a new buffer on
receive.
Debug
-----
:Valid Range: 0-16 (0=none,...,16=all)
:Default Value: 0
This parameter adjusts the level of debug messages displayed in the
system logs.
FlowControl FlowControl
Valid Range: 0-3 (0=none, 1=Rx only, 2=Tx only, 3=Rx&Tx) -----------
Default: Read from the EEPROM :Valid Range: 0-3 (0=none, 1=Rx only, 2=Tx only, 3=Rx&Tx)
If EEPROM is not detected, default is 1 :Default Value: 1 if no EEPROM, otherwise read from EEPROM
This parameter controls the automatic generation(Tx) and response(Rx) to This parameter controls the automatic generation(Tx) and response(Rx) to
Ethernet PAUSE frames. There are hardware bugs associated with enabling Ethernet PAUSE frames. There are hardware bugs associated with enabling
Tx flow control so beware. Tx flow control so beware.
RxDescriptors RxDescriptors
Valid Range: 64-512 -------------
Default Value: 512 :Valid Range: 64-4096
:Default Value: 1024
This value is the number of receive descriptors allocated by the driver. This value is the number of receive descriptors allocated by the driver.
Increasing this value allows the driver to buffer more incoming packets. Increasing this value allows the driver to buffer more incoming packets.
Each descriptor is 16 bytes. A receive buffer is also allocated for Each descriptor is 16 bytes. A receive buffer is also allocated for
...@@ -138,9 +124,20 @@ Default Value: 512 ...@@ -138,9 +124,20 @@ Default Value: 512
receive buffer size will be either 4056, 8192, or 16384 bytes. The receive buffer size will be either 4056, 8192, or 16384 bytes. The
maximum MTU size is 16114. maximum MTU size is 16114.
TxDescriptors
-------------
:Valid Range: 64-4096
:Default Value: 256
This value is the number of transmit descriptors allocated by the driver.
Increasing this value allows the driver to queue more transmits. Each
descriptor is 16 bytes.
RxIntDelay RxIntDelay
Valid Range: 0-65535 (0=off) ----------
Default Value: 72 :Valid Range: 0-65535 (0=off)
:Default Value: 72
This value delays the generation of receive interrupts in units of This value delays the generation of receive interrupts in units of
0.8192 microseconds. Receive interrupt reduction can improve CPU 0.8192 microseconds. Receive interrupt reduction can improve CPU
efficiency if properly tuned for specific network traffic. Increasing efficiency if properly tuned for specific network traffic. Increasing
...@@ -149,19 +146,54 @@ Default Value: 72 ...@@ -149,19 +146,54 @@ Default Value: 72
dropped receives, this value may be set too high, causing the driver to dropped receives, this value may be set too high, causing the driver to
run out of available receive descriptors. run out of available receive descriptors.
TxDescriptors TxIntDelay
Valid Range: 64-4096 ----------
Default Value: 256 :Valid Range: 0-65535 (0=off)
This value is the number of transmit descriptors allocated by the driver. :Default Value: 32
Increasing this value allows the driver to queue more transmits. Each
descriptor is 16 bytes. This value delays the generation of transmit interrupts in units of
0.8192 microseconds. Transmit interrupt reduction can improve CPU
efficiency if properly tuned for specific network traffic. Increasing
this value adds extra latency to frame transmission and can end up
decreasing the throughput of TCP traffic. If this value is set too high,
it will cause the driver to run out of available transmit descriptors.
XsumRX XsumRX
Valid Range: 0-1 ------
Default Value: 1 :Valid Range: 0-1
:Default Value: 1
A value of '1' indicates that the driver should enable IP checksum A value of '1' indicates that the driver should enable IP checksum
offload for received packets (both UDP and TCP) to the adapter hardware. offload for received packets (both UDP and TCP) to the adapter hardware.
RxFCHighThresh
--------------
:Valid Range: 1,536-262,136 (0x600 - 0x3FFF8, 8 byte granularity)
:Default Value: 196,608 (0x30000)
Receive Flow control high threshold (when we send a pause frame)
RxFCLowThresh
-------------
:Valid Range: 64-262,136 (0x40 - 0x3FFF8, 8 byte granularity)
:Default Value: 163,840 (0x28000)
Receive Flow control low threshold (when we send a resume frame)
FCReqTimeout
------------
:Valid Range: 1-65535
:Default Value: 65535
Flow control request timeout (how long to pause the link partner's tx)
IntDelayEnable
--------------
:Value Range: 0,1
:Default Value: 1
Interrupt Delay, 0 disables transmit interrupt delay and 1 enables it.
Improving Performance Improving Performance
===================== =====================
...@@ -173,79 +205,87 @@ of Linux to transmit and receive data. The following enhancements were ...@@ -173,79 +205,87 @@ of Linux to transmit and receive data. The following enhancements were
originally acquired from settings published at http://www.spec.org/web99/ for originally acquired from settings published at http://www.spec.org/web99/ for
various submitted results using Linux. various submitted results using Linux.
NOTE: These changes are only suggestions, and serve as a starting point for NOTE:
These changes are only suggestions, and serve as a starting point for
tuning your network performance. tuning your network performance.
The changes are made in three major ways, listed in order of greatest effect: The changes are made in three major ways, listed in order of greatest effect:
- Use ip link to modify the mtu (maximum transmission unit) and the txqueuelen - Use ip link to modify the mtu (maximum transmission unit) and the txqueuelen
parameter. parameter.
- Use sysctl to modify /proc parameters (essentially kernel tuning) - Use sysctl to modify /proc parameters (essentially kernel tuning)
- Use setpci to modify the MMRBC field in PCI-X configuration space to increase - Use setpci to modify the MMRBC field in PCI-X configuration space to increase
transmit burst lengths on the bus. transmit burst lengths on the bus.
NOTE: setpci modifies the adapter's configuration registers to allow it to read NOTE:
up to 4k bytes at a time (for transmits). However, for some systems the setpci modifies the adapter's configuration registers to allow it to read
behavior after modifying this register may be undefined (possibly errors of up to 4k bytes at a time (for transmits). However, for some systems the
some kind). A power-cycle, hard reset or explicitly setting the e6 register behavior after modifying this register may be undefined (possibly errors of
back to 22 (setpci -d 8086:1a48 e6.b=22) may be required to get back to a some kind). A power-cycle, hard reset or explicitly setting the e6 register
stable configuration. back to 22 (setpci -d 8086:1a48 e6.b=22) may be required to get back to a
stable configuration.
- COPY these lines and paste them into ixgb_perf.sh: - COPY these lines and paste them into ixgb_perf.sh:
#!/bin/bash
echo "configuring network performance , edit this file to change the interface ::
or device ID of 10GbE card"
# set mmrbc to 4k reads, modify only Intel 10GbE device IDs #!/bin/bash
# replace 1a48 with appropriate 10GbE device's ID installed on the system, echo "configuring network performance , edit this file to change the interface
# if needed. or device ID of 10GbE card"
setpci -d 8086:1a48 e6.b=2e # set mmrbc to 4k reads, modify only Intel 10GbE device IDs
# set the MTU (max transmission unit) - it requires your switch and clients # replace 1a48 with appropriate 10GbE device's ID installed on the system,
# to change as well. # if needed.
# set the txqueuelen setpci -d 8086:1a48 e6.b=2e
# your ixgb adapter should be loaded as eth1 for this to work, change if needed # set the MTU (max transmission unit) - it requires your switch and clients
ip li set dev eth1 mtu 9000 txqueuelen 1000 up # to change as well.
# call the sysctl utility to modify /proc/sys entries # set the txqueuelen
sysctl -p ./sysctl_ixgb.conf # your ixgb adapter should be loaded as eth1 for this to work, change if needed
- END ixgb_perf.sh ip li set dev eth1 mtu 9000 txqueuelen 1000 up
# call the sysctl utility to modify /proc/sys entries
sysctl -p ./sysctl_ixgb.conf
- COPY these lines and paste them into sysctl_ixgb.conf: - COPY these lines and paste them into sysctl_ixgb.conf:
# some of the defaults may be different for your kernel
# call this file with sysctl -p <this file> ::
# these are just suggested values that worked well to increase throughput in
# several network benchmark tests, your mileage may vary # some of the defaults may be different for your kernel
# call this file with sysctl -p <this file>
### IPV4 specific settings # these are just suggested values that worked well to increase throughput in
# turn TCP timestamp support off, default 1, reduces CPU use # several network benchmark tests, your mileage may vary
net.ipv4.tcp_timestamps = 0
# turn SACK support off, default on ### IPV4 specific settings
# on systems with a VERY fast bus -> memory interface this is the big gainer # turn TCP timestamp support off, default 1, reduces CPU use
net.ipv4.tcp_sack = 0 net.ipv4.tcp_timestamps = 0
# set min/default/max TCP read buffer, default 4096 87380 174760 # turn SACK support off, default on
net.ipv4.tcp_rmem = 10000000 10000000 10000000 # on systems with a VERY fast bus -> memory interface this is the big gainer
# set min/pressure/max TCP write buffer, default 4096 16384 131072 net.ipv4.tcp_sack = 0
net.ipv4.tcp_wmem = 10000000 10000000 10000000 # set min/default/max TCP read buffer, default 4096 87380 174760
# set min/pressure/max TCP buffer space, default 31744 32256 32768 net.ipv4.tcp_rmem = 10000000 10000000 10000000
net.ipv4.tcp_mem = 10000000 10000000 10000000 # set min/pressure/max TCP write buffer, default 4096 16384 131072
net.ipv4.tcp_wmem = 10000000 10000000 10000000
### CORE settings (mostly for socket and UDP effect) # set min/pressure/max TCP buffer space, default 31744 32256 32768
# set maximum receive socket buffer size, default 131071 net.ipv4.tcp_mem = 10000000 10000000 10000000
net.core.rmem_max = 524287
# set maximum send socket buffer size, default 131071 ### CORE settings (mostly for socket and UDP effect)
net.core.wmem_max = 524287 # set maximum receive socket buffer size, default 131071
# set default receive socket buffer size, default 65535 net.core.rmem_max = 524287
net.core.rmem_default = 524287 # set maximum send socket buffer size, default 131071
# set default send socket buffer size, default 65535 net.core.wmem_max = 524287
net.core.wmem_default = 524287 # set default receive socket buffer size, default 65535
# set maximum amount of option memory buffers, default 10240 net.core.rmem_default = 524287
net.core.optmem_max = 524287 # set default send socket buffer size, default 65535
# set number of unprocessed input packets before kernel starts dropping them; default 300 net.core.wmem_default = 524287
net.core.netdev_max_backlog = 300000 # set maximum amount of option memory buffers, default 10240
- END sysctl_ixgb.conf net.core.optmem_max = 524287
# set number of unprocessed input packets before kernel starts dropping them; default 300
net.core.netdev_max_backlog = 300000
Edit the ixgb_perf.sh script if necessary to change eth1 to whatever interface Edit the ixgb_perf.sh script if necessary to change eth1 to whatever interface
your ixgb driver is using and/or replace '1a48' with appropriate 10GbE device's your ixgb driver is using and/or replace '1a48' with appropriate 10GbE device's
ID installed on the system. ID installed on the system.
NOTE: Unless these scripts are added to the boot process, these changes will NOTE:
Unless these scripts are added to the boot process, these changes will
only last only until the next system reboot. only last only until the next system reboot.
...@@ -257,10 +297,14 @@ the network stack buffers as large as they need to be to support high UDP ...@@ -257,10 +297,14 @@ the network stack buffers as large as they need to be to support high UDP
transfer rates. One way to alleviate this problem is to allow more memory to transfer rates. One way to alleviate this problem is to allow more memory to
be used by the IP stack to store incoming data. be used by the IP stack to store incoming data.
For instance, use the commands: For instance, use the commands::
sysctl -w net.core.rmem_max=262143 sysctl -w net.core.rmem_max=262143
and
and::
sysctl -w net.core.rmem_default=262143 sysctl -w net.core.rmem_default=262143
to increase the read buffer memory max and default to 262143 (256k - 1) from to increase the read buffer memory max and default to 262143 (256k - 1) from
defaults of max=131071 (128k - 1) and default=65535 (64k - 1). These variables defaults of max=131071 (128k - 1) and default=65535 (64k - 1). These variables
will increase the amount of memory used by the network stack for receives, and will increase the amount of memory used by the network stack for receives, and
...@@ -270,163 +314,154 @@ can be increased significantly more if necessary for your application. ...@@ -270,163 +314,154 @@ can be increased significantly more if necessary for your application.
Additional Configurations Additional Configurations
========================= =========================
Configuring the Driver on Different Distributions Configuring the Driver on Different Distributions
------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------
Configuring a network driver to load properly when the system is started is Configuring a network driver to load properly when the system is started is
distribution dependent. Typically, the configuration process involves adding distribution dependent. Typically, the configuration process involves adding
an alias line to /etc/modprobe.conf as well as editing other system startup an alias line to /etc/modprobe.conf as well as editing other system startup
scripts and/or configuration files. Many popular Linux distributions ship scripts and/or configuration files. Many popular Linux distributions ship
with tools to make these changes for you. To learn the proper way to with tools to make these changes for you. To learn the proper way to
configure a network device for your system, refer to your distribution configure a network device for your system, refer to your distribution
documentation. If during this process you are asked for the driver or module documentation. If during this process you are asked for the driver or module
name, the name for the Linux Base Driver for the Intel 10GbE Family of name, the name for the Linux Base Driver for the Intel 10GbE Family of
Adapters is ixgb. Adapters is ixgb.
Viewing Link Messages Viewing Link Messages
--------------------- ---------------------
Link messages will not be displayed to the console if the distribution is Link messages will not be displayed to the console if the distribution is
restricting system messages. In order to see network driver link messages on restricting system messages. In order to see network driver link messages on
your console, set dmesg to eight by entering the following: your console, set dmesg to eight by entering the following::
dmesg -n 8 dmesg -n 8
NOTE: This setting is not saved across reboots. NOTE: This setting is not saved across reboots.
Jumbo Frames Jumbo Frames
------------ ------------
The driver supports Jumbo Frames for all adapters. Jumbo Frames support is The driver supports Jumbo Frames for all adapters. Jumbo Frames support is
enabled by changing the MTU to a value larger than the default of 1500. enabled by changing the MTU to a value larger than the default of 1500.
The maximum value for the MTU is 16114. Use the ip command to The maximum value for the MTU is 16114. Use the ip command to
increase the MTU size. For example: increase the MTU size. For example::
ip li set dev ethx mtu 9000 ip li set dev ethx mtu 9000
The maximum MTU setting for Jumbo Frames is 16114. This value coincides The maximum MTU setting for Jumbo Frames is 16114. This value coincides
with the maximum Jumbo Frames size of 16128. with the maximum Jumbo Frames size of 16128.
Ethtool
-------
The driver utilizes the ethtool interface for driver configuration and
diagnostics, as well as displaying statistical information. The ethtool
version 1.6 or later is required for this functionality.
ethtool The latest release of ethtool can be found from
------- https://www.kernel.org/pub/software/network/ethtool/
The driver utilizes the ethtool interface for driver configuration and
diagnostics, as well as displaying statistical information. The ethtool
version 1.6 or later is required for this functionality.
The latest release of ethtool can be found from NOTE:
https://www.kernel.org/pub/software/network/ethtool/ The ethtool version 1.6 only supports a limited set of ethtool options.
NOTE: The ethtool version 1.6 only supports a limited set of ethtool options.
Support for a more complete ethtool feature set can be enabled by Support for a more complete ethtool feature set can be enabled by
upgrading to the latest version. upgrading to the latest version.
NAPI
----
NAPI (Rx polling mode) is supported in the ixgb driver.
NAPI See https://wiki.linuxfoundation.org/networking/napi for more information on
---- NAPI.
NAPI (Rx polling mode) is supported in the ixgb driver.
See www.cyberus.ca/~hadi/usenix-paper.tgz for more information on NAPI.
Known Issues/Troubleshooting Known Issues/Troubleshooting
============================ ============================
NOTE: After installing the driver, if your Intel Network Connection is not NOTE:
After installing the driver, if your Intel Network Connection is not
working, verify in the "In This Release" section of the readme that you have working, verify in the "In This Release" section of the readme that you have
installed the correct driver. installed the correct driver.
Intel(R) PRO/10GbE CX4 Server Adapter Cable Interoperability Issue with Cable Interoperability Issue with Fujitsu XENPAK Module in SmartBits Chassis
Fujitsu XENPAK Module in SmartBits Chassis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------------------------- Excessive CRC errors may be observed if the Intel(R) PRO/10GbE CX4
Excessive CRC errors may be observed if the Intel(R) PRO/10GbE CX4 Server adapter is connected to a Fujitsu XENPAK CX4 module in a SmartBits
Server adapter is connected to a Fujitsu XENPAK CX4 module in a SmartBits chassis using 15 m/24AWG cable assemblies manufactured by Fujitsu or Leoni.
chassis using 15 m/24AWG cable assemblies manufactured by Fujitsu or Leoni. The CRC errors may be received either by the Intel(R) PRO/10GbE CX4
The CRC errors may be received either by the Intel(R) PRO/10GbE CX4 Server adapter or the SmartBits. If this situation occurs using a different
Server adapter or the SmartBits. If this situation occurs using a different cable assembly may resolve the issue.
cable assembly may resolve the issue.
Cable Interoperability Issues with HP Procurve 3400cl Switch Port
CX4 Server Adapter Cable Interoperability Issues with HP Procurve 3400cl -----------------------------------------------------------------
Switch Port Excessive CRC errors may be observed if the Intel(R) PRO/10GbE CX4 Server
------------------------------------------------------------------------ adapter is connected to an HP Procurve 3400cl switch port using short cables
Excessive CRC errors may be observed if the Intel(R) PRO/10GbE CX4 Server (1 m or shorter). If this situation occurs, using a longer cable may resolve
adapter is connected to an HP Procurve 3400cl switch port using short cables the issue.
(1 m or shorter). If this situation occurs, using a longer cable may resolve
the issue. Excessive CRC errors may be observed using Fujitsu 24AWG cable assemblies that
Are 10 m or longer or where using a Leoni 15 m/24AWG cable assembly. The CRC
Excessive CRC errors may be observed using Fujitsu 24AWG cable assemblies that errors may be received either by the CX4 Server adapter or at the switch. If
Are 10 m or longer or where using a Leoni 15 m/24AWG cable assembly. The CRC this situation occurs, using a different cable assembly may resolve the issue.
errors may be received either by the CX4 Server adapter or at the switch. If
this situation occurs, using a different cable assembly may resolve the issue. Jumbo Frames System Requirement
-------------------------------
Memory allocation failures have been observed on Linux systems with 64 MB
Jumbo Frames System Requirement of RAM or less that are running Jumbo Frames. If you are using Jumbo
------------------------------- Frames, your system may require more than the advertised minimum
Memory allocation failures have been observed on Linux systems with 64 MB requirement of 64 MB of system memory.
of RAM or less that are running Jumbo Frames. If you are using Jumbo
Frames, your system may require more than the advertised minimum Performance Degradation with Jumbo Frames
requirement of 64 MB of system memory. -----------------------------------------
Degradation in throughput performance may be observed in some Jumbo frames
environments. If this is observed, increasing the application's socket buffer
Performance Degradation with Jumbo Frames size and/or increasing the /proc/sys/net/ipv4/tcp_*mem entry values may help.
----------------------------------------- See the specific application manual and /usr/src/linux*/Documentation/
Degradation in throughput performance may be observed in some Jumbo frames networking/ip-sysctl.txt for more details.
environments. If this is observed, increasing the application's socket buffer
size and/or increasing the /proc/sys/net/ipv4/tcp_*mem entry values may help. Allocating Rx Buffers when Using Jumbo Frames
See the specific application manual and /usr/src/linux*/Documentation/ ---------------------------------------------
networking/ip-sysctl.txt for more details. Allocating Rx buffers when using Jumbo Frames on 2.6.x kernels may fail if
the available memory is heavily fragmented. This issue may be seen with PCI-X
adapters or with packet split disabled. This can be reduced or eliminated
Allocating Rx Buffers when Using Jumbo Frames by changing the amount of available memory for receive buffer allocation, by
--------------------------------------------- increasing /proc/sys/vm/min_free_kbytes.
Allocating Rx buffers when using Jumbo Frames on 2.6.x kernels may fail if
the available memory is heavily fragmented. This issue may be seen with PCI-X Multiple Interfaces on Same Ethernet Broadcast Network
adapters or with packet split disabled. This can be reduced or eliminated ------------------------------------------------------
by changing the amount of available memory for receive buffer allocation, by Due to the default ARP behavior on Linux, it is not possible to have
increasing /proc/sys/vm/min_free_kbytes. one system on two IP networks in the same Ethernet broadcast domain
(non-partitioned switch) behave as expected. All Ethernet interfaces
will respond to IP traffic for any IP address assigned to the system.
Multiple Interfaces on Same Ethernet Broadcast Network This results in unbalanced receive traffic.
------------------------------------------------------
Due to the default ARP behavior on Linux, it is not possible to have If you have multiple interfaces in a server, do either of the following:
one system on two IP networks in the same Ethernet broadcast domain
(non-partitioned switch) behave as expected. All Ethernet interfaces - Turn on ARP filtering by entering::
will respond to IP traffic for any IP address assigned to the system.
This results in unbalanced receive traffic.
If you have multiple interfaces in a server, do either of the following:
- Turn on ARP filtering by entering:
echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/conf/all/arp_filter echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/conf/all/arp_filter
- Install the interfaces in separate broadcast domains - either in - Install the interfaces in separate broadcast domains - either in
different switches or in a switch partitioned to VLANs. different switches or in a switch partitioned to VLANs.
UDP Stress Test Dropped Packet Issue
--------------------------------------
Under small packets UDP stress test with 10GbE driver, the Linux system
may drop UDP packets due to the fullness of socket buffers. You may want
to change the driver's Flow Control variables to the minimum value for
controlling packet reception.
UDP Stress Test Dropped Packet Issue Tx Hangs Possible Under Stress
-------------------------------------- ------------------------------
Under small packets UDP stress test with 10GbE driver, the Linux system Under stress conditions, if TX hangs occur, turning off TSO
may drop UDP packets due to the fullness of socket buffers. You may want "ethtool -K eth0 tso off" may resolve the problem.
to change the driver's Flow Control variables to the minimum value for
controlling packet reception.
Tx Hangs Possible Under Stress
------------------------------
Under stress conditions, if TX hangs occur, turning off TSO
"ethtool -K eth0 tso off" may resolve the problem.
Support Support
======= =======
For general information, go to the Intel support website at: For general information, go to the Intel support website at:
http://support.intel.com https://www.intel.com/support/
or the Intel Wired Networking project hosted by Sourceforge at: or the Intel Wired Networking project hosted by Sourceforge at:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/e1000 https://sourceforge.net/projects/e1000
If an issue is identified with the released source code on the supported If an issue is identified with the released source code on a supported kernel
kernel with a supported adapter, email the specific information related with a supported adapter, email the specific information related to the issue
to the issue to e1000-devel@lists.sf.net to e1000-devel@lists.sf.net
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