Allied Telesis AT-2931SX Installation Guide

613-001286 Rev. BGigabit Ethernet Network AdaptersAT-2916SXAT-2916LX10/LC-901AT-2931SXAT-2972SXAT-2972LX10/LC-901AT-2972SX/2AT-2972T/2Installation Gui

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Chapter 8: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for MS-DOS Platforms100A:\NET\NET START BASICnet use z: \\SERVERNAME\SHARENAMEFor NetBEUISET PATH=A:\N

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide101Using Keywords for the B57.dos DriversThe Protocol.ini file contains certain key

Chapter 8: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for MS-DOS Platforms102

103Chapter 9Installing the PXE Boot Agent This chapter describes the PXE Boot Agent and provides procedures for installing it on a server running Wind

Chapter 9: Installing the PXE Boot Agent104OverviewThe Allied Telesis AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet network adapters provide PXE (Preboot Execution

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide105Server SetupThis section discusses how to set up a server on a Windows Server 20

Chapter 9: Installing the PXE Boot Agent106

107Chapter 10TroubleshootingThis chapter describes troubleshooting procedures and contains the following sections: “Hardware Diagnostics” on page 108

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting108Hardware DiagnosticsLoopback diagnostic tests are available for testing the adapter hardware under Windows. These tests

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide109Checking Port LEDs on the AdapterThe adapter has two LEDs: LINK and ACT. The LIN

11PrefaceThis guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network adapters. In addition, procedures are provided

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting110Troubleshooting ChecklistThe following checklist provides recommended actions to take to resolve problems installing the

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide111Verifying the Correct Drivers are LoadedThe following section describes how to c

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting112Testing Network ConnectivityThe following section describes how to test network connectivity for Windows Server 2003, Ne

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide113Figure 23. Command Window with pconfig/all displayed4. Type ping <IP address&

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting114NetWare To ping an IP host on the network to verify a connection has been established, perform the following procedure.1

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide115Software Problems and SolutionsMicrosoft RemoteInstallationService (RIS)Instruct

Chapter 10: Troubleshooting116Solution: This is because some of the older servers are advertising themselves as PCI-X capable systems. This causes the

117Chapter 11DOS DiagnosticsThis chapter describes the DOS diagnostics and contains the following sections: “Introduction” on page 118 “DOS Prompt C

Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics118Introduction This chapter describes how to use the DOS diagnostic utilities program on an Allied Telesis AT-29xx Series

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide119DOS Prompt CommandsTable 7 lists the DOS prompt commands.Table 7. DOS Prompt Com

Preface12Safety Symbols Used in this DocumentThis document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1.Table 1. Safety SymbolsSymbol Meaning Descriptio

Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics120Diagnostic Tests The tests are divided into four groups: Register Tests, Memory Tests, Miscellaneous Tests, and Data Tes

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide121Test Descriptions This section provides descriptions of the diagnostic tests.A1.

Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics122data is correct. After the test, the program reads back data one more time to insure the data stays correct. The test da

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide123Default: EnabledB6. External SRAM Test Function: It tests DMA SRAM by performing

Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics124C3. DMA Test Function: Both high and low priorities DMA are tested. It moves data from the host memory to NIC SRAM, veri

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide125C5. VPD Test Function: It saves the content of VPD first before perform the test

Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics126D2. Phy Loopback Test Function: This test is same as D1. Mac Loopback Test except, the data is routed back via physical

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide127Error Messages/* 0 */ "PASS",/* 1 */ "Got 0x%08X @ 0x%08X

Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics128/* 24 */ "Cannot reset CPU", /* 25 */ "Cannot release CPU", /* 26 */ "CPU test failed",

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide129/* 50 */ "Cannot perform task while chip is not running. (need driver)"

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guidee13Where to Find Web-based GuidesThe installation and user guides for all Allied Te

Chapter 11: DOS Diagnostics130/* 73 */ "MII error bits set: %04x",/* 74 */ "CPU does not initialize MAC address register correctly"

131Appendix ASpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsThis section lists the dimensions and weights of all of the AT-29xx Series adapters.Dimensions: AT-2

Appendix A: Specifications132Operating Shock: 10g, 1/2 sine wave, 11 msecStorage Shock: 60g, 1/2 sine wave, 11 msecOperating vibration, 0.005 in. max

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Adapters Installation Guide133PCI-E AT-2972SX 4 channelAT-2972SX/2 4 channelAT-2972T/2 4 channelAT-2972LX10/LC-901 4 c

Appendix A: Specifications134

135Appendix BCleaning Fiber Optic ConnectorsThe fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter. The end of the fiber optic cable

Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors136Using a Cartridge-Type CleanerFiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are typ

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Adapters Installation Guide137NoteRub the ferrule tip on the cleaning surface in one direction only.3. When you reach

Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors138Using a SwabSpecially treated swabs (stick cleaners) are available for cleaning inside connector adapter

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Adapters Installation Guide1393. If a fiber inspection scope is available, use the scope to inspect the connector to m

Preface14Contacting Allied Telesis This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales and corporate infor

Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors140

15Chapter 1Introduction to the AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network AdaptersThis chapter provides an introduction to the Allied Telesis AT-29xx Ser

Chapter 1: Introduction to the AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters16Functional DescriptionThe AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network ada

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide17The adapter versions differ only in their PCI connector type. The SC version adap

Chapter 1: Introduction to the AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters18LEDsAll fiber adapter models have two LEDs: LINK and ACT. The LINK LE

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide19AT-29xx Series Adapter Software Drivers An AT-29xx Series adapter is shipped from

Copyright © 2011 Allied Telesis, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied

Chapter 1: Introduction to the AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters20Failover Teaming Failover Teaming provides redundant adapter operatio

21Chapter 2Installing the HardwareThe AT-29xx Series adapters can be installed in a server or a workstation. This chapter describes how to install the

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware22Reviewing Safety PrecautionsPlease review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the network

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide23WarningThe adapter is being installed in a system that operates with voltages tha

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware24Pre-Installation Checklist1. Check that your system has an appropriate open PCI slot.2. Verify that your system is

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide25Installing a Network Adapter CardThe following instructions apply to installing a

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware263. Select an empty, non-shared PCI slot and remove the faceplate. Keep the faceplate in a safe place. You may need

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide27Make sure the card is securely seated. See Figure 3.Figure 3. Inserting the Netwo

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware286. Secure the network adapter card to the chassis with a Phillips-head screw (not provided) as shown in Figure 4.F

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide29Connecting the Network CablesAll the fiber Gigabit Ethernet network adapters have

3Electrical Safety and Emissions StandardsThis product meets the following standards.Federal Communications Commission Interference StatementDeclarati

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware30Warranty RegistrationAllied Telesis hardware products are covered under limited warranties. Some products have a l

31Chapter 3Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver SoftwareThis chapter describes how to install the Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP d

Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software32Installing the Driver SoftwareWhen a Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP syste

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide33To install the adapter software on a Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP system, do

Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software34Figure 6. Found New Hardware Wizard Window: Search and Installation Options

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide35Updating theAdapter SoftwareThis section provides a procedure for updating the ad

Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software36Figure 7. Windows Server 2003 Start Window3. Select Run from the menu and en

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide37The Device Manager Window is shown in Figure 9.Figure 9. Device Manager Window (N

Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software38The Hardware Update Wizard Window opens, as shown in Figure 10.Figure 10. We

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide398. Click Install from a list or specified location (Advanced).9. Click Next. 10.

4RFI Emissions FCC Class B, EN55022 Class B, VCCI Class B, C-TICK, CEImmunity EN55024Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV), UL 60950 (CULUS)Translated Safet

Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software40Figure 12. System Properties Dialog BoxFor instructions that describe how to

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide41Uninstalling the Driver SoftwareBefore physically removing an adapter from your s

Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software42

43Chapter 4Installing the Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Driver SoftwareThis chapter describes how to install the Windows 2008 R2, Wind

Chapter 4: Installing the Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Driver Software44Installing the Driver SoftwareAfter you install an AT-29xx Se

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide45Figure 13. Windows 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Search Box2. Enter the following command

Chapter 4: Installing the Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Driver Software46Selecting the Device Manager in Windows VistaTo select the De

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide473. Enter the following command in the Run window:mmc devmgmt.msc4. From the Compu

Chapter 4: Installing the Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Driver Software48Installing theWindows 2008R2, Windows,Vista, andWindows 7Driv

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide49The Update Driver Software - Ethernet Controller Window is displayed. See Figure

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Chapter 4: Installing the Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Driver Software506. Click Browse to search your computer for the location of t

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide51Uninstalling the Driver SoftwareBefore physically removing an adapter from your s

Chapter 4: Installing the Windows 2008 R2, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 Driver Software52NoteNot all of the driver files are removed as a result of th

53Chapter 5Setting Advanced PropertiesThe Windows Advanced Properties are accessible from the Advanced Tab. For Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP sys

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties54Opening Advanced PropertiesIn most cases, the default property values available on the Advanced Tab are approp

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide55802.1p QOS The 802.1p QOS property is a standard that enables Quality of Service

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties56Figure 21. Advanced Tab3. From the Properties list, select 802.1p QOS.4. From the Values list, select one of t

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide57Ethernet@Wire-speed™(AT-2972/T2only)The Ethernet@Wirespeed property enables a Gig

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties58To change the Flow Control property, do the following:1. For Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP systems, acces

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide59To increase the size of the received frames, do the following:1. For Windows Serv

Contents6Checksum Offload...

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties60For Windows 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Vista systems, access the Device Manger for your operating system:

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide61NoteThe IPSec Offload feature applies only to Windows Vista and Windows 7.To chan

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties62To change the Large Send Offload property, do the following:1. For Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP systems,

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide63To change the Network Address property, do the following:1. For Windows Server 20

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties64For Windows 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Vista systems, access the Device Manger for your operating system:

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide652. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 21 on page 56.3. F

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties66 100 Mb Full 100 Mb Half Auto5. Click OK.6. If prompted to restart your computer, click Yes. Although it is

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide675. Click OK.6. If prompted to restart your computer, click Yes. Although it is no

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties68Wake UpCapabilitiesThe Wake Up Capabilities property enables the network adapter to wake up from a low-power m

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide69and allows the network adapter to wake up the system when an event, such as a pin

AT-7100/24 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide7Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors 135Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner136Using a Swab138

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties707. Verify that the adapter port LEDs operate as described in “LEDs” on page 18.

71Chapter 6Installing the Linux Driver Software This chapter describes the Linux driver for the AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network adapters and i

Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Driver Software72Installing the Linux Driver SoftwareThe section describes the following Linux driver installations:

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide73Although tg3 is a fully functioning driver, Allied Telesis recommends that you us

Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Driver Software74Network InstallationFor network installations through NFS, FTP, or HTTP (using a network boot disk or

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide75Removing the Linux Driver from a TAR InstallationIf the driver was installed usin

Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Driver Software76Module ParametersOptional parameters for the driver can be supplied as command line arguments to the

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide77NoteThis parameter is ignored and assumed to be 1 if the line_speed parameter is

Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Driver Software78 mtu Enables jumbo frames up to the specified MTU size. The valid range for this parameter is 1500 t

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide79Setting this parameter higher allows the NIC to buffer larger bursts of network t

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Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Driver Software80 rx_max_coalesce_frames Configures the number of received frames before the NIC generates receive in

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide81 enable_tso Enables or disables TCP Segmentation Option (TSO) when using kernels

Chapter 6: Installing the Linux Driver Software82

83Chapter 7Installing the Novell NetWare Driver SoftwareThis chapter provides procedures for installing the Novell NetWare driver software and contain

Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software84Driver InstallationThis chapter describes how to perform the following tasks:  Verify that

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide85Pre-Installation RequirementsA network device driver must be installed before the

Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software86Installing Novell NetWare Server 5.x or 6.0 Driver SoftwareCheck that the server has the lat

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide8711. 5.x or 6.05.x or 6.0 NetWare 5.x or 6.0 has been successfully installed, set

Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software88Verifying or Modifying Adapter ParametersWhen an adapter configuration is saved, the NetWare

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide89TxPacketsPer=This is to enable the use of allowing an interrupt to occur after a

9FiguresFigure 1. Removing the PC Cover...

Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software90FRAME=This is a Novell NetWare keyword.String specifying the frame type.Choices are:ETHERNET

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide91The Default is spurious fix = 1 (spurious fix is on).Choices are:Spuriousfix=0 Sp

Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software92NoteIf you modify any adapter parameters, you must reboot the system before the changes take

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide93Removing Drivers from Autoexec.ncfTo remove the drivers from the Autoexec.ncf, lo

Chapter 7: Installing the Novell NetWare Driver Software94

95Chapter 8Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for MS-DOS PlatformsThis chapter provides procedures for installing the NDIS2 driver software. and con

Chapter 8: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for MS-DOS Platforms96Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for Use on MS-DOS PlatformsYou can run the

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide97BINDINGS=MS$NE2CLONELANABASE=0Example Protocol.ini for IPX[network.setup]version=

Chapter 8: Installing the NDIS2 Driver Software for MS-DOS Platforms98lana0=ms$ne2clone,1,ms$ndishlplana1=ms$ne2clone,1,ms$netbeui[MS$NE2CLONE]DriverN

AT-29xx Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation Guide99reconnect=yesdospophotkey=Nlmlogon=0logondomain=preferredredir=basicautostart=bas