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Installation 29
NOTE: Your NetWare server software must be the latest version of the support pack before
installing the HP driver. The latest support pack is available from the Novell support site:
http://support.novell.com/misc/patlst.htm.
Before installing, use the HP SoftPaq to create a floppy disk on a different computer. Refer to
the README.TXT file located in the HP SoftPaq for details on creating a floppy disk.
Use the NetWare Install programs to install the adapter driver. See the Novell Installation Guide for
specific instructions on installing device drivers.
Packet Receive Buffers Setting is Too Low error message
When a server is first installed or has been upgraded, the number of MAXIMUM PACKET RECEIVE
BUFFERS and MINIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS are usually too low. The adapter requires a
minimum of 64 Packet Receive Buffers per adapter port during driver initialization.
This initial load of the driver may fail because of the two above mentioned settings. The following error
message is displayed: *** Packet Receive Buffers setting is too low. ***
To correct:
1. Load MONITOR.
2. Select SERVER PARAMETERS.
3. Select COMMUNICATIONS.
4. Set MAXIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS = 10000 (or larger).
5. Set MINIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS = 2000 (or larger).
6. Set MAXIMUM PHYSICAL RECEIVE PACKET SIZE = 2048 (or larger).
7. Restart NetWare to complete.
This can also be set by using the NWCONFIG and selecting the Startup.NCF file. See the Netware
Installation Guide for specific instructions.
The maximum and minimum settings of 10000 and 2000 respectively are suggested values only. You
may need to request a larger number for MAXIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS depending on the
number of supported adapter ports in the system. This message is also displayed on the console if the
driver cannot allocate the required number of Receive Buffers during driver load.
Driver configuration parameters
Parameter Options Description
CheckSum = Default = ON
Selections are: ON, OFF, Tx,
Rx
Enables or disables the transmit and receive
checksum off-loading feature. Checksum is
supported under NetWare 5.x only. If you
want to enable the CheckSum parameter, you
need to load it on the first instance.
Frame = type Valid types are:
Ethernet_802.2,
Ethernet_802.3, Ethernet_II,
Ethernet_SNAP
Defines the frame type being used by this load
instance. Ethernet_802.2 and Ethernet_II are
the default values.
node = NNNNNNNNNNNN Specifies a node address in this field to
override the default Media Access Controller
(MAC) address (also known as the Locally
Administered Address)
name = text
Displays the name assigned to this adapter