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Preface 

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Safety Symbols Used in this Document................................................................................................................................10
Where to Find Web-based Guides .......................................................................................................................................11
Contacting Allied Telesis ......................................................................................................................................................12

Online Support ..............................................................................................................................................................12
Email and Telephone Support.......................................................................................................................................12
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................12
Returning Products........................................................................................................................................................12
Sales or Corporate Information .....................................................................................................................................12
Management Software Updates ....................................................................................................................................12

Chapter 1: Introduction to the AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters 

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Functional Description ..........................................................................................................................................................14

Contents of Your Shipment ...........................................................................................................................................14

Features ...............................................................................................................................................................................15
LEDs.....................................................................................................................................................................................16

AT-2916T ......................................................................................................................................................................16
AT-2971SX....................................................................................................................................................................17
AT-2971T ......................................................................................................................................................................18

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware 

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Reviewing Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................................22
Pre-Installation Checklist ......................................................................................................................................................24
Installing a Network Adapter Card........................................................................................................................................25
Connecting the Network Cables ...........................................................................................................................................29

Appendix A: Specifications 

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Physical Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................31
Environmental Specifications................................................................................................................................................31
Power Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................31
Performance Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................32
Operating Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................32

Contents

Summary of Contents for AT-2916T

Page 1: ...613 000767 Rev A Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters AT 2916T AT 2971SX AT 2971T Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...designations mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Allied Telesis Inc reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice The information provided herein is subject to change without notice In no event shall Allied Telesis Inc be liable for any incidental special indirect or...

Page 3: ... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device must not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved b...

Page 4: ...Translated Safety Statements Important The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled Translated Safety Statements 613 000405 on the Allied Telesis website at www alliedtelesis com Laser Safety EN60825 ...

Page 5: ...Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters 13 Functional Description 14 Contents of Your Shipment 14 Features 15 LEDs 16 AT 2916T 16 AT 2971SX 17 AT 2971T 18 Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware 21 Reviewing Safety Precautions 22 Pre Installation Checklist 24 Installing a Network Adapter Card 25 Connecting the Network Cables 29 Appendix A Specifications 31 Physical Specifications 31 Environmental Speci...

Page 6: ...Contents 6 ...

Page 7: ...AT 2971SX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 17 Figure 3 AT 2971T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 18 Figure 4 Removing the PC Cover 25 Figure 5 Removing the Faceplate From PCI Slot 26 Figure 6 Inserting the Network Adapter Card 27 Figure 7 Securing the Adapter Card 28 Figures ...

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Page 9: ...s on how to install the AT 29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet network adapters The Preface contains the following sections Safety Symbols Used in this Document on page 10 Where to Find Web based Guides on page 11 Contacting Allied Telesis on page 12 ...

Page 10: ...es the safety symbols defined in Table 1 Table 1 Safety Symbols Symbol Meaning Description Caution Performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data Warning Performing or omitting a specific action may result in electrical shock ...

Page 11: ...1 Where to Find Web based Guides The installation and user guides for all Allied Telesis products are available in portable document format PDF on our web site at www alliedtelesis com You can view the documents online or download them onto a local workstation or server ...

Page 12: ... materials authorization RMA number A product sent to Allied Telesis without an RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender s expense To obtain an RMA number contact the Allied Telesis Technical Support group at our web site www alliedtelesis com support rma Select your country from the list displayed on the website Then select the appropriate menu tab Sales or Corporate Information Yo...

Page 13: ... Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters This chapter provides an introduction to the Allied Telesis AT 29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet network adapters and contains the following sections Functional Description on page 14 Features on page 15 LEDs on page 16 ...

Page 14: ...ollowing models AT 2916T AT 2971SX AT 2971T The AT 2916T adapter is a 33 66Mhz 32 bit interface PCI card The AT 2971SX and AT 2971T adapters are 33 133Mhz 32 bit and 64 bit interface PCI cards Contents of Your Shipment Included with your adapter are the following items Antistatic bag used for protecting the adapter when stored or shipped Keep the adapter in its packaging until ready for installati...

Page 15: ...n Jumbo frames 9 KB TCP segmentation large send off load PXE support Advanced power management wake on LAN Flow Control IEEE 802 3X Trunking Redundant switch failover Hot plug Parity checking On board sensors VLAN support Layer 2 Priority Encoding 802 1P Integrated 96 KB Frame Buffer Memory Note Novell NetWare 5 1 does not support Jumbo Frames Load balancing on Windows Server 2003 Windows XP Windo...

Page 16: ...71T on page 18 AT 2916T The AT 2916T Gigabit Ethernet adapter has one copper port and five LEDs as shown in Figure 1 and described in Table 1 Figure 1 AT 2916T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Table 1 AT 2916T LEDs LED Color State Description FULL DUPLEX Green On Full duplex Off Half duplex 10 Green On A valid link has been established at 10 Mbps Off No valid link at 10 Mbps 1250 100 10 1000 ACT L I N K F...

Page 17: ...T 2971SX Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 100 Green On A valid link has been established at 100 Mbps Off No valid link at 100 Mbps 1000 Green On A valid link has been established at 1000 Mbps Off No valid link at 1000 Mbps ACT Green On The adapter is receiving or transmitting data Off The adapter is not receiving or transmitting data Table 1 AT 2916T LEDs Continued LED Color State Description ACT LINK 124...

Page 18: ...71T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Table 2 AT 2971SX LEDs LED Color State Description 1000 LINK Green On A valid link has been established at 1000 Mbps Off No valid link at 1000 Mbps ACT Green On The adapter is receiving or transmitting data Off The adapter is not receiving or transmitting data Table 3 AT 2971T LEDs LED Color State Description 10 Green On A valid link has been established at 10 Mbps 100...

Page 19: ...been established at 100 Mbps Off No valid link at 100 Mbps 1000 Green On A valid link has been established at 1000 Mbps Off No valid link at 1000 Mbps ACT Green On The adapter is receiving or transmitting data Off The adapter is not receiving or transmitting data Table 3 AT 2971T LEDs Continued LED Color State Description ...

Page 20: ...Chapter 1 Introduction to the AT 29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters 20 ...

Page 21: ...g the Hardware This chapter contains the following sections Reviewing Safety Precautions on page 22 Pre Installation Checklist on page 24 Installing a Network Adapter Card on page 25 Connecting the Network Cables on page 29 ...

Page 22: ... at the fiber optic cable ends or inspect the cable ends with an optical lens E29 Warning Do not work on this equipment or cables during periods of lightning activity E2 Warning Operating Temperature This product is designed for a maximum ambient temperature of 40 degrees C E7 Note All Countries Install this product in accordance with local and National Electric Codes E8 Warning The adapter is bei...

Page 23: ...tools Verify that the system is powered OFF and unplugged before accessing internal components Installation or removal of adapters must be performed in a static free environment The use of a properly grounded wrist strap or other personal antistatic devices and an antistatic mat is strongly recommended E39 ...

Page 24: ... 4 When system shut down is complete power OFF and unplug your system 5 Holding the adapter card by the edges remove it from its shipping package and place it on an antistatic surface 6 Check the adapter for visible signs of damage particularly on the card s edge connector Never attempt to install any damaged adapter If the adapter is damaged report it to Allied Telesis See Contacting Allied Teles...

Page 25: ... 1 Review the Pre Installation Checklist on page 24 and Reviewing Safety Precautions on page 22 Before installing the adapter ensure the system power is OFF and unplugged from the power outlet and that proper electrical grounding procedures have been followed Warning High voltage inside the system presents a safety hazard Make sure the power is off before removing the cover 2 Remove the system cov...

Page 26: ... refer to the documentation that came with your system 4 Remove the network adapter card from the shipping package and store the packaging material in a safe location Caution Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when installing the network adapter card in a system Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to the card 5 Applying even pressure at both ...

Page 27: ...er than in a 64 bit PCI slot Although the AT 29xx series adapter is designed to fit in either slot type when installed in a 32 bit PCI slot part of the adapter s connector edge remains undocked This is part of normal operation Caution Do not use excessive force when seating the card because this may damage the system or the adapter If the card resists seating remove it from the system realign it a...

Page 28: ...re 7 Figure 7 Securing the Adapter Card 7 Replace the system s cover and secure it with the screws removed in Step 2 8 Disconnect any personal antistatic devices 9 Power the system on Once the system returns to proper operation the adapter hardware is fully installed Next connect the network cables See Connecting the Network Cables on page 29 ...

Page 29: ...ptic ports contain a Class 1 laser device When the ports are disconnected always cover them with the provided plug Exposed ports may cause skin or eye damage 2 Connect one end of the cable to the adapter 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate Ethernet network port or fiber optic port Note After the cable is properly connected at both ends the adapter port LEDs should be functional...

Page 30: ...Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware 30 ...

Page 31: ...16 lbs AT 2971SX 92 g 20 lbs Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 122 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F Operating Humidity 30 to 80 noncondensing Storage Humidity 10 to 95 noncondensing Maximum Operating Altitude 10 000 Maximum Storage Altitude 35 000 ft Power Specifications Operating Voltage 3 3V Power Consumption AT 2916T 3 22 Watts 3 3V AT 2971T 3...

Page 32: ...3 MHz PCI or PCI X Data Address AT 2916T 32 bit AT 2971T 32 bit and 64 bit AT 2971SX 32 bit and 64 bit Operating Specifications Output Optical Power 9 5 dBm minimum to 4 dBm maximum Input Optical Power 18 dBm to 0 dBm maximum Receive Sensitivity 12 5 dBm with 62 5 um fiber or 13 5 dBm with 50 um fiber ...

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