SMP machine with 3Com 3C905B network adaptor often crashes
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Applies to
SuSE Linux: Versions since 6.0
Kernel: Version 2.2.x
Symptom:
Your SMP machine equipped with a 3Com 3C905B network adaptor often
crashes, especially during network activity.
Cause:
The kernel module 3c90x for the network adaptor is not stable in SMP systems.
Solution:
Use the module 3c59x instead.
Procedure:
Please edit the file /etc/modules.conf with your favourite editor.
Look for the line
alias eth0 3c90x
and replace it with the text
alias eth0 3c59x
Restart the network with the commands:
rcroute stop
rcnetwork stop
rmmod 3c90x
rcnetwork start
rcroute start
Keywords: SMP, 3COM, 3C905, 905, 3C90X, CRASH
Categories:
Network
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- Version: 09. Mai 2000
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