Introduction; Summary Of Features; Led Indicators - D-Link DGE-560SX User Manual

Introduction

The DGE-560SX 1000BASE-SX (LC) PCI-Express x4 network adapter card is ideal for optical Gigabit
Ethernet to desktop PC networking. The card is capable of supporting total bidirectional bandwidth of up to 2
Gbps and can be installed on a desktop PC or server.
Notable features of the DGE-560SX include VLAN tagging, LED display for linkage and activity, Flow Control
and 802.1p Priority support.

Summary of Features

Designed for versatility and performance, the DGE-560SX provides the following:
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Compliant with IEEE 802.3z specification for 1000Base-SX Ethernet standards
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Support PCI-E 1.0a interface with 2.5GHz signaling
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9K bytes Jumbo frame support
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Support IEEE 802.1p (QoS)
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Support IEEE 802.1q VLAN
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With D-Link Network Control Program for advanced feature setting
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Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Support
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Compliant to IEEE 802.3x for flow control and full-duplex operation
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Promiscuous Mode
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Support Full-duplex operation
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Link / Act LED
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Transmission distance range:
- 75 meter in 62.5 / 125 micron-meter multi-mode fiber cable
- 550 meter in 50 / 125 micron-meter multi-mode fiber cable
Driver Support for:
- Microsoft Windows 2000, 2000 server
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Server 2003 x64 Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP
- Microsoft Windows XP x64 Edition
- Linux for Kernel 2.4.x, 2.6.x

LED Indicators

The DGE-560SX Adapter features three LED indicators:
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Act (Activity) Flashing green indicates activity (transmitting or receiving) within the adapter.
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Link Steady green indicates good linkage between the DGE-560SX and its supporting server or switch.
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