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- Page 1 E1100, E2100, AND E3100 SERIES ETHERNET NETWORK ADAPTERS INSTALLATION GUIDE Desktop Network Interface Products C A B L E T R O N S Y S T E M S, I N C.
- Page 2 NOTICE NOTICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made.
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Page 3: Fcc Notice
FCC NOTICE FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
The E1100/E2100 Series Adapters ...2-2 2.2.1 Unpacking the Adapter ...2-3 2.2.2 Copying the Software ...2-3 2.2.3 Preparing the E1100 for Installation ...2-3 2.2.4 Preparing the E2100 for Installation ...2-4 Setting the I/O Base Address Jumper ...2-5 I/O Address Space Requirements ...2-6 Installing a Boot PROM ...2-6... - Page 5 CONTENTS 2.11 Software Check List ...2-15 2.12 Getting Help ...2-16 2.13 Specifications ...2-18 2.13.1 Power Requirements ...2-18 2.13.2 Environmental Requirements ...2-18 2.13.3 Safety ...2-18 2.13.4 Dimensions ...2-18 CHAPTER 3 MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Connecting to a Twisted Pair Segment ...3-1 3.1.1 RJ-45 Interface (UTP Port) ...3-1 3.1.2 Twisted Pair Requirements ...3-3 Connecting to a Thin-net Segment ...3-4 3.2.1 BNC Interface (Coax Port) ...3-4...
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Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction
10BASE-T twisted pair Ethernet network segment, a thin Ethernet 10BASE-2 coaxial network, a fiber optic network segment, or a transceiver via an AUI cable. The adapters incorporate Cabletron Systems’ LANVIEW LEDs. These diagnostic LEDs indicate power, network transmit and receive, link established, and collision present conditions as soon as the adapter is connected to the network segment. -
Page 7: The Adapter Features
1.2 THE ADAPTER FEATURES The following sections outline the features of the adapters. 1.2.1 Connectivity The Cabletron Systems adapters connect your computer to an IEEE 802.3 Ethernet network. The various adapter models incorporate either an Ethernet 10BASE-T twisted pair port, a thin Ethernet coaxial BNC port, an SMT type fiber optic port, or an external transceiver via an AUI cable. -
Page 8: Fiber Optic Ports
96 bit times (1 bit time = 100 ns.) if the port has been transmitting continuously for more than 65,536 bit times. 1.2.6 LANVIEW LEDs Cabletron Systems’ adapters incorporate Cabletron Systems’ LANVIEW Status Monitoring and Diagnostic System. The LANVIEW LEDs help you diagnose problems, such as failure to establish a twisted pair link between the adapter and an Ethernet device at the far end of the link. - Page 9 INTRODUCTION LNK or RJ-45 Port BNC Port Dual Media Adapter Figure 1-1. LANVIEW LEDs • Collision Present (CLN) This LED flashes when the adapter is transmitting to indicate that the adapter is detecting a collision condition on the network (red indicator).
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Page 10: Software
1.2.7 Software Software drivers, related software, and diagnostics are supplied by Cabletron Systems on floppy diskettes shipped with the adapter. The drivers support a variety of network platforms. Refer to the Network Software Installation Guide. The diagnostic program provided with the adapter allows you to check the adapter’s operation at various levels, through a series of... -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Installation
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ADAPTER MODELS The E1100, E2100, and E3100 Series network adapters are used for the specific computer bus architectures listed below: • E1100 Series - IBM Personal Computer XT , IBM Personal Computer AT , IBM Personal System/2 Models 25 or 30, or a compatible with an XT or an AT style bus. -
Page 12: Model Number References
E11xx indicates an E1100 series adapter with any media combination has the described feature. For example, an E1112 is an E1100 Series adapter with UTP and coax ports. A model with the suffix -X indicates a large memory option. The optional memory sizes are listed below: •... -
Page 13: Unpacking The Adapter
Cabletron software diskettes. Store the original software in a safe place, and use the copies for the actual installation procedure. 2.2.3 Preparing the E1100 for Installation The E11xx Series employs a socket for an optional Boot PROM. All parameters except the I/O base address and PROM base address are set through software. -
Page 14: Preparing The E2100 For Installation
INSTALLATION Boot PROM Socket I/O Base Address Figure 2-1. The E1112 Adapter 2.2.4 Preparing the E2100 for Installation The E21xx Series employs a socket for an optional Boot PROM. All parameters except the I/O base address and PROM base address are set through software. -
Page 15: Setting The I/O Base Address Jumper
Figure 2-3. JP1, E1100/E2100 I/O base address Jumper Pins Figure 2-4. I/O Base Address Settings Select one of four possible I/O base addresses by placing shunts on the JP1 pins as shown in Figure 2-4. -
Page 16: I/O Address Space Requirements
Appendix A, Address/Interrupt Tables, lists the I/O addresses of commonly used devices. INSTALLING A BOOT PROM The E1100 and E2100 Series adapters have a socket for an optional Boot PROM. The Boot PROM plugs into the empty 28-pin socket shown in Figures 2-1 and 2-2. -
Page 17: Installing The E1100/E2100 Adapters
INSTALLING THE E1100/E2100 ADAPTERS Note that any of the E1100 and E2100 Series adapters can be installed in either an XT or an AT style expansion slot. The E1100 adapter will occupy the forward half of the bus connector in an AT style bus. - Page 18 INSTALLATION • Carefully remove the adapter from its protective pouch, and visually inspect it. • Remove the backplate (2, Fig. 2-6) from the selected slot (3) by removing the screw (1) holding the backplate in place, and sliding the backplate out of the slot as shown in Figure 2-6. Carefully insert the adapter into the expansion slot as shown in Figures 2-7 and 2-8.
- Page 19 Figure 2-7. Installing the E1100 Series Adapter Figure 2-8. Installing the E2100 Series Adapter INSTALLATION 1. Adapter 2. PC Board Connector 3. Expansion Slot 1. Adapter 2. PC Board Connector 3. Expansion Slot Page 2-9...
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Page 20: Installing The E3100 Series Adapters
INSTALLING THE E3100 SERIES ADAPTERS This section contains instructions for preparing and installing your Cabletron Systems E3100 Series network adapter into your computer. The only hardware preparation for installing the E3100 Series adapter is the installation of an optional Boot PROM. -
Page 21: Installing The E3100 Adapter
Boot PROM Socket Figure 2-9. The E3112 Adapter 2.7.3 Installing the E3100 Adapter To install the adapter in your computer, follow these instructions: • Turn off the power to the PC and peripherals and disconnect all power cords and cables. •... - Page 22 INSTALLATION Figure 2-10. Micro Channel Backplate Detail CAUTION: The adapter is sensitive to static discharges. Hold it by the corners. Avoid contact with the PC bus edge connector or any of the components. Failure to observe all static precautions may result in damage to the adapter.
- Page 23 • Align the adapter so the PC bus edge connector is lined up with the expansion slot (4) as shown in Figure 2-11. Figure 2-11. Installing the E3100 Series Adapter • Slide the adapter into the guide slots and firmly press, but do not force, the adapter into the expansion slot.
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Page 24: Copying The Adf File
INSTALLATION COPYING THE ADF FILE After an E3100 Series adapter is installed in your computer and before using it, you must copy the Cabletron Adapter Description File (ADF) onto a backup copy of your system’s Reference Diskette. The ADF is supplied with your Cabletron software. The ADF provides Programmable Option Select Parameters for the System Configuration Utility. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting Check List For Adapters
2.10 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK LIST FOR ADAPTERS • Make sure the adapter is installed and properly seated in the PC chassis connector. • On the adapter, if the coax port is used it is necessary to have a T and terminator attached to it. •... -
Page 26: Getting Help
If you need additional support related to the adapter, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support. Before calling, please have the following information available for use by the Cabletron Technical Support personnel who will assist you. - Page 27 Support through the Cabletron Forum by entering: GO CTRON at any ! prompt. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, you can write to Cabletron Systems Technical Support at: Cabletron Systems, Inc. 35 Industrial Way, P.O. Box 5005...
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Page 28: Specifications
INSTALLATION 2.13 SPECIFICATIONS 2.13.1 Power Requirements E1100 Series E2100 Series E3100 Series 2.13.2 Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: 2.13.3 Safety Designed in accordance with UL478, UL910, NEC 725-2(b), CSA, IEC, TUV, VDE Class A. Meets FCC, Part 15, Class A limits. -
Page 29: Chapter 3 Making Network Connections
CHAPTER 3 MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS This section contains instructions for connecting your adapter to an Ethernet network. An adapter can be connected to the network through either a media interface port or an AUI port on the adapter. You should have selected the port during the configuration procedures. - Page 30 MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS RJ-45 Port RJ-45 Connector Figure 3-2. RJ-45 Connector RJ-45 Connections Type: Pin 1 No Connection • Connect the twisted pair segment (4, Fig. 3-1) by inserting the RJ-45 connector (3) into the adapter’s RJ-45 port (2). • Check that the Link LED on the adapter is lit. The Link LED may not light until data has been transmitted out the 10BASE-T port.
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Page 31: Twisted Pair Requirements
• Check that the twisted pair connection meets dB loss and cable specifications outlined in Section 3.1.2, below. If a link still has not been established, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support (see Section 2.12, Getting Help). 3.1.2 Twisted Pair Requirements •... -
Page 32: Connecting To A Thin-Net Segment
MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS • Delay - Must not exceed 1000 nsec for a 10BASE-T link. This delay limits maximum link segments to 200 meters. • Crosstalk - Crosstalk is caused by signal coupling between cable pairs within a multi-pair cable bundle. Crosstalk should not be a problem if the cable meets all other requirements. -
Page 33: Thin-Net Requirements
View A Figure 3-3. Attaching a Thin-Net Segment 3.2.2 Thin-Net Requirements • Cable - Must be 50 ohm RG-58A type coaxial cable. • Length - Must be no longer than 185 meters (607 ft.). • Termination - A 50 ohm terminator at the far ends of each thin-net segment. -
Page 34: Connecting To A Fiber Optic Link Segment
Receive and which is Transmit. When you buy fiber optic cable from Cabletron Systems, it is labeled so that at one end of the cable, one fiber is labeled 1, and the other fiber is labeled 2. This pattern is repeated at the other end of the cable. -
Page 35: Fiber Optic Requirements
Verify that the fiber connection meets the dB loss specifications outlined in Section 3.3.1, below. If a link still has not been established, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support (see Section 2.12, Getting Help). 1. ST Port 2. -
Page 36: Fiber Optic Interface (Fiber Optic Ports)
MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS • Length - The maximum fiber optic cable length is 2 km (6558 feet), if system budgets are met. However, IEEE 802.3 FOIRL (Fiber Optic Inter-Repeater Link) specifications specify a maximum of 1 km (3279 feet). 3.3.2 Fiber Optic Interface (Fiber Optic Ports) Ex040 and Ex040-X: Parameter Typical... -
Page 37: Connecting To An External Transceiver
3.4 CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL TRANSCEIVER 3.4.1 AUI Connector (AUI Ports) Figure 3-5. Connecting an AUI Cable Any adapter with an AUI Port can be connected to the network via a transceiver and an AUI cable. The AUI port should have been selected during the installation procedure. -
Page 38: Aui Interface
MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS 3.4.2 AUI Interface Type: Pin 1 Logic Ground Collision + TX + Logic Ground RX + Logic Ground No Connection Logic Ground 3.4.3 AUI Cable Requirements • Type - The AUI cable connecting the adapter to a transceiver must be Ethernet Version 1, Version 2, or IEEE 802.3, 10BASE-5 type cable that matches the device attached to the AUI port. -
Page 39: Appendix A Address/Interrupt Tables
APPENDIX A ADDRESS/INTERRUPT TABLES Table A-1. I/O Ports of Common Devices Possible Potential Conflicting Devices and Their I/O Base Typical I/O Addresses Address Game Controller/Joystick (200 - 20F) Expansion Unit (210 - 217) Cabletron Adapter Bus Mouse LPT2:(278 - 27F) Cabletron Adapter COM4: (2E8 - 2EF) GPIB-Adapter 0 (2E1) COM2: (2F8 - 2FF) Data Aquisition (2E2 - 2E3) - Page 40 ADDRESS/INTERRUPT TABLES Table A-2. Commonly Used PC Interrupts Interrupt Usage IRQ2 Reserved IRQ2 Cascade from slave 8259A PIC IRQ3 Serial communications (COM2) IRQ4 Serial communications (COM1) IRQ5 Fixed disk IRQ5 Parallel printer (LPT2) IRQ6 Floppy disk IRQ7 Parallel printer (LPT1) IRQ9 Software diverted to IRQ2 IRQ10...
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Page 41: Index
Ethernet port 1-2 adapter models 2-1 see table 2-1 2-1 E1100/E2100 series 2-2 installation 2-1 model number references 2-2 preparing the E1100 for installation 2-3 preparing the E2100 for installation 2-4 address/interrupt tables A-1 see table A-1 A-1 see table A-2 A-2... - Page 42 INDEX network software loading 2-14 related manuals 1-5 see table A-2 A-2 setting the I/O base address jumper 2-5 software 1-5 software check list 2-15 specifications 2-18 dimensions 2-18 environmental 2-18 power requirements 2-18 safety 2-18 statistics 1-5 thin-net segment connecting to 3-4 troubleshooting check list for adapters 2-15...
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