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Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter 

User’s Manual  

Preface 

This  manual  describes  how  to  install  and  use  the  Signamax  098-
2000SX  Gigabit  Fiber  Ethernet  Adapter,  a  high-performance 
network  interface  card  for  32  and  64  bit  PCI  buses.  Delivering  a 
fully scalable solution, this adapter fully complies with IEEE802.3z 
1000BaseSX/LX  standards,  and  auto-negotiates  duplex  modes. 
There  are  more  enhanced  features  added  to  this  adapter,  and  it 
certainly  satisfies  the  demands  of  today’s  high-end  servers  and 
workstations. 
 
To  get  the  most  out  of  this  manual,  you  should  have  an 
understanding of Ethernet networking concepts.  
 
 
In this manual, you will find: 

 

  Introduction on the Signamax 098-2000SX 

Gigabit Fiber Adapter 

  Product features 

  LEDs functions  

  Installation instructions 

  Specifications 

Summary of Contents for 098-2000SX

Page 1: ...Signamax 098 2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter User s Manual Signamax Connectivity Systems Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Model 098 2000SX U S E R S G U I D E ...

Page 2: ...Signamax 098 2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter 2 User s Manual Signamax Connectivity Systems Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter Model 098 2000SX User s Guide ...

Page 3: ...r fully complies with IEEE802 3z 1000BaseSX LX standards and auto negotiates duplex modes There are more enhanced features added to this adapter and it certainly satisfies the demands of today s high end servers and workstations To get the most out of this manual you should have an understanding of Ethernet networking concepts In this manual you will find Introduction on the Signamax 098 2000SX Gi...

Page 4: ...NTENTS 4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 5 GIGABIT FIBER ETHERNET ADAPTER 5 PACKAGE CONTENTS 5 PRODUCT FEATURES 6 Enhanced Features 6 Driver Support 6 LED Status Indicators 7 INSTALLATION 8 INSTALLING ADAPTER INTO PCI SLOT 8 CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK 10 LOADING NETWORK DRIVERS 11 SPECIFICATIONS 12 CONTACT INFORMATIONS 14 ...

Page 5: ...e 1 Gigabit Fiber Adapter with SC connector featuring two LEDs Package Contents When you unpack the product package you shall find the items listed below Please inspect the contents and report any apparent damage or missing items immediately to your authorized reseller P This Adapter P User s Manual P Software Diskette ...

Page 6: ...n for better efficiency Independent receive and transmit buffers stream data to and from memory Supports both 32 bit and 64 bit Bus Master operation Compliant with PCI plug and play Compliant with IEEE 802 3z 1000BaseSX IEEE802 3x Flow Control IEEE802 1p Quality of Service IEEE802 1Q Tagged VLAN Compliant with Revision 2 2 PCI Specifications Enhanced Features Supports IEEE 802 1Q Tagged VLAN Suppo...

Page 7: ... Full duplex Collision LNK ACT Link Activity LEDs Status Indication Steady Full duplex mode Off Half duplex mode FDX COL Flashing Collision Steady A valid network connection established LNK stands for LINK Flashing Transmitting or receiving data ACT stands for ACTIVITY LNK ACT Off Disconnection ...

Page 8: ...use in Step 6 i i Do not install the adapter in a shared PCI slot Avoid any PCI slot next to an ISA slot because this is often a shared slot and does not support bus mastering ii If you have problems in identifying a suitable slot check your PC documentation or ask your system administrator for help Step 5 Carefully insert the adapter into the chosen slot and press firmly with proper alignment to ...

Page 9: ...er s Manual Insert the adapter into PCI slot and screw it onto backplate Figure 2 Installing the adapter into a suitable PCI slot i Always ensure the power is turned off before any installation to avoid electric shock and possible damage to the equipment ...

Page 10: ...re a Fiber network cable with corresponding SC connectors for the two end devices one end to the adapter and the other to a SC port on the Gigabit switch Step 3 Connect the fiber cable to the connector on the adapter Step 4 Connect the other end of the network cable to a Gigabit switch Step 5 When the cable is properly connected to the two end devices turn on the power to the PC Step 6 Check the L...

Page 11: ... enclosed in the product package NDIS drivers for Microsoft Windows 95 98 Windows NT4 0 2000 ME Novell Netware Server 4 2 and 5 1 Linux driver KERNEL 2 2 x and 2 4 x Step 1 Find the suitable network driver for the platform that you are using Step 2 Follow the step by step instruction in the text file to load the driver For Windows 95 98 or NT it takes only a few mouse clicks to complete the driver...

Page 12: ...y of Service IEEE 802 1Q Tagged VLAN PCI Specifications Revision 2 2 Speed 1000BaseSX LX 2000 Mbps full duplex 1000 Mbps half duplex Performance 1 488 000 pps for 1000 Mbps Cable Requirements 1000BaseSX 1000BaseSX 1000BaseLX 62 5 125um Multi Mode fiber optic cable up to 220m 50 125um Multi Mode fiber optic cable up to 550m 10 125um Single Mode fiber optic cable up to 20km ...

Page 13: ...L Collision LNK Link ACT Activity Dimensions 165 mm 80 mm Net Weight 70g approx Power Consumption 5VDC 900mA 5W max Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 25 C to 70 C 13 F to 158 F Humidity 10 90 non condensing Emissions FCC part 15 Class B CE Mark Class B VCCI Class B ...

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