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N-FX-xx-03
100-Base-FX Network Interface Cards (NICs)
Introduction
Transition Networks N-FX-xx-03 PCI 100FX NICs provide a 100Base-FX fiber port and delivers low cost,
fiber optic connectivity to the desktop in fiber-rich LAN environments.
With standard- and low-profile form factors, these NICs have driver support for most popular operating
systems, and PCI 2.2 / 2.1 plug-and-play capabilities. These fast Ethernet NICs can be installed in virtually
any PC on the network. The N-FX-xx-03 modules include both Standard and Low Profile brackets.
Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Contents . ....................................................................................................................................................... 1
Models / Part Numbers . ................................................................................................................................ 1
Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Description . ............................................................................................................................................... 2
Installation Procedure .............................................................................................................................. 2
Configuration ................................................................................................................................................ 3
PCI Bus System and Configuration . ............................................................................................................... 3
Booting the System ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Boot Options . ............................................................................................................................................ 4
To Change Boot Options . .......................................................................................................................... 5
Wake-on-LAN (WoL) ..................................................................................................................................... 6
LED Functions . ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Cable Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 8
Drivers Supported . .................................................................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting . ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Diagnostics LEDs ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Contact Us . .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Compliance Information ............................................................................................................................. 10
Record of Revisions . .................................................................................................................................... 11
Models / Part Numbers
Part Number
N-FX-ST-03
100Base-FX 1300nm multimode (ST); [2 km/1.2 mi.]* Link Budget: 12.0 dB
N-FX-SC-03
100Base-FX 1300nm multimode (SC); [2 km/1.2 mi.]* Link Budget: 12.0 dB
N-FX-LC-03
100Base-FX 1300nm multimode (LC); [2 km/1.2 mi.]* Link Budget: 12.0 dB
N-FX-MT-03
100Base-FX 1300nm multimode (MT-RJ); [2 km/1.2 mi.]* Link Budget: 14.5 dB*
* Typical maximum cable distance. Actual distance depends on network physical characteristics.
33498 Rev. C
Duplex Fiber-Optic Port
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
User Guide N-FX-xx-03 100-Base-FX Network Interface Cards (NICs) Introduction Transition Networks N‐FX‐xx‐03 PCI 100FX NICs provide a 100Base‐FX fiber port and delivers low cost, fiber optic connectivity to the desktop in fiber‐rich LAN environments. With standard‐ and low‐profile form factors, these NICs have driver support for most popular operating systems, and PCI 2.2 / 2.1 plug‐and‐play capabilities. These fast Ethernet NICs can be installed in virtually any PC on the network. The N‐FX‐xx‐03 modules include both Standard and Low Profile brackets. Contents Introduction .............................. 1 Contents ................................ 1 Models / Part Numbers .......................... 1 Installation .............................. 2 Description .............................. 2 Installation Procedure .......................... 2 Configuration .............................. 3 PCI Bus System and Configuration ........................ 3 Booting the System ............................ 4 Boot Options ............................. 4 To Change Boot Options ........................... 5 Wake‐on‐LAN (WoL) ............................. 6 LED Functions .............................. 6 Cable Specifications ............................ 7 ... -
Page 2: Installation
Transition Networks N‐FX‐xx‐03 NIC User Guide Installation Description The N‐FX module has bootable ROM and Wake‐On LAN capabilities. The two LED indicators, LINK/ACT and FDX, located on the bracket, show network/board link, activities, collision, and full‐duplex statuses. See Figure 1 below. Figure 1: LEDs and Wake‐On LAN Connector Installation Procedure CAUTION: Wear a grounding strap and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when installing the N‐FX module. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage or failure of the N‐FX module. Perform the steps below to install the NIC. Important: Install the N‐FX NIC in a “master slot” only. 1. Select one of the two options for WoL to match the host PC’s capabilities: a. via WoL 3‐pin connector (Fig. 1 above), or b. via PCI bus; see Wake‐on‐LAN (WoL) on page 6. 2. Locate a master slot on the PC workstation or file server. 3. Remove the cover from the PC workstation or file server ‐ keep all screws. 4. Remove and keep the screws holding the cover to the installation slot. 5. Carefully align the module to the slot guides and slide it into the “master slot.” 6. Ensure that the module is firmly seated in the slot. 7. Use the screws saved in Step 4 above to secure the module to the workstation or file server housing. 33498 Rev. C http://www.transition.com/ Page 2 of 11 ... -
Page 3: Configuration
Transition Networks N‐FX‐xx‐03 NIC User Guide Configuration For motherboards with automatic PCI configuration: No specific setup is needed. (You can enter the system BIOS setup menu to view or specify the interrupt (INT) line of the PCI slots.) For motherboards with bus master and interrupt jumpers: Enable bus master operation in a selected PCI slot and select an INT request line (IRQ) level, using the appropriate motherboard jumper. Enable I/O on the N‐FX, PCI slot. PCI Bus System and Configuration Ensure that the PCI machine supports master slots, INT multiple sharing, and timing compatibility. DO NOT install N‐FX in PCI slave slots. Please refer to your PC system manual and select the appropriate configuration settings. When installing multiple N‐FX modules in a server station, you can correctly configure the IRQ settings of the PCI slot. Up to four N‐FX modules can be installed in a PCI file server, running a NetWare operating system. N‐FX server modules share the same INT line with the driver supporting multiple INT services at a time. The IRQ of each N‐FX module should not conflict with other boards. Operation in full duplex (default) or half‐duplex mode is configured by LAN driver options. ... -
Page 4: Booting The System
Transition Networks N‐FX‐xx‐03 NIC User Guide Booting the System The NIC can boot according to PXE (default) or RPL protocols. If you want to boot from BIOS you must re‐configure the NIC according to BIOS settings. Boot Options The NIC is capable of the following boot modes: Local Only: In this mode, network boot is disabled on the NIC. This option is useful for conserving Option ROM space or ensuring the network boot will not occur through this NIC. According to BIOS: In this mode, the NIC will follow the BIOS configuration for network boot. This option can be used when the user wants the host process to be controlled entirely by the BIOS. Network first, then Local (default): In this mode, the NIC takes over the boot process regardless of the BIOS boot configuration and the NIC attempts to force the PC to boot through its own network interface. If the network boot fails, the PC diverts back to booting according to the boot order configured in the BIOS. This mode is useful for enabling network boot on PCs that do not have network boot options in the BIOS. Local first, then Network: In this mode, the NIC allows booting according to the BIOS boot order configuration. If booting according to the BIOS boot order fails, the NIC attempts to force booting through its own network interface. 33498 Rev. C http://www.transition.com/ Page 4 of 11 ... -
Page 5: To Change Boot Options
Transition Networks N‐FX‐xx‐03 NIC User Guide To Change Boot Options 1. At start‐up, a prompt displays to Press <Shift> + <Tab> key to display boot option menu. 2. Press Shift and Tab keys together at the prompt. A screen displays with the NIC boot options: 3. Change the Boot Option setting to the desired option. 4. Save and exit. 33498 Rev. B http://www.transition.com/ Page 5 of 11 ... -
Page 6: Wake-On-Lan (Wol)
Transition Networks N‐FX‐xx‐03 NIC User Guide Wake-on-LAN (WoL) This section outlines the methods for configuring WOL based on the type of PCI bus in the PC. Wake‐on‐LAN is implemented using a special network message called a magic packet. The magic packet contains the MAC address of the destination computer. The listening computer waits for a magic packet addressed to it and then initiates system wake‐up. The magic packet is sent on the data link (OSI Layer 2) and is broadcast to all NICs using the network broadcast address (the IP‐address is not used). The Technical Specifications section of this manual shows: Wake‐ON‐LAN supports magic packets only: PCI 2.1 implemented via the 3‐PIN WOL connector (WOL cable needed) PCI 2.2 implemented directly via PME# signal (no WOL cable needed) Note that PCI 2.2 does not use the WOL cable; the WOL function is done via the PCI slot. For PCI 2.1, these slots do require the use of a WOL cable, and you are installing the N‐FX‐xx‐03 in a PCI 2.1 slot and you want to use the WOL feature, use the provided WOL cable The WOL cable TN part number is 4100 (included with the N‐FX‐xx‐03). Most versions of Microsoft Windows integrate WoL functionality into the Device Manager, available in the Power Management tab of each network device. Often, the correct BIOS configuration is also required for WoL to function. In Windows Vista and higher, you can determine how the OS was powered up by running the powercfg / lastwake command in a CMD prompt to list the "Wake Source". The WoL event should also be logged in the System Event log. In Linux, WoL may be changed with a subfunction of the ethtool command. LED Functions The LED is a single green color. LED ... -
Page 7: Cable Specifications
Transition Networks N‐FX‐xx‐03 NIC User Guide Cable Specifications Fiber cable Bit error rate: <10‐9 Single mode fiber (recommended): 9 μm Multimode fiber (recommended): 62.5/125 μm Multimode fiber (optional): 100/140, 85/140, 50/125 μm N‐FX‐ST‐03 and N‐FX‐SC‐03: 1310 nm multimode Fiber optic transmitter power: min: ‐19.0 dBm max: ‐14.0 dBm Fiber optic receiver sensitivity: min: ‐30.0 dBm max: ‐140 dBm Link budget: ... -
Page 8: Technical Specifications
Transition Networks N‐FX‐xx‐03 NIC User Guide Technical Specifications Transition Networks Model N‐FX‐xx‐03 supports IEEE 802.1P/Q VLAN tagging. Expansion bus standard: PCI 2.1, PCI 2.2 compliant Data rate: 100Mbps fiber media LEDs (on the bracket): • LINK/ACT • FDX (full/half duplex) Wake‐On LAN: Supports magic packets only: PCI 2.1 implemented via the 3‐Pin WOL connector PCI 2.2 implemented directly via PME# signal (no Wake‐ On LAN cable needed) OS Support: ... -
Page 9: Troubleshooting
Transition Networks N‐FX‐xx‐03 NIC User Guide Troubleshooting Diagnostics LEDs LEDS The LINK/ACT LED lights when a fiber cable connection is good. It blinks to indicate activity. The collision and full‐duplex LED report PC board operating status. After power UP, the LINK/ACT LED should light; if not, check the following: 1. Confirm that the N‐FX module is properly inserted into the master slot. 2. Confirm that the PC is properly connected to a power source and that the power source is turned ON. 3. Check the fiber cable for proper connection. 4. If the system will not boot, you may need to reconfigure the NIC to start from a different boot option. For example, if the PC will not boot with the NIC installed, and the NIC’s default boot option is selected, try changing boot option to Local Only or According to BIOS. See Booting the System on page 4. 5. Contact Tech Support; see ‘Contact Us’ below. Contact Us Technical Support: Technical support is available 24‐hours a day: US and Canada: 1‐800‐260‐1312 International: 00‐1‐952‐941‐7600 Main Office tel: +1.952.941.7600 | toll free: 1.800.526.9267 | fax: 952.941.2322 sales@transition.com | techsupport@transition.com | customerservice@transition.com Address Transition Networks 10900 Red Circle Drive Minnetonka, MN 55343, U.S.A. ... -
Page 10: Compliance Information
Transition Networks N‐FX‐xx‐03 NIC User Guide Compliance Information Declaration of Conformity FCC Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help 33498 Rev. C http://www.transition.com/ Page 10 of 11 ... -
Page 11: Record Of Revisions
Transition Networks N‐FX‐xx‐03 NIC User Guide Canadian regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out on the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la Class B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. European regulations Caution: This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse B. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten. In diesem Fäll ist der Benutzer für Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich. Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe B. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilsateur de prende les measures spécifiques appropriées. In accordance with European Union Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, Transition Networks will accept post usage returns of this product for proper disposal. The contact information for this activity can be found in the 'Contact Us' portion of this document. Record of Revisions Date Notes 3/25/11 Initial release revision. 11/28/12 Add WoL information (PCI v 2.1 vs.
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