I have an E420 server that has a TPE Slot / NIC installed.
However there is no interface file installed eg /etc/hostname.hme0 or equivalent.
I have placed a private ip entry int the hosts file to accompany the loop back entry i.e.
127.0.0.1 localhost
172.16.0.10 loghost se420
/etc/inet/netmask has no entries and /etc/ethers does not exist
when I try ifconfig -a, the protocol is shown as IPV4 and I get a successful loop back test on 127.0.0.1
However when I try a traceroute to se420, I get the message "Can't find any IPV4 network interfaces"
I have tried a reconfiguration reboot using reboot -- -r but this has made no difference.
I should point out that during these tests, I have not actually connected the TPE port to any network device eg router, switch or even via crossover cable.
Any ideas as to how I get this network up & running.