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Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter(english)Product Manual

Chapter 1. Fundamentals9• Packet/fragment descriptors• VPD support (Vital Product Data)• APM support (Advanced Power Management)Delivery Package The

10Chapter 2. Connecting the Network Card to the Data NetworkNotices:• You will find instructions for the mechanical installation of the adapter in yo

Chapter 2. Connecting theNetwork Card to the DataNetwork11 2. Follow the safety instructions. If possible, disconnect the switch and the computer fro

Chapter 2. Connectingthe Network Card to theData Network12 7. Switch on the computer and the switch.If a protocol driver has not been loaded, go to C

Chapter 2. Connecting theNetwork Card to the DataNetwork13Note: The lower port on the network card (marked A) is normally active; the upper port (B) i

14Chapter 3. Installing Protocol Drivers from the CD-ROMInstalling Network Drivers (Protocol Drivers)The protocol drivers are located in the appropria

Chapter 3. InstallingProtocol Drivers from theCD-ROM15Viewing Readme Files Using a Text Viewer or EditorThe Readme files have the extension .txt; the

16Chapter 4. TroubleshootingAnswers to Frequently Asked QuestionsProblem Locating the fault Another expansion cardfails to work after thenetwork card

Chapter 4.Troubleshooting17 If the problem persists you can analyze the status of the network card with the aid of the LEDs andthe diagnostics program

Chapter 4.Troubleshooting18Testing the Network Card You can test the network card with the aid of the diagnostics program supplied (running on DOS).Th

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Chapter 4.Troubleshooting19To test the adapter: 1. Switch off the computer. If the computer is still connected to the data network, unplug the dataca

Chapter 4.Troubleshooting20• Loopb. Port to Port for the port-to-port test.The various components will now be tested; this will take between one and

Chapter 4.Troubleshooting21Loopback Test for SK-NET GE-T/SK-NET GE-T dual linkFor the SK-NET GE-T adapter series the test via wrap plug is not yet ava

Chapter 4.Troubleshooting22If a Test fails...For a test to be completed successfully, the following conditions must all be met:• The network card is

Chapter 4.Troubleshooting23• Follow the instructions that appear in the window below the list of tests.• Check that the card is correctly inserted a

Chapter 4.Troubleshooting24Checking Other Displays and DataIn addition to performing the three network card tests, the diagnostics program can also re

25Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsNetwork interfacestandardIEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3abBus interfacePCI-Bus 64

26Appendix B. How to Identify Your Network Card TypeIf you are in any doubt, you can easily check which type of network card you have without having t

27Appendix C. Electromagnetic Compatibility, EN 55022/FCCThe conformity was proved using the following equipment:SystemPCI/ISAComputerIBM 300XLmodel n

28Appendix D. Other Functions of the Diagnostics ProgramIn addition to performing the three network card tests, the diagnostics program can also read

2First edition (September 2000). This edition refers to all current SysKonnect Gigabit Ethernetadapters. Contents are subject to change. Product and b

Appendix D. OtherFunctions of theDiagnostics Program29Reading Sensor Data 1. Start the main program (see above). 2. Select Show Sensors in the main

Appendix D. OtherFunctions of theDiagnostics Program30Reading VPD Data 1. Start the main program (see above). 2. Select VPD Data in the main menu. A

Appendix D. OtherFunctions of theDiagnostics Program31Sample Usage of VPD Data/Asset TagFor example, you want to store the inventory number of the net

Appendix D. OtherFunctions of theDiagnostics Program32Read/Write FPROM Data 1. Start the main program (see above). 2. Select Flash PROM in the main

Appendix D. OtherFunctions of theDiagnostics Program33 Fig. 15. Read/Write FlashPROM menu

3ContentsContents 3Chapter 1. Fundame

Contents4Chapter 4. Troubleshooting 16Answers to Frequently Asked Q

5Chapter 1. Fundamentals SK-NET Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters combine servers and workstation computers with the high-speed Gigabit Ethernet networ

Chapter 1. Fundamentals6Features For the SK-NET GE dual link types:Redundant Link Management (RLMT) for Fault Tolerance The two Gigabit Ethernet ports

Chapter 1. Fundamentals7 For all SK-NET GE types: 64-bit/66 MHz PCI Bus Interface Although designed as a 64-bit/66 MHz PCI bus interface, the Gigabit

Chapter 1. Fundamentals8Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters can use interrupt moderation to group these interrupts so thatseveral data packets can be han