Patch-ID# 108590-01
Keywords: point patch data corruption with oflo. E450 systems 
Synopsis: Sun Quad FastEthernet 2.2: POINT PATCH for Solaris 2.6 for qfe driver
Date: Jan/19/00

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NOTE:
      As a point patch, this fix is not currently scheduled nor will
      necessarily be approved for integration in a future Sun Quad
      FastEthernet release.

      This point patch is intended for one customer only, not for
      general distribution.

      This patch to be used only with E450 systems.

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Solaris Release: 2.6

SunOS Release: 5.6

Unbundled Product: Sun Quad FastEthernet

Unbundled Release: 2.2

Relevant Architectures: sparc

BugId's fixed with this patch: 4243167 

Changes incorporated in this version: 4243167 

Patches accumulated and obsoleted by this patch: 

Patches which conflict with this patch: 

Patches required with this patch: 

Obsoleted by: 

Files included with this patch: 

/kernel/drv/qfe
/usr/include/sys/qfe.h

Problem Description: 

4243167 Data corruption with oflo


Patch Installation Instructions: 
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Refer to the Install.info file for instructions on using the
generic 'installpatch' and 'backoutpatch' scripts provided with
each patch.  Any other special or non-generic installation
instructions should be described below as special instructions.


Special Install Instructions: 
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After installing this patch, reboot the system to load the newly installed 
driver.

NOTE:  This  patch to be used only with E450 systems.

Special Instructions for Synoptics/Bay 28115 switch:
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If any of the QFE interfaces is connected to a Synoptics/Bay 28115 switch,
you need to set auto-negotiation off for that interface. For example,
set adv_autoneg_cap to 0 by using ndd command. Please refer to Sun Quad
Fast Ethernet SBus/PCI Adapter Installation and Users's Guide for more
information on setting driver parameters.