1. Introduction
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Transceiver Interface (DP8392)
The National Semiconductor (or equivalent) DP8392 Transceiver Interface is used as a
coaxial cable driver/receiver for Thin Ethernet (Cheapernet) applications. The Thin
Ethernet cable can be connected directly to the ZT 8995 without using an external drop
(AUI) cable because the connector is isolated from the Serial Interface (8391) by an
isolation transformers and a DC to DC converter.
Packet RAM Buffer
The packet RAM buffer is 16 Kbytes in length and can be used by either the STD bus
processor or the Network Interface Controller (DP83905). This memory may be placed
on any 8-Kbyte memory address boundary. Compatibility with any memory move
instruction to the Network Interface results in a very efficient dual-ported packet buffer.
User PROM Socket
The ZT 8995 includes a PROM socket that can accommodate 32-, 64-. 128-, or 256-
Kbyte parts where only the top 32Kbyte block is accessible. The PROM can be mapped
into any 8, 16, 32, or 64Kbyte boundary beginning at one of eight software selectable
locations between 0C000h and 0D000h. The PROM can be accessed without
interfering with Ethernet packets being sent or received. You can use the setup program
AUTOSET8.EXE
to configure the PROM socket address.
Interrupt Capability
Interrupts are supported by the ZT 8995. Interrupts are software selectable for
backplane signals INTRQ*, INTRQ1*, INTRQ2* (CNTL), INTRQ3*, INTRQ4* and
NMIRQ*. Frontplane interrupts can also be selected through software control across
FP3*, FP5*, FP6* and FP7*. Since IRQx is slot specific, it is always driven out onto the
backplane.
Diagnostic LEDs
The ZT 8995 has separate transmit, receive, and diagnostic LEDs. These LEDs provide
visual indication of network activity. Transmit activity is indicated by a red LED. Receive
activity is indicated by a green LED. A green LED is used to indicate a LINK and red
LEDs are used to indicate POLARITY problems as well as COLLISIONs.
ZT 97115 SOFTWARE DISK
The ZT 97115 software disk included with each ZT 8995 is supplied under license with
National Semiconductor. A variety of software drivers, a setup programs, and extensive
diagnostic programs are included. You can use any or all of the software drivers without
any additional cost or licensing.
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