Hi all,
I have a problem where 1 port of the 10GB dual port card has no link..
esxcfg-nics -l
vmnic12 0000:14:00.00 ixgbe Down 0Mbps Half 00:1b:21:ba:e4:20 1500 Intel Corporation Ethernet Server Adapter X520-2
vmnic13 0000:14:00.01 ixgbe Up 10000Mbps Full 00:1b:21:ba:e4:21 1500 Intel Corporation Ethernet Server Adapter X520-2
The weird thing is that the one that gives link has an intel sfp (in the switch) and a dell sfp in the nic of the server
The one with no link has 2 identical intel sfp's
I tried switching, replacing cables and i have updated the drivers (http://downloads.vmware.com/d/details/dt_esxi4x_intel_10g_82598/dHdlYnQld2hiZGhwZA)
I have a feeling it all has to do with the sfp's but can't figure out why...
lspci |grep 10-
14:00.0 Ethernet controller: Intel Corporation 82599EB 10-Gigabit SFI/SFP+ Network Connection (rev 01)
14:00.1 Ethernet controller: Intel Corporation 82599EB 10-Gigabit SFI/SFP+ Network Connection (rev 01)
Server is a DELL R810
Anyone got a clue?! Thanx in advance..
Hello,
Check if you need update device driver of this network adapter. I check this hardware and is compatible.
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can you tell me how i can check the device info on my esx host?!
Sorry,
May this adapter can stay in standby mode.
Check accessing with VI Client > Configuration > Networking > Properties in vswitch > edit in vswitch > Nic teaming >
What do you need check ?
i don't understand, nic teaming is the next step, first i should get link on the second port of my dual adapter..
i already updated the drivers...
(http://downloads.vmware.com/d/details/dt_esxi4x_intel_10g_82598/ZHcqYnQld2hiZHR3ZA==#version_history)
should i install/update drivers for a sfp, is that what you mean?
that´s ok.
you just check configuration of speed of this adapter ? check is your switch core (port) that works have same configuration of this port unlink.
same with vsphere client in configuration > networking > properties > network adapter > edit
config is auto for both adapter and switch..
it has something todo with the sfp's but can't figure out what it is..
I have Intel X8571 10Gb sfp's, which were ordered with the server so should be ok..
strange thing is that one of the ports on the nic works with a intel sfp inside and a dell sfp in the switch..
Ok. You already try force on port of your switch core (set to works 10gb full duplex) and keep auto on vmware.
do this test.
i have the question outstanding with the supplier of the switch, seems the switch can't handle Intel sfp's
Thanx for your support!