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  • Page 1 SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter PCI-Express...

  • Page 3: User Manual

    SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter PCI Express User Manual (v1.00 / 24 May, 2004) Visit our web site: http://www.syskonnect.com SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter PCI Express...
  • Page 4 Copyright  SysKonnect GmbH, 2004. All rights reserved. This manual refers to the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express. It describes the hardware and software installation and the functionality of the adapter. Contents are subject to change. Product and brand names are (registered) trademarks of their appropriate owners.

  • Page 5: Conventions

    Courier: Italics: MALL Underline: SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter PCI Express Used to identify terminal input to be entered by the user and output to be issued by the system. Examples: Enter sk98diag. If the test was succesful, the message passed is issued.
  • Page 6 Conventions...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Windows 98 Second Edition Windows Millennium Edition Windows 2000 Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 SysKonnect Network Driver Installation Packages for Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Installation on Novell NetWare 4.20 Installation on Novell NetWare 5 and 6...
  • Page 8 6 Important Information Technical Support Returning an Adapter for Repair Additional Documentation and Updates Technical Specifications Appendix A. The Americas, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Europe Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich, Liechtenstein License and Warranty Information Table of Contents...
  • Page 9 Table of Figures Figure 1: Insertion of the adapter into the computer Figure 2: Connection of the RJ-45 cable / plug Figure 3: Location of the LEDs SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter PCI Express...
  • Page 10 Table of Figures...

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    Never use force when working with the network adapter or the PCI Express bus. • Do not allow anyone else to touch the network adapter. • Avoid unnecessary movement since this can increase electrostatic charge. SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter PCI Express...
  • Page 12 Safety Precautions...

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Network Adapter

    (or to the attachment provided for expansion cards). 11. Replace the computer cover. 12. Replace and tighten all screws. 13. Reconnect the power supply. Observe the safety instructions (see page 13). SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter PCI Express...

  • Page 14: Figure 1: Insertion Of The Adapter Into The Computer

    1 Installation of the Network Adapter Figure 1. Insertion of the adapter into the computer...

  • Page 15: Connection Of The Network Adapter

    3 "Installation of the Driver Software". Transmission Distances The maximum transmission distance for the SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapter using a category 5 unshielded twisted pair cable is 100 m. Connection to the Network Observe the safety instructions given on page 13.

  • Page 16: Figure 2: Connection Of The Rj-45 Cable / Plug

    2 Connection of the Network Adapter Figure 2. Connection of the RJ-45 cable / plug...

  • Page 17: Installation Of The Driver Software

    To install a driver, follow the instructions given below and in the corresponding readme files. The installation procedures described below are only valid for the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/ 100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express. For details on the installation of other SysKonnect adapters, refer to the corresponding readme files.

  • Page 18: Windows

    Click A Click H Depending on the type of installation medium used (CD-ROM, floppy disk, network drive), type the path to the driver, e.g. e:\SK-9E21D\Windows\Nt4, where ”e” is the designation of the CD-ROM drive on your system. Click O The window “Select Network Adapter“ is displayed.

  • Page 19: Windows 98 Second Edition

    Windows Windows 98 Second Edition SysKonnect offers an NDIS 5.0 32-bit Miniport driver for the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/ 1000Base-T (Windows 98 SE). This driver only supports Windows 98 SE and Windows Me. With PCI Express adapters, due to the plug & play facility of PCI, Windows 98 SE is able to find, identify, and configure an adapter automatically.

  • Page 20: Windows 2000

    Type the path to the driver, e.g. e:\SK-9E21D\Windows\WinME, where ”e” is the des- ignation of the CD-ROM drive on your system. Click N The window “Location of driver” is displayed. Click N The menu “Windows has finished installing the new hardware device” is displayed.

  • Page 21: Syskonnect Network Driver Installation Packages For Windows 2000, Windows Xp And Windows Server 2003

    The menu “Please choose your search and installation options“ is displayed. Select the check box S Select the check box I Type the path to the driver, e.g. e:\SK-9E21D\Windows\WinXP, where ”e” is the des- ignation of the CD-ROM drive on your system. Click O...

  • Page 22: Linux

    The installation procedure described in this manual is a general description for Intel/ x86 computers, which is valid for all distributions. It is recommended to download the latest version of the driver from the SysKonnect web site http://www.syskonnect.com. If you have downloaded the latest driver, the Linux kernel has to be patched before the driver can be installed.
  • Page 23 To integrate the driver permanently into the kernel, mark M To compile the driver as a module, mark M UPPORT The support for SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapters is included in the SysKonnect 98xx Support. Select E The Main Menu is displayed.
  • Page 24 If you use the driver as a module, the module has to be loaded manually. To load the module manually, proceed as follows: Execute the following command: modprobe sk98lin. If the SysKonnect adapter is installed in your computer and you have a /proc file system, execute the command: ls /proc/net/sk98lin.

  • Page 25: Sun Solaris (X86)

    Sun Solaris (x86) Sun Solaris (x86) The Solaris x86 driver supports the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express, on Solaris 7 and higher. There are two tools for installing the driver package: • ”pkgadd”, which runs from the command line •...
  • Page 26 13. Press <Enter>. If you have typed n, correct the settings and return to step 12. If you have typed y, the message “Do you have more SysKonnect Gigabit Ethernet interface adapters installed (y/n)?” is displayed. 14. If yes, type y.

  • Page 27: Novell Netware

    For more information, refer to the corresponding readme file. Novell NetWare The driver is a 32-bit ODI HSM Novell NetWare server driver for the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express. The driver supports NetWare 6.x, NetWare 5.x, NetWare 4.20, Netware 3.12/3.20...

  • Page 28: Installation On Novell Netware 5 And 6

    11. To copy the driver to the server, select Y If an older version of a SysKonnect driver is installed on the system, the messages “Save existing file SYS:SYSTEM\<driver name.LAN?” and “Save existing file SYS:SYSTEM\<driver name>.LDI?” are displayed. 12. To continue, select the desired options (Y The menu “Board SK-98NW_1 (Driver <driver name>) Actions”...

  • Page 29: Features

    SK-9521 V2.0 Adapter Family. It is compliant to the latest PCI Express 1.0a standard and supports a PCI express single lane (x1). For information about other SysKonnect network products, please refer to the product over- view on our web site: http://www.syskonnect.com.

  • Page 30: Operating System Support

    CPU-intensive tasks away from the host CPU. Jumbo Frames The SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapter supports 9 KB Jumbo frames. It is tested according to the prevailing standard and switches on the market. TCP Segmentation (Large Send Off-Load) TCP Segmentation that is handled by the SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapter itself reduces CPU load significantly.

  • Page 31: Promiscuous Mode / Multicast Support

    Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Specification V2.0. The SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapter utilizes an auxiliary power supply to keep some parts running. This setting enables the PCI Express network device to “Wake on LAN”.

  • Page 32: Reliability

    For driver updates, refer to our web site: www.syskonnect.com. For more information on link aggregation, refer to the white paper “Link Aggregation accord- ing to IEEE 802.3ad”, which can be found on the SysKonnect installation CD-ROM and on our web site. 4 Features...

  • Page 33: Redundant Switch Failover

    Specification Revision V2.0. Hot-Plug enables the replacement of failed devices in a running system. The following condi- tions have to be met in order for Hot-Plug to work on the SysKonnect SK-9E21D Adapter: • The target system has PCI Express Hot-Plug slots, i.e. the power can be switched on and off under the control of the operating system.

  • Page 34: Virtual Cable Tester™ (Vct)

    Using Virtual LANs can improve network performance, limit broadcast storms, minimize security problems and ease the management task. By means of frame tagging, the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Ex- press, can support up to 64 IP address assignments in a single network connection. Thus, multiple VLANs can be configured for one port.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Make sure the network driver is loaded. Is there any network overload? Is the switch port configured correctly? Is the maximum transmission distance exceeded (see page 17)? If you have any other SysKonnect adapter installed, compare your setup with this adapter.

  • Page 36: Figure 3: Location Of The Leds

    LED Displays Once the driver has been installed, the adapter is operational. The current status and speed are indicated by the LEDs. The LEDs of the SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Express, have the following meaning: Marking on bracket ACT/LINK 10/100/1000 Figure 3.

  • Page 37: Important Information

    Calls received outside office hours in Europe are serviced by an answering machine and will be dealt with as soon as possible. Returning an Adapter for Repair If you want to return a faulty product to SysKonnect, follow these steps: Contact us by phone, fax, or e-mail. Phone E-mail We will send you an RMA (Return Material Authorization) form by fax or e-mail.

  • Page 38: Additional Documentation And Updates

    Click the appropriate document. The PDF file is displayed. SysKonnect maintains a site on the World Wide Web where you can find the latest informa- tion on our product range and our customer support services. The latest drivers are also pro- vided on the SysKonnect web site.

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    USA / Canada: cULus listed accessory (UL 60950, CSA C22.2) International: CB certification The SysKonnect SK-9E21D 10/100/1000Base-T Adapter, PCI Ex- press, is for use in a compatible Listed Personal Computer that has Installation Instructions detailing user installation of card cage ac- cessories.
  • Page 40 6 Important Information...

  • Page 41: Appendix A. License And Warranty Information

    Other Restrictions You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE, but you may transfer your rights under this SysKonnect Inc. License and Purchase Agreement on a permanent basis provided you transfer all copies of the SOFTWARE and all written materials, and the recipient agrees to the terms of this Agreement.

  • Page 42: Europe

    (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information or data, property loss or other financial loss), arising out of the use of or the inability to use this SysKonnect Inc. product, even if SysKonnect Inc.

  • Page 43: Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich, Liechtenstein

    SOFTWARE or HARDWARE that does not meet SysKonnect's Limited War- ranty and which is returned to SysKonnect with a copy of your receipt. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the SOFTWARE or HARDWARE has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication.
  • Page 44 Weitere Beschränkungen Sie dürfen die Software oder Hardware weder vermieten noch verleihen, aber Sie dürfen die Rechte aus diesem SysKonnect Lizenz- und Kaufvertrag auf Dauer auf einen anderen übertragen, vorausgesetzt, dass Sie alle Kopien der Software und das gesamte schrift- liche Begleitmaterial übertragen und der Empfänger sich mit den Bestimmungen dieses Vertrages einverstanden erklärt.
  • Page 46 Please visit: www.syskonnect.com SysKonnect GmbH Siemensstrasse 23 D-76275 Ettlingen Support: +49 7243 502 330 E-mail: support@syskonnect.de...

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