>-----Original Message----- >From: mukund jampala [mailto:jbmuk...@gmail.com] >Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 11:09 AM >To: e1000-de...@lists.sf.net >Subject: [E1000-devel] writing macs using ethtool on a intel 82599 > >I am using a intel 10G 2 port fiber card with 2 10G SFP+ ports using >the Intel 82599 chipset > >I wan to update the MACS of this network card to my own macs. >whats the right way to update the MACs on this device.
Unfortunately there is no easy way to accomplish this and we do not support it in our current drivers. The location of the MAC in the EEPROM is not set and will vary based on your device and/or EEPROM version. To find out more about how the MAC is stored on the EEPROM check out the 82599 datasheet: http://sourceforge.net/projects/e1000/files/82599%20Developer%20Manual/ Specifically section 6.3.7 "Lan Core 0/1 Modules" >I don't want to bring this card. In the past I tried updating a >similar card and ended up breaking it. That is why we do not recommend it. I suppose you are aware that you can modify the mac address (albeit not permanent) via ifconfig? Thanks, Emil ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Doing More with Less: The Next Generation Virtual Desktop What are the key obstacles that have prevented many mid-market businesses from deploying virtual desktops? How do next-generation virtual desktops provide companies an easier-to-deploy, easier-to-manage and more affordable virtual desktop model.http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfnl/114/51426474/ _______________________________________________ E1000-devel mailing list E1000-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/e1000-devel To learn more about Intel® Ethernet, visit http://communities.intel.com/community/wired
