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ZX420 Series User Guide  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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WELCOME!  

Thank you for choosing the ZX420 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter for CompactPCI systems.  

The CompactPCI ZX420 Series adapters are equipped with the following features:  

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single-wide 3U or 6U form-factor CompactPCI card 

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64-bit capability 

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66 MHz bus capability 

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two or four 10/100 port models available 

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link and dual diagnostic LEDs  

ZX420 Series Models 

Model 

Description 

System 

Form Factor 

ZX422U3 

Two channel 10/100 Mbps ports with 
separate IEEE Auto Negotiation 

CompactPCI 3U 

ZX422U6 

Same as ZX422U3 

CompactPCI 

6U 

ZX424U3 

Four channel 10/100 Mbps ports with 
separate IEEE Auto Negotiation 

CompactPCI 3U 

ZX424U6 

Same as ZX424U3 

CompactPCI 

6U 

 

Getting Started 

You will find the ZNYX Networks ZX420 adapters are simple to install and configure. This 
document will help you complete the hardware installation process. Troubleshooting and 
diagnostic sections are also included. There are two basic steps required before you can begin 
using the adapter: 

Step 1

. Install the hardware (follow the instructions in this manual) 

Step 2

. Install the software driver (download from the ZNYX web site). 

Summary of Contents for ZX420 SERIES

Page 1: ...ZX420 SERIES USER GUIDE Fast Ethernet Adapters for CompactPCI Systems ZX 424 6U pictured...

Page 2: ...of ZNYX Networks in the United States and or other countries Adobe the Adobe logo Acrobat and the Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated All other marks trademarks or service marks are th...

Page 3: ...ts with separate IEEE Auto Negotiation CompactPCI 3U ZX422U6 Same as ZX422U3 CompactPCI 6U ZX424U3 Four channel 10 100 Mbps ports with separate IEEE Auto Negotiation CompactPCI 3U ZX424U6 Same as ZX42...

Page 4: ...download the corresponding driver user guide Driver Installation After you have successfully secured your adapter to the system you can begin installing the driver see separate documentation Attach a...

Page 5: ...ist strap If you do not have a ground strap maintain physical contact with the case to maintain the same electrical potential with the system Installing the Adapter 1 Remove the slot cover from the fr...

Page 6: ...rate 100 Mbps connections require Category 5 cabling Connecting to the Network You can use one of two types of cable attachments Each requires a different type of cable see table below Cable Type Othe...

Page 7: ...list similar to the example below is displayed Your card is automatically configured for the ZX424 if four Ethernet type devices represents each port are listed The Note column must indicate four devi...

Page 8: ...ion by entering the following DIAG424 2 4 DIAG424 2 5 DIAG424 2 6 DIAG424 2 7 2 If the DIAG424 program displays the following successful message for each device you are ready to install the driver see...

Page 9: ...n LED so you know immediately if the port has an established link green and is transmitting or receiving data amber NOTE In most cases the driver must be properly loaded and configured to bring up the...

Page 10: ...use harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interf...

Page 11: ...elve 12 months from the date of purchase from ZNYX Networks or an authorized dealer Should this product in ZNYX Network s opinion malfunction during the applicable warranty period ZNYX Networks will a...

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