NIC Self-Test for SteelFusion Edge
The following self-test helps you verify that your card functions properly.
Before you begin, plug a crossover cable between the LAN and WAN on the SteelHead. With the service enabled and an IP address on the inpath0_0 interface, you will see a link on both interfaces.
To validate a Four-Port TX Copper Gigabit Ethernet Card
For the Four-Port TX Copper Gigabit Ethernet card, the LEDs are indicated by the following status lights:
• The Link/Activity LEDs are solid green when there is a link, and they blink to show network activity.
• The Bypass LEDs are solid green to indicate the card is in bypass mode.
• The Disconnect/LEDs are solid yellow in disconnect mode.
You must induce traffic to ensure the card works correctly. Removing the cable from the ports turns off the LEDs.
To induce traffic to verify the NIC
1. Connect to the Riverbed CLI.
For detailed information, see the Riverbed Command-Line Interface Reference Manual.
2. To check for connectivity, at the system prompt, enter the following ping command:
amnesiac > ping -c 1 -I <inpath-ipaddress> -b <broadcast-ip-address>
For example (where the netmask is /24):
amnesiac > ping -c 1 -I 10.11.128.8 -b 10.11.128.255
This ping command creates a loop for testing the appliance in isolation.