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NC3131 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter 

User Guide 

  

Fourth Edition (January 2003) 
Part Number 234602-00D 
Compaq Computer Corporation  

 

Summary of Contents for NC3131

Page 1: ...NC3131 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter User Guide Fourth Edition January 2003 Part Number 234602 00D Compaq Computer Corporation ...

Page 2: ...s 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 warran...

Page 3: ...Module and Adapter Electrostatic Discharge Precautions 2 1 Attaching the Upgrade Module 2 2 Removing the Adapter from a Server 2 2 Installing the Upgrade Module on the Adapter 2 2 Installing the Adapter in a Server 2 4 Connecting the Network Cable 2 4 Connecting UTP Network Cable 2 5 Connecting Fiber Network Cable 2 5 Connecting and Using Loop Back Plugs 2 6 RJ 45 Loop Back Plug 2 6 Appendix A Reg...

Page 4: ...rade Module C 2 NC3135 10 100 Upgrade Module C 2 NC6132 1000BASE SX Upgrade Module C 3 NC6133 1000BASE LX Upgrade Module C 3 NC3133 100BASE FX Upgrade Module C 3 NC7132 1000BASE T Gigabit over Copper Upgrade Module C 4 UTP Cable Specifications C 4 Using UTP Category 5 Cable in Gigabit over Copper Installations C 4 RJ 45 Pinouts and Crossover Function C 5 10 100 Straight Through Pinouts C 5 10 100 ...

Page 5: ...ledgeable of 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 indicate...

Page 6: ...level or to make modifications to any printed wiring board Improper repairs could create 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 ...

Page 7: ...ompaq 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 informati...

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: ... two 10BASE T 100BASE TX ports Several upgrade modules install on the NC3131 Server Adapter and offer the following port and connection options Two RJ 45 dual speed ports NC3132 Dual 10 100 Two RJ 45 dual speed ports NC3135 Dual 10 100 One SC fiber port for 100BASE FX connectivity NC3133 FX One SC fiber port for 1000BASE SX connectivity NC6132 SX One SC fiber port for 1000BASE LX connectivity NC61...

Page 10: ... Its 64 bit architecture enables it to perform high speed data transfers on the PCI bus using four DMA channels This microcode based engine enables the controllers to process high level commands and perform multiple operations without processor intervention The NC3131 Server Adapter also operates in a standard 32 bit PCI slot and supports both 32 bit and 64 bit systems Figure 1 1 Compaq NC3131 Eth...

Page 11: ...r Adapter NC3133 NC6132 and NC6133 Fiber Upgrade Modules The Compaq NC3133 NC6132 and NC6133 Fiber Upgrade Modules each have one SC fiber port and LEDs indicating link and activity Figure 1 4 Fiber SC port and LED indicators Following are descriptions of each fiber module NC3133 FX module one SC fiber port for 100BASE FX connectivity NC6132 SX Gigabit module one SC fiber port for 1000BASE SX conne...

Page 12: ...the amount of network traffic Flashing Green The adapter is sending or receiving network data at 100 Mb s The frequency of the flashes varies with the amount of network traffic Off The adapter is not sending or receiving network data The fiber upgrade modules have two LEDs that indicate port operation These LEDs are described in Table 1 2 Table 1 2 Fiber Upgrade Module LED Operations LED Name Disp...

Page 13: ...quipment and trained in the hazards 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 method of installing a PCI card and safeguarding yourself from electrical shock hazards Electrostatic Discharge Precautions A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can dama...

Page 14: ...is not PCI Hot Plug compliant power down the server and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the server s cover WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces allow the internal system components to cool before touching them CAUTION If the server is not PCI Hot Plug compliant power it down and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before removing the server cover Failure to do so ...

Page 15: ...is flush with the lip of the hollow rivet Flanges on the hollow rivet expand to hold the extension bracket tightly to the adapter 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the second rivet assembly NOTE To remove a rivet assembly 1 Use the blunt end of a small screwdriver to push the rivet pin about 1 8 inch out of the hollow rivet 2 Grasp the head of the rivet pin and pull it out of the hollow rivet This releas...

Page 16: ...al injury from hot surfaces allow the internal system components to cool before touching them CAUTION If the server is not PCI Hot Plug compliant power it down and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before removing the server 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 4 Replace the server cover and plug in...

Page 17: ... residential environment you must use a Category 5 or better cable for both 10BASE T and 100BASE TX networks The UTP network connections on the adapter and upgrade modules are RJ 45 connectors To attach the cable plug the cable connector into the port When inserting an RJ 45 plug ensure that the tab on the plug clicks into position indicating that it is properly seated Connecting Fiber Network Cab...

Page 18: ... plug consists of a single RJ 45 connector on a truncated cable After you install the adapter or adapters in the server and connect the server to the network insert this plug into any unused 10 100 port on either the adapter or the upgrade module For example if you install an NC3132 upgrade module in an NC3131 adapter and connect two ports to the network you may have up to two unused ports In this...

Page 19: ... i e personal computers The FCC requires devices in both classes to bear a label indicating the interference potential of the device as well as additional operating instructions for the user The rating label on the device shows which class A or B the equipment falls into Class B devices have an FCC logo or FCC ID on the label Class A devices do not have an FCC logo or FCC ID on the label Once the ...

Page 20: ...he 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 The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment ...

Page 21: ... de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada European Union Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms in brackets are the equivalent i...

Page 22: ...A 4 Compaq NC3131 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter User Guide Japanese Notice ...

Page 23: ...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 24: ... configuration mode only 802 1p and 802 1Q Dimensions 7 4 x 5 0 inches L x W 18 8 cm x 12 7 cm including bracket Connector See Table C 8 Distance 100 meters 328 feet 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 Class B BSMI...

Page 25: ...oller Chipset Intel 82558 MAC PHY Standards Supported IEEE 802 3x 802 3u 802 1p and 802 1Q Connector and Distances See Table C 8 Dimensions 5 7 x 3 9 inches L x W 16 5 cm x 64 cm Agency Approvals See Table C 1 Power Requirements 800 mA 5V max NC3135 10 100 Upgrade Module Table C 3 NC3135 10 100 Upgrade Module Specifications Specification Description Network Controller Chipset Intel 82559 MAC PHY S...

Page 26: ...e Module Specifications Specification Description Network Controller Chipset Intel 82542 MAC Standards Supported IEEE 802 3z 802 3x Connector and Distances See Table C 13 Dimensions 6 5 x 2 5 inches L x W 16 5 cm x 6 4 cm Agency Approvals See Table C 1 Power Requirements 1025 mA 5V max NC3133 100BASE FX Upgrade Module Table C 6 NC3133 100FX Upgrade Module Specifications Specification Description N...

Page 27: ...equirements 2879 mA 5V maximum UTP Cable Specifications Table C 8 UTP Cable Specifications Adapter or Module Connection Speed 10 Mb s Connection Speed 100 Mb s Connection Speed 1000 Mb s Gigabit over Copper Wire EIA TIA Distance NC3131 Category 3 4 or 5 Category 5 22 26 AWG 100Ω 1 MHz 568a or 568b 100 meters NC3135 Category 3 4 or 5 Category 5 22 26 AWG 100Ω 1 MHz 568a or 568b 100 meters NC7132 Ca...

Page 28: ...traight 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 wired straight through using the physical pinouts indicated in Table C 9 Table C 9 10 100 Pinouts Using Internal Straight Through Crossover Pin Function Color Match Function Pin 1 T...

Page 29: ... Brown White Figure C 2 shows the correct 10 100 wiring to use when the crossover function is implemented externally in the twisted pair cabling Figure C 2 External crossover for RJ 45 connector Gigabit over Copper Internal Straight Through Pinouts Unlike some connections in which the crossover function is implemented internally at the hub or switch the NC7132 upgrade module provides its own autom...

Page 30: ...DB White Green BI_DB 3 4 BI_DC Blue White BI_DC 4 5 BI_DC White Blue BI_DC 5 6 BI_DB Green White BI_DB 6 7 BI_DD White Brown BI_DD 7 8 BI_DD Brown White BI_DD 8 Figure C 3 shows straight through Gigabit over copper connector wiring to be used when the crossover function is implemented within the hub or switch Figure C 3 Gigabit over copper straight through wiring for RJ 45 connector ...

Page 31: ...er Copper Crossover Pinouts Pin Function Color Match Function Pin 1 BI_DA White Orange BI_DB 3 2 BI_DA Orange White BI_DB 6 3 BI_DB White Green BI_DA 1 4 BI_DC Blue White BI_DD 7 5 BI_DC White Blue BI_DD 8 6 BI_DB Green White BI_DA 2 7 BI_DD White Brown BI_DC 4 8 BI_DD Brown White BI_DC 5 Figure C 4 shows the correct Gigabit over copper wiring to be used when the crossover function is implemented ...

Page 32: ...rade modules NOTE All fiber upgrade modules use SC type connectors Table C 13 Fiber Cable Maximum Distances for 1000BASE SX 1000BASE LX NC6132 and NC6133 Fiber Type Mode Size Max Distance 1000BASE SX Multimode 62 5 125 µm 220 meters Multimode 50 125 µm 550 meters 1000BASE LX Multimode 62 5 125 µm 550 meters Multimode 50 125 µm 550 meters Single mode 10µm 5000 meters Table C 14 Fiber Cable Maximum ...

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