StarTech.com PEX1000SFP2 User Manual

StarTech.com PEX1000SFP2 User Manual

Pci express gigabit ethernet fiber network card with open sfp slot
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PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Fiber Network
Card with Open SFP Slot
PEX1000SFP2
DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com
FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com
ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com
IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com
NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com
PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com
For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com
Manual Revision: 07/03/2014
*actual product may vary from photos

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  • Page 1 DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com Manual Revision: 07/03/2014...
  • Page 2 StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question. Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document, StarTech.com hereby...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Product Overview ..................1 Card ................................1 Jumper ................................1 Introduction ....................2 Packaging Contents ..........................2 System Requirements ..........................2 Installation .....................2 Hardware Installation ..........................2 Driver Installation ............................3 Verifying Installation ..........................5 Connecting to a Network ..............7 Network Configuration ...........................
  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Product Overview Card Link LED Activity LED SFP Slot Jumper JP2 Jumper JP2 Jumper Note: See the “Card to Card Direct Configuration” section on the following pages for further details on jumper configuration. Instruction Manual...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching your PCI Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds.
  • Page 6: Driver Installation

    4. Gently insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of the case. NOTE: If installing the card into a small form factor/low profile system, replacing the pre-installed full profile bracket with the included low profile installation bracket may be necessary.
  • Page 7 4. If AutoPlay is disabled, browse to your CD/DVD drive, open the “PEX1000MMSC2_ SFP2_Driver” folder, and run the “Setup.exe” application within the appropriate Operating System folder for the system you are using. 5. Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the software installation. NOTE: You may be prompted to restart your system.
  • Page 8: Verifying Installation

    NOTE: For OS 10.4-10.6, please run the appropriate “.pkg” application from the applicable OS version folder for the system you are using. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Verifying Installation Windows 1. From the main desktop or start menu, right-click on “Computer” (“My Computer” in XP), then select “Manage.
  • Page 9 3. Under the Network Adapters category should be a “Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller” device. “Right-click” on the device and select “Properties” to make sure it is installed and working correctly. Mac OS 1. Open the “System Profiler” by clicking the Apple symbol in the top left corner, select “About this Mac”, then select “More Info.
  • Page 10: Connecting To A Network

    Software Utility The PCI Express Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter also includes an optional monitoring and maintenance software utility. Run the “setup.exe” file located within the “PEX1000MMSC2_SFP2_Utility” folder on the included CD to provide access to configuration settings as well as testing and reporting statistics. Connecting to a Network Network Configuration For connector type, cabling requirements, and maximum segment distance when...
  • Page 11: Card To Card Direct Configuration

    1. Install your desired SFP into the SFP slot on the card. 2. Prepare a network cable with corresponding connectors for the two end devices. One end to the PCI Express Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and the other to a 1000Mbps fiber port on the network switch.
  • Page 12: Leds

    LEDs LEDs Status Indication Steady A valid network connection established. LNK (Link) (Green) No network connection. Flashing Transmitting or receiving data. ACT (Activity) (Yellow) No activity. Specifications Bus Type PCI Express Card Profile Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) Chipset ID Realtek - RTL8168E;...
  • Page 13 Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64), Windows Server® 2012, 2008 R2, 2003, Mac OS OS Compatibility 10.5 and up (Tested up to 10.9), Linux 2.4.x, 2.6.x and 3.5.0, Microsoft Hyper-V® Fiber data transfer speeds and distances are dependent Note on the SFP used (sold separately) Product Dimensions...
  • Page 14: Technical Support

    Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.
  • Page 15 StarTech.com is an ISO 9001 Registered manufacturer of connectivity and technology parts. StarTech.com was founded in 1985 and has operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Taiwan servicing a worldwide market.

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