HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII User manual

HP NetServer 10/100TX
PCI LAN Adapter
Installation Guide
HP Part Number 5969-8430
Printed in April 2000

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Audience Assumptions
The guide is for the person who installs, administers, and
troubleshoots LAN servers. Hewlett-Packard Company assumes
you are qualified in the servicing of HP NetServer equipment
and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous
energy levels.

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Contents
1 HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter for PCI Systems1
Included Parts ......................................................................2
2 Where to Go for More Information.....................................3
Readme Files.......................................................................3
Service and Support.............................................................3
3 Installing the Adapter in the NetServer..............................5
4 Connecting the Network Cable..........................................7
Connect the Wake on LAN Power Cable ..............................8
Using Wake on LAN.............................................................9
Make a Setup Floppy Disk..................................................10
5 Configuring the Adapter and Installing Drivers..............11
Novell NetWare 5.0 Only....................................................11
Novell NetWare 4.1x or 4.2 Only........................................12
Windows 2000....................................................................13
Install Network Drivers from Disk....................................13
Windows NT Automatic Configuration................................14
Adding an Adapter while Installing Windows NT..............15
Windows NT Version 4.0 Only ........................................15
Windows NT Version 3.51 Only.......................................15
Windows NT Troubleshooting.............................................16
UNIX, Banyan VINES, and Other Operating Systems.........17
HPSet: An Overview ..........................................................17
Priority Packet: An Overview..............................................18
Prioritizing Network Traffic..............................................18
IEEE 802.1p Tagging......................................................19
High Priority Queue.........................................................20
6 Installing Multiple Adapters.............................................21
NetWare Users...................................................................21
Windows NT 3.51 Users.....................................................21
7 Selecting Duplex Mode (Optional)...................................23
Manually Configuring for Full Duplex..................................24

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Setting Full Duplex in Windows NT/2000........................24
Setting Full Duplex in NetWare Servers..........................24
Setting Full Duplex in Other Operating Systems .............25
Join a Virtual LAN...............................................................25
General Configuration Notes ..............................................26
Adding a VLAN in Windows NT 4.0 ....................................26
Adding a VLAN in Windows 2000.......................................27
8 Choosing Adapter Teaming Options...............................29
General Configuration Notes ..............................................29
Setting up Adapter Fault Tolerance ....................................30
Setting up Adapter Fault Tolerance in Windows NT 4.0......30
Configuring Properties ....................................................31
Deleting a Team .............................................................31
Setting up Adapter Fault Tolerance in NetWare..................31
Deleting a Team .............................................................33
Setting up Adaptive Load Balancing...................................33
Setting up ALB in Windows NT 4.0.....................................34
Deleting a Team .............................................................34
Setting up ALB in NetWare.................................................34
Setting Up Cisco Fast EtherChannel...................................35
Setting up FEC in Windows NT 4.0.................................35
Setting up FEC in NetWare................................................36
Teaming Options Supported by OS and Protocol................36
9 Troubleshooting and FAQs..............................................37
If the Adapter Can’t Connect to the Network.......................37
Make sure the cable is installed properly.........................37
Check the LED lights on the adapter...............................37
Responder Testing on the Network (Optional).................37
Make sure you’re using the correct drivers......................39
Make sure the switch port and the adapter have the same
duplex setting. ................................................................39
Testing the Adapter (Diagnostics).......................................39
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)...................................39
10Technical Information.......................................................41
PCI Installation Tips ...........................................................41
Removing an Existing Adapter in Windows 2000................42

Contents
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Removing an Existing Adapter in Windows NT...................42
Fast Ethernet Wiring...........................................................43
Power Management............................................................43
11Specifications ...................................................................45
12Warranty and Support ......................................................47
Hardware Warranty ............................................................47
HP Repair and Telephone Support.....................................47
13Regulatory Information.....................................................49
Notice for United States (Federal Communications
Commission)......................................................................49
Notice for Canada (Industry Canada)..................................50
Notice for Japan.................................................................50
Notice for Taiwan ...............................................................51
Declaration of Conformity (US and EU)..............................52
A Quick Install Guide in Chinese.......................................53
Index......................................................................................55

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1 HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI
LAN Adapter for PCI
Systems
•Compatible with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T standard
for 100 Mbps
•Compatible with IEEE 802.3i 10Base-T and
Ethernet standards for 10 Mbps
•Supports PCI slots (Peripheral Component
Interconnect) version 2.2 standard
•Fully PCI Plug-and-Play compatible; no switches or
jumpers
•A single RJ-45 twisted-pair connector with
automatic detection of LAN type 10-Mbps or 100-
Mbps when the cabling is attached
•Same driver set for both 10-Mbps and 100-Mbps
operation
•Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) provides redundant
links to the network
•Fast EtherChannel (FEC) increases transmission
and reception throughput
•Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) increases
transmission throughput
•Virtual LAN (VLAN) Support (IEEE 802.1Q)
increases network performance and improves
network security
•Priority Packet (IEEE 802.1p) support for critical
applications
•TCP Checksum Offload
•Driver support for major network operating systems

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•Bus master data transfer mode and optimized drivers
ensure high performance and low CPU utilization
•Full-duplex capability
•LEDs for easy monitoring of LAN adapter status
•Configuration, diagnostic, and information utility
named Setup
•Windows-based configuration and diagnostic utility
named HPSet
•Capable of supporting Desktop Management
Interface (DMI) and Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP) network management
•Client drivers for desktop LAN solutions are not
supported (such as NetWare, Windows 95, Windows
NT, Windows for Workgroups, and others)
Included Parts
•One LAN adapter card (product number HP
D5013B)
•One HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter
Drivers CD
•Software License Agreement
•The HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter
Installation Guide (this manual)

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2 Where to Go for More
Information
Readme Files
For detailed information about the adapter, view the "ReadMe"
files on the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers
CD.
Topics include:
•Installing adapter drivers
•Latest news and general adapter information
•Hardware specifications and cabling information
•Adapter installation and special configurations
•Running diagnostics
•Setting up Adapter Teaming Options
Service and Support
Hewlett-Packard’s automated electronic services provide
product information, troubleshooting tips and solutions, and the
latest drivers to download.
These 24-hour-a-day online services include:
•HP FIRST Fax Retrieval Service
•HP BBS (Bulletin Board)
•FTP services on the Internet and CompuServe
•World Wide Web Site:
http://www.hp.com/netserver/support

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3 Installing the Adapter in the
NetServer
NOTE If you are replacing an existing adapter with
the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter in
Windows NT, see the section Removing an
Existing Adapter in Windows NT in Chapter
10, "Technical Information," later in this
guide.
1. Shut down Windows (if it’s running) by clicking the Start
button, and then clicking Shut Down.
2. Turn off the server and unplug the power cord. Then
remove its cover.
WARNING Turn off and unplug power to the server
before removing its cover. Failure to do so
could shock you and may damage the
adapter or server.
3. Remove the cover bracket from a PCI busmaster adapter
slot by unscrewing the screw that secures it. Most
computers have busmaster-enabled slots. If you have
configuration problems, see your computer’s
documentation to determine if the PCI slots are
busmaster-enabled.
4. If you want to enable the Wake On LAN feature, see the
Connect the Wake On LAN Power Cable section in
Chapter 4, "Connecting the Network Cable," later in this
guide before completing the rest of these steps.
5. Insert the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter into a PCI slot and
push it into the slot until it’s firmly seated. Then secure the
adapter bracket with the screw you removed in step 3.
6. Replace the server cover and plug in the power cord.

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Figure 3-1. Installing the Adapter in the HP NetServer

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4 Connecting the Network
Cable
1. Connect a Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE) network cable to
the adapter as shown below.
•For 100BASE-TX, your network cable must be
Category 5, twisted- pair wiring. If you want to run
the adapter at 100 Mbps, it must be connected to a
100BASE-TX hub or switch (not a 100BASE-T4
hub).
•For 10BASE-T, use Category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair
wiring. If you want to use this adapter in a
residential environment, you must use a Category 5
cable.
NOTE Use a Category 5 TPE cable and a RJ-45
connector for this adapter. Do not use
Category 3 wiring at 100 Mbps. At 100
Mbps, connect to a TX hub, not a T4 hub.
For full duplex, see the Duplex Mode section
later in this guide. For more information on
100BASE-TX wiring requirements and
limitations, see the Fast Ethernet Wiring in
PCI Installation Tips section later in this
guide.
2. To configure the adapter, continue with the procedures
specific to your operating system outlined later in this
guide.

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Connect the Wake on LAN Power Cable
For the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature to work correctly, the
adapter must be connected to a continuous power source. This
allows the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter to “listen to” the
network even when the computer is turned off. To install the
WOL power cable, carefully follow the procedure below.
WARNING Turn off and unplug power to the computer
before installing the WOL cable. The WOL
connector on your motherboard is live when
the computer is plugged in to a power
outlet. Failure to do so could damage the
adapter or computer. Likewise, always
unplug the computer prior to removing an
adapter from the computer.
1. Make sure your computer is unplugged from the power
outlet.
2. Locate the 3-pin WOL connector on the HP NetServer
10/100 adapter. Attach one end of the WOL cable to the
adapter as shown in Figure 4-1.
NOTE The connector is notched so as to prevent
incorrect attachment.

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Figure 4-1. Connecting the Wake On LAN Cable
3. Locate the WOL connector on your motherboard. The
location varies, depending on the vendor and model of
motherboard. The WOL connector is usually located near
other power connectors, such as the LED connectors.
4. Connect the other end of the WOL cable to the connector
on the motherboard as shown in Figure 4-1.
5. Some computers may require you to change a setting in
your computer’s BIOS or Setup program to enable the
WOL feature. Check your computer owner’s manual or
contact your dealer for more information.
6. Replace the computer cover and plug in the power cord.
Using Wake on LAN
The Wake on LAN feature operates according to a published
specification. In simple terms, the specification allows
designers to build network adapters that are capable of
“listening” to network activity even when the computer is
turned off.
WOL adapters have a special low-power standby mode that is
active when the rest of the computer is without power. The
adapter will respond to a special “wake-up” packet sent by

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another computer or network device. Typically, this wake-up
packet causes the adapter to signal the computer to power up
and run a pre-defined program.
See the Troubleshooting and FAQs section later in this guide
for general troubleshooting and a listing of common problems
and solutions for Wake on LAN operability.
Make a Setup Floppy Disk
If you need to use a floppy disk to install the adapter drivers,
use the MAKEDISK.BAT utility located in the ROOT directory
on the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD.
MAKEDISK [operating system] [destination]
where [operating system] is the OS for which you are creating
the diskette and [destination] is the drive letter and path (such
as A:).
The possible [operating system] options are:
W2K = Microsoft Windows 2000
NT = Microsoft Windows NT
NW = Novell NetWare servers and clients
OS2 = IBM OS/2
UTIL = DOS Diagnostics and information

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5 Configuring the Adapter and
Installing Drivers
Novell NetWare 5.0 Only
Use the NetWare Install program to install the HP NetServer
10/100 adapter driver in Novell NetWare 5.0. For Novell
NetWare 4.1x, see the Novell NetWare 4.1x or 4.2 Only section
following this section. For Novell NetWare 3.11, 3.12 and 3.2,
see the ReadMe files. The following procedure is a condensed
description of the installation process:
1. From the NetWare console, type NWCONFIG and press
Enter.
2. From the Configuration Options screen, choose Driver
Options and press Enter.
3. Choose Configure network drivers and press Enter. If
any drivers are already loaded, a list of them appears.
4. Choose Select an additional driver and press Enter. A list
of drivers appears.
5. Insert the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter
Drivers CD into the CD-ROM drive and press the Insert
key to install an unlisted driver.
6. To specify the correct path to your media (if necessary),
press F3. Press Enter to search the floppy or CD-ROM
drive. To install from the CD, type the CD Volume Name:
\NetWare Server Name. For example,
HPTX_PCI_A+:\NWSERVER.
7. Select the appropriate HP PCI LAN Adapter and press
Enter.
8. Respond to the Copy and Save prompts.
9. Use the arrow keys to select additional protocol types, F3
to manually set IPX Frame types, or choose the defaults.
10. Enter the slot number. (You can find the slot number by
switching to the Console and manually loading the driver.
A list of available slot numbers is displayed. Then abort

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(press Esc) the manual install and return to the NWConfig
screen.)
11. Select Save parameters and load driver to continue.
12. For each additional adapter you want to install, respond to
the prompt and then repeat steps 7-11.
13. To complete the driver installation process, press the Esc
key until you arrive back at the Installation Options screen.
14. To return to the console prompt, choose Exit.
NOTE If the adapter cannot transmit or receive
following the installation, you may need to
modify the frame type in the
AUTOEXEC.NCF file.
Novell NetWare 4.1x or 4.2 Only
Use the NetWare install program to install the HP NetServer
10/100 adapter driver in Novell NetWare 4.1x. For Novell
NetWare 3.11, 3.12 and 3.2, see the ReadMe files. The
following procedure is a condensed description of the
installation process:
NOTE Prior to installing, either load DOS or
NetWare drivers from your computer’s
CD-ROM drive or create a floppy disk from
the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN
Adapter Drivers CD using the
MAKEDISK.BAT utility. See the Making a
Setup Floppy Disk section earlier in this
guide.
1. From the NetWare console, type LOAD INSTALL and
press Enter.
2. From the Installation Options screen, choose Driver
options and press Enter.
3. Choose Configure network drivers and press Enter. If
any drivers are already loaded, a list of them appears.
4. Choose Select an additional driver and press Enter. A