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10/100 mpbs pci-bus fast ethernet server card
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DFE-580TX
10/100 Mpbs PCI-Bus Fast Ethernet Server Card
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Third Edition (April 2004)
651DFE580035
Printed In Taiwan
RECYCLABLE

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  • Page 1 DFE-580TX 10/100 Mpbs PCI-Bus Fast Ethernet Server Card Manual Third Edition (April 2004) 651DFE580035 Printed In Taiwan RECYCLABLE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DFE-580TX Fast Ethernet Server Card Manual Contents Introduction to D-Link Server Card Software 4.0 ...3 Key Features...3 Important Information...4 What’s New in D-Link Server Card Software v. 4.0...4 Requirements...4 Before You Install - A Checklist...5 Quick Setup Guide...6 Installing D-Link Server Card Software ...6 Verifying Protocol Information of the Array...8...

  • Page 3: Introduction To D-Link Server Card Software 4.0

    D-Link Server Card Software is designed to work as a standalone solution or across the enterprise. D-Link Server Card Software can be deployed on key servers or workstations as a great low-cost solution to eliminate bottlenecks and provide enhanced fault tolerance.

  • Page 4: Important Information

    Requirements D-Link Server Card Software is an NDIS Intermediate driver that performs all of its functions in the Kernel mode of any Windows 2000/NT system. Because D-Link Server Card Software operates in kernel mode, it should work well with almost any server configuration and application.

  • Page 5: Before You Install - A Checklist

    Before You Install - A Checklist Use this checklist to make sure your environment is set up correctly for D-Link Server Card Software to be installed properly. It is highly recommended you follow each of the steps in the order given.

  • Page 6: Quick Setup Guide

    DFE-580TX Fast Ethernet Server Card Manual Quick Setup Guide Installing D-Link Server Card Software Step 1 Launch the D-Link Server Card Software install shield package from the CD-ROM by double-clicking on Server Array, then double-click on WIN2000. Finally, double-click on DLinkW2K. The following window will appear, beginning the Installation Wizard.
  • Page 7 DFE-580TX Fast Ethernet Server Card Manual Step 3 Next, the setup program will create a folder off the Start Menu to access the main D-Link Server Card Software utility and documentation. The default folder is \D-Link W2K off the Programs folder on the Start Menu.

  • Page 8: Verifying Protocol Information Of The Array

    Step 7 When finished configuring the array, close the D-Link Server Card Software Properties dialog and return to the Setup program. Click the Finish button to complete the setup.
  • Page 9 DFE-580TX Fast Ethernet Server Card Manual When D-Link Server Card Software is installed, the title of each Local Area Connection is changed to reflect the D- Link Server Card Software array name it is associated with and its designation as either a Primary or Secondary adapter (connection).

  • Page 10: Using The D-Link Server Card

    Software Statistics Utility Launching the D-Link Server Card t any time, you can instantly gauge the status of any port in a D-Link Server Card Software rray and view performance stati tics on each array or individual ports. To view statis status information for D-Link Server Card Software, launch the main user interface from the Start Menu.
  • Page 11 Status Tab - Viewing Adapter Status and Alerts Within the Status tab, you can view the status of each adapter instantly. D-Link Server Card oftware keeps track of five different states for each adapter in an array. These states are represented by different icons for the adapters in the tree view.
  • Page 12 Windows event log. Reactivating Adapters Normally, if an adapter fails but later indicates it is online again, D-Link Server Card Software will automatically add the adapter back into the array. However, if the adapter fails three times within one hour (default), D-Link Server Card Software will permanently remove the adapter from the array.
  • Page 13 Selecting the checkbox next to "Load Balancing Disabled" will disable the load balancing function leaving D-Link Server Card Software to provide only failover across the adapters in the array. With this option checked, D-Link Server Card Software will normally send data only through the primary adapter unless a failover event is detected.
  • Page 14 DFE-580TX Fast Ethernet Server Card Manual FEC/GEC Trunking support Use the FEC/GEC Trunking checkbox when establishing a trunk between D-Link Server Card Software and a Cisco switch that supports Fast Ether Channel (FEC) or Gigabit EtherChannel (GEC). When an FEC/GEC trunk is established, inbound load balancing is offloaded to the switch.

  • Page 15: Scale

    To change the scale of any chart or graph, simply selected the appropriate option under Scale on the Graph Settings Tab. With D-Link Server Card Software you can switch the scale from Packets per second, Megabits per second or Kbits per second.

  • Page 16: Graph Type

    You can further customize the graph by selecting or unselecting each breakout component on the legend below the graph. Graph Type D-Link Server Card Software gives you two ways to view throughput data in real time – Line Graphs or Bar Charts. Line Graph The line graph gives you the ability to view data over time for total server throughput, by group, or adapter.

  • Page 17: Device Stats Tab

    DFE-580TX Fast Ethernet Server Card Manual Device Stats Tab The Device Stats tab shows detail statistics in tabular form broken out by sub-component. Average, minimum, and maximum values are displayed in the first row of data for the selected device. Throughput data for each sub-component of the device, along with the device...

  • Page 18: Editing D-Link Server Card Software Arrays

    DFE-580TX Fast Ethernet Server Card Manual Editing D-Link Server Card Software Arrays To reconfigure or change the D-Link Server Card Software array(s), you must access the properties page of the D-Link Server Card Software service. The D-Link Server Card Software service can be accessed from the...

  • Page 19: Windows Event Log Messages

    DFE-580TX Fast Ethernet Server Card Manual Windows Event Log Messages D-Link Server Card Software will report all adapter errors and state changes to the Windows Event Log. To view messages in the Event Log, use the Event Viewer supplied by Windows.
  • Page 20 Hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware.
  • Page 21 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of D-Link Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: D-Link and the D-LINK logo are trademarks of D-Link Computer Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 22 DFE-580TX Fast Ethernet Server Card Manual FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 23: Limitation Of Liability

    THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING OR OTHER HAZARD. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT WILL D-LINK BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, COST OF COVER OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING OUT THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, USE, PERFORMANCE, FAILURE OR INTERRUPTION OF A D- LINK PRODUCT, HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY.

  • Page 24: Limited Warranty

    This Warranty applies on the condition that the product Registration Card is filled out and returned to a D-Link office within ninety (90) days of purchase. A list of D-Link offices is provided at the back of this manual, together with a copy of the Registration Card.
  • Page 25 D-Link Central Europe (D-Link Deutschland GmbH) Schwalbacher Strasse 74, D-65760 Eschborn, Germany TEL: 49-6196-77990 FAX: 49-6196-7799300 URL: www.dlink.de India D-Link India D-Link House, Kurla-Bandra Complex Rd., Off Cst Rd., Santacruz (East), Mumbai, 400 098 India TEL: 91-022-652-6696/6578/6623 FAX: 91-022-652-8914/8476 URL: www.dlink.co.in & www.dlink-india.com Israel...
  • Page 26 DFE-580TX Fast Ethernet Server Card Manual Russia D-Link Russia Grafsky per., 14, floor 6, Moscow 129626 Russia TEL: 7 (095) 744-0099 FAX: 7 (095) 744-0099 #350 URL: www.dlink.ru Singapore D-Link International 1 International Business Park, #03-12 The Synergy, Singapore 609917 TEL: 65-6774-6233 FAX: 65-6774-6322 URL: www.dlink-intl.com...
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  • Page 29 DFE-580TX Fast Ethernet Server Card Manual Registration Register your product on-line at: http://support.dlink.com/register Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights.

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