Trouble imaging Compaq DL580 G5

Good morning all, I've come across quite a stumper of a problem. When using the Linux preboot automation I am unable to get either a Compaq DL580 G5 or a DL360 G5 to connect to the network. I am able to image with DOS but not Linux.

Here is what I have:
DS 6.8 SP2 - Linux 2.6.18.8
Compaq DL580 G5 using the Broadcom NeteXtreme II NIC - Supported in Linux looking at nic_drivers.ini.

I have compiled the latest drivers for the card - bnx2 1.7.1c and 1.7.1d with the same results as the Altiris provided driver.

The Linux kernel will load but fail on "configuring eth0" through eth4. When the # prompt comes up, looking at dmesg it says that eth0 is connected 100/half. Well it won't work that way and I need to be able to force it 100/full. The switch port is configured 100/full and I have not tried auto/auto. Modprobe lists the correct bnx2.ko files loaded.

I have injected ethtool into the disk at /sbin and am able to run it. It returns speed and duplex unknown.

Any help or hints would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Josh