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- Page 1 SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx User Manual SK-9Exx and SK-9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters...
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Page 3: User Manual
SysKonnect SK-9Exx and SK-9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters User Manual (v1.00 / 4 January, 2005) Visit our web site: http://www.syskonnect.com SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters... - Page 4 Copyright © SysKonnect GmbH, 2004. All rights reserved. This manual refers to the adapters of the SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Fam- ily. It describes the hardware and software installation and the functionality of the adapters. Contents are subject to change. Product and brand names are (registered) trademarks of their ap- propriate owners.
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Page 5: Conventions
Font Styles applied Italics: MALL Quotation Marks (“ ”) SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters Italics is used for the following elements: • In bodytext as an introduction of new technical terms • In instructions for radio buttons and check boxes Examples: The station is operated in Repeater Mode. - Page 6 Terminal input to be entered by the user • Terminal output issued by the system Examples: Enter sk98diag. If the test was successful, the message passed is issued. Underline is used to identify hyperlinks. Example: Visit our web site:http://www.syskonnect.com. Conventions...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Advanced Power Management / Wake on LAN Reliability Hot-Plug Parity Sensors User Diagnostics (DOS) Virtual LAN (VLAN) support 6 Testing the Network Adapter Diagnostics Program Loopback Wrap Plug Test Loopback Repeater Test Failure of a Test SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters... - Page 8 Additional Functions of the Diagnostics Program Checking Other Displays and Data Starting the Main Program Reading Sensor Data Reading Configuration Data Reading Vital Product Data (VPD) Sample Usage of VPD / Asset Tag 7 Troubleshooting 8 Important Information Technical Support Returning an Adapter for Repair Additional Documentation and Updates Technical Specifications...
- Page 9 Figure 8: Typical error message from the diagnostics program Figure 9: Diagnostics program, main menu Figure 10: Display of configuration data Figure 11: VPD menu Figure 12: Display of VPD Figure 13: Screen showing updated asset tag SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters...
- Page 10 Table of Figures...
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Page 11: Safety Precautions
Do not place the network adapter on the computer cover or on any other metal surface. Cautiously insert the adapter into the corresponding slot. Do not touch any circuits on the network adapter or any of its port contacts. SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters... - Page 12 For 1000Base-LX/SX adapters observe the following: Laser light! Laser light from fiber-optic transmission cables and components can damage your eyes. The laser components on the network adapter are Class 1 laser components. Class 1 lasers are considered incapable of producing damaging radiation levels during normal operation or mainte- nance and is, therefore, determined to be eye safe.
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Page 13: Installation Of The Network Adapter
Locate a free PCI Express resp. PCI/PCI-X slot on the motherboard. SysKonnect PCI adapters can be installed in (short) 32-bit or (long) 64-bit PCI/PCI-X bus slots at 33 MHz, 66 MHz, 100 MHz or 133 MHz. Best performance, however, is reached with a 64-bit/ 133 MHz bus. -
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
2 “Connection of fiber-optics cables/plugs”). The port type (e.g. 1000Base-T) on the network adapter and that on the switch must be identi- cal. SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters Physical Media 1000Base-SX 50.0 µm multimode fiber-optic 1000Base-SX 62.5 µm multimode fiber-optic 1000Base-LX 10.0 µm monomode fiber-optic... - Page 16 Turn on the computer and the switch. If no protocol driver has been loaded, go to chapter 3 “Installation of the Driver Software”. After driver installation, return to step 8 of this list. Check the link LED(s) to find out if the cable is connected correctly. If the appropriate LED is on, the connection is established and active.
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Page 17: Installation Of The Driver Software
The network drivers are located in the appropriate product directory on the enclosed installation CD- ROM and on the SysKonnect web site. The directory on the CD-ROM is organized into a number of subdirectories for the various operating systems. The subdirectories contain the driver files and 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-9Exx\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-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter Family supporting Windows 98 Second Edition (Windows 98 SE). This driver only supports Windows 98 SE and Windows Me. Due to the plug & play facility of PCI Express resp. -
Page 20: Windows 2000
Type the path to the driver, e.g. e:\SK-9Exx\Windows\WinME, where “e” is the designation 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: Windows Xp And Windows Server 2003
Linux Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 SysKonnect offers an NDIS 5.1 32-bit Miniport driver for the SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter Family supporting Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. The installation procedure for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 is identical. It is described for Windows XP. - Page 22 The kernel source and the kernel version have to be consistent. • A compilation tool, e.g. “gcc”, has to be installed on your Linux system. Prepare the installa- Download the installation package with the latest version of the driver from the SysKonnect web tion package site http://www.syskonnect.com. Login as “root”.
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Page 23: Hardware Features
LC duplex connectors (fiber cabling) and RJ-45 connectors (copper cabling) are used to con- nect to the network. The SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Adapter can be connected to a switch, a buff- ered repeater, or directly to a second station (see also figure 3 “Possible network configurations / connection options”). -
Page 24: Adapter Characteristics
Adapter Characteristics The following table lists the characteristics of the SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Serv- er Adapter Family. SysKonnect SK-9Exx Adapters (PCI Express) SK-9E21 LAN Interface 10/100/1000 Base-T Ports Single link Connector RJ-45 Media Copper SysKonnect SK-9Sxx Adapters (PCI/PCI-X) SK-9S21... -
Page 25: Led Displays
Marking on bracket 1000 The LEDs of the fiber adapters variant 1 have the following meaning: Marking on bracket 1000/LINK SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters Figure 4. Location of the LEDs (adapter variant 1) Color Status Description green ON/OFF... -
Page 26: Figure 5: Location Of The Leds (Adapter Variant 2)
Adapter Variant 2 The LEDs of the copper adapters variant 2 have the following meaning: Marking on bracket 10=OFF 100=GRN 1000=ORG ACT/LINK The LEDs of the fiber adapters variant 2 have the following meaning: Marking on bracket 1000/LINK Figure 5. Location of the LEDs (adapter variant 2) Color Status Description... -
Page 27: Software Features
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 • Linux kernel 2.4.13 and higher stable versions The latest version of all available network drivers can be downloaded from the SysKonnect web site (see section “Additional Documentation and Updates”). High Performance The adapters of the SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter Family are high performance and highly reliable adapters. -
Page 28: Pxe / Rpl Support
Hot-Plug As a member of the PCI Special Interest Group, SysKonnect has a long experience in the standard- ization of the insertion and removal of PCI computer cards during normal operation. Like all SysKon- nect Gigabit Ethernet Adapters, the SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Adapters comply with the Hot-Plug PCI standard. -
Page 29: Parity
User Diagnostics (DOS) The following conditions have to be met in order for Hot-Plug to work on SysKonnect Gigabit Ether- net Adapters: • The target system has PCI Express resp. PCI/PCI-X Hot-Plug slots, i.e. the power can be switched on and off under the control of the operating system. - Page 30 5 Software Features For several operating systems, SysKonnect offers drivers that support VLAN tagging and thus can be applied for VLAN servers and terminal units. For more information on Virtual LANs, refer to the White Paper “Virtual Networks”, which can be found on the installation CD-ROM under “White Papers”...
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Page 31: Testing The Network Adapter
Loopback testing via external repeater requires another adapter installed in a sec- ond computer running in repeater mode (also see section “Loopback Repeater Test”). The following procedure describes the test via wrap plug. SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters Figure 6. Setup for loopback wrap plug testing... -
Page 32: Figure 7: Typical Display After A Successful Test (Loopback Wrap Plug)
To test the adapter, proceed as follows: Switch off the computer. If the computer is still connected to the data network, unplug the data cable from the network adapter’s port. Connect the network adapter as follows: • For the simple test: Insert the protective plugs into the ports. •... -
Page 33: Loopback Repeater Test
“Failure of a Test”. 19. Press any key to continue. 20. On the “test computer”, quit the diagnostics program with E 21. On the “repeater computer”, quit the diagnostics program with E SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters EPEATER OOPB... -
Page 34: Failure Of A Test
Repeat the test. If the defect persists, contact your vendor. If you wish to return faulty material directly to SysKonnect, follow the instructions given in section “Returning an Adapter for Repair”. To quit the diagnostics program, select E Figure 8. Typical error message from the diagnostics program in the main menu. -
Page 35: Additional Functions Of The Diagnostics Program
Select the appropriate item from the menu (see figure 9 “Diagnostics program, main menu”). To quit the program, select E This option is automatically offered for selection if you did not select a menu item previously. SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters Figure 9. Diagnostics program, main menu in the main menu. -
Page 36: Reading Sensor Data
Reading Sensor Data To read sensor data, proceed as follows: Start the main program (see page 35). Select S A separate window will be displayed for the following sensor data: • Temperature of the board • Voltage on the PCI card (for PCI/PCI-X adapters only) •... -
Page 37: Reading Vital Product Data (Vpd)
Select VPD D A submenu with the following options will be displayed: • • • • • SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters Figure 10. Display of configuration data in the main menu. (return to the main menu) VPD D ISPLAY LEAR... -
Page 38: Sample Usage Of Vpd / Asset Tag
Select the desired option return to the main menu by selecting E Sample Usage of VPD / Asset Tag Example You want to store the inventory number of the network adapter (123-45) in the asset tag. To store the inventory number, proceed as follows: Look at all the VPD to determine the code for the asset tag. -
Page 39: Figure 13: Screen Showing Updated Asset Tag
Additional Functions of the Diagnostics Program Figure 13. Screen showing updated asset tag For more information on the diagnostics program, refer to the corresponding readme file. SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters... - Page 40 6 Testing the Network Adapter...
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Page 41: Troubleshooting
Make sure the network driver is loaded. Is there any network overload? Is switch configuration 1000 Mbit/s set? Is the maximum transmission distance exceeded (see table on page 15)? If you have any other SysKonnect adapter installed, compare your setup with this adapter. - Page 42 7 Troubleshooting...
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Page 43: 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 44: 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 information on our product range and our customer support services. The latest drivers are also provided on the SysKonnect web site. -
Page 45: Technical Specifications
USA / Canada: cULus listed accessory (UL 60950, CSA C22.2) International: CB certification The SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter Fam- ily is for use in a compatible Listed Personal Computer that has Instal- lation Instructions detailing user installation of card cage accessories. - Page 46 Dimensions (max.) (without bracket) Temperature range Relative humidity Warranty SK-9E21: 118.4 mm x 60.3 mm SK-9S21: 167.64 mm x 57.3 mm SK-9E22: 118.4 mm x 68.94 mm SK-9S22: 167.64 mm x 64.41 mm SK-9E8x/SK-9E9x: 128.52 mm x 68.94 mm SK-9S8x/SK-9S9x: 167.64 mm x 64.41 mm Operation: 0°C to + 50°C Storage:...
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Page 47: How To Identify Your Network Adapter Type
The type of adapter is also displayed in the header of the diganostics program (see section “Diagnostics Program”). Adapter Variant 1 Model SK-9E21 SK-9S21 Bracket Interface/Port 10/100/ 1000Base-T Single Link Media Copper SysKonnect SK-9Exx/9Sxx Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters SK-9E22 SK-9E81 SK-9E82 SK-9S22 SK-9S81 SK-9S82 10/100/ 1000Base-SX 1000Base-SX 1000Base-T Single Link Dual Link... - Page 48 Adapter Variant 2 Model SK-9E21 SK-9S21 Bracket Interface/Port 10/100/ 1000Base-T Single Link Media Copper SK-9E22 SK-9E81 SK-9E82 SK-9S22 SK-9S81 SK-9S82 10/100/ 1000Base-SX 1000Base-SX 1000Base-T Single Link Dual Link Dual Link Copper Fiber Fiber 8 Important Information SK-9E91 SK-9E92 SK-9S91 SK-9S92 1000Base-SX 1000Base-SX Single Link...
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Page 49: 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 50: 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. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. -
Page 51: Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich, Liechtenstein
SysKonnect product, even if SysKonnect has been advised of the possibility of such damages. - Page 52 Die Garantie ist bezüglich der Software auf 90 Tage, bezüglich der Netzwerkadapter auf 5 Jahre für Infrastrukturkomponenten auf 2 Jahre und bezüglich der sonstigen Hardware auf 6 Monate beschränkt. Diese Garantie wird von SysKonnect als Hersteller des Produktes übernommen;...
- Page 54 Visit us: www.syskonnect.com SysKonnect GmbH Siemensstrasse 23 D-76275 Ettlingen Support: +49 7243 502 330 E-mail: sales@syskonnect.de...
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