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Intel I340-F4 use only TX Channel

idata
Employee
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Hi @ all,

I want to use an Intel I340-F4 Card in an enviroment, where there is only TX comminucations and no RX. (unidirectional communication)

I'am using the Linux igb driver on an 64-Bit Ubuntu.

Is it possible to use only one channel? And how?

Regards

Chris

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Mark_H_Intel
Employee
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Hi Chris,

You will need both transmit and receive to establish the Ethernet link even if the data is only being sent in one direction.

Mark H

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ARoma15
Beginner
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Chris,

We are facing the same problem, have you found a way to do it? Thanks!

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SYeo3
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Hi Hold,

Please refer to my post below. Thanks.

/message/290134# 290134 1. /message/290134# 290134 Re: i350-f2 unidirectional transfer

Apr 8, 2015 3:56 AM (/message/289888# 289888 in response to Hold)

Hi Hold,

Thank you for contacting Intel.

The Intel® Ethernet Server Adapters with fiber optic connector requires that RX and TX ports be connected. The network adapter won't connect when only 1 port (RX or TX) is connected.

Sincerely,

Sandy

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