Document Outline

• Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
• Translated Safety Statements
  • Chapter 1
  • Chapter 2
  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 8
  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 10
  • Chapter 11
  • Appendix A
  • Appendix B
  • Contents
    • 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. Found New Hardware Wizard Window 34
    • Figure 7. System Properties Dialog Box 36
    • Figure 8. Hardware Tab 37
    • Figure 9. Device Manager Window 38
    • Figure 10. Welcome to Hardware Update Wizard Window 39
    • Figure 11. Hardware Update Wizard Window 39
    • Figure 12. Advanced Tab 42
    • Figure 13. Advanced Tab 55
    • Figure 14. Example of Servers Supporting Multiple VLANs with Tagging 101
    • Figure 15. Run Command Window 110
    • Figure 16. Command Window with pconfig/all displayed 111
    • Figure 17. Command Window with ping displayed 111
    • 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
  • Figures
• Preface
  • Safety Symbols Used in this Document
  • Where to Find Web-based Guides
  • Contacting Allied Telesis
    • Online Support
    • Email and Telephone Support
    • Returning Products
    • Sales or Corporate Information
    • Management Software Updates
• Chapter 1
• Introduction to the AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters
  • Functional Description
    • Contents of Your Shipment
  • Features
  • LEDs
• Chapter 2
• Installing the Hardware
  • Reviewing Safety Precautions
  • Pre-Installation Checklist
    • 1. Check that your system has an appropriate open PCI slot.
  • Installing a Network Adapter Card
    • 1. Review the “Pre-Installation Checklist” on page 24 and “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 22.
  • Connecting the Network Cables
    • 1. Prepare a fiber optic cable according to the specifications in Table 2.
• Chapter 3
• Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software
  • Installing the Driver Software
    • Using the Driver Installer
    • Updating the Adapter Software
      • 1. Start either a Windows Server 2003 or a Windows XP system and log in.
  • Modifying Configuration Properties
    • 802.1p QOS
      • 1. Start either a Windows Server 2003 or a Windows XP system and log in.
    • Checksum Offload
      • 1. Start either a Windows Server 2003 or a Windows XP system and log in.
    • Flow Control
      • 1. Start either a Windows Server 2003 or a Windows XP system and log in.
    • Jumbo Mtu
      • 1. Start either a Windows Server 2003 or a Windows XP system and log in.
    • Large Send Offload
      • 1. Start either a Windows Server 2003 or a Windows XP system and log in.
    • Locally Administered Address
      • 1. Start either a Windows Server 2003 or a Windows XP system and log in.
  • Uninstalling the Driver Software
    • 1. Start Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP and log in.
• Chapter 4
• Installing Windows 2000 Driver Software
  • Installing the Windows 2000 Driver Software
    • Installing the Adapter Software
      • 1. Start your Windows 2000 system and log in.
  • Modifying Configuration Properties
    • Configuring Driver Properties
      • 1. On the desktop, right click My Computer.
    • 802.1p QOS
      • 1. Start either a Windows Server 2003 system or a Windows XP system and log in.
    • Checksum Offload
      • 1. Start either a Windows Server 2003 or a Windows XP system and log in.
    • Flow Control
      • 1. Start either a Windows Server 2003 or a Windows XP system and log in.
    • Jumbo Mtu
      • 1. Start either a Windows Server 2003 or a Windows XP system and log in.
    • Large Send Offload
      • 1. Start either a Windows Server 2003 or a Windows XP system and log in.
    • Locally Administered Address
      • 1. Start either a Windows Server 2003 or a Windows XP system and log in.
  • Updating the Driver Software
    • 1. Start Windows 2000 and log in.
  • Removing the Driver Software
    • 1. Start Windows 2000 and log in.
• Chapter 5
• Installing the Linux Driver Software
  • Installing the Linux Driver Software
    • Building a Driver from a TAR File
      • 1. Create a directory and extract the TAR files:
  • Network Installation
  • Removing the Linux Driver from a TAR Installation
  • Module Parameters
• Chapter 6
• Installing the NetWare Driver Software
  • Driver Installation
  • Pre-Installation Requirements
  • Installing Novell NetWare Server 5.x or 6.0 Driver Software
    • 1. From the NetWare Server console, type LOAD NWCONFIG (or just NWCONFIG) and press Enter.
  • Verifying or Modifying Adapter Parameters
  • Removing Drivers from Autoexec.ncf
• Chapter 7
• Installing the Boot Agent Driver Software
  • Overview
    • Setup BIOS
  • Server Setup
    • Windows 2000
    • Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP
    • DOS UNDI/ APITEST
    • Red Hat Linux
• Chapter 8
• Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software
  • Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for Use on MS-DOS Platforms
    • Pre-Installation Requirements
    • Modifying the Startup Disk
      • 1. Edit A:\Net\Protocol.ini with Notepad or a similar text editor.
  • Using Keywords for the B57.dos Drivers
• Chapter 9
• Key Protocols and Interfaces
  • Failover Teaming
  • VLANs Overview
    • VLANs Support
    • Adaptive Interrupt Frequency
    • Dual DMA Channels
    • 32-bit or 64-bit PCI Bus Master
    • ASIC with Embedded RISC Processor
• Chapter 10
• Troubleshooting
  • Hardware Diagnostics
  • Checking Port LEDs on the Adapter
    • 1. Verify that the adapter driver software has been installed and that the adapter is connected to a network.
  • Troubleshooting Checklist
  • Verifying the Correct Drivers are Loaded
    • NetWare
      • 1. To verify that the driver is loaded properly, type:
    • Linux
      • 1. To verify that the tg3.o driver is loaded properly, run:
  • Testing Network Connectivity
    • Windows
      • 1. Select Run from the Windows Control Panel
    • NetWare
      • 1. From the command line, type ping <IP address>, then press Enter.
    • Linux
      • 1. From the command line, type ping <IP address>, then press Enter.
  • Software Problems and Solutions
    • Microsoft Remote Installation Service (RIS) Instructions
      • 1. Verify that the Windows 2000 RIS server has Service Pack 3 or later installed.
    • Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003
    • Miscellaneous
• Chapter 11
• DOS Diagnostics
  • Introduction
    • Prerequisites
  • DOS Prompt Commands
  • Diagnostic Tests
    • Test Names
    • Test Descriptions
      • 1. Reset test.
  • Error Messages
• Appendix A
• Specifications
  • Physical Specifications
  • Environmental Specifications
  • Power Specifications
  • Performance Specifications
  • Operating Specifications
• Appendix B
• Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors
  • Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner
  • Using a Swab
    • 1. Insert the swab into the adapter as shown in Figure 21 and rub the ferrule tip with the swab.