SUNW,hmeO: Link Down - cable problem ?

[sungai]

My problem

I am unable to identify and trace the error display:

SUNW,hmeO: Link Down - cable problem ?

 

[KenCunningham]

The message is telling you that a possible problem has been detected with your network card. It sometimes appears spuriously when booting, but if it persists, and you are unable to connect to the machine except at the console, you may have to investigate whether the cable is correctly connected, and whether the card is configured correctly. Try a man ifconfig for configuration options. Apologies for the short response - haven't much time to myself at the moment! HTH

 

[cswamy1]

Hi I also has the same problem on e250 Server.

I checked that cable with another machine and it works properly. I even removed the card physically and installed again but still the same problem. I also tried to force it 100Mbps network removing autonegotiation on /etc/system but then it does not say cable problem but could not ping. When i try using watch-net it gives loop back successful on autonegotiation but takes long time when forced to 100Mbps.

Is there any file where i can check about the bad network card. Pls help.

 

[jimbopalmer]

if you 'force' one end (the Sun) you MUST 'force' the other end (a switch?) as well.

I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.

 

[mikeclark]

Dead right Jimbo. The most problematic pair seem to be Sun systems and Cisco switches. It seams they implemented autonegotiation differently. (which just about means incompatably)

 

[cswamy1]

Can you tell me how to force at switch end ????

 

[dbase77]

HI,

Usually, the switch comes with admin application where you can control on each switch port. From there you can force to 100 or 10.

Some switch dont come with software and factory default autonegotiate.

regards,
feroz

 

[bpinos]

Don't forget to set half or full duplex. This is usually a problem in the network configuration. You want if possible to force both side to full duplex.

These parameters are all configurable on the fly using ndd. If you need help, I can provide some assistance.