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Broadcom Corporation [and may be covered by one or more Broadcom U.S. Pat- ents. Alacritech does not have a license under the Broadcom Licensed Patents to im- plement certain claimed functionality with hardware and software not provided by Alac- ritech.
(RJ45) connectors and contains the following sec- tions: Chapter 1 - Introduction, provides a general introduction to Alacritech Accel- erators and the SLIC Technology on which they are based. Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation, includes the specifications for the hard- ware and the procedure required to install the hardware component.
Installing the Low Profile Bracket (PCI and PCI-X Accelerators Only) Hardware Installation Software Installation and Support Alacritech Automated Customer Support Readme Files on Your Product CD-ROM Installing the Accelerator Software Appendix A Hardware Warranty and Information Appendix B Environmental Notices Alacritech Scalable Networking Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide (Copper)
1.2 Description Alacritech 1000 and 2000 Series Accelerators are Gigabit Ethernet network in- terface cards that employ Alacritech’s patented SLIC Technology architecture, a Dynamic TCP Offload™ methodology, which uses an innovative application- specific integrated circuit (ASIC) for protocol processing. Products using SLIC Technology architecture increase server performance and efficiency in a number of ways: •...
The LED on the top of the card shows that the card is being supplied with 3.3V power. The card will not operate unless this LED is lit. 3.3V detect Figure 1: PCI Accelerators Alacritech Scalable Networking Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide (Copper)
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Figure 2: PCI-X Based Accelerators Figure 3 shows PCIe based Accelerators. LEDs show link status, activity and speed on the end bracket: Figure 3: PCIe Based Accelerators Alacritech Scalable Networking Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide (Copper)
2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Hardware Installation Overview Alacritech Accelerators are designed for servers and storage systems on a Gi- gabit Ethernet network using TCP/IP. The system they are installed in must have the following features: • Supported operating system (see readme on CD for latest OS support) •...
1. Remove the two 4-40 x 3/16 screws from the topside of the card. 2. Install the standard PCI bracket, making sure that the mounting tabs are on the top (component) side of the card and the screws secured from the bottom side. Alacritech Scalable Networking Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide (Copper)
2.3 Hardware Installation Note: Alacritech Accelerators use components that are sensitive to ESD. Proper ESD handling and storage should be followed. Note: 1000, 2000, 1810, 1510 Series PCI and PCI-X based Accelerators are compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit PCI 2.2 slots or PCI 2.1 slots sup- plied with 3.3 volt power.
3.2 Readme Files on Your Product CD-ROM For a range of product information available, please read the readme.html file on the Alacritech Driver Installation CD. To view the files, go to the Alacritech Driver Installation CD and open the file with any web browser.
If the accelerator product is found to be defective, Alacritech, at its option, will replace or repair the hardware product at no charge except as set forth below provided that you...
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Licensee or Sublicensees, and such use is entirely at the user’s risk. Licensee agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold Alacritech harmless from and against any and all claims arising out of use of the accelerator product in such applications by Licensee or Sublicensees.
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. NOTE: In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device, Alacritech requires that you use network cables of a specific quality when connecting this device. For 100BASE-TX operation, your network cables must be Category 5, twisted pair wiring.
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EN Declaration of Conformity The 100000, 100001, 100004, 100005, 100007, 100009, SEN1001T, SEN1001F, SES1001T, SES1001F, SEA1001T, SEA1001F, SEN1511XT, SEN1512XT, SEN1522XT, SEN1811XT, SEN1812XT, SEN1822XT, SEN2002XT, SEN2002XF, SEN2001XT, SEN2001XF, SES1811XT, SES1812XT, SES1822XT, SES2002XT, SES2002XF, SES2001XT, SES2001XF, SEA2002XT, SEA2002XF, SEA2001XT, SEA2001XF, SEN2104ET, SEN2104EF, SEN2102ET, SEN2102EF, SES2104ET, SES2104EF, SES2102ET and SES2102EF have been tested in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a.
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Alacritech believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change without notice. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS." ALACRITECH INC.
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Alacritech believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The information is subject to change without notice. THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS." ALACRITECH INC.
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