Adaptec ANA-6904 User manual

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Cogent™Quartet™
PCI server adapters for Fast Ethernet and Ethernet
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
• Four connectors supporting four
separate network segments, all
at full bandwidth
• Each of the four channels operate
at independent speeds for maximum
flexibility (10 Mbps, 20 Mbps,
100 Mbps, 200 Mbps)
• Full Duplex Fast Ethernet on UTP,
for up to 800 Mbps throughput on
one adapter
• NWay AutoSensing of maximum
line speed on 10/100 TX adapters
• Duralink™Failover offers FDDI-
like port resiliency for optimum
availability
Overview
Adaptec’s Cogent Quartet adapters are
the ultimate performance solution for
PCI servers operating on Fast Ethernet
and Ethernet networks. With four
channels on a single board and Full
Duplex support, these adapters have
the features today’s 32-bit Fast Ethernet
and Ethernet servers need to handle
user’s graphics, multimedia, database,
and mission-critical applications.
These innovative adapters provide
ample bandwidth for even the most
demanding networks. They support
up to four network segments on sepa-
rate channels for a cumulative through-
put of up to 800 Mbps (depending on
model). The Quartet adapters multiply
flexibility, performance, and cabling
compatibility by four, and provide
easy migration paths from Ethernet
to Fast Ethernet network solutions.
Key Features and Benefits
Scalability
Using the Quartet adapter, I.S. organi-
zations can increase the total network
bandwidth without the need to buy a
new server. Though the PCI bus offers
132 Mbps of bandwidth, typically only
a limited number of slots are available
thereby restricting the number of seg-
ments a server can handle. The Quartet
adapters solve this problem by provid-
ing the power of four Fast Ethernet, or
Ethernet, segments on a single adapter.
These adapters use an on-board PCI-to-
PCI bridge chip to extend the machine’s
internal bus. Multiple Quartets can
be installed on each server for even
greater overall bandwidth.
Flexible Configuration
The Quartet adapters support all four
network channels at full cable band-
width. Each channel is fully indepen-
dent and is automatically configured
by the system BIOS. Each of the
adapters’ four ID nodes can be
customized at load time.
The AutoSense feature of the 10/100
Mbps models allows the adapters to
automatically detect the network’s
maximum line speed. No adapter con-
figuration is necessary. For maximum
flexibility, the AutoSense feature is
compatible with all 10 and 100 Mbps
devices, including those without NWay
line speed negotiation.
With the Quartet T4 model, cabling
plant upgrades aren’t necessary. They
run on any UTP cable currently run-
ning 10Base-T and can be used in the
future to run at 100 Mbps, providing
an easy migration path.
Resilient, Redundant Links
Duralink Failover drivers included with
each 10/100 TX adapter, ensure the
integrity of mission-critical Ethernet
server links. Duralink Failover estab-
lishes an FDDI-like port resiliency with
both active and hot-standby links. In the
event that the active link fails, the stand-
by link is automatically activated to
preserve the network link and maintain
the server’s availability. Duralink Man-
ager, also included, is a data compilation
tool that simplifies adapter monitoring
and configuration.
Full Duplex Mode
Full Duplex Fast Ethernet (FDFE) and
Full Duplex Ethernet (FDE) capabilities
double the cumulative system through-
put in Fast Ethernet and Ethernet net-
works. Servers using the Quartet
adapters can handle, receive, and
transmit requests simultaneously,
over multiple ports so workstations
benefit from much faster service.
Designed for Performance
The Quartet adapters’ efficient bus
master design minimizes CPU
utilization for optimum throughput.
Independent transmit and receive
FIFO buffers (First In, First Out
memory) for each port onboard, and
a powerful DMA capability mean consis-
tently high performance, even during
periods of peak network activity.

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Cogent-to-Adaptec Model Number Conversion Chart
Cogent PCI Quartet
New Model # Previous Model# Bus Speed Interface Pentuim, 486, Other Pentium Pro
ANA
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-6944A/TX N/A PCI 4 x 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 (4) ✓✓
ANA-6944/T4 EM440T4-PCI PCI 4 x 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 (4) ✓
ANA-6940/TX EM400TX-PCI PCI 4 x 100 Mbps RJ-45 (4) ✓
ANA-6904/BNC EM964BNC PCI 4 x 10 Mbps BNC (4) ✓
ANA-6904 EM964TP PCI 4 x 10 Mbps RJ-45 (4) ✓
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Systems Supported: PCI Local Bus systems based on Intel, DEC Alpha,
MIPS, and PowerPC processors
Bus Interface: PCI, 32-bit bus master (PCI 2.1 for ANA-6944A/TX)
Ethernet Controller: DECchip LAN coprocessor chip (4)
FIFO Buffer Memory: 10 Mbps models: 256 Bytes transmit, 256 Bytes
receive (per port)
100 Mbps models: (24 KBytes transmit, 4 KBytes receive per port)
Hardware Interrupts: PCI interrupt A, supports shared interrupts
Base IO or Memory Address: Assigned by BIOS
PCI Configuration Space: Supports DWORD, WORD, and BYTE access
Reliability: Calculated MTBF>100,000 hours
Power Requirements: +5 volts @ 2 Amp. max. (ANA-6904)
+5 volts @ 3.5 Amp. max. (all other models)
Environmental Operating Range: Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
Relative Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing
Altitude: 3000m max.
Interface Connections: 10 Mbps models
RJ-45 female (4), or BNC (4)
RJ-45 supports CAT 3, 4, and 5 UTP and Type 1 STP
BNC supports RG-58 coax cable
100 Mbps models
RJ-45 female (4)
T4 model supports CAT 3, 4, and 5 UTP and Type 1
STP for 10Base-T and 100Base-T4 operation
TX models support CAT 3, 4, and 5 UTP and Type 1
STP for 10Base-T operation, and CAT 5 UTP and
Type 1 STP for 100Base-T operation
Full Duplex support on all RJ-45 connectors on all
models for 10Base-T operation; additional Full
Duplex support on TX models for 100Base-TX operation
Dimensions: 9.75” x 4” to conform to PCI Long Card specifications
(ANA-6904 models)
12” x 4.2” to conform to PCI Long Card specifications
(ANA-6944 models)
Standards Compliance: IEEE 802.3 10Base-2
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T4
FCC Class A
CE Class A
Drivers Available:
3.5” diskette - Novell NetWare 3.x, 4.x, and SFT III, Windows for Workgroups (NDIS 3.0),
Windows®95, Windows NT™for Intel, DEC Alpha, PowerPC, and MIPS platforms, DOS NDIS
(NDIS 2.0), OS/2 Warp (NDIS 2.0), MS LAN Manager, Artisoft LANtastic, Banyan VINES DOS
client, FTP PC/TCP, DEC PathWorks, Sun Solaris, SCO OpenServer, SCO UnixWare (not all drivers
are available for every adapter). Duralink for NetWare and Windows NT servers.
SCO
UnixWare
Duralink:
3.5” diskette – Duralink Failover and
Duralink Manager for ANA-6944A/TX
(Cogent EM 440TX PCI) at no charge.
Diagnostic LEDs:
Link Integrity for each channel (4)
Network Activity for each channel (4)
Warranty:
Adaptec’s Cogent adapters are protected
by a limited lifetime warranty.
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