Network Stopped working?
SPARC Ultra 5 running Solaris 10 running Apache as a Web Server.
My SPARC no longer has network access. When I reboot the server, I recieve the msgs "hme0: fault detected in device; service degraded" and "hme0: no response from Ethernet network: link down -- cable problems?"
Prior to this new problem. This box with Solaris 10 has been working fine for months.
I live in Florida and have lightening often. How can I tell if my network card is fried, if I have a virus, need to start a deamon, or something else. I would GREATLY appreciate any ideas, guidance, or help.
Thx - Mike
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MPallos] at [2007-11-26 9:37:27]
# 1
You can test the network hardware at the OBP.
You could confirm or eliminate faulty hardware in about fifteen seconds.
Your Ultra-5 platform uses OBP 3.x
The OBP 3.x Command Reference Manual can be found at Docs.Sun.Com
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/806-1377-10
Begin inside Chapter 2 for guidance with test net as well as with watch-net.
They give you quick yes/no results.
Download a copy of that manual for future reference:
http://docs.sun.com/app/docs?q=806-1377
Keep in mind that if your onboard NIC is indeed 'fried',
you cannot use a generic card that's sold for use inside a PC.
Openboot might not even acknowledge a generic card's existence.
Since a replacement card would be used as your primary networking interface,
you should use a Sun-qualified adapter card, even if it's from EBAY.
... such as the 501-5019 [ X1033A ] Ethernet adapter.
http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/U5/components.html#Ethernet
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Have you tried a different cable, or tried a new hub/switch/router ?
It may be time to start to save for surge protection equipment.
