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    MICROSERVER GEN8 / BCM5720

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      ycuaz
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      Hi all,

      I try to get 3x functionnal Pfsense systems on 3x HP Microserver Gen8. Unfortunately I am having problems with the Broadcom interfaces.

      When Pfsense boot up it's impossible to ping interface as if they were Down, i need to unplug and plug the cable for pings to work…

      I search on the Web and apparently the BCM5720 is supported on FreeBSD 8.3 with bge driver.

      Is there anyone who had or have the same issue ?

      Chief Executive

      http://www.1fogenilac.fr

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        charliem
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        What is it connecting to?  As a test, can you try a different switch?

        Also, can you see if you can fix it by bringing it down and then back up again?  It may be a negotiation issue.  I think the BCM5720 has been problematic for a while, and it may not be fixed until FreeBSD 10.0.  As a trial, you could also see if pfSense 2.2 alpha does any better (based on FreeBSD 10)

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          ycuaz
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          Thanks for reply,

          This system is connected to a Linksys SW2016.

          Definitely, i'm sure it's a compatibility probleme because the 3th nic is a NC112T and work perfectly.

          Is it possible to integrate a command script who bring it down and up automatically at the startup ?

          I don't want to try the 2.2 Aplha because these 3x Pfsense are for production sites.

          If i don't find a stable solution, i think i will install VMWARE ESXi on the physical and deploy Pfsense as an Appliance, the BCM5720 is certified compatible with ESXi 5.x

          It' a shame, the last one's, on MicroServer Gen7 have raised no problem with Pfsense 2.x.

          Chief Executive

          http://www.1fogenilac.fr

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