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3 module description, 1 gigabit ethernet controller, 2 led indicators – ADLINK EXP-ETH8 User Manual

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TME-EXP-ETH8-1V3

Rev 1.3

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3 Module Description

3.1 Gigabit Ethernet Controller

On board there are eight gigabit Ethernet controller mounted, all are from the same type INTEL 82574.

The 82574IT is a single, compact, low power component that offers a fully-integrated Gigabit Ethernet Media
Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) port.

The 82574 uses the PCI Express architecture.

Ethernet Connector

Connector type: RJ45

3.2 LED Indicators

Link and Activity

Speed

Link
The green LED indicates that a link
to another device has been
established.

Activity
During transmission the green LED
starts flashing.

100 Mbit/s
A green LED indicates that a
established connection uses that
data rate.

1 Gbit/s
A yellow LED indicates that a
established connection uses that
data rate.

PIN

Signal (Port A)

1

D1+

2

D1-

3

D2+

4

D3+

5

D3-

6

D2-

7

D4+

8

D4-