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Gigabit EtherLink

™

Server

Network Interface Cards (NICs)

Gigabit EtherLink Server NIC (3C985B-SX)
1000BASE-SX PCI Fiber NIC (710011, 710012)
10/100/1000BASE-T PCI NIC (3C986-T, 710024, 710025)
1000BASE-LX PCI Fiber NIC (710026)

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DOC050059-01
Published May 2001

Installation and

User Guide

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Page 1: ...t EtherLink Server NIC 3C985B SX 1000BASE SX PCI Fiber NIC 710011 710012 10 100 1000BASE T PCI NIC 3C986 T 710024 710025 1000BASE LX PCI Fiber NIC 710026 http www 3com com http www 3com com productreg...

Page 2: ...hnical data and computer software are commercial in nature and developed solely at private expense Software is delivered as Commercial Computer Software as defined in DFARS 252 227 7014 June 1995 or a...

Page 3: ...IC System Requirements 9 Important Components 10 Safety Precautions 11 Pre Installation Checklist 11 NIC Installation 12 Connecting the Network Cables 13 1000Base SX Fiber NIC 13 10 100 1000Base T NIC...

Page 4: ...Windows NT 4 0 or Windows 2000 32 A Specifications 1000Base SX Cable Characteristics 33 10 100 1000Base T Cable Characteristics 33 Performance Specifications 33 Physical Characteristics 34 Power Requ...

Page 5: ...documentation for installing configuring and troubleshooting the NIC The manuals are included as PDF files which can be read and printed using the free multi platform Acrobat Reader software availabl...

Page 6: ...tenance and professional services 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services This interactive tool contains technical product information compiled by 3Com expert technical engineers around the globe Located on t...

Page 7: ...ts Automated Fax Service The 3Com Facts automated fax service provides technical articles diagrams and troubleshooting instructions on 3Com products 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 3Com Facts using...

Page 8: ...essages Details about recent configuration changes if applicable If you are unable to contact your network supplier see the following section on how to contact 3Com Support from 3Com If you are unable...

Page 9: ...r 021 6350 1590 800 6161 463 00798 611 2230 0 2 3455 6455 0080 611 261 001 800 611 2000 Europe From anywhere in Europe call 31 0 30 6029900 phone 31 0 30 6029999 fax Europe South Africa and Middle Eas...

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Page 11: ...Africa and Middle East 31 30 6029900 31 30 6029999 Latin America 1 408 326 2927 1 408 326 3355 From the following countries you may call the toll free numbers select option 2 and then option 2 Austri...

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Page 13: ...m based computer that meets Windows NT 4 0 software requirements One open 32 bit or 64 bit PCI slot 128MB RAM minimum Operating System Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 server or workstation with Service Pack...

Page 14: ...g material or the warranty will be voided Novell Netware Hardware Pentium based computer that meets Novell NetWare 4 2 and 5 1 software requirements One open 32 bit or 64 bit PCI slot 128MB RAM minimu...

Page 15: ...NIC If the NIC is damaged report it to your 3Com Customer Support Representative For more information see Contacting 3Com on page 1 CAUTION The NIC is being installed in a system that operates with v...

Page 16: ...is firmly seated in the PCI slot When properly seated the NIC s port connectors will be aligned with the slot opening and its faceplate will be flush against the system chassis 6 Use the screw removed...

Page 17: ...m 3 Connect the other end of the cable to a Gigabit Ethernet network port Attach the cable connector so that the TX transmit port on the NIC is connected to the RX receive port of the device at the ot...

Page 18: ...nd of the cable to the NIC 3 Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ 45 Ethernet network port The NIC port LEDs are not functional they will not reflect port link or data status until the NIC driv...

Page 19: ...e 3Com DynamicAccess intermediate drivers Remove those intermediate drivers WARNING Make sure that the correct and latest BIOS and firmware are installed on your system to ensure that the system works...

Page 20: ...d Click OK The Driver Properties window opens When the properties window appears the NIC Status and Configuration tab is shown The options under this tab are used for configuring basic NIC properties...

Page 21: ...w hardware device such as a NIC the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to install the driver software for the device To install the NIC software for Windows 2000 1 Verify th...

Page 22: ...em with multiple 3Com Gigabit Etherlink Server NICs select this field to access a pull down list of the available NICs and teams Each 3Com Gigabit Etherlink Server NIC installed in the system is label...

Page 23: ...x Enabled is unchecked transmit flow control is disabled Rx Flow Control When Rx flow control is checked default and link negotiation is enabled the NIC negotiates 802 3x receive flow control with the...

Page 24: ...NetWare system a network device driver must be installed First make sure that the NIC is physically installed in your system Typically NetWare OS software must already be running on the server Make su...

Page 25: ...alling the Driver NetWare Already Installed This section provides basic guidelines for installing the NIC driver on a server already running the NetWare operating system This procedure works for NetWa...

Page 26: ...see Editing the STARTUP NCF File in the 3Com Gigabit EtherLink Server NIC User s Guide for Novell NetWare set Time Zone PST8PDT set Daylight Savings Time Offset 1 00 00 set Start Of Daylight Savings...

Page 27: ...is a problem establishing a link between the NIC and the connecting device Unless you specify otherwise the default signaling speed for the 1000Base SX and 10 100 1000Base T NIC is 1Gbps When link ne...

Page 28: ...the driver configuration screen is displayed choose Select Modify driver parameters and protocols txflow n If link negotiation has been disabled you can turn 802 3x transmit flow control on or off A v...

Page 29: ...where a NIC is installed Node Address To override the default Media Access Control MAC address specify a node address in this field The expected range is 0060CF000000 through 0060CFFFFFFF Link When y...

Page 30: ...802 3x flow control Rx flow control is enabled When off is selected or link parameter is off receive flow control is disabled TxFlowControl When you select this field and press Enter you are prompted...

Page 31: ...packet receive buffers for each NIC installed on the network NOTE If performing an initial installation of NetWare 5 1 the install program does not let you allocate the actual number of packet receiv...

Page 32: ...for data transfer status Once the NIC hardware and its driver software have been properly installed on your system the LEDs indicate the following NIC states 1000Base SX NIC Port LED Activity LED Stat...

Page 33: ...IC states If all four LEDs remain lit simultaneously the NIC driver software is either missing or improperly installed 10 100 1000Base T Port LED Activity LED State Description Data Blinking On Off Br...

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Page 35: ...ltiple virtual LANs let you divide network segments into logical partitions that simplify configuration changes organize work groups efficiently help to control traffic and provide extra security Traf...

Page 36: ...ink Server CD into the system CD ROM drive 4 Enter the proper path for your operating system where e is the designation of the CD ROM drive on your system Windows 2000 e DA Win2K dasetup exe Windows N...

Page 37: ...ximum Distance 10Base T RJ 45 Cat 3 4 or 5 UTP 100 meters 325 feet 100 1000Base T RJ 45 Cat 5 UTP 100 meters 325 feet NOTE 1000Base T signaling requires four twisted pairs of Category 5 balanced cabli...

Page 38: ...on Temperature 0 C to 55 C 32 F to 131 F 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Relative humidity 5 to 85 non condensing 40 C 16 hour dwells at extremes 5 to 95 non condensing 10 C hour Altitude Up to 3 048 meter...

Page 39: ...uninterrupted or error free or that all defects in the software products will be corrected For any third party products listed in the 3Com software product documentation or specifications as being co...

Page 40: ...NY LIABILITY WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOS...

Page 41: ...receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one which the receiver is connected to Consult the dea...

Page 42: ...onsent is given and you transfer or assign the Software and or this License Agreement then you must at the same time either transfer any copies of the Software as well as the supporting documentation...

Page 43: ...tware are as stated on the Limited Warranty Card or in the product manual whether in paper or electronic form accompanying the Software Such warranties and limitations of liability are incorporated he...

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