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SMC Networks TigerCard 1000 User Manual

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TigerCard 1000
1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
PCI Network Card
K
High performance for instant access to network resources
K
Conforms to IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX
K
Supports PCI 32- and 64-bit bus-master architectures
K
Full-duplex operation for up to 2 Gbps of bandwidth
K
Support for VLAN tagging with eight levels of priority
K
IP, TCP and UDP checksum off-loading capability
reduces CPU overhead

User Guide

SMC9462SX

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    TigerCard 1000 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet PCI Network Card High performance for instant access to network resources Conforms to IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX Supports PCI 32- and 64-bit bus-master architectures Full-duplex operation for up to 2 Gbps of bandwidth Support for VLAN tagging with eight levels of priority...
  • Page 2 TigerCard 1000 User Guide From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions 6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 707-2400 August 1999 Pub. # 150017-102 R02...
  • Page 3 Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC.

  • Page 4: Limited Warranty

    Customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to SMC pursuant to any warranty. LIMITED LIFETIME: TigerCard 1000 Network Cards have a standard three- year warranty. If you wish to extend your three-year warranty on these...
  • Page 5 This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary from state to state. SMC Networks, Inc. 6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Network Card ... 1-1 Introduction ... 1-1 Hardware Description ... 1-2 LED Indicators ... 1-3 Package Contents ... 1-4 SuperDisk Contents ... 1-4 System Requirements ... 1-5 Inserting the Network Card ... 1-6 PCI Configuration ... 1-8 Connection Guidelines ... 1-8 Connecting a Fiber Cable ...
  • Page 7 Send and Receive Test ... 3-10 Troubleshooting ... A-1 PCI Compatibility ... A-1 Solutions for Common Problems ... A-3 Network Card Installation Problems ... A-3 Network Connection Problems ... A-4 Cables ... B-1 Cable Specifications ... B-1 Specifications ... C-1 General Specifications ...
  • Page 8 FCC - Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 9 OMPLIANCES Japan VCCI Class B Class I Laser Safety Compliance Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety Never look at the transmit laser while it is powered on. Also, never look directly at the fiber TX port and fiber cable ends when they are powered Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité...

  • Page 10: Installing The Network Card

    NSTALLING THE ETWORK Introduction SMC’s TigerCard 1000 network interface card is a Gigabit Ethernet card for PCI local bus compliant computers. Operating under the 1000BASE-SX short-wavelength laser specification, this adapter provides up to ten times the bandwidth of Fast Ethernet over multimode fiber links.

  • Page 11: Hardware Description

    NSTALLING THE ETWORK Hardware Description The TigerCard 1000 is a Gigabit Ethernet network card designed for 32-bit and 64-bit PCI-bus computers. The SC fiber connector enables the network card to support 1000 Mbps transmissions at half and full duplex over 62.5/125 and 50/125 micron multimode fiber cable.

  • Page 12: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators The TigerCard 1000 network card includes three status LED indicators. The “LNK,” “FDX” and “ACT” LEDs are grouped together below the SC fiber port on the card’s bracket. All the LED indicators are as described in the following figure and table.

  • Page 13: Package Contents

    Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card to SMC or register on SMC’s Web site. The TigerCard 1000 is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. SuperDisk Contents The SuperDisk contains drivers and other files to make network card configuration, testing, and driver installation easy.

  • Page 14: System Requirements

    System Requirements Before you install the TigerCard 1000 card, check your system for the following requirements: A PC and BIOS that support the PCI Local Bus Specification v2.0 or later An available bus-mastering 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot 62.5/125 or 50/125 micron multimode fiber cable (refer to the tables in Appendix B) An IEEE 802.3z-compliant Gigabit Ethernet switch or buffered...

  • Page 15: Inserting The Network Card

    Note: Some PC motherboard designs may not provide adequate space behind all 32-bit PCI slots to properly install the network card. 3. Install the network card into the slot so that it is firmly seated. Then, screw the card’s bracket securely into the PC’s chassis.
  • Page 16 Figure 1-3. Inserting the Network Card 4. Replace the chassis cover on your PC and power it on. 5. The TigerCard 1000 card should be automatically configured by the host computer’s BIOS. However, if you have an older computer, you may have to manually configure the computer’s BIOS settings.

  • Page 17: Pci Configuration

    The maximum length of a fiber segment is 270 meters for 62.5/125 micron cable and 550 meters for 50/125 micron cable. For additional information on cable lengths, refer to Appendix B. For 1000 Mbps operation, the TigerCard 1000 card must be connected to a 1000BASE-SX compliant switch or buffered repeater.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Fiber Cable

    Note that because SC connectors are keyed, they can only be attached in one orientation. Caution: This network card uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The lasers are compliant with the requirements of a Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently eye safe in normal operation.
  • Page 19 NSTALLING THE ETWORK 1-10...

  • Page 20: Installing Network Drivers

    NSTALLING This chapter describes how to install and configure network drivers for the TigerCard 1000 network card. The drivers for this TigerCard 1000 network card are not compatible with those on previous SuperDisks. Therefore, use only the drivers on the SuperDisk supplied with this network card.
  • Page 21 10. You are presented with the “Network Card Setup” window where you can specify the network card data rate. “AUTONEGOTIATE” is the recommended setting for the TigerCard 1000 network card. Select “Continue” after verifying the network card settings. 11. Click on “Next” and then “Next” again when prompted to “Start the Network.”...

  • Page 22: Secondary Installation

    SuperDisk (e.g., A:\) and click on “OK.” 7. You are presented with the “Select OEM Option” window. Highlight “TigerCard 1000” and click on “OK.” 8. You are presented with the “Network Card Setup” window where you can specify the network card data rate.

  • Page 23: Further Configuration

    3. To modify other network card properties, click on the “Adapters” tab and select the TigerCard 1000 in the list box. Then click on the “Properties” button to run the card’s configuration utility. Refer to Chapter 3 for a description of the card’s configuration utility and its options.

  • Page 24: Novell Netware Installation

    You will need the SMC SuperDisk during this procedure. 1. Shutdown your computer and install the TigerCard 1000 network card in a PCI slot. Connect the card to the network using fiber optic cable.

  • Page 25: Netware Server 3.12 And 3.2

    You will need the SMC SuperDisk during this procedure. 1. Shutdown your computer and install the TigerCard 1000 network card in a PCI slot. Connect the card to the network using fiber optic cable.
  • Page 26 2. Turn your computer on and boot it to the NetWare 4.11 console prompt. 3. At the NetWare console prompt Enter the command “load install” to start the install utility. The Installation Options dialog box is displayed. 4. Select the “Driver Options” menu item and press enter. The “Driver Options”...
  • Page 27 NSTALLING ETWORK 11. Tab to the “Board SMC9462_1 Actions” dialog box. Select the “Save Parameters and Load Driver” option and press Enter. 12. Perform protocol specific configuration as required. 13. Select “No” when asked if you want to load additional drivers. 14.
  • Page 28 LOAD C:SMC9462 slot=3 FRAME=ETHERNET_802.3 NAME=E_8023 BIND IPX to E_8023 NET=20 LOAD C:SMC9462 slot=3 FRAME=ETHERNET_SNAP NAME=E_SNAP BIND IPX to E_SNAP NET=40 5. Reboot the NetWare Server, and the TigerCard 1000 driver will launch automatically for NetWare Server 3.12. NSTALLING NET=30 ETWORK RIVERS...

  • Page 29: Linux 2.0.35 Or Later Installation

    Linux 2.0.35 or Later Installation This section describes the procedure for manual and automatic loading and configuration of the TigerCard 1000 Unix stream driver for Linux 2.0.35 or later. The Linux driver can be found in the “\linux” directory on the SMC SuperDisk driver diskette.

  • Page 30: Automatic Installation

    speed: connection speed, 0 auto-negotiate (default) duplex: duplex mode, 0 auto-negotiate (default), “half” half duplex, “full” full duplex 3. Assuming the card has been assigned the device name “eth1,” the following command brings the card into an operational state: # ifconfig eth1 up 4.
  • Page 31 NSTALLING ETWORK 1. Log into the Unix system as supervisor (root) and enter Maintenance mode. Make sure that the current directory is “/” using Unix command “pwd.” 2. Use the following steps to uncompress the package file: cd /tmp mcopy a:/linux/smc9462.o ./smc9462 cd smc9462 Now the installation directory is ready for use.

  • Page 32: Windows 98 Installation

    Windows 98 Installation The TigerCard 1000 driver for Windows 98 conforms to the Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) 5.0 and can be found in the “\Win98” directory on the SMC SuperDisk driver diskette. Note: For users of Windows 95 and Windows 95 OSR2 there is an NDIS 3.1 driver provided on the SMC SuperDisk in the...
  • Page 33 NSTALLING ETWORK 9. Windows 98 will prompt with “SMC9462SX TigerCard 1000 Adapter” in the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box. 10. Click the “Next” button in the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box, then Windows 98 will copy the driver (smc9462.sys) from “A:\Win98”...

  • Page 34: Other Installations

    Other Installations Refer to the installation documents on SMC’s SuperDisk for instructions on installing drivers for use with other operating systems. Please note that new releases of SMC drivers and operating systems may result in procedures slightly different than those described in this chapter.
  • Page 35 NSTALLING ETWORK RIVERS 2-16...
  • Page 36 TigerCard 1000 network card in a Windows NT 4.0 environment. When you install the TigerCard 1000 Windows NT 4.0 driver, the advanced configuration utility is also installed. This utility runs when you click on the “Properties” button for the card in the “Network”...

  • Page 37: Configuring And Testing The Network Card

    1. Double-click on the “My Computer,” “Control Panel,” and “Network” icons. The “Network” dialog box appears. 2. Click on the “Adapters” tab and select the TigerCard 1000 card in the list box. 3. Click on the “Properties” button to run the utility.

  • Page 38: Network Card Information

    This field lets you set a local network MAC address to override the “Permanent Network Address.” This feature is useful if the TigerCard 1000 card is being used in a test environment. However, for normal use it is recommended to retain the factory- set “Permanent”...

  • Page 39: Advanced Properties

    Link Parameters The network card’s link speed, PHY type (physical connection to the network) and duplex mode can all be set from this page. However, if the “AutoNegotiate Link Parameters” box is checked these parameters are automatically determined and the configuration options greyed out.

  • Page 40: Packet Propulsion

    TigerCard 1000 in your system. Jumbo Frame Support The TigerCard 1000 network card can be configured to use Jumbo Frames. This increases the maximum Ethernet frame size from 1514 bytes up to 9014 bytes. Using Jumbo Frames greatly reduces the packet processing overhead for the host CPU and can boost throughput by up to 300% for bulk data transfers.

  • Page 41: Vlan Properties

    VLAN options and to edit the 16-entry VLAN ID table. Using VLANs The TigerCard 1000 network card supports the IEEE 802.1Q VLAN standard and can be configured to participate in a network with other devices that use VLANs.

  • Page 42: Traffic Priority

    Usually VLANs are configured within IEEE 802.1Q VLAN-enabled switches in the network where ports are assigned to specific VLAN IDs. The TigerCard 1000 allows up to 16 VLAN IDs to be configured directly within the card, so a network server can share its resources with up to 16 VLANs through just one switch link.

  • Page 43: Vlan Table Maintenance

    VLAN Table Maintenance The TigerCard 1000’s VLAN configuration features a 16-entry VLAN ID table. Just click on the “Insert” button to add an entry to the table. Each entry requires a VLAN ID number in the range of 0 to 4095 and a user priority level of 0 (lowest) to 7 (highest).

  • Page 44: Network Card Diagnostics

    Network Card Diagnostics Select the “Diagnostics” tab in the utility window to test the basic functions of the network card and its ability to communicate over the network with another card. Local Tests These tests can be used to test the basic functions of the network card.

  • Page 45: Send And Receive Test

    This test verifies that the network cable is connected correctly, so that the network card can transmit and receive data. The test requires two computers with the TigerCard 1000 network card installed. One computer generates and sends test messages, the other computer receives the test messages and transmits them back to the sender.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    BIOS Setup program: Verify that the PCI slot is an enabled busmaster slot and not a slave PCI slot. The TigerCard 1000 card must be installed in a PCI busmaster slot. In some computers the PCI slot must be configured to enable bus mastering.
  • Page 47 Be sure that INTA for the slot is assigned to a free interrupt (IRQ) number. Check the BIOS Setup program’s PCI parameters for the slot where the TigerCard 1000 network card is installed. Be sure the slot is configured for level-triggered interrupts instead of edge-triggered interrupts. An example of typical PCI...

  • Page 48: Solutions For Common Problems

    TigerCard 1000 network card, use the following checklists to identify and correct the problem. Network Card Installation Problems If your computer can’t find the TigerCard 1000 card or the network driver doesn’t install correctly, check the following items before contacting SMC Technical Support.

  • Page 49: Network Connection Problems

    Inspect all network cables and connections. Make sure the network cable is securely attached to the card’s connector. Make sure the correct network card driver is installed for your operating system. If necessary, try reinstalling the driver. Make sure the computer and other network devices are receiving power.

  • Page 50: Cables

    Cable Specifications * If using the SC-ST Converter, use only 62.5/125 micron fiber cable i t l PPENDIX ABLES ) t f ) t f ) t f ) t f...
  • Page 51 ABLES...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    General Specifications Network Interface 1000BASE-SX; multimode fiber cable SC connector (62.5/125 or 50/125 micron core) Optical Wavelength: Transmitter; 840 nm to 860 nm Receiver; 770 nm to 860 nm Data Rate 1 Gbps, half and full duplex Bus Interface 32-bit and 64-bit bus master, PCI Interrupt INTA Cabling...
  • Page 53 PECIFICATIONS Size (without bracket) 3.11 x 6.50 in (7.9 x 16.5 cm) Weight 2.8 oz (80g) Operating Voltage +5 VDC @ 900 mA maximum Temperature Operating 32 to 140°F (0 to 60°C) Storage -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C) Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Standards IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet...

  • Page 54: Index

    Auto-Negotiation 2-2, 3-4 BIOS settings 1-8, A-1 cable fiber 1-5, 1-9 Gigabit Ethernet 1-5 guidelines 1-8 maximum length 1-8 requirements 1-8 compliances iii configuration Linux 2-10 NetWare Server 3.12 and 3.2 2-8 NetWare Server 4.11 2-6 NetWare Server 5.0 2-5 PCI 1-8, 3-3 Windows 98 2-13 Windows NT 2-1...
  • Page 55 1-3 levels of priority 3-8 link parameters 3-4 Linux driver installation 2-10 loopback tests 3-9 multimode fiber cable 1-2 NetWare installation 2-5 network card configuration utility 3-1 information 3-3 installing 1-6 network drivers 1-7, 2-1 Index-2 optimizing performance 3-5...
  • Page 56 VLAN 3-8 testing the network card 3-9 troubleshooting basic A-3 hardware problems A-3 network connections A-4 PCI compatibility A-1 two-node test 3-10 utility, diagnostic 3-1 VLAN configuration 3-6 Windows 95 drivers 2-13 Windows 98 installation 2-13 Windows NT installation 2-1, 3-1...
  • Page 57 NDEX Index-4...
  • Page 58 FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CALL: From U.S.A. and Canada (8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Pacific Time) (800) SMC-4-YOU; (949) 707-2400; (949) 707-2460 (Fax) From Europe (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM UK Greenwich Mean Time) 44 (0) 1344 420068; 44 (0) 1344 418835 (Fax) INTERNET E-mail addresses: techsupport@smc.com...

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