x710-AT2 IEEE Testmodes, Register Access

[Sciro]

We have a self designed product that is using x710-AT2 ethernet controller. The ethernet interface is working fine and now I want to do some tests e.g., IEEE compliance tests. I tried lanconf under Linux OS and also using EFI console. The controller is detected as x710-TL by lanconf and I found some BER tests under the IEEE test menu but how can I test IEEE compliance?

For instance for the 1000BASE-T test I have to write GMII register bits 9.15 - 9.13 to value '001'.

Is there any tool or document describing this scenario for the x710?

Best regards.

[CarlosAM_INTEL]

Hello, @Sciro:

Thank you for contacting Intel Embedded Community.

The ieee gig tm.pdf and ieee FE tm.pdf, which are included in the DOCS file inside of the .zip where you get the Lanconf, may have the information that may help you.

Best regards,

@CarlosAM_INTEL.

[Sciro]

Hello, @CarlosAM_INTEL 

thank you. I have looked at the PDF files mentioned and understand the IEEE testing procedure, but the problem is how to enable a specific test mode:

Example ieee gig tm.pdf page 15:

"Select the Amplitude and Level Accuracy: 40.6.1.2.1 Test from the 1000BASE-T PHY Configuration Tests menu in LANConf.exe."

Using a x710AT2 100M/1G/10G controller LANconf shows no IEEE 1000BASE-T compliance tests but the following:

[IEEE Tests Menu]
Bit Error Rate (BER) => here only BER tests can be done
High Speed Serial

[High Speed Serial IEEE Test Menu]
SFI 1G
SFI 10G
40GBASE-CR4
XLPPI
10GBASE-KX4
1GBASE-KX
10GBASE-KR
1000BASE-BX

[ SV Menu ]
PHY SV Menu -> This is not supported on this adapter

I wonder if the right interface standard is configured, though I selected "Copper" as link type:

[ Link Mode Type ]

SGMII
AdxKX 1gb
KR 10gb Serial No Backplane AN
XAUI 10gb No AN
SFI 10gb Serial No Backplane AN
Copper

I have tested our own prototype hardware as well as an Intel branded x710T2L ethernet PCIe adapter and they are both the same. So the question is how to use LANconf or another tool to configure the x710AT2 controller to output the IEEE test signals. Maybe I need a specific firmware?

Best regards,

Sciro

[CarlosAM_INTEL]

Hello, @Sciro:

Thanks for your reply.

We need to address the following questions to understand the situation:

What is the procedure that you have followed to obtain the tool related to your consultations?

Where do you purchase the Ethernet Controllers X710-AT2 associated with this situation?

Please let us know the information that should answer these questions.

Best regards,

@CarlosAM_INTEL.

[Sciro]

Our company is a customer of Intel and has access to Developer Tools. The ethernet controllers have been purchased by a distributor. As already mentioned, a Intel branded x710T2L ethernet PCIe adapter shows the same behavior.

Best regards

[CarlosAM_INTEL]

Hello, @Sciro: 

Thanks for your reply.

We suggest contacting the place of purchase of the devices related to your consultations to help you with your requests.

They will be more than glad to help you.

Best regards,

@CarlosAM_INTEL.