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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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.
Table of Contents 1 2 3 Introduction 1-1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1-1 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 About this Guide Description Specifications 100 Series Multi-port Adapter Card Diagram 100 Series Single-port Adapter Card Diagram Hardware Installation 2-1 2.1 2.2 2.3 2-1 2-2 2-4 Hardware Installation Overview Installing the Low Profile Bracket Hardware Installation Software Installation and Support 3-1 3.1 3.2 3.
1 Introduction 1.1 About this Guide This guide describes how to install the Alacritech 100 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Figure 3 Mounting detail for standard and low profile brackets Alacritech 100 Series User’s Guide 2-3
2.3 Hardware Installation Note: Alacritech server adapters use components that are sensitive to ESD. Proper ESD handling and storage should be followed. Note: Windows 2000 automatically loads driver software upon detection of new PCI hardware. To aid this process, the Windows 2000 software preinstallation must be performed before hardware is installed. 1. Turn off and unplug the computer. Failure to do so could endanger you, and may damage the adapter or computer. 2.
3 Software Installation and Support 3.1 Alacritech Automated Customer Support You can reach Alacritech’s automated support service 24 hours a day, every day. The service contains the most up-to-date information about Alacritech products. You can access the most current drivers, installation instructions, troubleshooting information, and general product information. Support: http://www.alacritech.com/html/techsupport.html Corporate: http://www.alacritech.com 3.
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Appendix A Hardware Warranty and Information LIMITED LIFETIME HARDWARE WARRANTY Alacritech warrants to the original owner that the hardware product delivered in this package will be free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty does not cover of the product if it is damaged in the process of being installed or improperly used.
Returning a Defective Product Before returning any adapter product, contact Alacritech Customer Support and obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number by using the automated support service at http://www.alacritech.com/support. If the Customer Support Group verifies that the adapter product is defective, they will have the RMA department issue you an RMA number to place on the outer package of the adapter product. Alacritech cannot accept any product without an RMA number on the package.
risk. Licensee agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold Alacritech harmless from and against any and all claims arising out of use of the adapter product in such applications by Licensee or Sublicensees. SOFTWARE: Software provided with the adapter product is not covered under the hardware warranty described above. See the applicable software license agreement that shipped with the adapter product for details on any software warranty.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT NOTE: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, Alacritech Inc., at 234 E. Gish Road San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 287-9997 declare under our sole responsibility that the product Alacritech SLIC P/N’s 100000, 100001, 100004, 100005, and 100007 Comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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.
