Cheetah Gigabit Adapter Quick Installation Guide
Cheetah Gigabit Adapter Introduction Accton’s Cheetah Gigabit Adapter is a Gigabit Ethernet network card for 32- and 64-bit PCI bus compliant computers. Operating under the 1000BASE-SX short-wavelength laser specification, this adapter provides up to ten times the bandwidth of Fast Ethernet over multimode fiber links. A true plug-and-play device, this card is auto-configurable upon power up and supports advanced features such as VLAN tagging, QoS priority queuing, and full-duplex flow control.
Quick Installation Guide LED Indicators The Cheetah Gigabit Adapter includes three status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. LED Status Description Link On Green Indicates a valid 1000BASE-SX connection on the fiber port. Off Indicates the fiber port is not connected. On Green Indicates the adapter is operating in full-duplex mode. Off Indicates the adapter is operating in half-duplex mode.
Cheetah Gigabit Adapter Installation Warnings: · This network adapter requires a PC and BIOS that support the PCI Local Bus Specification v2.0 or later. If you are installing in an older PC model, upgrade the BIOS to the latest version. · Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its electrical components and always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handling the card.
Quick Installation Guide Driver Installation and Configuration The diskette labeled “Driver Diskette,” that comes with the package contains all the software drivers available for the Cheetah Gigabit Adapter. A RELEASE.TXT file, describing the contents of the diskette is found in the root directory. Different drivers are stored in separate subdirectories, which also include a text file. Select the driver you need for your system and refer to the text file for the installation and configuration procedure.
Cheetah Gigabit Adapter Use the following procedure to make an SC connection to the network. Caution: This network card uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The lasers are compliant with the requirements of a Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently eye safe in normal operation. However, you should never look directly at the transmit port when it is powered on. 1. Remove and keep the SC connector’s cover.
Quick Installation Guide Network Card Information Select the “Properties” tab in the utility window to view the network card status information and to set a locally administered network address. Locally Administered Network Address This field lets you set a local network MAC address to override the “Permanent Network Address.” This feature is useful if the Cheetah Gigabit Adapter is being used in a test environment.
Cheetah Gigabit Adapter Link Parameters The network card’s link speed, PHY type (physical connection to the network) and duplex mode can all be set from this page. However, if the “AutoNegotiate Link Parameters” box is checked these parameters are automatically determined and the configuration options greyed out. For most Gigabit Ethernet devices it is recommended to use Auto-Negotiation to set the link parameters. (Note that the adapter’s link speed can only be 1000Mbps and the PHY type is always G/MII.
Quick Installation Guide the PC hardware, other devices on the PCI bus, and the applications being run. Considering all the variables involved, it is recommended to experiment with the Packet Propulsion threshold to find the setting that maximizes the performance of the Cheetah Gigabit Adapter in your system. Jumbo Frame Support The Cheetah Gigabit Adapter can be configured to use Jumbo Frames. This increases the maximum Ethernet frame size from 1514 bytes up to 9014 bytes.
Cheetah Gigabit Adapter Using VLANs The Cheetah Gigabit Adapter supports the IEEE 802.1Q VLAN standard and can be configured to participate in a network with other devices that use VLANs. An IEEE 802.1Q VLAN is a group of ports that can be located anywhere in the network, but communicate as though they belong to the same physical segment. VLANs help to simplify network management by allowing you to move devices to a new VLAN without having to change any connections.
Quick Installation Guide The first entry at the top of the table is the VLAN ID that is used in outbound VLAN tagged frames from the adapter. All entries in the table are used for filtering inbound frames with unlisted VLAN IDs. Note that the switch port the adapter is connected to should be assigned to the VLAN groups specified in the table or permit automatic VLAN registration with GVRP.
Cheetah Gigabit Adapter Local Tests These tests can be used to test the basic functions of the adapter. Select the “Run Loopback Tests” and “Run Internal Tests” check boxes either together or separately. The tests to be performed will show “Ready” as the status in the test list box. Then click on the “Run Local Tests” button to start the tests. The progress of each test is shown by the “Test Progress” status bar.
Quick Installation Guide Troubleshooting Check the following troubleshooting items before contacting Accton Technical Support. PCI Compatibility Some PCI computers are not self-configuring and require you to perform some or all of the following functions by changing motherboard jumpers and/or configuring the BIOS Setup program: • Make sure your BIOS correctly supports the PCI Local Bus Specification v2.0 or later and upgrade your computer BIOS to the latest version.
Cheetah Gigabit Adapter Adapter Installation Problems If your computer can’t find the Cheetah Gigabit Adapter or the network driver doesn’t install correctly, check the following: • Make sure the adapter is securely seated in the PCI slot. Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to the card’s edge connector. • Try the card in another PCI busmaster slot. If all fails, test with another Cheetah Gigabit Adapter that is known to operate correctly.
Quick Installation Guide Compliances FCC Class B Certification This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Cheetah Gigabit Adapter VCCI Class B Compliance (Japan) CE Mark Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that this product complies with ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN45014.
Quick Installation Guide Specifications General Specifications Standards Conformance IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex flow control IEEE 802.1Q VLANs IEEE 802.1p Quality of Service PCI Bus v2.1 Host Interface 32-bit and 64-bit bus master PCI Ethernet Data Rate 1000 Mbps Transmission Mode Half and full duplex, auto-negotiation Media Type 62.5/125 µm fiber cable, max. 220m (722 ft) 50/125 µm fiber cable, max.
Warranty Accton warrants to the original owner that the product delivered in this package will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the product. For the warranty to apply, you must register your purchase by returning the registration card indicating the date of purchase and including proof of purchase. There will be a minimal charge to replace consumable components, such as fuses, power transformers, and mechanical cooling devices.
