Ethtool returns "Link down" for an interface which is not enabled in Red Hat Enterprise Linux ?

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Issue

  • Ethtool returns "Link down" for an interface which is not enabled in Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Network Cable is connected to the NIC

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (3/4/5)

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