Allied-telesis AT-2900 Series Adapters Manual de usuario

613-001746 Rev. AAT-2900 Series AdaptersGigabit Ethernet Network Interface Cards AT-2916SX AT-2916LX10/LC AT-2931SX AT-2972SX AT-2972LX10/LCInsta

Preface10Document ConventionsThis document uses the following conventions:NoteNotes provide additional information.CautionCautions inform you that per

Chapter 8: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for MS-DOS Platforms100A:\NET\nwlinkA:\NET\NET START BASICnet use z: \\SERVERNAME\SHARENAMEFor NetBEUI

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide101Using Keywords for the B57.dos DriversThe Protocol.ini file contains certain key

Chapter 8: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for MS-DOS Platforms102

103Chapter 9Installing the PXE Boot Agent This chapter describes the PXE Boot Agent and provides procedures for installing it on a server running Wind

Chapter 9: Installing the PXE Boot Agent104OverviewThe Allied Telesis AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Adapters provide PXE (Preboot Execution Environm

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide105Server SetupThis section discusses how to set up a server on a Windows Server 20

Chapter 9: Installing the PXE Boot Agent106

107Chapter 10TroubleshootingThis chapter describes troubleshooting procedures and contains the following sections: “Hardware Diagnostics” on page 108

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting108Hardware DiagnosticsLoopback diagnostic tests are available for testing the adapter hardware under Windows. These tests

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide109Checking Port LEDs on the AdapterThe adapter has two LEDs: LINK and ACT. The LIN

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide11Contacting Allied TelesisIf you need assistance with this product, you may contac

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting110Troubleshooting ChecklistThe following checklist provides recommended actions to take to resolve problems installing the

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide111Verifying the Correct Drivers are LoadedThe following section describes how to c

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting112Table 6. Linux Driver Software InformationModule Size Used bytg3 <size><n>

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide113Testing Network ConnectivityThe following section describes how to test network

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting114Figure 23. Command Window with pconfig/all displayed4. Type ping <IP address> from the command line, then press En

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide115To ping an IP host on the network to verify connection has been established, per

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting116Software Problems and SolutionsMicrosoft RemoteInstallationService (RIS)InstructionsProblem: Microsoft Remote Installati

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide117Solution: This is because some of the older servers are advertising themselves a

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting118

119Chapter 11DOS DiagnosticsThis chapter describes the DOS diagnostics and contains the following sections: “Introduction” on page 120 “DOS Prompt C

Preface12

Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics120Introduction This chapter describes how to use the DOS diagnostic utilities program on an Allied Telesis AT-2900 Series

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide121DOS Prompt CommandsTable 7 lists the DOS prompt commands.Table 7. DOS Prompt Com

Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics122Diagnostic Tests The tests are divided into four groups: Register Tests, Memory Tests, Miscellaneous Tests, and Data Tes

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide123MAC hash Register table and read back for verification. The memory read/write is

Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics124data, the program reads back data again to insure data stays the same.WalkingOne bit Test: For each address, data one is

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide125Default: EnabledB6. External SRAM Test Function: It tests DMA SRAM by performing

Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics126C3. DMA Test Function: Both high and low priorities DMA are tested. It moves data from the host memory to NIC SRAM, veri

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide127C5. VPD Test Function: It saves the content of VPD first before perform the test

Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics128Function: This test is same as D1. Mac Loopback Test except, the data is routed back via physical layer device. One Giga

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide129Error Messages/* 0 */ “PASS”,/* 1 */ “Got 0x%08X @ 0x%08X. Expected 0x%08X"

13Chapter 1OverviewThis chapter provides an overview to the Allied Telesis AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Adapters and contains the following section

Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics130/* 34 */ "Cannot TX Packet!", /* 35 */ "Requested to Tx %d. Only %d is transmitted", /* 36 */

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide131/* 69 */ "Slot error, expected an UUT to be found at location %02X:%02X:00&

Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics132

133Appendix ASpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsTable 10 lists the dimensions and weights of all of the AT-2900 Series adapters.Environmental Specif

Chapter : Specifications134Power SpecificationsThe operating voltage specification in this section applies to all of the AT-2900 Series adapters. The

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide135Optical SpecificationsThe operating specifications listed in Table 15 apply to a

Chapter : Specifications136

137Appendix BCleaning Fiber Optic ConnectorsThe fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter. The end of the fiber optic cable

Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors138Using a Cartridge-Type CleanerFiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are typ

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide139NoteRub the ferrule tip on the cleaning surface in one direction only.3. When yo

Chapter 1: Overview14Functional DescriptionThe AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Adapters target the increased congestion experienced at the backbone an

Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors140Using a SwabSpecially treated swabs (stick cleaners) are available for cleaning inside connector adapter

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide1413. If a fiber inspection scope is available, use the scope to inspect the connec

Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors142

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide15installation.  Standard-profile bracketInform your network supplier of any missi

Chapter 1: Overview16LEDsAll fiber adapter models have two LEDs: LINK and ACT. The LINK LED indicates an active link and the ACT (Activity) LED indica

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide17AT-2900 Series Adapter Software Drivers An AT-2900 Series adapter is shipped from

Chapter 1: Overview18NoteNovell NetWare 5.1 does not support Jumbo Frames.

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide19Failover Teaming Failover Teaming provides redundant adapter operation in the eve

Copyright © 2013 Allied Telesis, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied

Chapter 1: Overview20

21Chapter 2Installing the HardwareThe AT-2900 Series adapters can be installed in a server or a workstation. This chapter describes how to install the

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware22Reviewing Safety PrecautionsPlease review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the network

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide23WarningThe adapter is being installed in a system that operates with voltages tha

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware24Pre-Installation Checklist1. Check that your system has an appropriate open PCI slot.2. Verify that your system is

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide25Installing a Network Adapter CardThe following instructions apply to installing a

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware26Keep the faceplate in a safe place. You may need it for future use. See Figure 2.Figure 2. Removing the Faceplate

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide27Figure 3. Inserting the Network Adapter CardNoteThe connector dock in a 32-bit PC

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware28Figure 4. Securing the Adapter Card7. Replace the system’s cover and secure it with the screws removed in Step 2.8

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide29Connecting the Network CablesAll the fiber Gigabit Ethernet network adapters have

3Electrical Safety and Emissions StandardsThis product meets the following standards.Federal Communications Commission Interference StatementDeclarati

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware30the connection at the appropriate speed and duplex mode.

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide31Warranty RegistrationAllied Telesis hardware products are covered under limited w

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware32

33Chapter 3Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver SoftwareThis chapter describes how to install the Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP d

Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software34Installing the Driver SoftwareWhen a Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP syste

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide35To install the adapter software on a Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP system, do

Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software363. Click Include this location in the search.4. Click Browse and locate the

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide37Figure 7. Windows Server 2003 Start Window3. Select Run from the menu and enter t

Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software38Figure 9. Device Manager Window (Network adapter folder is collapsed)5. In t

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide397. For a Windows Server 2003 system, skip to step 10. For a Windows XP system, cl

4RFI Emissions FCC Class B, EN55022 Class B, VCCI Class B, C-TICK, CEImmunity EN55024Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV), UL 60950 (CULUS)Translated Safet

Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software40The My Computer window opens. 3. Select Properties from the menu.The System

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide41Uninstalling the Driver SoftwareBefore physically removing an adapter from your s

Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software42

43Chapter 4Installing Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Driver SoftwareThis chapter describes how to install the Windows 2008 R2, Windows

Chapter 4: Installing Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Driver Software44Installing the Driver SoftwareAfter you install an AT-2900 Series

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide452. Enter the following command:mmc compmgmt.mscThe Device Manager window is displ

Chapter 4: Installing Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Driver Software463. Enter the following command in the Run window:mmc devmgmt.msc4

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide47Installing theWindows 2008R2, Windows,Vista, andWindows 7Driver SoftwareTo obtain

Chapter 4: Installing Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Driver Software48Figure 18. Update Driver Software - Ethernet Controller Window5.

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide49Figure 19. Update Driver Software: Ethernet Controller: Browse7. Click Next. A co

5ContentsPreface ...

Chapter 4: Installing Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Driver Software50Uninstalling the Driver SoftwareBefore physically removing an ada

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide51NoteNot all of the driver files are removed as a result of this procedure. You ca

Chapter 4: Installing Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Driver Software52

53Chapter 5Setting Advanced PropertiesThe Windows Advanced Properties are accessible from the Advanced Tab. For Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP sys

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties54NoteThe procedures in the sections listed above may differ slightly if the “Classic Start Menu” is set on your

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide55802.1p QOSThe 802.1p QOS property is a standard that enables Quality of Service (

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties56Figure 21. Advanced Tab3. From the Properties list, select 802.1p QOS.4. From the Values list, select one of t

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide57Ethernet@Wirespeed™ (AT-2972/T2 only)The Ethernet@Wirespeed property enables a Gi

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties58Flow ControlThe Flow Control property allows you to enable or disable the receipt or transmission of PAUSE fra

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide59Jumbo MtuThe Jumbo Mtu property allows the adapter to transmit and receive oversi

Contents6Building a Driver from a TAR File...

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties60Interrupt ModerationInterrupt moderation enables adaptive interrupt coalescing, which limits the rate of inter

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide61IPSec OffloadTraditionally, IPSec has been used for remote connections, but this

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties623. From the Value list on the Advanced tab, select one of the following: Auth Header & ESP Enabled Auth

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide63Large Send Offload PropertyNormally, the protocol stack performs TCP segmentation

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties64Network AddressThe Network Address is a user-defined address that is used to replace the MAC address that was

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide65Priority & VLANPriority allows you to prioritize traffic or limit bandwidth i

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties66Receive Side ScalingThe Receive Side Scaling (RSS) feature configures RSS queues from 1 to 4. The available op

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide67Speed & Duplex ModeThe speed and duplex mode property allows you to set the s

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties68Checksum OffloadUsually, the Checksum Offload function is computed by the protocol stack. By selecting one of

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide69VLAN IDThe VLAN ID specifies the VLAN identifier. It is the number of the VLAN wh

7FiguresFigure 1. Removing the PC Cover...

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties70Wake Up CapabilitiesThe Wake Up Capabilities property enables the network adapter to wake up from a low-power

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide714. From the Value list on the Advanced tab, select one of the following: Both -

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties72WOL SpeedThe WOL Speed property sets the speed at which the network adapter connects to the network while the

73Chapter 6Installing the Linux Driver Software This chapter describes the Linux driver for the AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Adapters and includes

Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Driver Software74Installing the Linux Driver SoftwareThe section describes the following Linux driver installations:

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide75you use the newer tg3 driver provided by Allied Telesis. Use ifconfig to bring do

Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Driver Software76Network InstallationFor network installations through NFS, FTP, or HTTP (using a network boot disk or

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide77Removing the Linux Driver from a TAR InstallationIf the driver was installed usin

Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Driver Software78Module ParametersOptional parameters for the driver can be supplied as command line arguments to the

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide79NoteThis parameter is ignored and assumed to be 1 if the line_speed parameter is

Figures8

Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Driver Software80is the standard Ethernet (non-jumbo) MTU size. Note that the MTU size excludes the Ethernet header si

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide81 rx_jumbo_desc_cnt Configures the number of receive descriptors for jumbo frames

Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Driver Software82 tx_coalesce_ticks Configures the number of 1 usec ticks before the NIC generates transmit interrupt

83Chapter 7Installing the Novell NetWare Driver SoftwareThis chapter provides procedures for installing the Novell NetWare driver software and contain

Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software84Driver InstallationThis chapter describes how to perform the following tasks:  Verify that

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide85Pre-Installation RequirementsA network device driver must be installed before the

Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software86Installing Novell NetWare Server 5.x or 6.0 Driver SoftwareCheck that the server has the lat

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide8711. 5.x or 6.05.x or 6.0 NetWare 5.x or 6.0 has been successfully installed, set

Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software88Verifying or Modifying Adapter ParametersWhen an adapter configuration is saved, the NetWare

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide89TxPacketsPerThis is to enable the use of allowing an interrupt to occur after a s

9PrefaceThis guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network adapters. In addition, procedures are provided

Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software90FRAMEThis is a Novell NetWare keyword.String specifying the frame type.Choices are:ETHERNET_

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide91The Default is spurious fix = 1 (spurious fix is on).Choices are:Spuriousfix=0 Sp

Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software92NoteIf you modify any adapter parameters, you must reboot the system before the changes take

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide93Removing Drivers from Autoexec.ncfTo remove the drivers from the Autoexec.ncf, lo

Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software94

95Chapter 8Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for MS-DOS PlatformsThis chapter provides procedures for installing the NDIS2 driver software. and con

Chapter 8: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for MS-DOS Platforms96Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for Use on MS-DOS PlatformsYou can run the

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide97BINDINGS=MS$NE2CLONELANABASE=0Example Protocol.ini for IPX[network.setup]version=

Chapter 8: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for MS-DOS Platforms98lana0=ms$ne2clone,1,ms$ndishlplana1=ms$ne2clone,1,ms$netbeui[MS$NE2CLONE]DriverN

AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide99workgroup=WORKGROUPreconnect=yesdospophotkey=Nlmlogon=0logondomain=preferredredir