Disable Broadcom network devices

[sweaniv]

Hello


How can I disable broadcom network devices in IBM e-servers (X3550) ???


1) Using BIOS
2) Using commands


Can anyone please let me know how this should be done???

[highfructose327]

I would say blacklist the associated module for the network device.

If you are using CentOS/Redhat/RHEL/Fedora Linux...

Just open your /etc/modprobe.conf file and turn of auto loading using following syntax:
alias driver-name off
If you are using Debian / Ubuntu Linux...

open /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist file and add drivername using following syntax:
blacklist driver-name

good luck


I found the above quote at cyberciti.biz/tips/avoid-linux-kernel-module-driver-autoloading.html

[sweaniv]

Thanks for the response!!!
But it doesnt work??

Is there any other alternate available??