Alacritech 2000-100000 Manual
Hardware Installation Guide
Alacritech
100x4 Quad-Port Server Adapter
Alacritech
100x2 Dual-Port Server Adapter
Alacritech
100x1 Single-Port Server Adapter
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Preface
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without
notice. Alacritech reserves the right to change any portion of these
products for reasons such as improving performance or enhancing
functionality. Alacritech assumes no liability arising out of the
application or use of these products for anything other than its
intended purpose.
Copyright
This document is copyrighted material. No part of this document
may be copied by any means without the written permission of
Alacritech, Inc.
Alacritech 100x4 Quad-Port Server Adapter, Alacritech 100x2
Dual-Port Server Adapter and Alacritech 100x1 Single-Port Server
Adapter Hardware Installation Guide, Eighth Edition (May 2002).
This document describes the hardware installation of the 100 Series
of server adapters from Alacritech, Inc. This document is the official
reference source for all revisions/releases of these products until
rescinded by an update.
Copyright © 2000-2002 Alacritech, Inc. All rights reserved.
Alacritech, the Alacritech logo, SLIC Technology and the SLIC
Technology logo are registered trademarks of Alacritech, Inc. in the
United States and Europe. All other marks belong to their respective
owners.
Patents
One or more United States and international patents apply to
Alacritech products, including without limitation: U.S. Patent Nos.
6,226,680., 6,247,060., 6,334,153, 6,389,479, 6,393,487, 6,427,171,
6,427,173, and 6,434,620.
Part Number: 900020 Rev 9 08/02
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Organization of This Guide
This guide covers the installation for the Alacritech 100 Series of
server adapters and contains the following sections:
Chapter 1 - Introduction, provides a general introduction to the
100 Series of server adapters and the SLIC technology on which
they are based.
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation, includes the specifications for
the hardware and the procedure required to install the hardware
component.
Chapter 3 – Software Installation and Support, provides a list of
possible problems and their solutions.
Appendix A – Hardware Warranty and Information, provides
the text of the Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty for the
hardware component. This section also includes instructions for
returning a defective product, the text of the Limitation of Liability
and Remedies statement, and Compliance and Conformity
statements.
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Table of Contents
1Introduction 1-1
1.1 About this Guide 1-1
1.2 Description 1-1
1.3 Specifications 1-2
1.4 100 Series Multi-port Adapter Card Diagram 1-3
1.5 100 Series Single-port Adapter Card Diagram 1-4
2Hardware Installation 2-1
2.1 Hardware Installation Overview 2-1
2.2 Installing the Low Profile Bracket 2-2
2.3 Hardware Installation 2-4
3Software Installation and Support 3-1
3.1 Alacritech Automated Customer Support 3-1
3.2 Readme Files on Your Product CD-ROM 3-1
3.3 Installing the Adapter Software 3-1
Appendix A Hardware Warranty and Information A-1
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1 Introduction
1.1 About this Guide
This guide describes how to install the Alacritech100 Series of
server adapters.
1.1.1 Naming conventions
Because this guide applies to the 100x4 Quad-port, 100x2 Dual-port
and 100x1 Single-port server adapters, the general term 100 Series
applies to all versions of the adapter, except where indicated.
1.2 Description
The 100 Series of Server Adapters are multi-port 64-bit Fast
Ethernet server adapters that employ Alacritech’s patented SLIC
(Session-Layer Interface Card) technology, which uses an
innovative application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) for
protocol processing.
SLIC technology increases server performance and efficiency.
■Protocol processing is offloaded onto the server adapter,
freeing the CPU for application processing and
maximizing throughput.
■A unique ASIC utilizes an Internet Protocol Processor
(IPP), optimized for protocol processing, which delivers
faster performance than general purpose CPUs.
SLIC eliminates the burden of protocol processing on the host CPU.
By offloading protocol data processing, SLIC technology frees the
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CPU for application processing, boosting both network and server
performance.
1.3 Specifications
Port Speeds IEEE Auto Negotiation: 10/100 or 20/200 with
full duplex
Ethernet: 10 Mbps or 20 Mbps with full duplex
Connectors RJ-45
Media 10BaseT: Category 3, 4, or 5 Twisted Pair;
100BaseTX: Category 5 Twisted Pair
Bus Type 64-bit bus master PCI v2.2, Universal Card
Compatible with 32-bit PCI 2.2
Low Profile Enabled (100x1)
Reliability MTBF 250,000 hours
Power 1.6A @ 5V typical (100x4)
1.3A @ 5V typical (100x2)
.75A @ 5V typical (100x1)
Safety UL/c (UL), IEC950, UL1950, CSA C22.2, IEC
60950
Environmental
Factors
Temperature: 0 to 55º C
Relative humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing
Altitude: 3000 m maximum
EMC Standards
Compliance
IEEE 802.3 10BaseT
IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX
Fully compliant auto-negotiation
FCC class B
EN55022 Class B, CE, VCCI B
Diagnostic LEDs Link speed/integrity and network activity for each
individual channel
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1.4 100 Series Multi-port Adapter Card Diagram
Below is a diagram of the LED locations and ports of the 100x4
Quad-port Server Adapter. The 100x2 Dual-port Server Adapter is
similar, but does not have the bottom two ports or corresponding set
of LEDs.
Figure 1: 100x4 Quad-port Server Adapter Interface
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1.5 100 Series Single-port Adapter Card Diagram
Below is a diagram of the LED locations and port of the 100x1
Single-port Server Adapter. LEDs show Link, Activity, and 100TX
mode.
Figure 2: 100x1 Single-port Server Adapter Interface
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2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Hardware Installation Overview
The 100 Series was designed for servers on an Ethernet or Fast
Ethernet network using TCP/IP.
The Server computer must have the following features:
■Supported Operating System (see readme on CD for
latest OS support)
■One available bus-mastering PCI slot
■CD-ROM or CD compatible drive, or network CD drive
for software installation.
The network should have the following features:
■10Base-T Ethernet (10Mb) using Category 3, 4, or 5
Twisted Pair or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet (100Mb)
using Category 5 Twisted Pair with RJ-45 connectors
■TCP/IP.
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2.2 Installing the Low Profile Bracket
The 100x1 Single-Port Server Adapter includes a low profile
bracket to facilitate installation in a low profile slot. To install a
100x1 Server Adapter in a low profile PCI slot, the bracket on the
rear of the card will need to be changed with the included low
profile bracket.
1. Remove the two 4-40 x 3/16 screws bottom side of the
card.
2. Install the low profile PCI bracket - P/N 9012, making
sure that the mounting tabs are on the bottom side of the
board and the screws secured from the component (top)
side. See Figure 3 for details.
To revert a 100x1 Server Adapter from low profile to standard PCI
the bracket on the rear of the card will need to be changed to the
original bracket.
1. Remove the two 4-40 x 3/16 screws from the topside of
the card.
2. Install the standard PCI bracket - P/N 6588, making
sure that the mounting tabs are on the top (component)
side of the board and the screws secured from the
bottom side. See Figure 3 for details.
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