StarTech.com PEX100SFP User manual

Manual Revision: 09/13/2012
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PEX100SFP
PCI Express 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Fiber
Network Card with Open SFP Slot
*actual product may vary from photos

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FCC Compliance Statement
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 this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 2
Connecting to a Network....................................................................................................................... 3
Software Installation................................................................................................................................ 4
Specications..........................................................................................5
Technical Support ..................................................................................6
Warranty Information............................................................................6

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Introduction
The PEX100SFP PCI Express 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Fiber Open SFP Network Card lets
you connect a PCI Express-based PC directly to a ber optic network using the 10/100
Mbps SFP of your choice.
A versatile solution for connecting a computer directly to a 10/100 Mbps ber network,
the PCIe SFP network adapter enables you to choose the 10/100 Mbps SFP that best
suits your network ber connection and distance requirements (see our full line of 100
Mbps transceivers for compatible solutions).
Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Features
• Supports Full/Half-duplex Auto-Negotiation, Auto-MDI/MDIX
• Compliant with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX, IEEE802.1Q VLAN Tagging, IEEE802.1p Layer
2 Priority Encoding, IEEE 802.3x full duplex ow control, RFC 1157 SNMP v1
• Supports PCI Message Signaled Interrupt (MSI)
• Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) 2.1
Package Contents
• 1 x PCI Express Open SFP Network Card
• 1 x Driver / Instruction Manual CD
• 1 x Low Prole Bracket

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Installation
WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged
by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your
computer case or touching your PCI Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you
wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static
strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a
large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be
careful to handle the PCI Express card by its edges and not the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
1. Turn OFF the computer power before installation.
2. Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the
computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.
3. Remove the chassis cover from your computer.
4. Locate an unused PCI Express slot and remove the corresponding slot cover from
the rear panel of the computer chassis. Retain the screw (if applicable) used to hold
the slot cover in place.
5. Align the PCI Express card with the unused PCI Express expansion slot. Applying
pressure evenly across the top edge of the expansion card, rmly but gently insert the
card into the slot, ensuring that the card is properly aligned with the rear panel slot.
6. Secure the card to the motherboard and rear chassis using the screw removed in
step 4 (if necessary). Secure the additional serial port provided by the daughter
board (smaller circuit board to an adjacent rear bracket.
7. Replace the chassis cover (removed in step 3).
8. Plug power cable back on the rear of the power supply and power ON the computer.
Once the computer has been rebooted, the operating system will detect that the
PCI Express card has been installed and request driver installation, detailed in the
next section.

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Connecting to a Network
Note: You must connect the PCI Express Fiber 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter to the
network before installing the network driver.
For connector type, cabling requirements, and maximum segment distance when
connecting the PCI Express 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter to your network, please
refer to the following table.
Speed Connector
Port Speed
Half/Full
Duplex
Cable Max.
Distance
100BASE-T RJ45 200Mbps 4-pair UTP/
STP Cat. 5 100m
100BASE-FX LC 200Mbps MMF (62.5um) 2km
100BASE-LX10 LC 200Mbps SMF (9, 20um) 550m, up to
10km
1. Install your desired SFP into the SFP slot on the card.
2. Prepare a network cable with corresponding connectors for the two end devices,
one end to the PCI Express Fiber 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter and the other to a
1000Mbps ber port on the network switch.
3. Connect the network cable to the connector on the PCI Express Fiber 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet Adapter. This network cable consists of two individual cables: one for
‘transmission (TX)’, and the other for‘reception (RX)’.
4. Connect the other end of the network cable to a 1000BASE-SX switch.
5. i. Insert the cable that is connected to the transmit (TX) connector on the PCI
Express Fiber 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter into the receive(RX) connector on the
network switch.
ii. Insert the cable that is connected to the receive (RX) connector on the PCI
Express Fiber 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Adapter into the transmit (TX) connector on
the network switch.
6. When the cable is properly connected to two end devices, turn on the power to
the PC.
7.
Check the LNK (Link) LED. The LED will come on when the PCI Express Fiber 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet Adapter is receiving a good link signal from the connected device, a switch.

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Software Installation
1. Once PEX1000SFP has been installed in the computer, turn on the power to
the computer.
2. When the Found New Hardware Wizard
window pops up, select Install from a list
or specic location (Advanced)and click
Next to continue.
3. Select Search for the best driver in these
locations. and then select Include this location
in the search. Click Browse to specify the driver
location and click Next to continue.
4. Installation will begin...
5. Click Finish to complete the driver installation.

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Specications
Applicable Standards
Compliant with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-FX,
IEEE802.1Q VLAN Tagging, IEEE802.1p
Layer 2 Priority Encoding, IEEE 802.3x full
duplex ow control, RFC 1157 SNMP v1
LED Indicators Link, Activity
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 45° C (32°F ~ 113°F)
Storage Temperature -10°C ~ 70°C (14°F ~ 158°F)
Humidity 5% ~ 95% RH non-condensing
Chipset Realtek - RTL8168B
Maximum Connection Distance Dependent on the SFP used
OS Support
Windows® 8 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64),
Vista(32/64), XP(32/64), 2000 Windows®
Server 2008 R2, 2003(32/64)
Linux 2.4.x/ 2.6.x

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
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ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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