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Allied Telesis AT-2916SX Installation Manual

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters AT-2916SX AT-2931SX AT-2972SX AT-2972SX/2 Installation Guide 613-000493 Rev. B...
  • Page 2 Allied Telesis, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice. The information provided herein is subject to change without notice. In no event shall Allied Telesis, Inc. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits, arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein, even if Allied Telesis, Inc.
  • Page 3 Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc. Declares that the product: Gigabit Ethernet Adapters Model Numbers: AT-2916SX, AT-2931SX, AT-2972SX, AT-2972SX/2 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 Translated Safety Statements Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” (613-000405) on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ....................................11 Safety Symbols Used in this Document..........................12 Where to Find Web-based Guides ............................13 Contacting Allied Telesis ..............................14 Online Support ................................14 Email and Telephone Support ............................14 Returning Products................................14 Sales or Corporate Information .............................14 Management Software Updates ............................14 Chapter 1: Introduction to the AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters ..........15 Functional Description ................................16...
  • Page 6 Contents Building a Driver from a TAR File ..........................66 Removing the tg3 Driver............................66 Network Installation................................68 Removing the Linux Driver from a TAR Installation ......................69 Module Parameters................................70 Chapter 6: Installing the NetWare Driver Software ......................75 Driver Installation ..................................76 Pre-Installation Requirements...............................77 Installing Novell NetWare Server 5.x or 6.0 Driver Software ....................78 Verifying or Modifying Adapter Parameters ..........................80 Configuration Parameters for B57.LAN driver: .......................80 Removing Drivers from Autoexec.ncf ...........................85...
  • Page 7 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Diagnostic Tests .................................118 Test Names .................................118 Test Descriptions.................................119 Error Messages ..................................125 Appendix A: Specifications ............................129 Physical Specifications ...............................129 Environmental Specifications..............................129 Power Specifications ................................130 Performance Specifications ..............................130 Operating Specifications..............................130 Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors ......................131 Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner ............................132 Using a Swab ..................................134...
  • Page 8 Contents...
  • Page 9 Figures Figure 1. Removing the PC Cover............................25 Figure 2. Removing the Faceplate From PCI Slot .......................26 Figure 3. Inserting the Network Adapter Card ........................27 Figure 4. Securing the Adapter Card ...........................28 Figure 5. Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Window..................33 Figure 6.
  • Page 10 Figures...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Gigabit Ethernet network adapters. In addition, procedures are provided that describe how to install and configure the firmware. The Preface contains the following sections: “Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 12 “Where to Find Web-based Guides” on page 13 “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 14...

  • 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. Table 1. Safety Symbols Symbol Meaning Description 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 Guides

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Where to Find Web-based Guides The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesis products are available in portable document format (PDF) on our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com. You can view the documents online or download...

  • Page 14: Contacting Allied Telesis

    Allied Telesis web site: www.alliedtelesis.com Allied Telesis FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtelesis.com If you prefer to download new software from the Allied Telesis FTP server from your workstation’s command prompt, you will need FTP client software and you must log in to the server. Enter “anonymous” for the user...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Introduction To The At-29Xxsx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters

    Chapter 1 Introduction to the AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters This chapter provides an introduction to the Allied Telesis AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet network adapters and contains the following sections: “Functional Description” on page 16 “Features” on page 18...

  • Page 16: Functional Description

    AT-2916SX AT-2931SX AT-2972SX AT-2972SX/2 The AT-2916SX adapter is a 33/66Mhz 32-bit interface (PCI) card and is available in two versions: AT-2916SX/SC adapter AT-2916SX/LC adapter The AT-2931SX adapter is a 33/66/133Mhz 32/64-bit interface (PCI-X) card and is available in two versions:...
  • Page 17 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Adapters Installation Guide Antistatic bag (used for protecting the adapter when stored or shipped). Keep the adapter in its packaging until ready for installation. CD-ROM with Gigabit Ethernet driver software and documentation. Low-profile bracket Inform your network supplier of any missing or damaged items. If you need to return the adapter, you must pack it in the original (or equivalent) packing material or the warranty will be voided.

  • Page 18: Features

    Introduction to the AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Features Following is a list of the AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet network adapters features for all of the supported operating systems: Flow Control (IEEE 802.3X) Jumbo frames (9 KB) Layer 2 Priority Encoding (802.1P) Adaptive interrupt frequency Integrated 96 KB Frame Buffer Memory Support for PXE...

  • Page 19: Leds

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Adapters Installation Guide LEDs All adapter models have two LEDs: LINK and ACT. The LINK LED indicates an active link and the ACT (Activity) LED indicates data transfer status. After the driver is loaded and the cables are connected properly. The LINK LED is lit and the ACT LED is on if data traffic is present.
  • Page 20 Introduction to the AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters...

  • 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 a Network Adapter Card” on page 25 “Connecting the Network Cables” on page 29...

  • Page 22: Reviewing Safety Precautions

    Note indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” (613-000405) on the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com.. Warning This is a “Class 1 LED product”. Warning Do not stare into the laser beam.
  • Page 23 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide wrists. - Make sure to use only insulated or nonconducting tools. - Verify that the system is powered OFF and unplugged before accessing internal components. - Installation or removal of adapters must be performed in a static- free environment.

  • Page 24: Pre-Installation Checklist

    7. Check the adapter for visible signs of damage, particularly on the card’s edge connector. Never attempt to install any damaged adapter. If the adapter is damaged, report it to Allied Telesis. See “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 14.

  • Page 25: Installing A Network Adapter Card

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Installing a Network Adapter Card The following instructions apply to installing the Gigabit Ethernet adapter in most systems. Refer to the manuals that were supplied with your system for details about performing these tasks on your particular system. To install the network adapter card, perform the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 26: Figure 2. Removing The Faceplate From Pci Slot

    Installing the Hardware 3. Select an empty, non-shared PCI slot and remove the faceplate. Keep the faceplate in a safe place. You may need it for future use. See Figure 2. Figure 2. Removing the Faceplate From PCI Slot Note If you cannot locate or know how to find an appropriate PCI slot, refer to the documentation that came with your system.

  • Page 27: Figure 3. Inserting The Network Adapter Card

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Make sure the card is securely seated. See Figure 3. Figure 3. Inserting the Network Adapter Card Note The connector dock in a 32-bit PCI slot is shorter than in a 64-bit PCI slot.

  • Page 28: Figure 4. Securing The Adapter Card

    Installing the Hardware 6. Secure the network adapter card to the chassis with a Phillips-head screw (not provided) as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4. Securing the Adapter Card 7. Replace the system’s cover and secure it with the screws removed in Step 2.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Network Cables

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Connecting the Network Cables All the Gigabit Ethernet network adapters have two fiber optic connectors for attaching the system to a compatible link partner, or an IEEE 802.3z compliant gigabit switch. After connecting the system to the network and power is supplied, the adapter performs auto-negotiation and attempts to establish the connection at 1000 Mbps full-duplex only.
  • Page 30 Installing the Hardware...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 And Windows Xp Driver Software

    Chapter 3 Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software This chapter describes how to install the Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP driver software. It contains the following sections: “Installing the Driver Software” on page 32 “Modifying Configuration Properties” on page 41 “Uninstalling the Driver Software”...

  • Page 32: Installing The Driver Software

    Installing the Driver Software When a Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP system first boots up after installing a new Allied Telesis Gigabit Ethernet adapter, the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to install the driver software for that device.

  • Page 33: Figure 5. Welcome To The Found New Hardware Wizard Window

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Note If you have a Windows XP system, the window in Figure 5 opens. Start with step 1. If you have a Windows Server 2003 system, the window in Figure 6 on page 34 opens. Start with step 2 on the same page.

  • Page 34: Figure 6. Found New Hardware Wizard Window

    Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software The second Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Window is shown in Figure 6. Figure 6. Found New Hardware Wizard Window 6. Insert the CD-ROM or floppy diskette. 7. Click Install the Software Automatically (Recommended). 8.

  • Page 35: Updating The Adapter Software

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Updating the This section provides a procedure for updating the adapter software for the Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP systems. Adapter Software Note You may need to reboot your system after completing the driver update to properly load the new drivers.

  • Page 36: Figure 7. System Properties Dialog Box

    Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software The System Properties dialog box opens, as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7. System Properties Dialog Box 4. Select the Hardware Tab. The Hardware Tab is shown in Figure 8 on page 37.

  • Page 37: Figure 8. Hardware Tab

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Figure 8. Hardware Tab 5. Click Device Manager.

  • Page 38: Figure 9. Device Manager Window

    Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software The Device Manager Window is shown in Figure 9. Figure 9. Device Manager Window 6. Insert the CD-ROM. 7. In the Device Manager window, click the + next to the Network Adapters folder.

  • Page 39: Figure 10. Welcome To Hardware Update Wizard Window

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide The Hardware Update Wizard Window opens, as shown in Figure 10. Figure 10. Welcome to Hardware Update Wizard Window 9. For a Windows Server 2003 system, skip to step 10. For a Windows XP system, click No, not this time to copy the driver software from the CD-ROM.
  • Page 40 Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software After driver software installation is complete, you are ready to modify the configuration properties. See “Modifying Configuration Properties” on page 41.

  • Page 41: Modifying Configuration Properties

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Modifying Configuration Properties Although the default values should be appropriate in most cases, you can change any of the available options to meet the requirements of your specific system. After the adapter driver software has been installed, you can use this procedure to verify or change the following adapter properties: “802.1p QOS”...

  • Page 42: Figure 12. Advanced Tab

    Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software 4. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 12. Figure 12. Advanced Tab 5. From the Properties list, select 802.1p QOS. 6. From the Values list, select one of the following: Enable - Enables the 802.1p QOS property.

  • Page 43: Checksum Offload

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Checksum Usually, the Checksum Offload function is computed by the protocol stack. By selecting one of the Checksum Offload properties, the adapter can Offload compute the checksum. To change the Checksum Offload setting, perform the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 44: Jumbo Mtu

    Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software momentarily stops transmitting. The recommended selection is Disable, which configures the adapter to ignore PAUSE frames. By default, the Flow Control property is disabled. To change the Flow Control property, perform the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 45: Large Send Offload

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide oversized Ethernet frames that are greater than 1,514 but less than 9,000 bytes in length. Note that this property requires a switch that is able to process large frames. By default, the Jumbo Mtu property is set to 1500 bytes. To increase the size of the received frames, perform the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 46: Locally Administered Address

    Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software You must have Administrator privileges to update the driver software. 2. On the desktop, right click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 3. Select Properties from the menu. The System Properties dialog box opens, as shown in Figure 7 on page 36.
  • Page 47 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide The System Properties dialog box opens, as shown in Figure 7 on page 36. 4. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 12 on page 42. 5. From the Properties list, select Locally Administered Address. 6.

  • Page 48: Uninstalling The Driver Software

    For instructions on how to uninstall the driver software, see the chapter that pertains to your platform. Caution Before uninstalling the Allied Telesis device, be sure to capture all Advanced Property settings because the properties are lost during the uninstall process.
  • Page 49 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide 7. Click OK to complete the uninstall. Note Not all driver files are removed as part of this procedure.
  • Page 50 Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software...

  • Page 51: Chapter 4: Installing Windows 2000 Driver Software

    Chapter 4 Installing Windows 2000 Driver Software This chapter provides procedures for installing the Windows 2000 Driver software and contains the following sections: “Installing the Windows 2000 Driver Software” on page 52 “Modifying Configuration Properties” on page 54 “Updating the Driver Software” on page 62 “Removing the Driver Software”...

  • Page 52: Installing The Windows 2000 Driver Software

    If the system automatically loads an onboard Broadcom adapter driver. You can use this driver, or the latest one supplied by Allied Telesis. A network device driver must be installed before you can use the Allied Telesis adapter with your Windows 2000 system.
  • Page 53 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide 3. In the Locate Driver Files window, select the applicable search location check boxes, then click Next. 4. When prompted, insert the media to be searched into your CD-ROM drive, type the path to the driver, and select OK. For example, where "e"...

  • Page 54: Modifying Configuration Properties

    Installing Windows 2000 Driver Software Modifying Configuration Properties Although the default values should be appropriate in most cases, you can change any of the available options to meet the requirements of your specific system. After the adapter driver software has been installed, you can use this procedure to verify or change the following adapter properties: “802.1p QOS”...

  • Page 55: 802.1P Qos

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Figure 13. Advanced Tab 4. Change the operating properties as needed. To change adapter operating property, click a property in the Property list and then select a setting from Value list. See the following sections for a description of the properties.

  • Page 56: Checksum Offload

    Installing Windows 2000 Driver Software and log in. You must have Administrator privileges to update the driver software. 2. On the desktop, right click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 3. Select Properties from the menu. The System Properties dialog box opens, as shown in Figure 7 on page 36.

  • Page 57: Flow Control

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide The My Computer window opens. 3. Select Properties from the menu. The System Properties dialog box opens, as shown in Figure 7 on page 36. 4. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 12 on page 42. 5.

  • Page 58: Jumbo Mtu

    Installing Windows 2000 Driver Software The My Computer window opens. 3. Select Properties from the menu. The System Properties dialog box opens, as shown in Figure 7 on page 36. 4. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 12 on page 42. 5.

  • Page 59: Large Send Offload

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide 2. On the desktop, right click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 3. Select Properties from the menu. The System Properties dialog box opens, as shown in Figure 7 on page 36. 4.

  • Page 60: Locally Administered Address

    Installing Windows 2000 Driver Software The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 12 on page 42. 5. From the Properties list, select Large Send Offload. 6. From the Values list, select one of the following: Enable - Enables the Large Send Offload property. Disable - Disables the Large Send Offload property.
  • Page 61 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Do not use a multicast address (least significant bit of the high byte = 1). Do not use all 0's or all F's. 7. Click OK. 8. If prompted to restart your computer, click Yes. Even though it is not necessary to reboot the system for new adapter properties to take effect, rebooting is recommended to reinitialize all registers.

  • Page 62: Updating The Driver Software

    Installing Windows 2000 Driver Software Updating the Driver Software To replace adapter driver software with newer versions as they become available, perform the following procedure: 1. Start Windows 2000 and log in. Note You must have Administrator privileges to remove the driver software.

  • Page 63: Removing The Driver Software

    Removing the Driver Software To remove the network adapter driver software, perform the following procedure: Caution Before uninstalling the Allied Telesis device, be sure to capture all Advanced Property settings because the properties are lost during the uninstall process. Note Before physically removing an adapter from your system, first remove the adapter driver software.
  • Page 64 Installing Windows 2000 Driver Software Note Not all driver files are removed as part of this procedure.

  • Page 65: Chapter 5: Installing The Linux Driver Software

    Chapter 5 Installing the Linux Driver Software This chapter describes the Linux driver for the AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet adapters and includes the following sections: “Installing the Linux Driver Software” on page 66 “Network Installation” on page 68 “Removing the Linux Driver from a TAR Installation” on page 69 “Module Parameters”...

  • Page 66: Installing The Linux Driver Software

    Removing the tg3 Driver Many various Linux distributions may load the native tg3 driver by default for the Allied Telesis Gigabit Ethernet adapters. It may be necessary to unload the native tg3 driver first, before installing the tg3.o driver from this installation.
  • Page 67 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide that you use the newer tg3 driver provided by Allied Telesis. Use ifconfig to bring down all eth# interfaces used by tg3 and enter the following command to unload the tg3 driver.

  • Page 68: Network Installation

    Installing the Linux Driver Software Network Installation For network installations through NFS, FTP, or HTTP (using a network boot disk or PXE), a driver diskette that contains the tg3 driver may be needed. The driver diskette images for the most recent Red Hat versions are included.

  • Page 69: Removing The Linux Driver From A Tar Installation

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Removing the Linux Driver from a TAR Installation If the driver was installed using make install from the tar file, you must manually delete the tg3.o driver.

  • Page 70: Module Parameters

    Installing the Linux Driver Software Module Parameters Optional parameters for the driver can be supplied as command line arguments to the insmod command. Typically, these parameters are set in the file /etc/modules.conf (see the man page for modules.conf). These parameters take the following form: <parameter>...
  • Page 71 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Note This parameter is ignored and assumed to be 1 if the line_speed parameter is set to 0. full_duplex Selects the duplexity of the link. This parameter is used together with line_speed to select the speed and duplexity of the link. Note that this parameter is ignored if line_speed is 0.
  • Page 72 Installing the Linux Driver Software excludes the Ethernet header size of 14 bytes. Actual frame size is MTU size + 14 bytes. The MTU size can also be changed using ifconfig after the driver is loaded. See the ifconfig man page for details. tx_checksum Enables or disables hardware transmit TCP/UDP checksum.
  • Page 73 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide rx_jumbo_desc_cnt Configures the number of receive descriptors for jumbo frames larger than 1528 bytes. The default is 128 and the valid range is from 1 to 255. When jumbo frames larger than 1528 bytes are used, this parameter should not be set lower than 60 on systems with high network traffic.
  • Page 74 Installing the Linux Driver Software tx_coalesce_ticks Configures the number of 1 usec ticks before the NIC generates transmit interrupt after transmitting a frame. This parameter works in conjunction with the tx_max_coalesce_frames parameter. Interrupt is generated when either of these thresholds is exceeded. A value of 0 means this parameter is ignored and an interrupt is generated when the tx_max_coalesce_frames threshold is reached.

  • Page 75: Chapter 6: Installing The Netware Driver Software

    Chapter 6 Installing the NetWare Driver Software This chapter provides procedures for installing the NetWare driver software and contains the following sections: “Driver Installation” on page 76 “Pre-Installation Requirements” on page 77 “Installing Novell NetWare Server 5.x or 6.0 Driver Software” on page 78 “Verifying or Modifying Adapter Parameters”...

  • Page 76: Driver Installation

    For an adapter installation with an existing NetWare server, NetWare automatically detects the new adapter and attempts to load the appropriate driver. Ensure that your Allied Telesis CD-ROM is loaded and select the appropriate driver for your Allied Telesis Gigabit Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 77: Pre-Installation Requirements

    Chapter 2, “Installing the Hardware” on page 21. To enable the Allied Telesis AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet adapters to function correctly, you need to install the latest Novell NetWare support pack files.

  • Page 78: Installing Novell Netware Server 5.X Or 6.0 Driver Software

    Installing the NetWare Driver Software Installing Novell NetWare Server 5.x or 6.0 Driver Software Ensure that the server has the latest support pack available installed. The latest support packs can be found at: http://support.novell.com/misc/ patlst.htm. You may want to create an archive disk by copying all the files from the CDROM\Driver\Netware directory onto a floppy disk.
  • Page 79 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide 12. Select Save parameters and load driver to continue. 13. Choose Exit to return to the server console prompt. Note If you are performing an initial installation of NetWare 5.x or 6.0 and have more than two adapters installed, the install program allows you to allocate the actual number of packet receive buffers needed by the adapter.

  • Page 80: Verifying Or Modifying Adapter Parameters

    Installing the NetWare Driver Software Verifying or Modifying Adapter Parameters When an adapter configuration is saved, the NetWare install program adds load and bind statements to the autoexec.ncf file. By accessing this file, you can verify the parameters configured for each adapter, modify them, or enter additional parameters.
  • Page 81 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide TxPacketsPer= This is to enable the use of allowing an interrupt to occur after a specific amount of packets are transmitted. Min = 0, disabled Max = 100 Default is 20 RxPacketsPer= This is to enable the use of allowing an interrupt to occur after a specific amount of packets are received.
  • Page 82 Installing the NetWare Driver Software FRAME= This is a Novell NetWare keyword. String specifying the frame type. Choices are: ETHERNET_II ETHERNET_802.3 ETHERNET_802.2 ETHERNET_SNAP Default value is ETHERNET_802.2 SLOT= This is a Novell NetWare keyword. System-wide unique Hardware Instance Number (HIN) that may be the physical slot number on a slot based bus such as PCI.
  • Page 83 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide The Default is spurious fix = 1 (spurious fix is on). Choices are: Spuriousfix=0 Spuriousfix=1 (default). Poll= To disable interrupt driven mode in the driver set Poll=1 and the driver will not use interrupts, but will be polled by the NetWare OS.
  • Page 84 Installing the NetWare Driver Software Note If you modify any adapter parameters, you must reboot the system before the changes take effect. If you make changes and do not reboot, you may experience configuration problems. A valid autoexec.ncf file is shown below. One set of load and bind commands (in bold) is added for each frame type the adapter is configured to support.

  • Page 85: Removing Drivers From Autoexec.ncf

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Removing Drivers from Autoexec.ncf To remove the drivers from the Autoexec.ncf, locate the Load and Bind command lines associated with the Broadcom driver and remark them out by inserting the # symbol at the beginning of each command line, or by deleting the statement.
  • Page 86 Installing the NetWare Driver Software...

  • Page 87: Chapter 7: Installing The Boot Agent Driver Software

    Chapter 7 Installing the Boot Agent Driver Software This chapter provides procedures for installing the Allied Telesis boot agent driver software. It contains the following sections: “Overview” on page 88 “Server Setup” on page 89...

  • Page 88: Overview

    Installing the Boot Agent Driver Software Overview The Allied Telesis AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet adapters provide PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) support. PXE is enabled by default. To enable or disable PXE, refer to the b57udiag.pdf document located in the diagnostics directory.

  • Page 89: Server Setup

    Windows Server The current version of Windows Server 2003 does not include network drivers for the Allied Telesis Gigabit Etherner adapters. To do remote 2003 and installation with PXE, include a network driver for the adapter as a part of Windows XP the client's installation image on the server.
  • Page 90 In this version, it prompts you to insert a driver disk for drivers that are not part of the standard distribution. You can create a driver disk for the adapter from the image distributed on the Allied Telesis CD-ROM. A remote boot does not require a standard Linux network driver for the adapter.

  • Page 91: Chapter 8: Installing The Ndis2 Driver Software

    Chapter 8 Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software This chapter provides procedures for installing the NDIS2 driver software. and contains the following sections: “Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for Use on MS-DOS Platforms” on page 92 “Using Keywords for the B57.dos Drivers” on page 97...

  • Page 92: Installing The Ndis2 Driver Software For Use On Ms-Dos Platforms

    You can run the NDIS2 driver software from an MS-DOS startup disk using Microsoft Network Client 3.0. Pre-Installation Before you can successfully install the NDIS2 driver software, the Allied Telesis AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet adapter must be Requirements physically installed in the computer. Modifying the...
  • Page 93 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide BINDINGS=MS$NE2CLONE LANABASE=0 Example Protocol.ini for IPX [network.setup] version=0x3110 netcard=ms$ne2clone,1,MS$NE2CLONE,1 transport=ms$ndishlp,MS$NDISHLP transport=ms$nwlink,MS$NWLINK lana0=ms$ne2clone,1,ms$nwlink lana1=ms$ne2clone,1,ms$ndishlp [MS$NE2CLONE] DriverName=B57$ [protman] DriverName=PROTMAN$ PRIORITY=MS$NDISHLP [MS$NDISHLP] DriverName=ndishlp$ BINDINGS=ms$ne2clone [ms$nwlink] DriverName=nwlink$ FRAME=Ethernet_802.2 BINDINGS=MS$NE2CLONE LANABASE=0 Example Protocol.ini for NetBEUI [network.setup] version=0x3110 netcard=ms$ne2clone,1,MS$NE2CLONE,1 transport=ms$ndishlp,MS$NDISHLP transport=ms$netbeui,MS$NETBEUI...
  • Page 94 Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software lana0=ms$ne2clone,1,ms$ndishlp lana1=ms$ne2clone,1,ms$netbeui [MS$NE2CLONE] DriverName=B57$ [protman] DriverName=PROTMAN$ PRIORITY=MS$NDISHLP [MS$NDISHLP] DriverName=ndishlp$ BINDINGS=MS$NE2CLONE [MS$NETBEUI] DriverName=netbeui$ SESSIONS=10 NCBS=12 BINDINGS=MS$NE2CLONE LANABASE=0 2. Edit A:\Net\System.ini. a. Change netcard= to netcard=b57.dos. b. Check for references to C:\NET and change C:\NET to A:\NET if necessary.
  • Page 95 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide reconnect=yes dospophotkey=N lmlogon=0 logondomain= preferredredir=basic autostart=basic maxconnections=8 [network drivers] netcard=B57.dos transport=ndishlp.sys,*netbeui devdir=A:\NET LoadRMDrivers=yes 3. Copy B57.dos to A:\Net. 4. Create the appropriate Autoexec.bat file in drive A for the chosen protocol as shown below. For TCP/IP path=a:\net a:\net\net initialize...
  • Page 96 Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software A:\NET\NET START BASIC net use z: \\SERVERNAME\SHARENAME For NetBEUI SET PATH=A:\NET A:\NET\NET START BASIC net use z: \\SERVERNAME\SHARENAME 5. Create a Config.sys file on the startup disk in drive A as shown below. files=30 device=a:\net\ifshlp.syslastdrive=z...

  • Page 97: Using Keywords For The B57.Dos Drivers

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Using Keywords for the B57.dos Drivers The Protocol.ini file contains certain keywords that are used by the B57.dos drivers. These keywords are listed below: BusNum. Specifies the PCI bus number on which the network controller is located.
  • Page 98 Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software...

  • Page 99: Chapter 9: Key Protocols And Interfaces

    Chapter 9 Key Protocols and Interfaces This chapter describes the key protocols and interfaces and contains the following sections: “Failover Teaming” on page 100 “VLANs Overview” on page 101...

  • Page 100: Failover Teaming

    Failover Teaming Failover Teaming provides redundant adapter operation in the event that a network connection fails. When multiple Allied Telesis Gigabit Ethernet adapters are installed in the same server, they can be paired into Teams. Each team must have at least one adapter, but can support up to eight adapters.

  • Page 101: Vlans Overview

    Up to 64 VLANs (63 tagged and 1 untagged) can be defined for each Allied Telesis Gigabit Ethernet adapter on your server, depending on the amount of available memory in your system.
  • Page 102 Key Protocols and Interfaces Figure 14 on page 101 shows an example network that uses VLANs. In this example network, the physical LAN consists of a switch, two servers, and five clients. The LAN is logically organized into three different VLANs, each representing a different IP subnet.

  • Page 103: Vlans Support

    When traffic is heavy, the adapter issues one host interrupt for multiple, back-to-back incoming packets, preserving host CPU cycles. Dual DMA The PCI interface on the Allied Telesis AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet adapter contains two independent DMA channels for simultaneous read Channels and write operations.
  • Page 104 Key Protocols and Interfaces software download. This also enables the adapter drivers to exploit the built-in host offload functions on the adapter as host operating systems are enhanced to take advantage of these functions.

  • Page 105: Chapter 10: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 10 Troubleshooting This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures and contains the following sections: “Hardware Diagnostics” on page 106 “Checking Port LEDs on the Adapter” on page 107 “Troubleshooting Checklist” on page 108 “Verifying the Correct Drivers are Loaded” on page 109 “Testing Network Connectivity”...

  • Page 106: Hardware Diagnostics

    Troubleshooting Hardware Diagnostics Loopback diagnostic tests are available for testing the adapter hardware under Windows. These tests provide access to the adapter's internal or external diagnostics, where packet information is transmitted across the physical link.

  • Page 107: Checking Port Leds On The Adapter

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Checking Port LEDs on the Adapter The adapter has two LEDs: LINK and ACT. The LINK LED indicates an active link and the ACT (Activity) LED indicates data transfer status. Once the driver is loaded and the cables are connected properly. The LINK LED is lit and the ACT LED is on if data traffic is present.

  • Page 108: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklist The following checklist provides recommended actions to take to resolve problems installing the Allied Telesis AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet adapter or running it in your system. Warning Before opening the cabinet of your system for removing or inserting the adapter, please review all precautions outlined under “Reviewing...

  • Page 109: Verifying The Correct Drivers Are Loaded

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Verifying the Correct Drivers are Loaded The following section describes how to check if the correct drivers are loaded for NetWare and Linux. NetWare To verify that the NetWare driver software is loaded correctly, perform the following procedure.

  • Page 110: Testing Network Connectivity

    Troubleshooting Testing Network Connectivity The following section describes how to test network connectivity for Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, NetWare, and Linux networks. Note When using forced link speeds, make sure that both the adapter and the switch are forced to the same speed. Or, make sure at least one link partner is configured for Auto-Negotiation.

  • Page 111: Netware

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Figure 16. Command Window with pconfig/all displayed 4. Type ping <IP address> from the command line, then press Enter. The network connectivity information is displayed, as shown in Figure 17. Figure 17. Command Window with ping displayed NetWare To ping an IP host on the network to verify a connection has been established, perform the following procedure.

  • Page 112: Linux

    Troubleshooting This command displays the packet send/receive status. Linux To verify that the Ethernet interface is up and running, run ifconfig to check the status of the Ethernet interface. In addition, you can also use the netstat -i command to check the statistics on the Ethernet interface.

  • Page 113: Software Problems And Solutions

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Software Problems and Solutions Microsoft Remote Problem: Microsoft Remote Installation Service (RIS) installation fails for both Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Installation Service (RIS) Solution: Refer to Microsoft Article Q246184, "How to Add Third-Party Instructions OEM Network Adapters to RIS Installations."...
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting Solution: When the system is booted up without an adapter, the bus operates at the lowest mode which is PCI. This problem can be corrected by rebooting the system. Problem: The adapter may not perform at optimal level when it is added by the Hot Plug application on some systems.

  • Page 115: Chapter 11: Dos Diagnostics

    Chapter 11 DOS Diagnostics This chapter describes the DOS diagnostics and contains the following sections: “Introduction” on page 116 “DOS Prompt Commands” on page 117 “Diagnostic Tests” on page 118 “Error Messages” on page 125...

  • Page 116: Introduction

    DOS Diagnostics Introduction This section provides the information on how to use the DOS diagnostic utilities program on an Allied Telesis AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet adapter. You can enter a command from the DOS prompt or the command line interface (CLI), prompt. Otherwise, the parameter is used as an executable command and then exits the program.

  • Page 117: Dos Prompt Commands

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide DOS Prompt Commands Table 8 lists the DOS prompt commands. Table 8. DOS Prompt Commands Command Description -c <num> Specify adapter to be tested and/or modified -cmd Enter command mode -w <value> Enable/Disable (value = 1/0) WOL in manufacture mode -mba <value>...

  • Page 118: Diagnostic Tests

    DOS Diagnostics Diagnostic Tests The tests are divided into four groups: Register Tests, Memory Tests, Miscellaneous Tests, and Data Tests. They numbered as group ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, and ‘D’. Test Names This section lists the names of the diagnostics tests. Group A.

  • Page 119: Test Descriptions

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Test Descriptions This section provides descriptions of the diagnostic tests. A1. Indirect Register Test Function: Using indirect addressing method, writing increment data into MAC hash Register table and read back for verification. The memory read/ write is done 100 times while increment test data.
  • Page 120 DOS Diagnostics data is correct. After the test, the program reads back data one more time to insure the data stays correct. The test data used is 0x00000000, 0xFFFFFFFF, 0xAA55AA55, and 0x55AA55AA. Address Test: Writes each address with unique increment data. Read back data to insure data is correct.
  • Page 121 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Table 9. DMA Test Patterns Test Pattern Description "16 00's 16 FF's" Full the entire host DMA buffer with 16 bytes of 00’s and then 16 bytes of FF’s. "16 FF's 16 0's" Full the entire host DMA buffer with 16 bytes of FF’s and then 16 bytes of 00’s.
  • Page 122 DOS Diagnostics C3. DMA Test Function: Both high and low priorities DMA are tested. It moves data from the host memory to NIC SRAM, verifies data, and then moves data back to the host memory again to verify data. Default: Enabled C4.
  • Page 123 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide C5. VPD Test Function: It saves the content of VPD first before perform the test. Once it is done, it writes one of the five pattern test data, 0xFF, 0xAA, 0x55, increment data, or decrement data, into VPD memory. By default, increment data pattern is used.
  • Page 124 DOS Diagnostics D2. Phy Loopback Test Function: This test is same as D1. Mac Loopback Test except, the data is routed back via physical layer device. One Giga bit rate is used for this test. Default: Enabled D3. RJ45 Loopback Test Function: This is external loopback test.

  • Page 125: Error Messages

    AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Error Messages /* 0 */ "PASS", /* 1 */ "Got 0x%08X @ 0x%08X. Expected 0x%08X", /* 2 */ "Cannot perform task while chip is running", /* 3 */ "Invalid NIC device", /* 4 */"Read only bit %s got changed after writing zero at offset 0x%X", /* 5 */ "Read only bit %s got changed after writing one at offset 0x%X",...
  • Page 126 DOS Diagnostics /* 24 */ "Cannot reset CPU", /* 25 */ "Cannot release CPU", /* 26 */ "CPU test failed", /* 27 */ "Invalid Test Address Range\nValid NIC address is 0x%08X-0x%08X and exclude 0x%08X-0x%08X", /* 28 */ "DMA:Got 0x%08X @ 0x%08X. Expected 0x%08X", /* 29 */ "Unsupported PhyId %04X:%04X", /* 30 */ "Too many registers specified in the file, max is %d",...
  • Page 127 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide /* 50 */ "Cannot perform task while chip is not running. (need driver)", /* 51 */ "Cannot open register define file or content is bad", /* 52 */ "ASF Reset bit did not self-cleared", /* 53 */ "ATTN_LOC %d cannot be mapped to %cX CPU event bit %d", /* 54 */ "%s Register is not cleared to zero after reset",...
  • Page 128 DOS Diagnostics /* 73 */ "MII error bits set: %04x", /* 74 */ "CPU does not initialize MAC address register correctly", /* 75 */ "Invalid firmware file format", /* 76 */ "Resetting TX CPU Failed", /* 77 */ "Resetting RX CPU Failed", /* 78 */ "Invalid MAC address", /* 79 */ "Mac address registers are not initialized correctly",...

  • Page 129: Appendix A: Specifications

    Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions: AT-2916SX : 11.98 cm x 6.4 cm (4.72 in. x 2.53 in.) AT-2931SX : 16.75 cm x 6.4 cm (6.6 in. x 2.53 in.) AT-2972SX : 16.75 cm x 6.8 cm (6.6 in. x 2.67 in.) Weight: AT-2916SX : 70 g (.15 lb.)

  • Page 130: Power Specifications

    Specifications Power Specifications Operating Voltage: +3.3V +/-10% Power Comsumption: AT-2916SX : 3.86 Watts, 1.17A@ +3.3V AT-2931SX : 3.86 Watts, 1.17A@ +3.3V AT-2972SX : 6.6 Watts, 2A@ +3.3V AT-2972SX/2 : 7.26 Watts, 2A@ +3.3V Performance Specifications PCI clock: 33/66 MHz max...

  • Page 131: 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 132: Using A Cartridge-Type Cleaner

    Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are typically called “cartridge cleaners,” as shown in Figure 20. Figure 20. Cartridge Cleaner Note Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic connector.
  • Page 133 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Note Rub the ferrule tip on the cleaning surface in one direction only. 6. 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 134: Using A Swab

    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 22. Stick cleaners are available in both 2.5 mm and 1.25 mm sizes for use on SC and MU connectors respectively.
  • Page 135 AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation 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.

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