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- Page 1 Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter (english)
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Page 2: Gigabit Ethernet
English (v1.00 05-Sep-2000) Visit our web site: www.syskonnect.com Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter Product Manual... - Page 3 First edition (September 2000). This edition refers to all current SysKonnect Gigabit Ethernet adapters. Contents are subject to change. Product and brand names are (registered) trademarks of their appropriate owners. Please, send your comments on this documentation to: SysKonnect / Information Development Siemensstraße 23...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Chapter 1. Fundamentals Features Redundant Link Management (RLMT) for Fault Tolerance 64-bit/66 MHz PCI Bus Interface Reduced Load on the CPU PCI Hot Plug Other Highlights Delivery Package Chapter 2. Connecting the Network Card to the Data Network Single Connection Dual Homing Chapter 3. - Page 5 Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Answers to Frequently Asked Questions LED Displays Normal Status Meanings of the LEDs Testing the Network Card Loopback Test for SK-NET GE-T/SK-NET GE-T dual link If a Test fails... Checking Other Displays and Data Appendix A. Technical Specifications Appendix B.
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Page 6: Chapter 1. Fundamentals
SX dual link 9844 SX dual link Volition 9862 9821 T dual link 9822 Computers in which the adapter is to be installed must have one free slot that complies at least with PCI specification v2.0. A 32-bit or a 64-bit PCI bus running at 33 or 66 MHz may be used. Optimum performance is generally obtained with a 64-bit/66 MHz PCI bus. -
Page 7: Features
Features For the SK-NET GE dual link types: Redundant Link Management (RLMT) for Fault Tolerance The two Gigabit Ethernet ports offer dual homing similar to that found in FDDI technology. In order to provide greater fault tolerance the Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter is connected to two switch ports. These ports may be on the same switch or on two switches in different physical locations. -
Page 8: 64-Bit/66 Mhz Pci Bus Interface
The high-speed 64-bit/66 MHz PCI bus is now state-of-the-art in high-end server systems. The theoretical bandwidth is four times greater than in conventional 32-bit/33 MHz systems. SysKonnect’s Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters support this 64-bit/66 MHz PCI architecture, which means that the server network card cannot be a bottleneck on the system bus. -
Page 9: Pci Hot Plug
Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters. The checksums are calculated without time loss in SysKonnect’s PCI Gigabit Ethernet ASIC for both the receive path and the transmit path. This improves the overall performance of the system and shifts these CPU-intensive tasks away from the host CPU. -
Page 10: Delivery Package
The delivery package includes the following: the network card (FO types: including protective plugs), packed in an antistatic bag the Installation CD-ROM the manual SysKonnect Installation Guide Release Notes, as appropriate packaging material If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. -
Page 11: Chapter 2. Connecting The Network Card To The Data Network
General instructions for driver installation are contained in Chapter 3 of this documentation. Follow the handling and safety instructions given in the SysKonnect Installation Guide. The following table shows the transmission distances for which the different cables can be used:... - Page 12 Network Card to the Data Network 2. Follow the safety instructions. If possible, disconnect the switch and the computer from the power supply. If you are hot plugging, you should also follow the safety instructions issued by the system vendor. 3.
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Page 13: Dual Homing
the Network Card to the Data Network 7. Switch on the computer and the switch. If a protocol driver has not been loaded, go to Chapter 3. After driver installation, return to the next step of this list. If a protocol driver has been loaded, continue with the next step. 8. - Page 14 Network Card to the Data Network Note: The lower port on the network card (marked A) is normally active; the upper port (B) is the backup port. The procedure for setting up a dual homing connection is as follows: Setting up the active connection 1.
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Page 15: Chapter 3. Installing Protocol Drivers From The Cd-Rom
Readme files. These files are available as ASCII text and in HTML format. Any last-minute changes are documented in the Release Notes and on the SysKonnect driver site on the Internet. -
Page 16: Viewing Readme Files Using A Text Viewer Or Editor
Protocol Drivers from the CD-ROM Viewing Readme Files Using a Text Viewer or Editor The Readme files have the extension .txt; the filename itself is the name of the driver. To find the text files: 1. Insert the installation CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive and go to the appropriate product directory. -
Page 17: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Problem Locating the fault Another expansion card Check all the cables: are all the cables connected to the correct expansion cards? fails to work after the Check that the expansion cards are correctly inserted and check any internal connections in network card has been the computer. -
Page 18: Led Displays
Troubleshooting If the problem persists you can analyze the status of the network card with the aid of the LEDs and the diagnostics program. LED Displays Link RX TX Once the driver has been installed, the card is operational. The current status is shown on the LEDs. Normal Status During normal operation you will see the following: Status LED: ON... -
Page 19: Testing The Network Card
Troubleshooting Testing the Network Card You can test the network card with the aid of the diagnostics program supplied (running on DOS). The available test modes are as follows: Simple test without loopback: this test covers all the components but not the port (socket incl. components for transmitting/receiving the data signals). - Page 20 1. Switch off the computer. If the computer is still connected to the data network, unplug the data cable from the network card’s port (for dual link cards remove both plugs). Follow the safety instructions given in the SysKonnect Installation Guide. 2. For the simple test: Insert the protective plugs in the ports.
- Page 21 Troubleshooting Fig. 7.Typical screen display following a successful test 7. You can follow the progress of the test in the right-hand window. Each successive test is 8. If errors are reported, please follow the instructions that appear on your monitor. Check the 9.
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Page 22: Loopback Test For Sk-Net Ge-T/Sk-Net Ge-T Dual Link
Troubleshooting Loopback Test for SK-NET GE-T/SK-NET GE-T dual link For the SK-NET GE-T adapter series the test via wrap plug is not yet available. However, loopback testing may be carried out by connecting the adapter to another adapter installed in a second computer running in repeat mode (further known as the repeater computer). The repeat mode test consists of 3 actions : a) Set-up the repeater computer b) Connect the adapters involved... -
Page 23: If A Test Fails
Troubleshooting If a Test fails... Fig. 8. Typical error message from the diagnostics program For a test to be completed successfully, the following conditions must all be met: The network card is operating correctly. The network card is correctly cabled for the test or is equipped with the correct connectors. The network card has been correctly installed in the computer. - Page 24 Return to step 3 in the previous list and repeat the test. If the fault persists, contact your vendor. If you wish to return faulty material directly to SysKonnect, please follow the instructions given in the SysKonnect Installation Guide.
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Page 25: Checking Other Displays And Data
Troubleshooting Checking Other Displays and Data In addition to performing the three network card tests, the diagnostics program can also read out network card-specific data that may be useful for pinpointing the causes of failure. You can read sensor data read configuration data read and write VPD data read and write FPROM data... -
Page 26: Appendix A. Technical Specifications
Appendix A. Technical Specifications IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3ab Network interface standard Bus interface PCI-Bus 64 Bit/66 MHz, 3.3 V /5 V, PCI Hot Plug compatible Xaqti XMAC II LAN controller 1 Mbyte SRAM (synchronous) 512 Byte (PCI VPD Data) Vpd memory 128 KB (Expansion Boot ROM) -
Page 27: Appendix B. How To Identify Your Network Card Type
L Rx Tx L Rx Tx L Rx Tx Status Status Status 1000 GE-SX GE-SX Base-T Volition dual link Volition 9861 9862 9821 1 VF-45 2 VF-45 1 RJ-45 L Rx Tx Status 1000 Base-T dual link 9822 2 RJ-45... -
Page 28: Appendix C. Electromagnetic Compatibility, En 55022/Fcc
Appendix C. Electromagnetic Compatibility, EN 55022/FCC The conformity was proved using the following equipment: System Computer Keyboard Mouse Monitor Printer Modem PCI/ISA IBM 300XL model number. 6588-610; S/N 522B4Y6; FCC ID: n.a. product number D4950B #ABD, S/N E03633MLGR2-C, FCC ID: CIGE03633 product number C3751B, S/N LZA 81463363-C, FCC ID: DZL 211029 HP Model D2836 product number D2836-60501, S/N KR80681021, FCC ID: A3LCGE750... -
Page 29: Appendix D. Other Functions Of The Diagnostics Program
Appendix D. Other Functions of the Diagnostics Program In addition to performing the three network card tests, the diagnostics program can also read out network card-specific data that may be useful for pinpointing the causes of faults. Start the Main Program 1. -
Page 30: Reading Sensor Data
Functions of the Diagnostics Program Reading Sensor Data 1. Start the main program (see above). 2. Select Show Sensors in the main menu. A separate window will open for the following sensor data: In the main menu, Show Sensors changes to Hide Sensors. 3. -
Page 31: Reading Vpd Data
Functions of the Diagnostics Program Fig. 11. Simultaneous display of sensor and configuration data Reading VPD Data 1. Start the main program (see above). 2. Select VPD Data in the main menu. A submenu will appear with the following options: 3. -
Page 32: Sample Usage Of Vpd Data/Asset Tag
Functions of the Diagnostics Program Sample Usage of VPD Data/Asset Tag For example, you want to store the inventory number of the network interface card (123-45) in the asset tag. This is how to do it: 1. To find the code for the asset tag, you need to look at all the VPD data. Start the main program and select VPD Data/Display VPD Data. -
Page 33: Read/Write Fprom Data
Functions of the Diagnostics Program Fig. 14. Screen showing updated asset tag Read/Write FPROM Data 1. Start the main program (see above). 2. Select Flash PROM in the main menu. A submenu will appear with the following options: 3. Select the appropriate option or return to the main menu by selecting Exit (default option). If you select Save Flash PROM to File or Load Flash PROM from File, a dialog box will appear (see Fig. - Page 34 Appendix D. Other Functions of the Diagnostics Program Fig. 15. Read/Write Flash PROM menu...
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