Document Outline

• Contents
• Figures
  • Figure 1. AT-2973SX Adapter 15
  • Figure 2. AT-2973T Adapter 16
  • Figure 3. AT-2973SX Faceplate 21
  • Figure 4. AT-2973T Faceplate 22
  • Figure 5. Removing the Low-Profile Bracket 27
  • Figure 6. Fastening Screws onto Standard Bracket 28
  • Figure 7. Removing the PC Cover 30
  • Figure 8. Removing the Faceplate From PCI Slot 30
  • Figure 9. Inserting the Adapter with a High-profile Bracket 31
  • Figure 10. Securing the Adapter with a High-profile Bracket 32
  • Figure 11. Found New Hardware Wizard Page 75
  • Figure 12. Broadcom NetXtreme II Driver Installer - InstallShield Wizard Page 76
  • Figure 13. License Agreement Page 77
  • Figure 14. Ready to Install the Program Page 78
  • Figure 15. InstallShield Wizard Completed Page 79
  • Figure 16. Power Management Tab 89
  • Figure 17. RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout 128
  • Figure 18. Ferrule in an SC Connector Plug 131
  • Figure 19. Unclean and Clean Ferrule 131
  • Figure 20. Cartridge Cleaner 132
  • Figure 21. Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning Surface 132
  • Figure 22. Lint-Free and Alcohol-Free Swabs 134
  • Figure 23. Cleaning a Recessed Ferrule 134
• Preface
  • Safety Symbols Used in this Document
  • Where to Find Web-based Guides
  • Contacting Allied Telesis
    • Online Support
    • Email and Telephone Support
    • Returning Products
    • For Sales or Corporate Information
    • Warranty
    • Management Software Updates
• Chapter 1
• Introducing the AT-2973SX and AT-2973T Adapters
  • Functional Descriptions
    • AT-2973SX Adapter
    • AT-2973T Adapter
    • Contents of Your Shipment
  • Features
    • TCP Offload Engine (TOE)
    • Internet Small Computer Systems Interface (iSCSI)
    • Power Management
    • Adaptive Interrupt Frequency
    • ASIC with Embedded RISC Processor
    • Supported Operating Environments
  • Physical Descriptions
    • AT-2973SX Adapter Physical Description
    • AT-2973T Adapter Physical Description
• Chapter 2
• Installing the Hardware
  • Reviewing Safety Precautions
  • Pre-Installation Checklist
  • Replacing the Bracket
  • Installing a Network Adapter Card
  • Connecting the Network Cables
• Chapter 3
• Installing Broadcom Boot Agent Driver Software
  • Overview
  • Setting Up MBA in a Client Environment
    • Enabling the MBA Driver
    • Configuring the MBA Driver
    • Setting Up the BIOS
  • Setting Up MBA in a Server Environment
    • Red Hat Linux PXE Server
    • MS-DOS UNDI/ Intel APITEST
• Chapter 4
• Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software
  • Overview
  • Pre-installation Requirements
  • Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software on MS-DOS Platforms
    • Creating a Startup Disk
    • Modifying the Startup Disk
    • Installing the DOS NDIS2 Driver Software
  • Using Keywords for the Drivers
• Chapter 5
• Installing the Linux Drivers
  • Introduction
    • Limitations
    • Packaging
  • Installing Linux Driver Software
    • Installing the Source RPM Package
    • Building the Driver from the Source TAR File
    • Load and Run Necessary iSCSI Software Components
    • Unloading the Linux Driver
    • Patching PCI Files (Optional)
    • Network Installations
    • Setting Values for Optional Properties
    • Checking the bnx2 Driver Defaults
    • Checking Driver Messages
    • Teaming with Channel Bonding
    • Statistics
    • Linux iSCSI Offload
• Chapter 6
• Installing the Windows Drivers
  • Installing the Windows Driver Software
    • Using the Installer
    • Using Silent Installation
  • Removing the Device Drivers
  • Using the NetXtreme II Monolithic Driver
  • Inserting the NetXtreme II Monolithic Driver in a WinPE 2.0 Image
    • Configuring the Speed and Duplex Settings
  • Displaying or Changing the Properties of the Adapter
  • Setting Power Management Options
• Chapter 7
• Installing Management Applications
  • Installing Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 3 and Related Management Applications
    • Checking .NET Framework Requirements
    • Using the Installer
    • Using the Silent Install Option
  • Modifying Management Applications
  • Repairing Management Applications
  • Removing Management Applications
• Chapter 8
• Troubleshooting
  • Hardware Diagnostics
  • Checking Port LEDs
  • Troubleshooting Checklist
    • Checking Current Drivers
    • Running a Cable Length Test
    • Testing Network Connectivity
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
    • Single Network Adapter
    • Teamed Network Adapters
    • Removing the Device Drivers
    • Upgrading from Windows 2000 Server to Windows Server 2003
    • Preparing an Answer File
  • Solving Broadcom Boot Agent and Broadcom Advanced Server Program (BASP) Issues
  • Solving Miscellaneous Issues
• Chapter 9
• User Diagnostics
  • Introduction
  • System Requirements
  • Performing Diagnostics
  • Diagnostic Test Descriptions
• Appendix A
• Specifications
  • Physical Specifications
  • Environmental Specifications
  • Power Specifications
  • Performance Specifications
  • Operating Specifications
  • 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted-Pair Port Connectors
  • Console Port Pinouts
• Appendix B
• Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors
  • Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner
  • Using a Swab