[CentOS] need help on second Ethernet port (eth1) point to point connect

[John R Pierce]

mcclnx mcc wrote:
> I have two DELL servers with two Ethernet ports in it.
>  Bith servers have CENTOS 4.5 installed.  First
> Ethernet port connect to public Ethernet line and work
> correctly.  Second Ethernet port I connect
> point-to-point as private Ethernet (cable direct
> connect without router or switch).  Private Ethernet
> use IP asddress 1.1.1.1 and 1.1.1.2.
>   


are you using a 'crossover' cable for this? you can't patch two NIC'
directly together with a regular patch cable, it has to be a crossover
cable that has Tx wired to Rx and visa versa. Also, I've had mixed
results using crossover cabling with 1000baseT gig ethernet