PCI-X 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Card for Windows Server 2003, 64-bit, and Linux Installation Guide March 2004 (Second Edition) A9899-96001 Version: 3.0 HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Mt.
HP CONFIDENTIAL Codename: Mt.
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Contents Hardware and Software Installation Procedure ............................................................... 7 Installing HP Server 1000Base-TX/SX PCI-X LAN Adapters (P/N A9899A/A9900A) ...... 7 Step 1: Access the system card bay .............................................................................................................. 7 Step 2: Install the card...................................................................................................................................
Hardware and Software Installation Procedure This document is for software version 7.2.17.0. These instructions apply to the A9899A60001 (1000Base-SX--fiber-based) and A9900A-60001 (1000Base-T--copper-based) PCI-X gigabit Ethernet cards on Windows Server 2003, 64-bit and Linux. The Base-T cards operate at 10 or 100 Mbit/s in either full- or half-duplex modes and at 1000 Mbit/s only in full-duplex mode. The 1000Base-SX cards operate only at 1000 Mbit/s and in full-duplex mode.
• Grasp the card by its edges or faceplate with both hands, insert the card into the slot, and firmly but gently press the card in until it is fully seated. • Secure the card and reassemble the system. Step 3: Connect the card to the network • Attach the network cable (or cables) to the card. Attach the connector from a LAN cable to the card (Figure 1). For 1000Base-SX, the cabling can be either 62.5 micron or 50 micron multimode fiber optic (MMF) cable with LC connectors.
Figure 1: A9900A PCIX Copper-based 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Card PCI-X Dual-Port 1000Base-T Port B Activity/Link LEDs Flashing = Data traffic Solid = Active link } RJ-45 Connectors Port A Speed LEDs Off = 10 Mbit/s Green = 100 Mbit/s Ye llow = 1000 Mbit/s PCI-X Dual-Port 1000Base-SX Activity/Link LED for Port B Flashing = Data traffic; Solid = Active link Figure 2: A9899A PCI-X Fiber-based 2-Port Gigabit Ethernet Card Port B } Duplex LC connectors Port A Activity/Link LED for Port A Flashing = D
Installation with Windows Server 2003, 64-bit Automatic Configuration HP Itanium servers automatically detect and configure PCI-compliant adapters when restarting. The adapter IRQ level is automatically set by the EFI each time the server is restarted. If configuration problems are encountered, see the HP Support site http://support.hp.com/.
10. Click Start>Programs>Administrative Tools>Computer >Management. Step 2: Install the latest software. (Driver Update) 1. In the left panel of Computer Management, click Device Manager. 2. In the right panel of Computer Management, double-click the device to be updated. 3. From the device properties page, click the Driver tab. 4. Click Update Driver. The Hardware Update Wizard displays. 5. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended). 6. Click Next to continue. 7.
• The red X over one of the network icons indicates that it is not connected to your network. Connect the adapter to your network using an appropriate cable (Category 5 UTP or fiber optic cable). Once the adapter is connected to a viable network, the operating system removes the red question mark. Ping a Host on the Network Once the operating system indicates that all the adapters are properly connected to the network, ensure that the adapter IP addresses are consistent with your network.
• The ping command is used to check network connectivity. Using one of the IP Addresses from the output of the ipconfig command in the previous step, type ping [ip address]. If the adapter is connected to the network correctly, output similar to the preceding screen will be returned. • Once the server has been pinged and indicates no problems, ping another host on the same network.
