SMC Networks TigerCard 1000, User Manual

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I
NSTALLING THE
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ETWORK
C
ARD
PCI Configuration
In most cases, your network card is automatically configured when
you power-up your computer. In certain computers, however, you
must modify PCI settings by running your computer’s BIOS Setup
program. For more information, refer to “PCI Compatibility” on
page A-2.
Connection Guidelines
To connect to a 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet device, use the
SC connector on the network card and 62.5/125 or 50/125 micron
multimode fiber optic cable. Note that for 62.5/125 micron cable
with ST connectors, SMC provides an optional SC to ST plug
converter (SC-ST Converter, P/N 99-012034-091).
The attached device must be within the distance limitations
specified by the IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX specification. Observe
the following guidelines for 1000BASE-SX operation:
u
The maximum length of a fiber segment is 270 meters for
62.5/125 micron cable and 550 meters for 50/125 micron
cable. For additional information on cable lengths, refer to
Appendix B.
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For 1000 Mbps operation, the TigerCard 1000 card must be
connected to a 1000BASE-SX compliant switch or buffered
repeater.