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  • Page 1 N-GXE-POE-xx-01 Network Interface Card (NIC) User Guide 33599 Rev. E...
  • Page 2: Safety Warnings And Cautions

    Anyone using a this product in such an application without express written consent of an officer of Transition Networks does so at their own risk, and agrees to fully indemnify Transition Networks for any damages that may result from such use or sale.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Contents Safety Warnings and Cautions ......................... 2 Product Description ..........................5 Ordering Information  .......................... 5  Optional Accessories (order separately)  .................... 5  Application Scenarios  .......................... 6  Scenario 1 – Tag from Phone Only ..................... 6  Scenario 2 – Tag from Phone and Host PC  .................. 7  Scenario 3 ‐Tags Stripped to Phone (and Host) ................. 8  Standard (High‐Profile) Bracket ...................... 9  Low‐Profile (LP) Bracket (included option on some models) .............. 9  OS Support .............................. 10 Features ..............................10 Specifications ............................10 Dimensions .............................. 11 Installation Example...
  • Page 4 Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Installation .............................. 23 Connect the Network Cables ........................24 Connect a Fiber Optic Network Cable to the NIC ................ 24  Connect a Twisted‐Pair Copper Cable to the NIC ................ 24  Install the Driver Software ........................25 Teaming/Channel Bonding Feature(s) ....................25 QoS on VoIP Traffic ..........................26 PXE (Preboot eXecution Environment) Boot Option ................27 Troubleshooting ............................28 Troubleshooting Procedure ......................... 28  Testing Network Connectivity  ...................... 29  Recording Model and System Information  .................. 29  Contact Us  ............................ 30  Warranty .............................. 30  Compliance Information .........................
  • Page 5: Product Description

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Product Description The N-GXE-POE-xx-01 Network Interface Card (NIC) provides connectivity to a secure fiber network while also delivering power to a PoE Powered Device (PD), such as a VoIP phone with a copper UTP interface. It fully complies with all IEEE 802.3z and 1000Base-SX standards, providing up to 2000 Mbps full-duplex bandwidth capacity.
  • Page 6: Application Scenarios

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Application Scenarios The N-GXE-POE-xx-01 is installed in a PC to connect the PC to the Ethernet network through the Fiber port, and connects a PD through the PoE copper (RJ-45) port. This turns a PC with the N-GXE-POE- xx-01 installed into a PSE device.
  • Page 7: Scenario 2 - Tag From Phone And Host Pc

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Scenario 2 – Tag from Phone and Host PC The figure below shows a VoIP environment, with possible VLAN configuration, with the Tag (labeled “Tag –P” below) coming from the IP phone system and the Tag (labeled “Tag –I”) coming from the PC Host.
  • Page 8: Scenario 3 -Tags Stripped To Phone (And Host)

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Scenario 3 ‐Tags Stripped to Phone (and Host) The figure below shows a VoIP environment, with possible VLAN configurations (using the optional TN EPC Utility to send Ethernet frames to the switch). The EPC (Ethernet Packet Controller) Utility, N-POE-EPC, which can be downloaded from the...
  • Page 9: Standard (High-Profile) Bracket

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Standard (High‐Profile) Bracket N-GXE-POE-LC-01, N-GXE-POE-SFP-01 and N-GXE-POE-SC-01(S) ship with a standard profile bracket attached. Low‐Profile (LP) Bracket (included option on some models) The N-GXE-POE-SC-02(L) ships with a low-profile bracket attached; an optional low-profile bracket is included with N-GXE-POE-LC-01 and N-GXE-POE-SFP-01. 33599 Rev. E https:/www.transition.com...
  • Page 10: Os Support

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide OS Support  Windows 7  Windows 8  Windows 8.1  Windows 10  Windows Server 2003  Windows Server 2008  Linux Features  Independent VLAN support for both ports.  Each port can accept tagged traffic from different VLANs; the two ports act like switch ports, which allow VoIP traffic to be communicated downstream over the fiber network link.
  • Page 11: Dimensions

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Dimensions Standard (High-Profile) Bracket: 4.763 in. x 0.850 in. (120.9802 mm x 21.59 mm) Low-Profile (LP) Bracket: 3.156 in x 0.866 in (80.1624 mm x 21.9964 mm) Installation Example 33599 Rev. E https:/www.transition.com Page 11 of 34...
  • Page 12: Cable Descriptions

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Cable Descriptions Many PCs will already have the necessary cabling and connection needed for the PoE NIC. Optional cable/connection accessories are available in case the PC is not already equipped for the PoE NIC to be installed. The optional cable/connection accessories are described in the...
  • Page 13: Copper Cable Requirements

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Copper Cable Requirements For type 2 loads (25.5W PoE+), Category 5/class D or better cable is required. Standard PoE Parameters Property 802.3at Type 2 Power available at PD 25.50 W (1). Max. power delivered by 30.0 W. Voltage range (at PSE) 50.0–55.0 V.
  • Page 14: 802.3At Summary Of Electrical Isolation Requirement

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide 802.3at Summary of Electrical Isolation Requirement This section provides information from IEC Reference number 60950-21:2002(E). http://webstore.iec.ch/preview/info_iec60950-21%7Bed1.0%7Den_d.pdf for the full document. N‐GXE‐POE‐xx‐01 PoE The N-GXE-POE-xx-01 uses a single power sourcing equipment controller designed for use in IEEE 802.3 Type 1 and Type 2 (high power) compliant Power over Ethernet systems.
  • Page 15: 802.3Af Classification

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide 802.3af Classification A PD can optionally present a classification signature to the PSE to indicate the maximum power it will draw while operating. The IEEE specification defines this signature as a constant current draw when the PSE port voltage is in the VCLASS range (between 15.5V and 20.5V), with the current level indicating one of five possible PD classes.
  • Page 16: Determining The Pc Sleep State

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Determining the PC Sleep State Determining the sleep states of a PC depends on the OS (Windows, Linux). Windows: For PC power management information see the Energy Star web page at http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=power_mgt.pr_power_mgt_users. For Microsoft Windows information on the Sleep state, Wake-on-LAN behavior, and related topics see the System Power States article at https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-...
  • Page 17: Unpacking

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Unpacking The N-GXE-POE-xx-01 is shipped in an ROHS-compliant anti-static clamshell as shown below. Package Contents Check with your sales representative if you did not receive: □ One N-GXE-POE-xx-01 PCIe NIC with the appropriate bracket (see Note below) □...
  • Page 18: System Requirements

    8. Check the N-GXE-POE-xx-01 for signs of damage, particularly on the PCB edge connector. Caution: Never attempt to install a damaged NIC card. If the N-GXE-POE-xx-01 is damaged, report it to Transition Networks. See “Contact Us” on page 30.
  • Page 19: Replacing Hp Bracket With Lp Bracket (Optional On N-Gxe-Poe-Lc-01 & N-Gxe-Poe-Sfp-01)

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Replacing HP Bracket with LP Bracket (Optional on N‐GXE‐POE‐LC‐01 & N‐GXE‐POE‐SFP‐01) The N-GXE-POE-LC-01 and N-GXE-SFP-01 ship with the High-Profile (HP) bracket attached. If your system requires a low-profile bracket, you may need to replace the bracket. The procedure below describes how to remove the HP bracket from the N-GXE-POE-LC-01 or N-GXE- POE-SFP-01 and replace it with the low-profile (LP) bracket.
  • Page 20 Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Color Function Bi-color Fiber Link/Activity. (green/yellow) POE blink code: Green LED: Solid - POE source power on the NIC is good and available for use by a valid PD; PD Signature is good and PD is Powered.
  • Page 21: Jumper Locations And Settings

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Jumper Locations and Settings PCB 11483‐05 Jumper Locations PCB 11502‐02 Jumper Locations 33599 Rev. E https:/www.transition.com Page 21 of 34...
  • Page 22: Jumper Settings

    EPC host software utility, which configures the switch to tag VLAN ID’s for untagged VoIP phone applications. Contact Transition Networks for additional information. J15 – reset Marvell Flash to defaults, on = normal (supplied header), off = reset J17 –...
  • Page 23: Installation

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Installation The following instructions apply to installing the N-GXE-POE-xx-01 in most systems. Refer to the manuals that were supplied with your system for details about performing these tasks on your particular system. Ensure that the PC enclosure provides sufficient airflow, especially if PoE+ loads will be powered over extended periods.
  • Page 24: Connect The Network Cables

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Connect the Network Cables The N-GXE-POE-xx-01 is equipped with a fiber optic port and a copper port. The fiber optic port is to connect to the network; the copper port is to connect to a PoE Powered Device (PD), such as a VoIP phone.
  • Page 25: Install The Driver Software

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Install the Driver Software To install the provided driver, see the related Readme file from the download source. Topics include: □ Overview □ Download the Driver Software □ Access the Device Manager □ Install the Driver Software □...
  • Page 26: Qos On Voip Traffic

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide References: 1) N-GXE-POE-xx-01 will appear as an “Intel® I210 Gigabit Network Connection" and will behave as described in the following Intel adapter support page, documentation, drivers/utilities: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/search?keyword=i210-at. Note: Intel provides 32- or 64-bit installer called PROWinxx.exe, which installs the appropriate Windows driver.
  • Page 27: Pxe (Preboot Execution Environment) Boot Option

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide PXE (Preboot eXecution Environment) Boot Option Overview ® The UEFI network driver for Intel Ethernet Network Connection enables network connectivity under UEFI. It can be used in conjunction with UEFI software components available from other sources to perform network functions in the UEFI environment. Intel's UEFI network driver supports Intel's FLB3 file format.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedure This section provides basic N-GXE-POE-xx-01 troubleshooting procedures. Note: hot swap 12V may result in blown fuse. 1. Verify the Product Description, Models, Features, and Specifications in the “Introduction” section starting on page 4.
  • Page 29: Testing Network Connectivity

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Testing Network Connectivity Automatically detect and update drivers and software if you are connected to the Internet from the computer that needs updated drivers from http://www.intel.com/support/network/sb/CS-031482.htm. Minimize the number of splices and the distance to the splice in the 12 V cable if PoE power is not being applied to the PD.
  • Page 30: Contact Us

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Contact Us Technical Support: Technical support is available 24‐hours a day  US and Canada: 1‐800‐260‐1312  International: 00‐1‐952‐941‐7600  Main Office  tel: +1.952.941.7600 | toll free: 1.800.526.9267 | fax: 952.941.2322  sales@transition.com  |  techsupport@transition.com  |  customerservice@transition.com  Address  Transition Networks  10900 Red Circle Drive  Minnetonka, MN 55343, U.S.A.  Web: https://www.transition.com    Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Effective for Products Shipped May 1, 1999 and After. Every Transition Networks labeled product  purchased after May 1, 1999, and not covered by a fixed‐duration warranty will be free from defects in  material and workmanship for its lifetime. This warranty covers the original user only and is not  transferable.  This warranty does not cover damage from accident, acts of God, neglect, contamination, misuse or  abnormal conditions of operation or handling, including over‐voltage failures caused by use outside of  the product’s specified rating, or normal wear and tear of mechanical components.  Transition Networks will, at its option:  •Repair the defective product to functional specification at no charge  •Replace the product with an equivalent functional product  •Refund a portion of purchase price based on a depreciated value  To return a defective product for warranty coverage, contact Transition Networks’ Customer Support  for a return authorization number.   Send the defective product postage and insurance prepaid to the following address:   Transition Networks, Inc.   10900 Red Circle Drive   Minnetonka, MN 55343   USA  Attn: RETURNS DEPT: CRA/RMA # ___________  Failure to properly protect the product during shipping may void this warranty. The return  authorization number must be written on the outside of the carton to ensure its acceptance. We ...
  • Page 31: Compliance Information

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide days. An invoice will be generated for payment on any unit(s) not returned within 30 days after the  demo/ evaluation period has expired.  The customer must pay for the non‐compliant product(s) return transportation costs to Transition  Networks for evaluation of said product(s) for repair or replacement. Transition Networks will pay for  the shipping of the repaired or replaced in‐warranty product(s) back to the customer (any and all  customs charges, tariffs, or/and taxes are the customer’s responsibility).  Before making any non‐warranty repair, Transition Networks requires a $200.00 charge plus actual  shipping costs to and from the customer. If the repair is greater than $200.00, an estimate is issued to  the customer for authorization of repair. If no authorization is obtained, or the product is deemed not  repairable, Transition Networks will retain the $200.00 service charge and return the product to the  customer not repaired. Non‐warranted products that are repaired by Transition Networks for a fee will  carry a 180‐day limited warranty. All warranty claims are subject to the restrictions and conventions  set forth by this document.  Transition Networks reserves the right to charge a $50 fee for all testing and shipping incurred, if after  testing, a return is classified as “No Problem Found.”  THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A  PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. TRANSITION NETWORKS IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY  SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA,  ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. AUTHORIZED RESELLERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND  ANY DIFFERENT WARRANTY ON TRANSITION NETWORKS’S BEHALF.   Compliance Information   Declaration of Conformity 33599 Rev. E https:/www.transition.com Page 31 of 34...
  • Page 32: Fcc Regulations

    In accordance with European Union Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, Transition Networks will accept post usage returns of this product for proper disposal. The contact information for this activity can be found in the 'Contact Us' portion of this document.
  • Page 33: Translated Electrical Safety Warnings

    Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Translated Electrical Safety Warnings Electrical Safety IMPORTANT: This equipment must be installed in accordance with safety precautions. Elektrische Sicherheit WICHTIG: Für die Installation dieses Gerätes ist die Einhaltung von Sicherheitsvorkehrungen erforderlich. Elektrisk sikkerhed VIGTIGT: Dette udstyr skal 33nstallers I overensstemmelse med sikkerhedsadvarslerne.
  • Page 34 Transition Networks N-GXE-POE-xx-01 User Guide Transition Networks  10900 Red Circle Drive  Minnetonka, MN 55343 USA  tel: +1.952.941.7600 | toll free: 1.800.526.9267 | fax: 952.941.2322  sales@transition.com  |  techsupport@transition.com  |  customerservice@transition.com  Copyright© 2015, 2016 Transition Networks. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.  N‐GXE‐POE‐xx‐01 User Guide 33599 Rev. E  33599 Rev. E https:/www.transition.com Page 34 of 34...

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