Allied Telesis AT-2931SX User Manual

Installation guide

613-000493 Rev. B

Gigabit Ethernet Network
Adapters

AT-2916SX
AT-2931SX
AT-2972SX
AT-2972SX/2

Installation Guide

Table of contents

Document Outline

Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
Translated Safety Statements
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Contents
- Figures
Preface
- Safety Symbols Used in this Document
- Where to Find Web-based Guides
- Contacting Allied Telesis
Chapter 1
Introduction to the AT-29xxSX Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters
- Functional Description
  - Contents of Your Shipment
- Features
- LEDs
Chapter 2
Installing the Hardware
- Reviewing Safety Precautions
- Pre-Installation Checklist
  - 1. Check that your system has an appropriate open PCI slot.
- Installing a Network Adapter Card
  - 1. Review the “Pre-Installation Checklist” on page 24 and “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 22.
- Connecting the Network Cables
  - 1. Prepare a fiber optic cable according to the specifications in Table 2.
Chapter 3
Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software
- Installing the Driver Software
  - Using the Driver Installer
  - Updating the Adapter Software
    - 1. Start either a Windows Server 2003 or a Windows XP system and log in.
- Modifying Configuration Properties
- Uninstalling the Driver Software
  - 1. Start Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP and log in.
Chapter 4
Installing Windows 2000 Driver Software
- Installing the Windows 2000 Driver Software
  - Installing the Adapter Software
    - 1. Start your Windows 2000 system and log in.
- Modifying Configuration Properties
- Updating the Driver Software
  - 1. Start Windows 2000 and log in.
- Removing the Driver Software
  - 1. Start Windows 2000 and log in.
Chapter 5
Installing the Linux Driver Software
- Installing the Linux Driver Software
  - Building a Driver from a TAR File
    - 1. Create a directory and extract the TAR files:
- Network Installation
- Removing the Linux Driver from a TAR Installation
- Module Parameters
Chapter 6
Installing the NetWare Driver Software
- Driver Installation
- Pre-Installation Requirements
- Installing Novell NetWare Server 5.x or 6.0 Driver Software
  - 1. From the NetWare Server console, type LOAD NWCONFIG (or just NWCONFIG) and press Enter.
- Verifying or Modifying Adapter Parameters
- Removing Drivers from Autoexec.ncf
Chapter 7
Installing the Boot Agent Driver Software
- Overview
  - Setup BIOS
- Server Setup
Chapter 8
Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software
- Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for Use on MS-DOS Platforms
  - Pre-Installation Requirements
  - Modifying the Startup Disk
    - 1. Edit A:\Net\Protocol.ini with Notepad or a similar text editor.
- Using Keywords for the B57.dos Drivers
Chapter 9
Key Protocols and Interfaces
- Failover Teaming
- VLANs Overview
Chapter 10
Troubleshooting
- Hardware Diagnostics
- Checking Port LEDs on the Adapter
  - 1. Verify that the adapter driver software has been installed and that the adapter is connected to a network.
- Troubleshooting Checklist
- Verifying the Correct Drivers are Loaded
  - NetWare
    - 1. To verify that the driver is loaded properly, type:
  - Linux
    - 1. To verify that the tg3.o driver is loaded properly, run:
- Testing Network Connectivity
- Software Problems and Solutions
Chapter 11
DOS Diagnostics
- Introduction
  - Prerequisites
- DOS Prompt Commands
- Diagnostic Tests
  - Test Names
  - Test Descriptions
    - 1. Reset test.
- Error Messages
Appendix A
Specifications
- Physical Specifications
- Environmental Specifications
- Power Specifications
- Performance Specifications
- Operating Specifications
Appendix B
Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors
- Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner
- Using a Swab
  - 1. Insert the swab into the adapter as shown in Figure 21 and rub the ferrule tip with the swab.