User's Guide

4.4 Mandatory Network-Related Settings
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how to configure negotiation and flow control settings on Cisco Catalyst
®
switches to connect with
fiber zero clients.
NOTE: Only TERA1-based devices need to disable auto-negotiation as shown in the example
configuration below. TERA2-based devices do not need to disable auto-negotiation.
NOTE: The configuration below is not applicable to Cisco Nexus® switches.
router# configure terminal
router(config)# interface gigabitethernet 0/1
router(config-if)# no negotiation auto
router(config-if)# flowcontrol send off
router(config-if)# flowcontrol receive off
router(config-if)# end
router#
For more information about Cisco switches, see the following:
 Cisco Catalyst switches
“Troubleshooting Cisco Catalyst Switches to NIC Compatibility Issues” on the Cisco Web site:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/switches/ps700/products_tech_note09186a00800a7af0.shtml
 Cisco Nexus switches
The previous information does not apply to Cisco Nexus series switches. For information
about Nexus products, see the Nexus Wiki:
http://docwiki.cisco.com/wiki/Cisco_Nexus_7000_Series_NX-OS_Troubleshooting_Guide%2C_Release_4.x
If you use any other manufacturer’s network devices, consult their documentation and support resources:
 For information about equivalent operating system commands to disable auto-negotiation and
flow control settings
 To address any addition interoperability concerns
4.4.3 Drivers and Requirements
ClearCube operating system images include all drivers appropriate for ClearCube Blade PCs, zero
clients, and thin clients. If you are creating or installing operating system images on ClearCube blades,
ensure that you install drivers for all hardware on the blade or remote clients (for example, drivers for
host GPUs or CAC or smart card readers on zero clients).