SignaMax 098-2000SX User manual

Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter
User’s Manual 1
Preface
This manual describes how to install and use the Signamax 098-
2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter, a high-performance
network interface card for 32 and 64 bit PCI buses. Delivering a
fully scalable solution, this adapter fully complies with IEEE802.3z
1000BaseSX/LX standards, and auto-negotiates duplex modes.
There are more enhanced features added to this adapter, and it
certainly satisfies the demands of today’s high-end servers and
workstations.
To get the most out of this manual, you should have an
understanding of Ethernet networking concepts.
In this manual, you will find:
• Introduction on the Signamax 098-2000SX
Gigabit Fiber Adapter
• Product features
• LEDs functions
• Installation instructions
• Specifications

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Table of Contents
PREFACE 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3
GIGABIT FIBER ETHERNET ADAPTER 3
PACKAGE CONTENTS 3
PRODUCT FEATURES 4
Enhanced Features 4
Driver Support 4
LED Status Indicators 5
INSTALLATION 6
INSTALLING ADAPTER INTO PCI SLOT 6
CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK 8
LOADING NETWORK DRIVERS 9
SPECIFICATIONS 10
CONTACT INFORMATIONS 12

Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter
Product Overview
Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter
Figure 1: Gigabit Fiber Adapter with SC connector, featuring two LEDs
Package Contents
When you unpack the product package, you shall find the items
listed below. Please inspect the contents, and report any apparent
damage or missing items immediately to your authorized reseller.
3This Adapter
3User’s Manual
3Software Diskette
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Product Features
• Provides one SC port.
• Provides status LEDs.
• Supports half-duplex or full-duplex operation for up
to a 2 Gbps data transfer rate.
• Supports PCI bus clock speeds up to 66MHz.
• Jumbo Frame support boosts throughout for bulk
data transfers.
• Low CPU utilization:
Intelligent interrupt management and TCP/IP
checksum off-loading reduces CPU utilization for
better efficiency.
• Independent receive and transmit buffers stream
data to and from memory.
• Supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Bus Master
operation.
• Compliant with PCI plug-and-play.
• Compliant with IEEE 802.3z 1000BaseSX,
IEEE802.3x Flow Control, IEEE802.1p Quality of
Service, IEEE802.1Q Tagged VLAN.
• Compliant with Revision 2.2, PCI Specifications.
Enhanced Features
• Supports IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN.
• Supports IEEE 802.1p Quality of Service (QoS)
priority queuing.
Driver Support
• NDIS drivers for Microsoft Windows 95/98,
Windows NT4.0, 2000, ME.
• Novell Netware Server 4.2 and 5.1.
• Linux driver. ( KERNEL 2.2.x and 2.4.x )
• Year 2000 compliant.

Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter
LED Status Indicators
cFDX/COL Full-duplex/Collision
dLNK/ACT Link/Activity
LEDs Status Indication
Steady Full-duplex mode.
Off Half-duplex mode.
FDX/COL
Flashing Collision.
Steady A valid network connection established.
LNK stands for LINK.
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data.
ACT stands for ACTIVITY.
LNK/ACT
Off Disconnection.
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Installation
Installing 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 32-bit and 64-bit PCI
slot and remove the corresponding backplate. Save the screw for
use in Step 6.
L
i. Do not install the adapter in a shared PCI slot. Avoid any PCI slot next to
an ISA slot because this is often a shared slot and does not support bus
mastering.
ii. If you have problems in identifying a suitable slot, check your PC
documentation or ask your system administrator for help.
Step 5: Carefully insert the adapter into the chosen slot and press firmly
with proper alignment to ensure it is fully seated in the slot.
Step 6: Secure the adapter with the screw you saved in step 4.
Step 7: Replace the PC cover.
Step 8: Proceed to the “Connecting to Your Network” section.

Signamax 098-2000SX Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Adapter
Insert the adapter into PCI slot and screw it onto backplate
Figure 2: Installing the adapter into a suitable PCI slot
LAlways ensure the power is turned off before any installation to avoid
electric shock and possible damage to the equipment.
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Connecting to Your Network
This section describes how to connect the adapter to a fiber wire-
based Gigabit Fiber Ethernet network, which contributes to its
optimal performance.
LYou must connect the adapter to the network before installing the
network driver.
Step 1: Remove the protective covers from the adapter’s connector.
Step 2: Prepare a Fiber network cable with corresponding SC connectors
for the two end devices, one end to the adapter and the other to a
SC port on the Gigabit switch.
Step 3: Connect the fiber cable to the connector on the adapter.
Step 4: Connect the other end of the network cable to a Gigabit switch.
Step 5: When the cable is properly connected to the two end devices, turn
on the power to the PC.
Step 6: Check the LNK/ACT (Link/Activity) LED. The LED will come on
when the adapter is receiving a good link signal from the
connected device.
Step 7: Proceed to the next section for instructions on installing the
network driver.

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Loading Network Drivers
The adapter supports a wide range of drivers for commonly used
network operating systems. The following drivers are provided in
the diskette enclosed in the product package.
• NDIS drivers for Microsoft Windows 95/98,
Windows NT4.0, 2000, ME.
• Novell Netware Server 4.2 and 5.1
• Linux driver. ( KERNEL 2.2.x and 2.4.x )
Step 1: Find the suitable network driver for the platform that you are using.
Step 2: Follow the step-by-step instruction in the text file to load the driver.
For Windows 95, 98 or NT, it takes only a few mouse clicks to
complete the driver installation for the adapter.

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Specifications
Applicable Standards IEEE 802.3z 1000BaseSX/LX
IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
IEEE 802.1p Quality of Service
IEEE 802.1Q Tagged VLAN
PCI Specifications Revision 2.2
Speed
1000BaseSX/LX:
2000 Mbps full-duplex; 1000 Mbps half-duplex
Performance 1,488,000 pps for 1000 Mbps
Cable Requirements
1000BaseSX
1000BaseSX:
1000BaseLX
:
62.5/125um Multi-Mode fiber-optic cable, up
to 220m
50/125um Multi-Mode fiber-optic cable, up to
550m
10/125um Single-Mode fiber-optic cable, up to
20km