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NC3123 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter  

User Guide  

 

Fourth Edition (June 2007) 
Part Number 234601-00D 
Compaq Computer Corporation  

Summary of Contents for NC3123

Page 1: ...NC3123 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter User Guide Fourth Edition June 2007 Part Number 234601 00D Compaq Computer Corporation ...

Page 2: ...tes and other countries All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein The information in this document is provided as is without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warr...

Page 3: ...er 2 Installing the Adapter Electrostatic Discharge Precautions 2 1 Installing the Adapter in a Server 2 2 Connecting the Network Cable 2 3 Connecting the Wake on LAN Power Cable 2 3 Configuring the WOL Feature and Installing the WOL Power Cable 2 3 Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice A 1 Modifications A 1 Declaring of Conformity for Products Marked wi...

Page 4: ...atic Discharge Grounding Methods B 1 Appendix C Specifications NC3123 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter Specifications C 1 UTP Cable Specifications C 2 10BASE T C 2 100BASE T C 2 RJ 45 Pinouts and Crossover Function C 2 10 100 Straight Through Pinouts C 2 10 100 Crossover Pinouts C 3 ...

Page 5: ...f the procedures precautions and hazards associated with equipment containing hazardous energy circuits Symbols in Text These symbols may be found in the text of this guide They have the following meanings WARNING Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life CAUTION Text set off in this manner indicates that fail...

Page 6: ...e conditions that are hazardous WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment If the system has multiple power supplies disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies Do not disable the power cord grounding plug The grounding plug is an important safety feature Plug the power cord into a grounded earthed electrical outlet that is ea...

Page 7: ...aq Web based support services visit http www compaq com support Navigate to a specific product and then look for support information from this list of support resources For a complete list of available SoftPaq files navigate to http www compaq com support files allsp html Send email to support compaq com PaqFax Number The Compaq fax on demand retrieval system provides product specific information ...

Page 8: ... add in cards in your server The amount of memory in your server North America The Compaq Customer Support department for North America can be reached at 1 800 652 6672 1 800 OKCOMPAQ For continuous quality improvement calls may be monitored or recorded Europe the Middle East and Africa In Europe the Middle East and Africa contact your local Compaq authorized service provider Details of your local...

Page 9: ...ed Compaq ProLiant servers For the latest functionality features and operating system support for this adapter see the HP website http h18004 www1 hp com products servers networking index nic html Hardware Overview The Compaq NC3123 Server Adapter uses a PCI 2 1 2 2 bus architecture with the Intel 82559 chipset The adapter supports emerging standards for system manageability and power management s...

Page 10: ...otiates 10 or 100 Mb s full or half duplex depending on the device to which it is connected Figure 1 1 Compaq NC3123 Server Adapter For information about connecting cables see Connecting the Network Cable in Chapter 2 IMPORTANT If you are using the NC3123 Server Adapter in a residential environment you must use a Category 5 or better cable ...

Page 11: ...f The NC3123 adapter is not receiving direct packets or broadcast packets On The NC3123 adapter is operating at 100 Mb s 100 Mb s Off The NC3123 adapter is operating at 10 Mb s Wake on LAN For the Wake on LAN WOL feature to operate properly the NC3123 Server Adapter must be connected to a continuous power source This allows the adapter to listen to the network even when the computer is powered off...

Page 12: ...ds associated with products capable of producing hazardous energy levels NOTE Before removing the cover of your server refer to the Compaq documentation for the proper methods for installing a PCI card and avoiding electric shock hazards Electrostatic Discharge Precautions A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can damage components on the adapter This can make the adap...

Page 13: ...reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces allow the internal system components to cool before touching them CAUTION If the device is not PCI Hot Plug compliant power down the device and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before removing the device cover Failure to do so may damage the adapter or server 3 Firmly seat the adapter in a PCI slot and secure the adapter bracket with ...

Page 14: ...he WOL Power Cable For the WOL feature to work correctly the NC3123 Server Adapter must be connected to a continuous power source This allows the adapter to listen to the network even when the computer is powered down WARNING Before installing the WOL cable power down the server and unplug the power cord Failure to do so could damage the NC3123 Server Adapter or the server The WOL connector on you...

Page 15: ...sually located near other power connectors such as the LED connectors 4 Connect the other end of the WOL cable to the connector on the motherboard as shown in Figure 2 2 Note that the connector is keyed 5 Some servers may require you to change a setting in the BIOS or Setup program to enable the WOL feature Check your server owner s manual or contact your dealer for more information 6 Replace the ...

Page 16: ... the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Modifications Th...

Page 17: ...al apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada European Union Notice Products with the C0E Marking comply with both the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the Eur...

Page 18: ...Regulatory Compliance Notices A 3 China Taiwan Notice Japanese Notice ...

Page 19: ...ic sensitive component or assembly Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic sensitive parts Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm 10 percent resistance in the ground cords To provide prop...

Page 20: ...on mode only 802 3x 802 1p and 802 1Q Dimensions 5 4 x 4 8 inches L X W 13 7 cm x 12 2 cm including bracket Connector and Distances One RJ 45 100 meters 328 feet on Category 5 Interrupts Supported Automatically configured Temperature Range Operating 0 C to 55 C 32 F to 131 F Storage 65 C to 85 C 85 F to 185 F Relative Humidity Operating 10 to 90 Storage 5 to 95 Agency Approvals FCC Class B VCCI Cl...

Page 21: ... receiver of a device at the other end and vice versa The crossover function may be implemented internally at the hub or switch or externally through the twisted pair media 10 100 Straight Through Pinouts If the crossover function is implemented internally the port is labeled MDI X Medium Dependent Interface Crossover When an MDI X port is connected to an MDI port the twisted pair media should be ...

Page 22: ...e twisted pair media using the physical pinouts indicated in Table C 3 Table C 3 10 100 Pinouts Using External Crossover Pin Function Color Match Function Pin 1 TD White Orange RD 3 2 TD Orange White RD 6 3 RD White Green TD 1 4 Blue White 5 White Blue 6 RD Green White TD 2 7 White Brown 8 Brown White Figure C 2 shows the correct 10 100 wiring to use when the crossover function is implemented exte...

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