Amer Networks C1000SX
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1. Amer com Gigabit Ethernet Adapter User s Guide Version 1 0 P N ATC052702C1000SX Rev A This User s Guide contains important information regarding the installation of your adapter card Please read it completely before beginning installation For future reference record the serial number of your network adapter in the space below SERIAL number The serial number is located on the face of the card Amer com 7259 Bryan Dairy Road Largo FL 33777 Amer com Corp 1997 2002 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation transformation or adaptation without permission from Amer com as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 Amer com reserves the right to make changes to this document and the products which it describes without notice Amer com shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions made herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing performance or use of this material Amer com is a registered trademark of Amer com All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their owners FCC Class B Certification Statement Model C1000SX FCC Class B This device complies 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 interfere2. 5 125um multi mode fiber Supports Full duplex mode doubles network data rate to 2000Mbps Built in FIFO buffers reduces overhead of memory transfers Virtual LAN VLAN and long frame support VLAN tag insertion supports for transmit packets VLAN tag detection and removal for receive packets 802 3x Full duplex flow control including automatic transmission of Pause frames based on Rx FIFO thresholds TwoLED indicators for easy diagnostic eo o o Gigabit Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet is an extension of IEEE 802 3 Ethernet utilizing the same packet structure format and support for CSMA CD protocol full duplex and management objects but with a tenfold increase in theoretical throughput over 100Mbps Fast Ethernet and a one hundred fold increase over 10Mbps Ethernet The increased speed and extra bandwidth offered by Gigabit Ethernet is essential to coping with the network bottlenecks that frequently develop 1 as computers and their busses get faster and more users use applications that generate more traffic Upgrading key components such as your backbone and servers to Gigabit Ethernet can greatly improve network response times as well as significantly speed up the traffic between your subnets Fiber Gigabit Ethernet enables Fiber cable connections to support video conferencing complex imaging and similar data intensive applications Likewise since data transfers occur 10 times faster than Fast Ethernet serve
3. Mark Class B Statement In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ees ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 1 FEATURES ssc hic Se Ong ae itis nested tet oe ta ee ee Ee ee ed ese 1 GIGABIT ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY rreren 1 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION ees 3 UNPACKING A EE coud EE AES IEA EEEE 3 INSTALLING FIBER ADAPTER INTO PCI SLOT ee ee ee 4 CONNECTING THE FIBER SC CABIE ees ss esse ee sees ee ee ses Ge ee ee see ee 4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 5 LED INDICATORS cc ee ee ee ee ee ee 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ee sesse sees 6 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the C1000SX Gigabit fiber Ethernet Card for 32 64 bit PCI Bus equipped personal computers The Gigabit fiber Ethernet Card is ideal for speeding up data transfers for network servers and other computers such as those used for video conferencing that send and or receive large amounts of data It also includes the newest networking technologies such as VLAN and multicasting support that use network bandwidth more efficiently and further help the card maximize data throughput Features IEEE 802 3z 1OOOBASE SX compliant Support 64 32 bit 66 33Mhz PCI Local Bus Master high speed operation of Rev 2 1 2 2 specification Plug and Play installation SC type connector for 50 125um or 62
4. lure was due to user negligence Amer com has the right to void this warranty and or charge normal service rates for the subject repair The limited warranty covers a one 1 year period from date of purchase on Power Supplies AC Adapters amp Fans after the 1 year a cost for replacement is applied to all products requiring such parts Amer com is not responsible for any type of data loss on hard drive or other storage devices Warranty Service can be obtained during the warranty period by shipping freight prepaid or delivering the product to Amer com in either the original package or a similar package providing an equal degree of protection Amer com will perform the required service and return the unit to the user freight prepaid if applicable via the same mode i e ground air etc Limits and Expectations There are no express warranties except as listed above Network products by Amer com shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product Any future upgrades including but not limited to hardware and software are not covered by this limited warranty If a hardware problem with this product develops during the warranty period you may contact the Amer com Service Center at Telephone 727 549 0772 Facsimile 727 549 0992 Service Center Amer com 7259 Bryan Dairy Road Largo Florida 33777 U S A
5. nce received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected to e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with emission limits You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment For more information please contact the Federal Communication Commission CE
6. or use in Step 6 Step 5 Carefully insert the Fiber Adapter into the chosen slot and press firmly with proper push to ensure it is fully seated in the slot Step 6 Secure the Fiber Adapter with the screw you saved in step 4 Step 7 Replace the PC cover Step 8 Proceed to Connecting to Your Network section lt Note gt Always ensure power is off before any installation to avoid electric shock and possible damage to equipment Connecting the Fiber SC Cable A Multi mode Fiber cable 50 125um or 62 125um wavelength 850nm with SC connector is required for the Gigabit fiber Ethernet Card For cabling requirements and maximum segment distance when connecting the Fiber Adapter to your network please refer to the Technical Specifications on page 11 Software Installation Before you connect the Gigabit fiber Ethernet Card to the network you have to install the network driver first The driver for each networking operating system is under a separate directory A HELP EXE file under root directory lists the information and detailed installation procedure of all the available drivers LED INDICATORS Link This indicator lights green when the Gigabit Card connects to a 1000BASE SX Gigabit Ethernet Network Activity ACT This indicator blinks green when transmitting or receiving data on the network TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Network Cables 50 125um multimode fiber with SC type connecto
7. r up to 550m 62 5 125um multimode fiber with SC type connector up to 220m LED Indicator Link Activity Physical and Environmental ba SV IOMA Temperature Operating 0 50 C Storage 10 70 C Humidity Operating 10 90 Storage 5 90 Dimensions 175x69 mm W x H EMI FCC Class B CE Mark B VCCI B Amer com Warranty Policy Limited Lifetime Warranty In the event of a defect in quality or workmanship Amer com will repair or replace any hardware product sold by Amer com with new or reconditioned parts free of charge in North America for a limited lifetime period unless otherwise specified on the sales invoice from the date of original purchase All removed parts become the property of Amer com All replaced parts assume the original warranty This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser Proof of purchase will be required before warranty service is provided This warranty covers only failures due to defects in quality or workmanship that occur during normal use It does not cover damage that occurs in shipment electrical storms floods dropped or other acts of nature This warranty also does not cover any failure that results from accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation modification computer virus improperly installed or faulty software or service by anyone other than an Amer com Service Technician If there is evidence that the fai
8. rs outfitted with Gigabit Ethernet NIC s are able to perform 10 times the number of operations in the same amount of time UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION This chapter provides unpacking and installation information for the 32 64 bit PCI Bus Gigabit fiber Ethernet card Unpacking CAUTION Under ordinary circumstances the 64 bit PCI 1000Mbps Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card will not be affected by static charge as may be received through your body during handling of the unit However there are special circumstances where you may carry an extraordinarily high static charge and possibly damage the card and or your computer It is good practice to eliminate all static electricity by touching a ground an unpainted metal area of your computer chassis for example before performing any installations Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items In addition to this User s Guide ascertain that you have One C1000SX 64 bit PCI 1000BASE SX Gigabit fiber Ethernet Card One Driver Diskette This User s Guide If any item is found missing or damaged please contact your supplier for replacement Installing Fiber Adapter into PCI slot Step 1 Turn off the power to the PC Step 2 Remove any metal decorations from your hands and wrists Step 3 Remove the cover from your PC Step 4 Locate an empty non shared bus mastering 32bit or 64bit PCI slot and remove the corresponding backplate Save the screw f
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