Summary of Contents for DSS NETWORKS 5160
- Page 1 DSS NETWORKS GigMAC PMC/PCI Controllers Board and Driver Users Manual (Includes models 5160, 5161, 6160 and 7160) Version 1.12, P/N 131900 June 2002...
- Page 2 GigMAC PMC and PCI Controller and Driver Users Manual 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the DSS Networks GigMAC Gigabit Ethernet Controller. The GigMac family of adapters is a high-performance, cost-effective Ethernet solution for adding Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to any embedded Network Appliance, Server or Access Device equipped with a PCI or PMC Mezzanine slot and is ideal for both embedded PCI and CompactPCI systems.
- Page 3 • Sustained throughput of 110 Mbytes/sec over PCI bus using PCI 32/33 • Frame processing rate of over 500,000 frames per second • Support for Copper and Fiber Interface Cards (Models 5160, 5161, 6160 and 7160) • One adapter family for all common platforms with driver support for vxWorks, Linux and Windows •...
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Page 4: Oem Developer Kit Contents
Tornado II requirements: Tornado 2.0.2 with patch updates, VxWorks kernel 5.4 or later. PCI Configuration Library support (pciConfigLib). One available PMC Mezzanine slot. PowerPC, Intel or MIPS based with a 450MHZ processor or better, PC100 or PC133 SDRAM, DDR SDRAM or RDRAM based. DSS NETWORKS, INC Version: 1.12 Page:... - Page 5 GigMAC PMC and PCI Controller and Driver Users Manual Recommended PowerPC7400 series at 500MHZ or better, Pentium3 or Pentium4 at 1GHZ or better, DDR or RDRAM based. DSS NETWORKS, INC Version: 1.12 Page:...
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Page 6: Board Led Indicators
Controller and Driver Users Manual 1.7 BOARD LED INDICATORS Models 5160, 5161, 6160 with RJ-45 connector The front panel has onboard RJ-45 connectors that supports the connection of Category 5 cabling with 6 LED indicators that provide the following as marked... -
Page 7: Hardware Installation
Avoid excessive movement during the installation, such as walking across carpets, as this can generate static. If you must leave the installation area before the installation is complete, be sure to ground yourself again before continuing the installation. DSS NETWORKS, INC Version: 1.12 Page:... - Page 8 Please refer to your User's manual for more detailed instructions on installing the adapter in an Embedded or CompactPCI system. Step 1 - Shut down the power to the computer system and remove the power cord and any peripheral cables. DSS NETWORKS, INC Version: 1.12 Page:...
- Page 9 IEEE specification for 10 Mbit, 100 Mbit and 1000 Mbit Ethernet networks. Note: Our GigMAC Models 5160, 5161 and 6160 support “auto-MDIX” mode where a crossover cable is not required when directly attaching two controllers.
- Page 10 The following sections explain how to install the driver software in VxWorks, Linux and Windows based systems. 3.1 VXWORKS DRIVER INSTALLATION Please see the vxWorks OEM Developers Guide p/n 131901 for vxWorks software installation and integration. DSS NETWORKS, INC Version: 1.12 Page:...
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Page 11: Linux Driver Installation
DEVICE=eth0 BOOTPROTO=static IPADDR=192.168.1.10 NETMASK=255.255.255.0 You should also add the following line to /etc/conf.modules similar to this: alias eth0 dpm to ensure that the kernel loads the appropriate module. DSS NETWORKS, INC Version: 1.12 Page:... -
Page 12: Windows Driver Installation
For information on connecting network cables to the GigMac Ethernet adapter, please see the "Connecting to the GigMac" section presented earlier in this manual. DSS NETWORKS, INC Version: 1.12 Page:... -
Page 13: Testing And Verification
Recommended option and continue installation. Step 4 - The Hardware Wizard will ask where you wish to search for drivers. Click the "Specify a location" option. Insert the DSS Networks GigMac Gigabit Ethernet Adapter CD. Click Browse and select the CD. Select the appropriate Windows directory and Click Next to continue. -
Page 14: Specifications
VxWorks, Linux and Windows platforms. These test programs are included on the OEM developer CD. 5. SPECIFICATIONS Connector (Models 5160, 5161, 6160): Gigabit Ethernet (1000BaseT, 100BaseTX, 10BaseT): RJ-45 CAT5 Connector (Model 7160 Fiber): SC or LC connector type for 50 and 62.5 micron multimode fiber. - Page 15 Link, 10 Mbps link, Full-Duplex, Transmit and Receive Activity Status Indicators (model 7160 fiber): Signal Detect, Link, Transmit and Receive Bus Interface: PCI v2.2 bus master, 32/64-bit, 33/66 MHz Dimensions: (PMC Models 5160, 5161, 7160): 5.866” X 2.913 Dimensions: (PCI models 6160, 6162): 6.6” X 2.535”...
- Page 16 IEEE 802.3 Ethernet over 2 pairs of UTP Category 3 (10BaseT). IEEE 1386 Draft 2.2 PMC Mezzanine Standard Distance (Models 5160, 5161 and 6160 copper): Recommended maximum distance is 328 feet (100 meters). Full Duplex: Support for 10/100/1000 Mbps data rates on all copper models...
- Page 17 Telephone technical support (8AM to 6PM, MST), 24-hour support via web 1 year product warranty on controller hardware Contacting Us You may contact DSS Networks in one of several ways: via the Web, e-mail, fax or telephone. Technical Support Send all technical support queries to support@dssnetworks.com...
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