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NetXtreme II User Guide
January 2010
Broadcom Corporation
Page 142 Viewing or Modifying Adapter Properties Document ENGSRVT52-CDUM100-R
RxBuffers=
This is to pre-allocate receive ECBs & Receive adapter resources. This setting may be affected by the NetWare Server
maximum/minimum packet receive buffer settings.
Min = 32
Max = 1000
Default = 200
Speed=
This keyword forces the line speed of the adapter. When this keyword is used, the switch to which the adapter cable is
connected must be forced. Otherwise, the adapter and switch may run at different duplex modes. It is important to have the
switch and adapter set properly. The best way to ensure good connectivity is to not set the speed keyword and allow for
automatic link setup (auto-negotiation).
AUTO
10FD
10HD
100FD
100HD
The default setting is AUTO. Note that 1000 Mbit/s speed is auto-detected and cannot be forced.
Link=
This keyword is set to AUTO to allow the adapter to auto-negotiate with a switch using the Speed keyword as an advertised
speed upper limit. It is best to allow for auto-negotiation of the adapter and switch by not setting this keyword or the Speed
keyword.
AUTO
FORCE
The default is Auto. When set to FORCE, auto-negotiation is disabled and the link speed is forced to a specific value.
RxTicks=
Enables the use of batching receives within a specific time period.
Min = 0 (Disabled)
Max = 5000000 (5 seconds)
Units are in microseconds, The default value is 300.
TxTicks=
Enables the use of a transmit tick threshold interrupt within a specific time period.
Min = 0 (Disabled)
Max = 5000000 (5 seconds)
Units are in microseconds. The default value is 200.