Allied Telesis AT-2872SX Installation And User Manual
Allied Telesis AT-2872SX Installation And User Manual

Allied Telesis AT-2872SX Installation And User Manual

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  • Page 1 Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module AT-2872SX Installation and User’s Guide 613-001261 Rev. A...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2010 Allied Telesis, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesis, Inc. Allied Telesis and the Allied Telesis logo are trademarks of Allied Telesis, Incorporated. All other product names, company...
  • Page 3 European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment This Allied Telesis RoHS-compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Allied Telesis ensures RoHS conformance by requiring supplier Declarations of Conformity, monitoring incoming materials, and maintaining manufacturing process controls.
  • Page 4 Important: The symbol indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements”. This is posted on the Allied Telesis website at http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/. Refer to “Where to Find Web-based Documentation and Drivers” on page 13 to navigate to this document.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Returning Products...14 Sales or Corporate Information ...14 Warranty ...14 Management Software Updates ...14 Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2872SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module ... 15 Functional Description ...16 Contents of Your Shipment ...16 Hardware Features ...18 Supported Operating Systems ...19 Physical Description ...20...
  • Page 6 Contents Appendix A: Specifications ... 71 Physical Specifications ...71 Environmental Specifications...71 Power Specifications...71 Performance Specification ...72 Operating Specifications ...72 Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors... 73 Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner ...74 Using a Swab...76...
  • Page 7 Figures Figure 1. AT-2872SX ExpressCard module ...16 Figure 2. AT-2872SX LED ...20 Figure 3. Selecting the ExpressCard Slot...26 Figure 4. Pressing the Button ...27 Figure 5. Removing the Faceplate From PCI ExpressCard Slot ...27 Figure 6. Removing the Plate ...28 Figure 7.
  • Page 8 Figures...
  • Page 9 Tables Table 1: Safety Symbols ...12 Table 2: Fiber Optic Port 1000 LED Status ...20 Table 3: Broadcom NetXtreme II Linux Drivers ...50 Table 4: Linux Driver Packaging ...51...
  • Page 10 Tables...
  • Page 11: Preface

    Preface This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-2872SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module on a laptop computer. It also describes how to install the driver software on the AT-2872SX ExpressCard module and configure the driver software. The driver...
  • Page 12: Safety Symbols Used In This Document

    Preface Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1. Symbol Table 1. Safety Symbols Meaning Caution Performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Performing or omitting a specific action may result in electrical shock.
  • Page 13: Where To Find Web-Based Documentation And Drivers

    (PDF) on our web site. Go to http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/. Enter your hardware product model in the Search by Product Name field; for example, enter AT-2872SX. You can view the documents online or download them onto your local workstation or server.
  • Page 14: Contacting Allied Telesis

    This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales and corporate information. Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis Knowledge Base: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/kb.aspx. You can use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and review answers to previously asked questions.
  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Introducing The At-2872Sx Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Expresscard Module

    Chapter 1 Introducing the AT-2872SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module This chapter provides an introduction to the Allied Telesis AT-2872SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module and contains the following sections: “Functional Description” on page 16 “Hardware Features” on page 18 “Supported Operating Systems”...
  • Page 16: Functional Description

    PC Express Card is the new notebook interface that replaces the PCMCIA Card Bus interface. The PC Express interface is available in 34 mm and 54 mm sizes. You can install the AT-2872SX ExpressCard module in both the 34 mm and 54 mm sizes.
  • Page 17 AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide Note The AT-2872SX ExpressCard module is not shipped with a software driver CD. To download new driver software, see “Management Software Updates” on page 14. Inform your network supplier of any missing or damaged items. If you need to return the module, you must pack it in the original (or equivalent) packing material or the warranty will be voided.
  • Page 18: Hardware Features

    Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2872SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module Hardware Features The following list of hardware features for the AT-2872SX ExpressCard module applies to all of the supported operating systems: One 1000BASE-SX port with SC multi-mode fiber connector Full and half duplex Media Access Control (MAC)
  • Page 19: Supported Operating Systems

    Supported Operating Systems The following list describes the supported operating systems for the AT-2872SX ExpressCard module: Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 20: Physical Description

    (one transmitting and one receiving). The AT-2872SX ExpressCard module has one LED, as shown in Figure 2. See Table 1 for a description of the LED operating status.
  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Installing The Hardware

    Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 22 “Pre-Installation Checklist” on page 24 “Installing the Module” on page 25 “Connecting the Network Cables” on page 30...
  • Page 22: Reviewing Safety Precautions

    PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements”. This other product documentation is posted on the Allied Telesis website at http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/ software/. Refer to “Where to Find Web-based Documentation and Drivers” on page 13 to navigate to this document.
  • Page 23 AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide Warning The adapter is being installed in a system that operates with voltages that can be lethal. Before you remove the cover of your system, you must observe the following precautions to protect yourself and to prevent damage to the system components: - Remove any metallic objects or jewelry from your hands and wrists.
  • Page 24: Pre-Installation Checklist

    4. Holding the module by the edges, remove it from its shipping package 5. Check the module for visible signs of damage, particularly on the edge If you downloaded the module software from the Allied Telesis support website, record the path to where the module driver files reside on your system.
  • Page 25: Installing The Module

    2. Select the 34 mm or 54 mm ExpressCard slot. See Figure 3 on page 26 for an example of the 54 mm ExpressCard slot. AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide Note Allied Telesis recommends that you turn off your PC before installing the AT-2872SX ExpressCard module.
  • Page 26: Figure 3. Selecting The Expresscard Slot

    Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware 1758 Figure 3. Selecting the ExpressCard Slot 3. Use a pen and press the button toward the laptop and to the left. See Figure 4 on page 27. The button pops out along with the plate. See Figure 5 on page 27.
  • Page 27: Figure 4. Pressing The Button

    AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide 1710 Figure 4. Pressing the Button 1711 Figure 5. Removing the Faceplate From PCI ExpressCard Slot...
  • Page 28: Figure 6. Removing The Plate

    Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware 4. Remove the plate from the laptop. See Figure 6. 5. For the 54 mm ExpressCard slot, align the module to the left side of Keep the plate in a safe place. You may need it for future use. 1712 Figure 6.
  • Page 29: Figure 7. Inserting The Module

    AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide 6. Applying even pressure at both corners of the module, push the module until it is firmly seated in the ExpressCard slot. See Figure 7. 1930 Figure 7. Inserting the Module 7.
  • Page 30: Connecting The Network Cables

    AT-2872SX ExpressCard module. (The speed is determined from the link pulses, however, so the speed is always detected correctly.) As a result, the port setting on the AT-2872SX ExpressCard module will end up at half-duplex. If the end node is manually configured to full-duplex, there will be a duplex mismatch and data will be lost.
  • Page 31 AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide Note For instructions that describe how to clean the fiber optic connector, see Appendix B “Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors” on page 73...
  • Page 32 Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware...
  • Page 33: Chapter 3: Installing The Windows Drivers

    Installing the Windows Drivers This chapter provides procedures to install and remove the driver software for all of the Windows Operating Systems supported by the AT-2872SX ExpressCard module. In addition, it describes how to display and change adapter properties including power management options. This chapter covers the following topics: “Installing the Windows Driver Software”...
  • Page 34: Installing The Windows Driver Software

    Find Web-based Documentation and Drivers” on page 13 for more information. When Windows first starts after a hardware device such as an AT-2872SX ExpressCard module has been installed, or after the existing device driver has been removed, the operating system automatically detects the hardware and prompts you to install the driver software for that device.
  • Page 35: Using The Installer

    There is no installation CD. You must download the drivers. Note Allied Telesis recommends that you not perform hot insertions or hot removal when the OS is up and running, We recommend that you insert or remover the adapter only when the system is powered down.
  • Page 36: Figure 9. Broadcom Netxtreme Ii Driver Installer - Installshield Wizard

    Chapter 3: Installing the Windows Drivers 2. From the driver directory, select the setup.exe file and Run. Figure 9. Broadcom NetXtreme II Driver Installer - InstallShield Wizard 3. Click Next to continue. The Broadcom NetXtreme II Driver Installer - InstallShield Wizard Page is displayed.
  • Page 37: Figure 10. License Agreement

    AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide Figure 10. License Agreement Page 4. After you review the license agreement, click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. The Ready to Install the Program Page is displayed. See Figure 11 on...
  • Page 38: Figure 11. Ready To Install The Program

    Chapter 3: Installing the Windows Drivers 5. Click Install. Figure 11. Ready to Install the Program Page The InstallShield Wizard Completed Page is displayed. See Figure 12 on page 39. Note A TCP Chimney message appears with Windows 7 installation.
  • Page 39: Using Silent Installation

    “Performing a Silent Install and Creating a Log File” on page 40 “Performing a Silent Upgrade” on page 40 “Performing a Silent Uninstall” on page 40 “Performing a Silent Reinstall” on page 41 AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide Figure 12. InstallShield Wizard Completed Page...
  • Page 40 Chapter 3: Installing the Windows Drivers Performing a Silent Install To perform a silent install from within the installer source folder, type the following: setup /s /v/qn msiexec /i “BDrv5706.msi” /qn Performing a Silent Install and Creating a Log File To perform a silent install and create a log file at (f:\1testlog.txt), type the following: setup /s /v”/qn /L f:\1testlog.txt”...
  • Page 41 AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide To perform a silent uninstall from within the installer source folder, type the following: msiexec /x “BDrv5706.msi” /qn To perform a silent uninstall from any folder, type the following: msiexec /x “{F0DA8A3F-1457-419E-96F4-235DD3EF41E1}” /...
  • Page 42: Removing The Device Drivers

    Chapter 3: Installing the Windows Drivers Removing the Device Drivers This section discusses how to remove the device drivers. Windows XP To remove the device drivers, do the following: 1. In Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs. 2. Click Broadcom NetXtreme II GigE Driver Installer, and then click 3.
  • Page 43: Using The Netxtreme Ii Monolithic Driver

    AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide Using the NetXtreme II Monolithic Driver The NetXtreme II, based on its advanced functionalities, uses a software architecture that includes a Virtual Bus Device (VBD) to extend functionalities beyond basic network connectivity. Microsoft, however,...
  • Page 44 Chapter 3: Installing the Windows Drivers In cases where adding the Windows 2000 monolithic driver still does not work, apply the following modification to the b06nd.inf file located in the I386 directory as follows: 1. Locate [Manufacturer] header within the file. 2.
  • Page 45: Inserting The Netxtreme Ii Monolithic Driver In A Winpe 2.0 Image

    4. Place the monolithic driver and inf file in c:\drivers\x32\ by typing: AIK inserts the driver into the WinPE 2.0 image. AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide copype.cmd <arch> <destination> Note The directory structure c:\VistaPEx86 is used throughout this procedure.
  • Page 46: Configuring The Speed And Duplex Settings

    Chapter 3: Installing the Windows Drivers 5. To complete the customization of the image, prepare the image for 6. When asked to continue and have the program prepare the image for 7. To commit the changes to the original image file (Winpe.wim), type: 8.
  • Page 47 AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide Once located, notice the following information: [params_utp] hkr, , req_medium, [params_fiber] hkr, , req_medium, These make up two separate sections that can be configured: one for standard RJ-45 copper interfaces (params_utp) and one for fiber devices (params_fiber).
  • Page 48: Displaying Or Changing The Properties Of The Adapter

    Chapter 3: Installing the Windows Drivers Displaying or Changing the Properties of the Adapter To display or change the properties of the Broadcom network adapter, do the following: 1. In Control Panel, click Broadcom Control Suite 3. 2. Click the Advanced section of the Configurations tab. 3.
  • Page 49: Chapter 4: Installing The Linux Drivers

    Chapter 4 Installing the Linux Drivers This chapter provides procedures to install the Linux drivers for the AT- 2872SX ExpressCard module This chapter contains the following topics: “Introduction” on page 50 “Installing Linux Driver Software” on page 52...
  • Page 50: Introduction

    Support for the 2.4.21 kernels is provided in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3. Table 2. Broadcom NetXtreme II Linux Drivers Linux Driver Indicates the Linux drivers for the AT-2872SX ExpressCard module. The bnx2 driver is the networking driver and the cnic driver supports additional features required by the bnx2i iSCSI offload driver.
  • Page 51: Packaging

    Hat 5 distributions open-iscsi-2.0.707-0.25b.src.rpm: updated open-iscsi components for SLES 10 SP1 distribution open-iscsi-2.0.707-0.44b.src.rpm: updated open-iscsi components for SLES 10 SP2 distribution AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide Table 3. Linux Driver Packaging bnx2 Driver netxtreme2- bnx2i-version.src.rpm version.src.rpm...
  • Page 52: Installing Linux Driver Software

    Chapter 4: Installing the Linux Drivers Installing Linux Driver Software There are two ways to install the Linux driver software— from the Source RPM Package or build the driver from the source TAR file. See the following sections: Installing the The procedure in this section describes how to install the Source RPM Package.
  • Page 53 AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide 3. Install the newly built package which includes the driver and man page: rpm -ivh RPMS/i386/bnx2- If you are installing over an existing distribution that may already contain an older version of the driver, the --force option is needed.
  • Page 54: Building The Driver From The Source Tar File

    Chapter 4: Installing the Linux Drivers provided with your operating system. Building the This procedure describes how to build the bnx2 and bnx2i Linux drivers from the Source TAR file. See the following sections: Driver from the Source TAR File Building the bnx2 Driver To build the bnx2 Linux driver from the Source TAR file, do the following: 1.
  • Page 55 AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide To configure the network protocol and address after building the driver, refer to the manuals supplied with your operating system. Building the bnx2i Driver The following procedure describes how to build the bnx2i Linux driver from the Source TAR file.
  • Page 56: Load And Run Necessary Iscsi Software Components

    Chapter 4: Installing the Linux Drivers Load and Run Broadcom iSCSI Offload software suite consists of 3 kernel modules and a user daemon. You can load the required software components either Necessary iSCSI manually or through system services. Software Components 1.
  • Page 57: Patching Pci Files (Optional)

    PCI vendor and device information. Note The examples used in this procedure refer to the bnx2 driver, but also apply to the bnx2i driver. AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide...
  • Page 58: Network Installations

    Chapter 4: Installing the Linux Drivers Apply the updates by running the scripts provided in the supplemental tar file. For example, on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, apply the updates by entering the following commands: ./patch_pcitbl.sh pci.updates /usr/share/hwdata/pcitable.new bnx2 ./patch_pciids.sh /usr/share/hwdata/pci.ids pci.updates /usr/share/hwdata/pci.ids.new Next, back up the old files and the rename the new files by entering the...
  • Page 59 AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide Note Some combinations of property values may conflict and result in failures. The driver cannot detect all conflicting combinations. This property is used to disable Message Signal Interrupts (MSI). The property is valid only on 2.6 kernels that support MSI.
  • Page 60 Also, SQ size has a bearing on the number of connections that can be off-loaded; as QP size increases, the number of connections supported decreases. With the default values, the AT-2872SX ExpressCard module can offload 28 connections. Defaults: 128 Range: 32 to 128 rq_size Use the “Configure RQ size”...
  • Page 61: Checking The Bnx2 Driver Defaults

    AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide session recoveries induced by some older targets when iSCSI NOP-OUT and iSCSI CMD pdus are intermixed. Newer iSCSI target systems are immune to this condition and this parameter is turned ON for quite some time.
  • Page 62: Checking Driver Messages

    Chapter 4: Installing the Linux Drivers TSO: Enabled (on 2.6 kernels) WoL: Initial setting based on NVRAM's setting Checking Driver The following are the most common sample messages that may be logged in the /var/log/messages file for the bnx2 and bnx2i drivers. Use dmesg - Messages n <level>...
  • Page 63 AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide Checking bnx2i Driver Messages The following are the most common bnx2i driver messages: BNX2I Driver signon Broadcom NetXtreme II iSCSI Driver bnx2i v1.0.30 (Sep 29, 2007) Network port to iSCSI transport name binding...
  • Page 64 Chapter 4: Installing the Linux Drivers Target cannot be reached on any of the CNIC devices bnx2i: check route, cannot connect using cnic Network route is assigned to network interface, which is down bnx2i: check route, hba not found Attempting to offload iSCSI connection onto a Jumbo Frame-enabled device bnx2i: eth# network i/f mtu is set to #mtu bnx2i: iSCSI HBA can support mtu of 1500...
  • Page 65 AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide bnx2i: iscsi_error - invalid R2TSN field bnx2i: iscsi_error - invalid cmd len1 bnx2i: iscsi_error - invalid cmd len2 bnx2i: iscsi_error - pend r2t exceeds MaxOutstandingR2T value bnx2i: iscsi_error - TTT is rsvd...
  • Page 66: Teaming With Channel Bonding

    Chapter 4: Installing the Linux Drivers Teaming with With the Linux drivers, you can team adapters together using the bonding kernel module and a channel bonding interface. For more information, see Channel Bonding the Channel Bonding information in your operating system documentation. Statistics Detailed statistics and configuration information can be viewed using the ethtool utility.
  • Page 67 AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide Installing Open iSCSI User Applications Install and run the open-iscsi programs, iscsid and iscsiadm, from the Broadcom distributed open-iscsi packages. See “Packaging” on page 51 for details. All pre-installed open-iscsi packages need to be removed before the Broadcom iSCSI-supported packages can be installed.
  • Page 68 Chapter 4: Installing the Linux Drivers Binding iSCSI Target to Broadcom NX2 iSCSI Transport Name By default, the open-iscsi daemon connects to discovered targets using software initiator (transport name = 'tcp'). Users who wish to offload an iSCSI connection onto CNIC device should explicitly change the transport binding of the iSCSI node.
  • Page 69 AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide iSCSI target discovery using 'SendTargets' iscsiadm -m discovery --type sendtargets -p <ipaddr[:port]> Login to target using 'iscsiadm' command iscsiadm --mode node --targetname <iqn.targetname> -- portal <ipaddr[:port]> --login List all drives active in the system...
  • Page 70 Chapter 4: Installing the Linux Drivers...
  • Page 71: Appendix A: Specifications

    Operating Humidity: Storage Humidity: Maximum Operating Altitude: 3,048 m (10,000 ft.) Power Specifications The following power specifications apply to the AT-2872SX ExpressCard module: Operating Voltage: Power Consumption: 3.4 Watts, @ +3.3V 13.7 cm x 3.4 cm (5.4 in. x 1.3 in.) 45.36 g (.10 lbs.)
  • Page 72: Performance Specification

    Appendix A: Specifications Performance Specification The following performance specification apply to the AT-2872SX ExpressCard module: MTBF Operating Specifications The following operating specifications apply to the AT-2872SX ExpressCard module: Output Optical Power (min/max): Input Optical Power (min): Wavelength: 1,650,000 hours -9.5/-1.5 dBm...
  • Page 73: Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors

    Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors The fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter. The end of the fiber optic cable is held in the core of the ferrule in the plug. Light signals are transmitted through the core of the fiber. Even minor smudges or dirt on the end face of the fiber, completely invisible to the naked eye, can disrupt light transmission and lead to failure of the component or of the entire system.
  • Page 74: Using A Cartridge-Type Cleaner

    Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are typically called “cartridge cleaners,” as shown in Figure 15. To clean a fiber optic connector using a cartridge cleaner, do the following. 1.
  • Page 75 AT-2872 SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Interface User’s Guide Note Rub the ferrule tip on the cleaning surface in one direction only. 3. When you reach the end of the cleaning surface, pick up the ferrule tip, rotate and place it at the top and rub downwards at least 2 times. Caution Failing to pick up the ferrule tip when you reach the bottom of the cleaning surface can result in static electricity that can damage the...
  • Page 76: Using A Swab

    Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Using a Swab Specially treated swabs (stick cleaners) are available for cleaning inside connector adapters or hard-to-reach ferrule tips. These swabs, often referred to as “lint free” or “alcohol free” swabs, are available from many vendors, as shown in Figure 17.
  • Page 77 AT-2872 SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Interface User’s Guide 3. If a fiber inspection scope is available, use the scope to inspect the connector to make sure that it is clean and to check for scratches, pits, or other problems that may affect performance. Note Always keep a dust cap on a fiber optic cable when it is not in use.
  • Page 78 Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors...

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