SignaMax 098-2000SX User Manual

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Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter

Preface

This manual describes how to install and use the Signamax 098-
2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter, a high-performance
network interface card for 32 and 64 bit PCI buses. Delivering a
fully scalable solution, this adapter fully complies with IEEE802.3z
1000BaseSX/LX standards, and auto-negotiates duplex modes.
There are more enhanced features added to this adapter, and it
certainly satisfies the demands of today's high-end servers and
workstations.
To get the most out of this manual, you should have an
understanding of Ethernet networking concepts.
In this manual, you will find:
• Introduction on the Signamax 098-2000SX
Gigabit Fiber Adapter
• Product features
• LEDs functions
• Installation instructions
• Specifications
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  • Page 1: Preface

    Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Preface This manual describes how to install and use the Signamax 098- 2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter, a high-performance network interface card for 32 and 64 bit PCI buses. Delivering a fully scalable solution, this adapter fully complies with IEEE802.3z 1000BaseSX/LX standards, and auto-negotiates duplex modes.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Table of Contents REFACE ABLE OF ONTENTS RODUCT VERVIEW IGABIT IBER THERNET DAPTER ACKAGE ONTENTS RODUCT EATURES Enhanced Features Driver Support LED Status Indicators NSTALLATION NSTALLING DAPTER INTO SLOT ONNECTING TO ETWORK OADING ETWORK...
  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Product Overview Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Figure 1: Gigabit Fiber Adapter with SC connector, featuring two LEDs Package Contents When you unpack the product package, you shall find the items listed below. Please inspect the contents, and report any apparent damage or missing items immediately to your authorized reseller.
  • Page 4: Product Features

    Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Product Features • Provides one SC port. • Provides status LEDs. • Supports half-duplex or full-duplex operation for up to a 2 Gbps data transfer rate. • Supports PCI bus clock speeds up to 66MHz.
  • Page 5: Led Status Indicators

    Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter LED Status Indicators FDX/COL Full-duplex/Collision LNK/ACT Link/Activity LEDs Status Indication Steady Full-duplex mode. FDX/COL Half-duplex mode. Flashing Collision. A valid network connection established. Steady LNK stands for LINK. Transmitting or receiving data. LNK/ACT Flashing ACT stands for ACTIVITY.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Installation Installing Adapter into PCI slot Step 1: Turn off the power to the PC. Step 2: Remove any metal decorations from your hands and wrists. Step 3: Remove the cover from your PC.
  • Page 7 Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Insert the ad a pter into PCI slot a nd sc rew it onto b a c kp late Figure 2: Installing the adapter into a suitable PCI slot Always ensure the power is turned off before any installation to avoid electric shock and possible damage to the equipment.
  • Page 8: Connecting To Your Network

    Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Connecting to Your Network This section describes how to connect the adapter to a fiber wire- based Gigabit Fiber Ethernet network, which contributes to its optimal performance. You must connect the adapter to the network before installing the network driver.
  • Page 9: Loading Network Drivers

    Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Loading Network Drivers The adapter supports a wide range of drivers for commonly used network operating systems. The following drivers are provided in the diskette enclosed in the product package. • NDIS drivers for Microsoft Windows 95/98, Windows NT4.0, 2000, ME.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Specifications Applicable Standards IEEE 802.3z 1000BaseSX/LX IEEE 802.3x Flow Control IEEE 802.1p Quality of Service IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN PCI Specifications Revision 2.2 Speed 2000 Mbps full-duplex; 1000 Mbps half-duplex 1000BaseSX/LX: Performance 1,488,000 pps for 1000 Mbps...
  • Page 11 Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter LED Indicators FDX (Full-duplex) / COL (Collision) LNK (Link) / ACT (Activity) Dimensions 165 mm × 80 mm Net Weight 70g approx. Power Consumption 5VDC, 900mA, 5W max. Operating Temperature 0°C to 40° C (32°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
  • Page 12: Contact Informations

    Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Contact Informations SIGNAMAX CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS An AESP Company 1810 N.E. 144th Street. North Miami, Florida 33181, U.S.A. Phone: 305-944-7710 Fax: 305-652-8489 Sales: 800-446-2377 Tech. Support: 800-446-2377, ext. 201 Http:\\www.signamax.com E-mail: info@signamax.com EUROPE AESP Ukraine. (UKRAINE) AESP Russia.

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