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- Page 1 NC3123 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter User Guide Fourth Edition (June 2007) Part Number 234601-00D Compaq Computer Corporation...
- Page 2 All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Guide Symbols in Text......................v Compaq Technician Notes ..................vi Where to Go for Additional Help ................vi Compaq Customer Support ..................vii Compaq Website ....................vii PaqFax Number....................vii Calling the Compaq Support Line..............viii Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ........................1-1 Hardware Overview ....................1-1... - Page 4 Compaq NC3123 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter User Guide Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge Grounding Methods....................B-1 Appendix C Specifications NC3123 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter Specifications..........C-1 UTP Cable Specifications..................C-2 10BASE-T......................C-2 100BASE-T...................... C-2 RJ-45 Pinouts and Crossover Function ..............C-2 10/100 Straight-Through Pinouts ..............
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Page 5: About This Guide
About This Guide This user guide can be used for reference when installing a Compaq NC3123 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and hazardous energy levels, only authorized service technicians should attempt to repair this equipment. Improper repairs could create conditions that are hazardous. -
Page 6: Compaq Technician Notes
Compaq NC3123 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter User Guide Compaq Technician Notes WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should attempt to repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only subassembly/module level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring board. -
Page 7: Compaq Customer Support
About This Guide vii Compaq Customer Support You can reach Compaq automated support services 24 hours a day, every day at no charge. The services provide the most up-to-date information about Compaq products. You can access installation instructions, troubleshooting information, and general product information from the Compaq website. -
Page 8: Calling The Compaq Support Line
Compaq NC3123 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter User Guide Calling the Compaq Support Line When you call the Compaq Support line, you must be at your server with your software running and the product documentation at hand. The Compaq technician may ask for the following... -
Page 9: Introduction
The Compaq NC3123 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter is a second-generation adapter with PCI 10/100 Wake On LAN (WOL). It features one auto-negotiating RJ-45 port and LED indicators showing link, activity, and port speed. The NC3123 Server Adapter is a supported option for selected Compaq ProLiant™ servers. -
Page 10: Nc3123 Connector
Figure 1-1. Compaq NC3123 Server Adapter For information about connecting cables, see “Connecting the Network Cable” in Chapter 2. IMPORTANT: If you are using the NC3123 Server Adapter in a residential environment, you must use a Category 5 (or better) cable. -
Page 11: Led Indicators
The NC3123 adapter is operating at 10 Mb/s. Wake on LAN For the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature to operate properly, the NC3123 Server Adapter must be connected to a continuous power source. This allows the adapter to listen to the network even when the computer is powered off. -
Page 12: Installing The Adapter
NOTE: Before removing the cover of your server, refer to the Compaq documentation for the proper methods for installing a PCI card and avoiding electric shock hazards. -
Page 13: Installing The Adapter In A Server
2-2 Compaq NC3123 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter User Guide Installing the Adapter in a Server Refer to the Compaq ProLiant server documentation for additional information on how to safely install a PCI card in your server. Figure 2-1. Installing the adapter in a server 1. -
Page 14: Connecting The Network Cable
“Configuring the WOL Feature and Installing the WOL Power Cable.” For the WOL feature to work correctly, the NC3123 Server Adapter must be connected to a continuous power source. This allows the adapter to listen to the network even when the computer is powered down. - Page 15 2-4 Compaq NC3123 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter User Guide Figure 2-2. WOL cable and connector on the NC3123 Server Adapter Locate the WOL connector on your motherboard. The location varies, depending on vendor and model of motherboard. The WOL connector is usually located near other power connectors, such as the LED connectors.
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Page 16: Regulatory Compliance Notices
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Declaring of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo –... -
Page 17: Canadian Notice
For questions regarding your product, contact: Compaq Computer Corporation P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 or call 1-800-652-6672 (1-800-OK COMPAQ). (For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.) For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact: Compaq Computer Corporation P. -
Page 18: China Taiwan Notice
Regulatory Compliance Notices A-3 China Taiwan Notice Japanese Notice... -
Page 19: Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge
Use conductive field service tools. Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat. If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have a Compaq authorized reseller install the part. NOTE: For more information on static electricity or assistance with product installation, contact your... -
Page 20: Appendix C Specifications
Appendix Specifications NC3123 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter Specifications Table C-1 NC3123 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter Specifications Specification Description Network Controller Chipset Intel 82559 MAC/PHY Wake on LAN 3-pin header or PCI 2.2 bus Data Transfer Method 32-bit/33MHz PCI (Bus Master DMA) Standards Supported (Varies by OS) IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ad (static configuration mode only),... -
Page 21: Utp Cable Specifications
C-2 Compaq NC3123 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter User Guide UTP Cable Specifications To connect to the network, the NC3123 adapter uses the following cable. 10BASE-T Category 3 or better UTP twisted-pair 22-26 AWG, 100Ω at 1MHz EIA/TIA 568a or EIA/TIA 568b... -
Page 22: 10/100 Crossover Pinouts
Specifications C-3 Figure C-1 shows the straight-through 10/100 connector wiring to be used when the crossover function is implemented on the hub or switch. Figure C-1. 10/100 straight-through wiring for RJ-45 connector 10/100 Crossover Pinouts When the crossover function is not provided within the hub or switch, you must implement the crossover through the twisted-pair media using the physical pinouts indicated in Table C-3.
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