AT-2900 Series Adapters Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Cards AT-2916SX AT-2916LX10/LC AT-2931SX AT-2972SX AT-2972LX10/LC Installation and User’s Guide 613-001746 Rev.
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Contents Preface .............................................................................................................................................................. 9 Document Conventions .................................................................................................................................................10 Contacting Allied Telesis ..........................................................................................................................................
Contents Building a Driver from a TAR File ...........................................................................................................................74 Network Installation .......................................................................................................................................................76 Removing the Linux Driver from a TAR Installation.......................................................................................................
Figures Figure 1. Removing the PC Cover.......................................................................................................................................25 Figure 2. Removing the Faceplate From PCI Slot ...............................................................................................................26 Figure 3. Inserting the Network Adapter Card .....................................................................................................................
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Preface This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network adapters. In addition, procedures are provided that describe how to install and configure the driver software.
Preface Document Conventions This document uses the following conventions: Note Notes provide additional information. Caution Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Contacting Allied Telesis If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
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Chapter 1 Overview This chapter provides an overview to the Allied Telesis AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Adapters and contains the following sections: “Functional Description” on page 14 “LEDs” on page 16 “AT-2900 Series Adapter Software Drivers” on page 17 “Failover Teaming” on page 19 13
Chapter 1: Overview Functional Description The AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Adapters target the increased congestion experienced at the backbone and server in today’s networks. These adapters provide a future upgrade path for high-end workstations that require more bandwidth than Fast Ethernet can provide. The adapter connects a PCI compliant server or workstation to a Gigabit Ethernet network.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide installation. Standard-profile bracket Inform your network supplier of any missing or damaged items. If you need to return the adapter, you must pack it in the original (or equivalent) packing material or the warranty will be voided.
Chapter 1: Overview LEDs All fiber adapter models have two LEDs: LINK and ACT. The LINK LED indicates an active link and the ACT (Activity) LED indicates data transfer status. After the driver is loaded and the cables are connected properly. The LINK LED is lit and the ACT LED is on if data traffic is present. See Table 1. Table 1. Fiber Optic Port LED Status LED LINK ACT State Description On Valid fiber link. Off No fiber link. Blinking Data traffic is present between the adapter and the switch.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide AT-2900 Series Adapter Software Drivers An AT-2900 Series adapter is shipped from the factory with the default Broadcom software driver installed. To update the software driver, you have two options: If your system has an Internet connection, you can download the AT-2900 software driver from the Microsoft’s Update Manager. This utility is accessed through the Start button.
Chapter 1: Overview Note Novell NetWare 5.1 does not support Jumbo Frames.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Failover Teaming Failover Teaming provides redundant adapter operation in the event that a network connection fails. When multiple Allied Telesis Gigabit Ethernet adapters are installed in the same server, they can be paired into Teams. Each team must have at least one adapter, but can support up to eight adapters. The number of teams is limited by the number of adapters that are installed.
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Chapter 2 Installing the Hardware The AT-2900 Series adapters can be installed in a server or a workstation. This chapter describes how to install the adapters.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the network adapter card. Note The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” on the Allied Telesis website. Warning This is a “Class 1 LED product”. L1 Warning Do not stare into the laser beam.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Warning The adapter is being installed in a system that operates with voltages that can be lethal. Before you remove the cover of your system, you must observe the following precautions to protect yourself and to prevent damage to the system components: – Remove any metallic objects or jewelry from your hands and wrists. – Use only insulated and nonconducting tools.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Pre-Installation Checklist 1. Check that your system has an appropriate open PCI slot. 2. Verify that your system is using the latest BIOS. 3. If your system is active, shut it down. 4. When system shut down is complete, power OFF and unplug your system. 5. Holding the adapter card by the edges, remove it from its shipping package and place it on an antistatic surface. 6. Check the adapter for visible signs of damage, particularly on the card’s edge connector.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Installing a Network Adapter Card The following instructions apply to installing an AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network adapter in most systems. Refer to the manuals that were supplied with your system for details about performing these tasks on your particular system. To install the network adapter card, perform the following procedure: 1.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Keep the faceplate in a safe place. You may need it for future use. See Figure 2. Figure 2. Removing the Faceplate From PCI Slot Note If you cannot locate or know how to find an appropriate PCI slot, refer to the documentation that came with your system. 4. Remove the network adapter card from the shipping package and store the packaging material in a safe location.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Figure 3. Inserting the Network Adapter Card Note The connector dock in a 32-bit PCI slot is shorter than in a 64-bit PCI slot. Although the AT-2931SX adapter is designed to fit in either slot type, when installed in a 32-bit PCI slot, part of the adapter’s connector edge remains undocked. This is part of normal operation. Note When you install an AT-2931SX adapter in a 32-bit slot, the adapter operates in 32-bit mode only.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware Figure 4. Securing the Adapter Card 7. Replace the system’s cover and secure it with the screws removed in Step 2. 8. Disconnect any personal antistatic devices. 9. Power the system on. Note If you installed the adapter card in a Microsoft Windows Operating system before installing the driver software, the Found New Hardware Wizard launches automatically. For more information, refer to the chapter for your Windows Operating system.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Connecting the Network Cables All the fiber Gigabit Ethernet network adapters have two fiber optic connectors for attaching the system to a compatible link partner, or an IEEE 802.3z compliant gigabit switch. After connecting the system to the network and power is supplied, the adapter performs auto-negotiation and attempts to establish the connection at 1000 Mbps full-duplex only.
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware the connection at the appropriate speed and duplex mode.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Warranty Registration Allied Telesis hardware products are covered under limited warranties. Some products have a longer coverage than others. All Allied Telesis warranties are subject to and provided only on the terms and conditions set out in the Allied Telesis Limited Warranties listed on the Allied Telesis website at alliedtelesis.com/support/warranty.
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Chapter 3 Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software This chapter describes how to install the Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP driver software. This chapter contains the following sections: “Installing the Driver Software” on page 34 “Uninstalling the Driver Software” on page 41 After you install the driver software, you can modify the configuration properties as described in see Chapter 5, “Setting Advanced Properties” on page 53.
Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software Installing the Driver Software When a Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP system first boots up after installing a new Allied Telesis Gigabit Ethernet adapter, the system automatically detects the new hardware and prompts you to install the driver software for that device.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide To install the adapter software on a Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP system, do the following: 1. Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). Figure 5. Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Window 2. Click Next. The second Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Window is shown in Figure 6. Figure 6.
Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software 3. Click Include this location in the search. 4. Click Browse and locate the path of the software driver. 5. Click Next. 6. When the software installation is complete, click Finish to close the wizard and complete the software installation. Updating the Adapter Software This section provides a procedure for updating the adapter software for the Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP systems.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Figure 7. Windows Server 2003 Start Window 3. Select Run from the menu and enter the following command: devmgmt.msc See Figure 8 for an example of the Run Window. Figure 8. Run Window 4. Click OK. The Device Manager Window is shown in Figure 9.
Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software Figure 9. Device Manager Window (Network adapter folder is collapsed) 5. In the Device Manager window, click the + next to the Network adapters folder. The selection expands to show the list of installed network adapter cards. 6. Right click on the adapter whose driver you want to update and select Update Driver. The Hardware Update Wizard Window opens, as shown in Figure 10. Figure 10.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide 7. For a Windows Server 2003 system, skip to step 10. For a Windows XP system, click No, not this time to copy the driver software from your PC. 8. Click Next. The Second New Found Hardware Wizard Window opens, as shown in Figure 11. Figure 11. Hardware Update Wizard Window 9. Click Install from a list or specified location (Advanced). 10. Click Next. 11.
Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software The My Computer window opens. 3. Select Properties from the menu. The System Properties Dialog box opens, as shown in Figure 12 on page 40. Figure 12. System Properties Dialog Box For instructions that describe how to set the Advanced Properties, see Chapter 5, “Setting Advanced Properties” on page 53.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Uninstalling the Driver Software Before physically removing an adapter from your system, you must uninstall the adapter driver software. Caution Before uninstalling the Allied Telesis device, be sure to capture all Advanced Property settings because the properties are lost during the uninstall process. To uninstall the adapter software from your system, perform the following procedure: 1. Start Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP and log in.
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Chapter 4 Installing Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Driver Software This chapter describes how to install the Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 driver software on an AT-2900 Series adapter. The installation procedures are identical for both the 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Operating Systems.
Chapter 4: Installing Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Driver Software Installing the Driver Software After you install an AT-2900 Series adapter, the system detects the new hardware and creates an entry in the Device Manager when the Windows operating system first boots up. Shortly after you log in, you need to install the driver software for the AT-2900 Series adapter. To install or update the driver software, you must have administrative privileges.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide 2. Enter the following command: mmc compmgmt.msc The Device Manager window is displayed. For an example of the Device Manager window, see Figure 9 on page 38. Selecting the Device Manager in Windows Vista To select the Device Manager in the Windows Vista Operating System, do the following: 1. Select the Start menu. See Figure 14 for an example of the Windows Vista Start menu. Figure 14. Windows Vista Start Menu 2.
Chapter 4: Installing Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Driver Software 3. Enter the following command in the Run window: mmc devmgmt.msc 4. From the Computer Management Window, select Device Manager in the left panel. The Device Manager window is displayed. See Figure 16 on page 46. On the Device Manager window, “Allied Telesis AT-2972SX Gbps Fiber Ethernet” is listed under “Network adapters.” The Device Manager window for an AT-2972SX adapter is shown in Figure 16. Figure 16.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Installing the Windows 2008 R2, Windows, Vista, and Windows 7 Driver Software To obtain the latest version of an AT-2900 Series adapter software drivers, download it from the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/ support/software.
Chapter 4: Installing Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Driver Software Figure 18. Update Driver Software - Ethernet Controller Window 5. Click Browse my computer for driver software. The Update Driver Software - Ethernet Controller: Browse for Driver Software Window is displayed. See Figure 20 on page 49. 6. Click Browse to search your computer for the location of the driver software. See Figure 19.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Figure 19. Update Driver Software: Ethernet Controller: Browse 7. Click Next. A confirmation message is displayed. See Figure 20. Figure 20.
Chapter 4: Installing Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Driver Software Uninstalling the Driver Software Before physically removing an adapter from your system, you need to uninstall the driver software first. The procedure in this section describes how to uninstall the driver software. Note You must have Administrator privileges to remove the driver software.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Note Not all of the driver files are removed as a result of this procedure. You can remove additional drivers and installation files by selecting the check box to remove these files.
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Chapter 5 Setting Advanced Properties The Windows Advanced Properties are accessible from the Advanced Tab. For Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP systems, you access the Advanced Tab through the System Properties Dialog Box. For the Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Operating System software, you access the Advanced Tab through the Device Manager.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties Note The procedures in the sections listed above may differ slightly if the “Classic Start Menu” is set on your computer.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide 802.1p QOS The 802.1p QOS property is a standard that enables Quality of Service (QOS). It is responsible for the QOS provisions on the local segment, and the avoidance of the “all packets are treated equally” issue, which falls onto the hub or switch servicing segment. The 802.1p QOS property provides prioritization of packets traversing a subnet.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties Figure 21. Advanced Tab 3. From the Properties list, select 802.1p QOS. 4. From the Values list, select one of the following: Enable - Enables the 802.1p QOS property. Disable - Disables the 802.1p QOS property. This is the default. Note Enabling 802.1p QOS requires an 802.1p-aware switch. 5. Click OK. 6. If prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Ethernet@Wirespeed™ (AT-2972/T2 only) The Ethernet@Wirespeed property enables a Gigabit Ethernet adapter to establish a link at a lower speed when only two pairs of wires are available in the cabling plant. This property is available on the AT-2972/T2 adapter only. By default, the Ethernet@Wirespeed property is enabled. To change the Ethernet@Wirespeed property, perform the following procedure: 1.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties Flow Control The Flow Control property allows you to enable or disable the receipt or transmission of PAUSE frames which allow the adapter and the switch to control the transmit rate. The port side that receives the PAUSE frame momentarily stops transmitting. The recommended selection is Disable, which configures the adapter to ignore PAUSE frames. By default, the Flow Control property is disabled. To change the Flow Control property, do the following: 1.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Jumbo Mtu The Jumbo Mtu property allows the adapter to transmit and receive oversized Ethernet frames that are greater than 1,514 bytes but less than 9,000 bytes in length. Note that this property requires a switch that is able to process large frames. By default, the Jumbo Mtu property is set to 1500 bytes. To increase the size of the received frames, do the following: 1.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties Interrupt Moderation Interrupt moderation enables adaptive interrupt coalescing, which limits the rate of interrupt to the CPU during packet transmission and packet reception. The disabled option allows one interrupt for every packet transmission and packet reception. The default value is Enabled. To change the Interrupt Moderation setting, do the following: 1. For Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP systems, access the System Properties Dialog Box.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide IPSec Offload Traditionally, IPSec has been used for remote connections, but this feature has moved into the Local Area Network (LAN) to secure local network traffic against eavesdropping. Vista’s Next Generation TCP/IP stack provides APIs for accessing brackets to allow advanced granularity to filter both inbound and outbound traffic.This was not possible with Microsoft’s XP Operating system.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties 3. From the Value list on the Advanced tab, select one of the following: Auth Header & ESP Enabled Auth Header Enabled Disabled ESP Enabled 4. Click OK. 5. If prompted to restart your computer, click Yes. Although it is not necessary to reboot the system for new adapter properties to take effect, rebooting is recommended to reinitialize all registers. 6. Verify that the port LED operates as described in “LEDs” on page 16.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Large Send Offload Property Normally, the protocol stack performs TCP segmentation. When you enable the Large Send Offload property, the network adapter does the TCP segmentation. There are several Large Send Offload properties to choose from, depending on the TCP/IP version you are using on your PC. You can select IPV4, IPV4 version 2, or IPv6 version 2. By default, the Large Send Offload Property is disabled.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties Network Address The Network Address is a user-defined address that is used to replace the MAC address that was originally assigned to the adapter. In some operating systems, this property is called Locally Administered Address. The network address consists of a 12-digit hexadecimal number. To change the Network Address property, do the following: 1. For Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP systems, access the System Properties Dialog Box.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Priority & VLAN Priority allows you to prioritize traffic or limit bandwidth instead of treating all traffic in the same manner. A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a logical area network that extends beyond a traditional LAN to a group of logical LANs. By default, this property is set to Priority & VLAN Enabled. To set the port priority and assign a VLAN ID, do the following: 1.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties Receive Side Scaling The Receive Side Scaling (RSS) feature configures RSS queues from 1 to 4. The available options are RSS 1 Queue, RSS 2 Queue, and RSS 4 Queue. By default, RSS is set to Enabled. To set Receive Side Scaling, do the following: 1. For Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP systems, access the System Properties Dialog Box. See “Modifying Configuration Properties” on page 39.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Speed & Duplex Mode The speed and duplex mode property allows you to set the speed of the adapter as well as the change the duplex mode from full to half. By default, the duplex mode is set to a speed of 100 Mb in full duplex mode. To change the speed and duplex mode of an adapter, do the following: 1. For Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP systems, access the System Properties Dialog Box.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties Checksum Offload Usually, the Checksum Offload function is computed by the protocol stack. By selecting one of the Checksum Offload properties, the adapter can compute the checksum. To change the Checksum Offload setting, do the following: 1. For Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP systems, access the System Properties Dialog Box. See “Modifying Configuration Properties” on page 39.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide VLAN ID The VLAN ID specifies the VLAN identifier. It is the number of the VLAN where the port is an untagged member. You must assign a VLAN ID to a VLAN. The range is 1 to 4094. The default VLAN has a VLAN ID of 0. To assign a VLAN ID, do the following: 1. For Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP systems, access the System Properties Dialog Box. See “Modifying Configuration Properties” on page 39.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties Wake Up Capabilities The Wake Up Capabilities property enables the network adapter to wake up from a low-power mode when it receives a network wake-up frame. There are two types of wake-up frames: Magic Packet and Wake Up Frame. The default setting is Both - which implements both the Magic Packet and Wake Up Frame.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide 4. From the Value list on the Advanced tab, select one of the following: Both - Implements Magic Packet and Wake Up Frame. Magic Packet - Selects Magic Packet as the Wake Up frame. None - Selects no wake-up frame. Wake Up Frame - Selects Wake Up Frame as the wake-up frame and allows the network adapter to wake up the system when an event, such as a ping or an ARP request, is received. 5. Click OK.
Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties WOL Speed The WOL Speed property sets the speed at which the network adapter connects to the network while the adapter is in Wake on LAN (WOL) mode. On Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 systems, the default speed for WOL mode is 100 Mb. This is the only speed available for an AT-2900 Series adapter running the Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 operating systems. The WOL speed is limited to 100 Mb due to power limitations on the PCI bus.
Chapter 6 Installing the Linux Driver Software This chapter describes the Linux driver for the AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Adapters and includes the following sections: “Installing the Linux Driver Software” on page 74 “Network Installation” on page 76 “Removing the Linux Driver from a TAR Installation” on page 77 “Module Parameters” on page 78 73
Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Driver Software Installing the Linux Driver Software The section describes the following Linux driver installations: “Building a Driver from a TAR File” on page 74 “Removing the tg3 Driver” on page 74 Note On some newer Distributions and Kernels, it may be necessary to remove the tg3 driver before loading the tg3 driver supplied on the CD. Follow the instructions in the “Removing the tg3 Driver” on page 74.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide you use the newer tg3 driver provided by Allied Telesis. Use ifconfig to bring down all eth# interfaces used by tg3 and enter the following command to unload the tg3 driver: rmmod tg3 For more detailed Linux specific information on ifconfig, rmmod, or modules.conf, refer to the respective man pages.
Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Driver Software Network Installation For network installations through NFS, FTP, or HTTP (using a network boot disk or PXE), a driver diskette that contains the tg3 driver may be needed. The driver diskette images for the most recent Red Hat versions are included. Boot drivers for other Linux versions can be compiled by modifying the Makefile and the make environment. Further information is available from Red Hat's website, http://www.redhat.com.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Removing the Linux Driver from a TAR Installation If the driver was installed using make install from the tar file, you must manually delete the tg3.o driver.
Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Driver Software Module Parameters Optional parameters for the driver can be supplied as command line arguments to the insmod command. Typically, these parameters are set in the file /etc/modules.conf (see the man page for modules.conf). These parameters take the following form: =value[,value,...] where the multiple values for the same parameter are for multiple Allied Telesis Gigabit Ethernet Network adapters installed in the system.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Note This parameter is ignored and assumed to be 1 if the line_speed parameter is set to 0. full_duplex This parameter is used together with line_speed to select the speed and duplex mode of the link. Note that this parameter is ignored if line_speed is 0. Choose from the following selections: – 0 - half duplex – 1 - full duplex (default) rx_flow_control Enables or disables receiving flow control (pause) frames.
Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Driver Software is the standard Ethernet (non-jumbo) MTU size. Note that the MTU size excludes the Ethernet header size of 14 bytes. Actual frame size is MTU size + 14 bytes. The MTU size can also be changed using ifconfig after the driver is loaded. See the ifconfig man page for details. tx_checksum Enables or disables hardware transmit TCP/UDP checksum.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide rx_jumbo_desc_cnt Configures the number of receive descriptors for jumbo frames larger than 1528 bytes. The default is 128 and the valid range is from 1 to 255. When jumbo frames larger than 1528 bytes are used, do not set this parameter to lower than 60 on systems with high network traffic. Setting this parameter higher allows the NIC to buffer larger bursts of jumbo traffic without dropping frames, especially on slower systems.
Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Driver Software tx_coalesce_ticks Configures the number of 1 usec ticks before the NIC generates transmit interrupt after transmitting a frame. This parameter works in conjunction with the tx_max_coalesce_frames parameter. Interrupt is generated when either of these thresholds is exceeded. A value of 0 means this parameter is ignored and an interrupt is generated when the tx_max_coalesce_frames threshold is reached. The valid range is from 0 to 500 and the default is 400.
Chapter 7 Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software This chapter provides procedures for installing the Novell NetWare driver software and contains the following sections: “Driver Installation” on page 84 “Pre-Installation Requirements” on page 85 “Installing Novell NetWare Server 5.x or 6.0 Driver Software” on page 86 “Verifying or Modifying Adapter Parameters” on page 88 “Removing Drivers from Autoexec.
Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software Driver Installation This chapter describes how to perform the following tasks: Verify that the required OS support files are installed on the server and the NetWare pre-installation parameters are set correctly. Install the driver software in the Novell NetWare environment. If necessary, reconfigure the driver software after installation.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Pre-Installation Requirements A network device driver must be installed before the AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Adapters can be used with your Novell NetWare system. Before you can successfully install the adapter driver for Novell NetWare, the adapter card must be physically installed in the server and, typically, the NetWare OS software must already be running on the server.
Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software Installing Novell NetWare Server 5.x or 6.0 Driver Software Check that the server has the latest support pack available installed. The latest support packs can be found at: http://support.novell.com/misc/ patlst.htm. In addition, you can download the latest version of the software driver from the Allied Telesis website at www.alliedtelesis.com/ support/software. To install the Novell NetWare Server 5.x or 6.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide 11. 5.x or 6.05.x or 6.0 NetWare 5.x or 6.0 has been successfully installed, set the minimum packet receive buffers parameter in the startup.ncf file to 1500 for each adapter in the system. Set the maximum packet receive buffers to three times the minimum packet receive buffers. Typically 4 MB of RAM is required per 1000 receive buffers. For more information, see “Verifying or Modifying Adapter Parameters” on page 88. 12. In the autoexec.
Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software Verifying or Modifying Adapter Parameters When an adapter configuration is saved, the NetWare install program adds load and bind statements to the autoexec.ncf file. By accessing this file, you can verify the parameters configured for each adapter, modify them, or enter additional parameters. Note The Novell monitor program and the config command are also useful for verifying driver configuration.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide TxPacketsPer This is to enable the use of allowing an interrupt to occur after a specific amount of packets are transmitted. Min = 0, disabled Max = 100 Default is 20 RxPacketsPer This is to enable the use of allowing an interrupt to occur after a specific amount of packets are received. Min = 0, disabled Max = 100 Default is 75 CheckSum This is to enable or disable the transmit & receive checksum off loading feature.
Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software FRAME This is a Novell NetWare keyword. String specifying the frame type. Choices are: ETHERNET_II ETHERNET_802.3 ETHERNET_802.2 ETHERNET_SNAP Default value is ETHERNET_802.2 SLOT This is a Novell NetWare keyword. System-wide unique Hardware Instance Number (HIN) that may be the physical slot number on a slot based bus such as PCI. SLOT=n Jumbo= Keyword to enable Jumbo frame support. When enabled, jumbo packets of up to 9000 bytes are supported.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide The Default is spurious fix = 1 (spurious fix is on). Choices are: Spuriousfix=0 Spuriousfix=1 (default). Poll To disable interrupt driven mode in the driver set Poll=1 and the driver will not use interrupts, but will be polled by the NetWare OS. This is a common feature supported in NW. The poll mode may increase driver performance in some environments. Choices are: Poll=1 (ON) Poll=0 (OFF) (default).
Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software Note If you modify any adapter parameters, you must reboot the system before the changes take effect. If you make changes and do not reboot, you may experience configuration problems. A valid autoexec.ncf file is shown below. One set of load and bind commands (in bold) is added for each frame type the adapter is configured to support.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Removing Drivers from Autoexec.ncf To remove the drivers from the Autoexec.ncf, locate the Load and Bind command lines associated with the Broadcom driver and remark them out by inserting the # symbol at the beginning of each command line, or by deleting the statement. Example: # LOAD B57 SLOT=2 FRAME=Ethernet_802.2 NAME=B57_1_E82 # BIND IPX B57_1_E82 NET=FAFD3D25 # LOAD B57 SLOT=2 FRAME=Ethernet_802.
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Chapter 8 Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for MS-DOS Platforms This chapter provides procedures for installing the NDIS2 driver software. and contains the following sections: “Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for Use on MS-DOS Platforms” on page 96 “Using Keywords for the B57.
Chapter 8: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for MS-DOS Platforms Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for Use on MS-DOS Platforms You can run the NDIS2 driver software from an MS-DOS startup disk using Microsoft Network Client 3.0. Pre-Installation Requirements Modifying the Startup Disk Before you can successfully install the NDIS2 driver software, the Allied Telesis AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network adapter must be physically installed in the computer.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide BINDINGS=MS$NE2CLONE LANABASE=0 Example Protocol.ini for IPX [network.setup] version=0x3110 netcard=ms$ne2clone,1,MS$NE2CLONE,1 transport=ms$ndishlp,MS$NDISHLP transport=ms$nwlink,MS$NWLINK lana0=ms$ne2clone,1,ms$nwlink lana1=ms$ne2clone,1,ms$ndishlp [MS$NE2CLONE] DriverName=B57$ [protman] DriverName=PROTMAN$ PRIORITY=MS$NDISHLP [MS$NDISHLP] DriverName=ndishlp$ BINDINGS=ms$ne2clone [ms$nwlink] DriverName=nwlink$ FRAME=Ethernet_802.
Chapter 8: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for MS-DOS Platforms lana0=ms$ne2clone,1,ms$ndishlp lana1=ms$ne2clone,1,ms$netbeui [MS$NE2CLONE] DriverName=B57$ [protman] DriverName=PROTMAN$ PRIORITY=MS$NDISHLP [MS$NDISHLP] DriverName=ndishlp$ BINDINGS=MS$NE2CLONE [MS$NETBEUI] DriverName=netbeui$ SESSIONS=10 NCBS=12 BINDINGS=MS$NE2CLONE LANABASE=0 2. Edit A:\Net\System.ini. a. Change netcard= to netcard=b57.dos. b. Check for references to C:\NET and change C:\NET to A:\NET if necessary. Example SYSTEM.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide workgroup=WORKGROUP reconnect=yes dospophotkey=N lmlogon=0 logondomain= preferredredir=basic autostart=basic maxconnections=8 [network drivers] netcard=B57.dos transport=ndishlp.sys,*netbeui devdir=A:\NET LoadRMDrivers=yes 3. Copy B57.dos to A:\Net. 4. Create the appropriate Autoexec.bat file in drive A for the chosen protocol as shown below. For TCP/IP path=a:\net a:\net\net initialize a:\net\netbind.com a:\net\umb.com a:\net\tcptsr.
Chapter 8: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for MS-DOS Platforms A:\NET\nwlink A:\NET\NET START BASIC net use z: \\SERVERNAME\SHARENAME For NetBEUI SET PATH=A:\NET A:\NET\NET START BASIC net use z: \\SERVERNAME\SHARENAME 5. Create a Config.sys file on the startup disk in drive A as shown below. files=30 device=a:\net\ifshlp.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Using Keywords for the B57.dos Drivers The Protocol.ini file contains certain keywords that are used by the B57.dos drivers. These keywords are listed below: BusNum: Specifies the PCI bus number on which the network controller is located. Requires a decimal number having a value ranging from 0 to 255. DevNum: Specifies the device number assigned to the network controller when it is configured by the PCI BIOS.
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Chapter 9 Installing the PXE Boot Agent This chapter describes the PXE Boot Agent and provides procedures for installing it on a server running Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, DOS UNDI/APITEST, or Red Hat Linux system.
Chapter 9: Installing the PXE Boot Agent Overview The Allied Telesis AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Adapters provide PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) support. PXE is enabled by default. To enable or disable PXE, refer to the b57udiag.pdf document located in the diagnostics directory. Setup BIOS 104 To boot from the network with PXE, make PXE the first bootable device under BIOS. This procedure depends on server BIOS implementation. Please refer to the server's user manual.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Server Setup This section discusses how to set up a server on a Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, DOS UNDI/APITEST, and Red Hat Linux systems. Note If pack 3 is installed, no modification to the inf file is necessary. Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP DOS UNDI/ APITEST Red Hat Linux The current version of Windows Server 2003 does not include network drivers for the Allied Telesis Gigabit Ethernet adapters.
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Chapter 10 Troubleshooting This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures and contains the following sections: “Hardware Diagnostics” on page 108 “Checking Port LEDs on the Adapter” on page 109 “Troubleshooting Checklist” on page 110 “Verifying the Correct Drivers are Loaded” on page 111 “Testing Network Connectivity” on page 113 “Software Problems and Solutions” on page 116 107
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Hardware Diagnostics Loopback diagnostic tests are available for testing the adapter hardware under Windows. These tests provide access to the adapter's internal or external diagnostics, where packet information is transmitted across the physical link.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Checking Port LEDs on the Adapter The adapter has two LEDs: LINK and ACT. The LINK LED indicates an active link and the ACT (Activity) LED indicates data transfer status. Once the driver is loaded and the cables are connected properly. The LINK LED is lit and the ACT LED is on if data traffic is present.
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Checklist The following checklist provides recommended actions to take to resolve problems installing the Allied Telesis AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network adapter or running it in your system. Warning Before opening the cabinet of your system for removing or inserting the adapter, please review all precautions outlined under “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 22. 110 Inspect all cables and connections.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Verifying the Correct Drivers are Loaded The following section describes how to check if the correct drivers are loaded for NetWare and Linux. NetWare To verify that the NetWare driver software is loaded correctly, perform the following procedure. 1. To verify that the driver is loaded properly, type: LOAD B57.LAN FRAME_ETHERNET_II NAME=B57_1_EII This command automatically verifies if the link is active.
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AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Testing Network Connectivity The following section describes how to test network connectivity for Windows Server 2003, NetWare, and Linux networks. Note When using forced link speeds, make sure that both the adapter and the switch are forced to the same speed. Or, make sure at least one link partner is configured for Auto-Negotiation.
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Figure 23. Command Window with pconfig/all displayed 4. Type ping from the command line, then press Enter. The network connectivity information is displayed, as shown in Figure 24. Figure 24. Command Window with ping displayed NetWare To ping an IP host on the network to verify a connection has been established, perform the following procedure. 1. From the command line, type ping , then press Enter.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide To ping an IP host on the network to verify connection has been established, perform the following procedure. 1. From the command line, type ping . Then press Enter. This command displays the packet send/receive status.
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Software Problems and Solutions Microsoft Remote Installation Service (RIS) Instructions Problem: Microsoft Remote Installation Service (RIS) installation fails for Windows XP. Solution: Refer to Microsoft Article Q246184, "How to Add Third-Party OEM Network Adapters to RIS Installations." Note To deploy a Windows XP Image, follow the steps in the Microsoft Article Q246184 at support.microsoft.com/ default.aspx?scid=kb%3ben-us%3b246184.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Solution: This is because some of the older servers are advertising themselves as PCI-X capable systems. This causes the adapter to operate in PCI-X mode; therefore; it is not seen by the PCI bus. This problem can be corrected by configuring the firmware to operate in forced pci mode. Refer to b57diag for configuration instructions.
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Chapter 11 DOS Diagnostics This chapter describes the DOS diagnostics and contains the following sections: “Introduction” on page 120 “DOS Prompt Commands” on page 121 “Diagnostic Tests” on page 122 “Error Messages” on page 129 119
Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics Introduction This chapter describes how to use the DOS diagnostic utilities program on an Allied Telesis AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network adapter. As a prerequisite, the AT-2900 DOS Diagnostics requires a bootable DOS partition. You can enter a command from the DOS prompt or the command line interface (CLI) prompt. Otherwise, the parameter is used as an executable command and then exits the program. For the latest DOS diagnostics and User Guide, visit the alliedtelesis.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide DOS Prompt Commands Table 7 lists the DOS prompt commands. Table 7.
Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics Diagnostic Tests The tests are divided into four groups: Register Tests, Memory Tests, Miscellaneous Tests, and Data Tests. They are named group ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, and ‘D’. Test Names This section lists the groups and the names of the diagnostics tests. Group A. A1. Indirect Register Test A2. Control Register Test A3. Interrupt Test A4. BIST A5. PCI Cfg Register Test Group B. B1. Scratch Pad Test B2. BD SRAM Test B3. DMA SRAM Test B4. MBUF SRAM Test B5.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide MAC hash Register table and read back for verification. The memory read/ write is done 100 times while increment test data. Default: Test Enabled A2. Control Register Test Function: Each Register specified in the configuration contents read only bit and read/write bit defines. The test writing zero and one into the test bits to insure the read only bits are not changed, and read/write bits are changed accordingly. Default: Test Enabled.
Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics data, the program reads back data again to insure data stays the same. WalkingOne bit Test: For each address, data one is written and read back for testing. Then shift the data left one bit, so the data becomes two and perform the same test again. It repeats for 32 times until the test bit is shifted out of test data. The same is test is repeated for entire test range. Pseudo Random Data Test: A pre-calculated pseudo random data is used to write a unique data into each test RAM.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Table 8. DMA Test Patterns Test Pattern Description "16 00's 16 FF's" Full the entire host DMA buffer with 16 bytes of 00’s and then 16 bytes of FF’s. "16 FF's 16 0's" Full the entire host DMA buffer with 16 bytes of FF’s and then 16 bytes of 00’s. "32 00's 32 FF's" Full the entire host DMA buffer with 32 bytes of 00’s and then 32 bytes of FF’s.
Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics C3. DMA Test Function: Both high and low priorities DMA are tested. It moves data from the host memory to NIC SRAM, verifies data, and then moves data back to the host memory again to verify data. Default: Enabled C4. MII Test Function: The function is identical to A2. Control Register Test. The test writing zero and one into the test bits to insure the read only bits value are not changed, and read/write bits are changed accordingly. Default: Test Enabled.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide C5. VPD Test Function: It saves the content of VPD first before perform the test. Once it is done, it writes one of the five pattern test data, 0xFF, 0xAA, 0x55, increment data, or decrement data, into VPD memory. By default, increment data pattern is used. It writes and reads back the data for the entire test range, and then restores the original content. Default: Disabled C6. ASF Test Function: m 1. Reset test.
Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics Function: This test is same as D1. Mac Loopback Test except, the data is routed back via physical layer device. One Giga bit rate is used for this test. Default: Enabled D3. RJ45 Loopback Test Function: This is external loopback test. From the UUT point of view, no loopback mode is configured. The data expected to be routed back by RJ45 loopback connector. 100M/s and 1000M/s are used for this test. Default: Disabled D4.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Error Messages /* 0 */ “PASS”, /* 1 */ “Got 0x%08X @ 0x%08X.
Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics /* 34 */ "Cannot TX Packet!", /* 35 */ "Requested to Tx %d. Only %d is transmitted", /* 36 */ "Expected %d packets. Only %d good packet(s) have been received\n%d unknown packets have been received.\n%d bad packets have been received.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide /* 69 */ "Slot error, expected an UUT to be found at location %02X:%02X:00", /* 70 */ "Adjacent memory has been corrupted while testing block 0x%08x-0x%08x\nGot 0x%08x @ address 0x%08x.
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Appendix A Specifications Physical Specifications Table 10 lists the dimensions and weights of all of the AT-2900 Series adapters. Table 10. Dimensions Dimension Weight Model (cm) (in) (g) (lb) AT-2916SX 11.98 x 6.4 4.72 x 2.53 70 .15 AT-2916LX10/LC 11.98 x 6.4 4.72 x 2.53 70 .15 AT-2931SX 16.75 x 6.4 6.6 x 2.53 60 .13 AT-2972SX 16.75 x 6.8 6.6 x 2.67 64 .14 AT-2972LX10/LC 16.75 x 6.8 6.6 x 2.67 64 .
Chapter : Specifications Power Specifications The operating voltage specification in this section applies to all of the AT-2900 Series adapters. The power consumption specifications at an operating voltage of 3.3V +/-10% are listed in Table 12. Table 12. Power Consumption AT-2916SX 3.86 Watts, 1.17A@ +3.3V AT-2916LX10/LC 4.19 Watts, 1.27A @ +3.3V AT-2931SX 3.86 Watts, 1.17A@ +3.3V AT-2972SX 6.6 Watts, 2A@ +3.3V AT-2972LX10/LC 6.93 Watts, 2.1A@ +3.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Table 14. MTBF Specifications AT-2916SX/LC 1,340,000 AT-2916SX/SC 1,640,000 AT-2916LX10/LC 300,000 AT-2931SX/LC 1,320,000 AT-2931SX/SC 1,600,000 AT-2972SX 1,400,000 AT-2972LX10/LC 300,000 Optical Specifications The operating specifications listed in Table 15 apply to all of the AT-2900 Series adapters. Table 15. Optical Specifications Output Optical Power: -9.
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Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors The fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter. The end of the fiber optic cable is held in the core of the ferrule in the plug. Light signals are transmitted through the core of the fiber. Even minor smudges or dirt on the end face of the fiber, completely invisible to the naked eye, can disrupt light transmission and lead to failure of the component or of the entire system.
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are typically called “cartridge cleaners,” as shown in Figure 27. Figure 27. Cartridge Cleaner Note Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic connector. To clean a fiber optic connector using a cartridge cleaner, perform the following procedure. 1.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide Note Rub the ferrule tip on the cleaning surface in one direction only. 3. When you reach the end of the cleaning surface, pick up the ferrule tip, rotate and place it at the top and rub downwards at least 2 times. Caution Failing to pick up the ferrule tip when you reach the bottom of the cleaning surface can result in static electricity that can damage the fiber optic cable. 4. If desired, repeat steps 3 and 4. 5.
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors Using a Swab Specially treated swabs (stick cleaners) are available for cleaning inside connector adapters or hard-to-reach ferrule tips. These swabs, often referred to as “lint free” or “alcohol free” swabs, are available from many vendors, as shown in Figure 29. Stick cleaners are available in both 2.5 mm and 1.25 mm sizes for use on SC and MU connectors respectively. Note NEVER use a household cotton swab and/or alcohol to clean a fiber optic connector.
AT-2900 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide 3. If a fiber inspection scope is available, use the scope to inspect the connector to make sure that it is clean and to check for scratches, pits, or other problems that may affect performance. Note Always keep a dust cap on a fiber optic cable when it is not in use. Warning Do not stare into the laser beam. L2 Warning Do not look directly at the cable ends or inspect the cable ends with an optical lens.
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