Allied Telesis AT-2973T (NetExtreme II) User Manual

Netextreme ii family adapters, Installation and user’s guide

613-001183 Rev. A

NetExtreme II
Family Adapters

AT-2973SX

AT-2973T

Installation and User’s Guide

This manual is related to the following products:

AT-2973SX (NetExtreme II)

Table of contents

Document Outline

Contents
Figures
- Figure 1. AT-2973SX Adapter 15
- Figure 2. AT-2973T Adapter 16
- Figure 3. AT-2973SX Faceplate 21
- Figure 4. AT-2973T Faceplate 22
- Figure 5. Removing the Low-Profile Bracket 27
- Figure 6. Fastening Screws onto Standard Bracket 28
- Figure 7. Removing the PC Cover 30
- Figure 8. Removing the Faceplate From PCI Slot 30
- Figure 9. Inserting the Adapter with a High-profile Bracket 31
- Figure 10. Securing the Adapter with a High-profile Bracket 32
- Figure 11. Found New Hardware Wizard Page 75
- Figure 12. Broadcom NetXtreme II Driver Installer - InstallShield Wizard Page 76
- Figure 13. License Agreement Page 77
- Figure 14. Ready to Install the Program Page 78
- Figure 15. InstallShield Wizard Completed Page 79
- Figure 16. Power Management Tab 89
- Figure 17. RJ-45 Connector and Port Pin Layout 128
- Figure 18. Ferrule in an SC Connector Plug 131
- Figure 19. Unclean and Clean Ferrule 131
- Figure 20. Cartridge Cleaner 132
- Figure 21. Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning Surface 132
- Figure 22. Lint-Free and Alcohol-Free Swabs 134
- Figure 23. Cleaning a Recessed Ferrule 134
Preface
- Safety Symbols Used in this Document
- Where to Find Web-based Guides
- Contacting Allied Telesis
Chapter 1
Introducing the AT-2973SX and AT-2973T Adapters
- Functional Descriptions
- Features
- Physical Descriptions
  - AT-2973SX Adapter Physical Description
  - AT-2973T Adapter Physical Description
Chapter 2
Installing the Hardware
- Reviewing Safety Precautions
- Pre-Installation Checklist
- Replacing the Bracket
- Installing a Network Adapter Card
- Connecting the Network Cables
Chapter 3
Installing Broadcom Boot Agent Driver Software
- Overview
- Setting Up MBA in a Client Environment
- Setting Up MBA in a Server Environment
  - Red Hat Linux PXE Server
  - MS-DOS UNDI/ Intel APITEST
Chapter 4
Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software
- Overview
- Pre-installation Requirements
- Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software on MS-DOS Platforms
- Using Keywords for the Drivers
Chapter 5
Installing the Linux Drivers
- Introduction
  - Limitations
  - Packaging
- Installing Linux Driver Software
Chapter 6
Installing the Windows Drivers
- Installing the Windows Driver Software
  - Using the Installer
  - Using Silent Installation
- Removing the Device Drivers
- Using the NetXtreme II Monolithic Driver
- Inserting the NetXtreme II Monolithic Driver in a WinPE 2.0 Image
  - Configuring the Speed and Duplex Settings
- Displaying or Changing the Properties of the Adapter
- Setting Power Management Options
Chapter 7
Installing Management Applications
- Installing Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 3 and Related Management Applications
- Modifying Management Applications
- Repairing Management Applications
- Removing Management Applications
Chapter 8
Troubleshooting
- Hardware Diagnostics
- Checking Port LEDs
- Troubleshooting Checklist
- Solving Broadcom Boot Agent and Broadcom Advanced Server Program (BASP) Issues
- Solving Miscellaneous Issues
Chapter 9
User Diagnostics
- Introduction
- System Requirements
- Performing Diagnostics
- Diagnostic Test Descriptions
Appendix A
Specifications
- Physical Specifications
- Environmental Specifications
- Power Specifications
- Performance Specifications
- Operating Specifications
- 10/100/1000Base-T Twisted-Pair Port Connectors
- Console Port Pinouts
Appendix B
Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors
- Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner
- Using a Swab