ZNYX ZX420 SERIES User manual

ZX420 SERIES USER GUIDE
Fast Ethernet Adapters for CompactPCI Systems
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ZX 424 6U (pictured))

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ZNYX Networks
48421 Milmont Drive
Fremont, CA 94538 USA
Telephone: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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Web site: www.znyx.com
ZX420 Series User Guide
Document # DC0130-02
January 28, 2002
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WELCOME!
Thank you for choosing the ZX420 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter for CompactPCI systems.
The CompactPCI ZX420 Series adapters are equipped with the following features:
• single-wide 3U or 6U form-factor CompactPCI card
• 64-bit capability
• 66 MHz bus capability
• two or four 10/100 port models available
• link and dual diagnostic LEDs
ZX420 Series Models
Model Description System Form Factor
ZX422U3 Two channel 10/100 Mbps ports with
separate IEEE Auto Negotiation CompactPCI 3U
ZX422U6 Same as ZX422U3 CompactPCI 6U
ZX424U3 Four channel 10/100 Mbps ports with
separate IEEE Auto Negotiation CompactPCI 3U
ZX424U6 Same as ZX424U3 CompactPCI 6U
Getting Started
You will find the ZNYX Networks ZX420 adapters are simple to install and configure. This
document will help you complete the hardware installation process. Troubleshooting and
diagnostic sections are also included. There are two basic steps required before you can begin
using the adapter:
Step 1. Install the hardware (follow the instructions in this manual)
Step 2. Install the software driver (download from the ZNYX web site).

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About this Manual
This manual includes the installation, troubleshooting, and reference data for the ZX420
Series Ethernet adapter. See the ZNYX Networks data sheet for product specifications.
All documentation for ZNYX Networks products, including data sheets, release notes and
user guides are available for downloading from the ZNYX Networks web site
(www.znyx.com). Documentation files are supplied in PDF format so your system requires
Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and read the documentation (www.adobe.com).
For help configuring an application-specific driver, download the corresponding driver user
guide.
Driver Installation
After you have successfully secured your adapter to the system, you can begin installing the
driver (see separate documentation). Attach all Ethernet cables before you begin. See the
Hardware Installation section in this manual for further cable requirements.
Download the specific driver and applicable release notes for your system from the ZNYX
Networks web site (www.znyx.com).
Technical Support
If you have difficulty downloading the driver for your system or need further assistance after
reading this user manual, the ZNYX Networks professional technical support team is
available to answer your questions. Contact us at:
Telephone: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web site: www.znyx.com

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
You can easily install your ZX420 Series Adapter into an open slot in your CompactPCI
system. Refer to your system documentation if necessary.
Installing the ZX420 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter
This procedure includes all steps required for installing the adapter into a CompactPCI slot.
Preparing for the Install
• Power off your system.
• Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching the metal chassis, or by
using an anti-static wrist strap. If you do not have a ground strap, maintain physical
contact with the case to maintain the same electrical potential with the system.
Installing the Adapter
1. Remove the slot cover from the front panel bracket (slot filler) on your system.
2. Insert the ZX420 Series adapter card into the slot.
Be sure you push the adapter straight into the slot. The bracket and the slot must be
properly aligned and the adapter fully “seated.” A bracket is seated properly when it
touches the system case up to the extraction levers.
ZX424 CPCI Adapter
Observe proper Electro-Static Discharge
procedures at all times. Failure to do so may
in damage to the cPCI Adapter or system.
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!Do not use excessive
force.
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3. Pull up on the extraction levers to finish seating the adapter.
System-specific Requirements
The host computer system should automatically assign all system resources, such as I/O
addresses and interrupt lines (IRQ).
LAN Cable Connection
The LAN cable must be properly attached to a functioning network for the adapter to operate.
100 Mbps connections require Category 5 cabling.
Connecting to the Network
You can use one of two types of cable attachments. Each requires a different type of cable
(see table below).
Cable Type Other End of Connection Notes
Straight Hub or switch with the MDI-
X connection. Do not plug into a port marked “uplink”or MDI. Some hubs and
switches provide a few ports with
selections to make them type MDI for
uplinks and daisy-chaining.
Crossover (or
Null) Directly to another PC network adapter. Direct PC to PC connections without an intervening hub or switch.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
All ZNYX Networks adapters support Plug-and-Play functionality. If you have a Plug-and-
Play system, your card will configure itself automatically. If your operating system does not
discover the board, you can verify that your adapter is property configured by running the
ZNYX Networks DOS-based diagnostics program.
Running DOS Diagnostics
DOS-based diagnostic programs are available from the ZNYX Networks web site
(www.znyx.com) to troubleshoot hardware problems. If you believe you have a hardware
problem, follow the testing procedure below.
Testing ZX420 Adapters in DOS
1. Download the diagnostic program (i.e., DIAG424.exe) from the ZNYX web site.
2. Run the diagnostic program in DOS as follows:
• Enter the following command:
>DIAG424 LIST
• Verify that a list similar to the example below is displayed.
Your card is automatically configured for the ZX424 if four Ethernet-type devices
(represents each port) are listed.
The Note column must indicate four devices are for the ZX424. Each device should
have an IRQ (interrupt line), bus value, and a unique device number.
3. Write down the bus and device numbers for testing each adapter channel (see the
Testing Each Adapter Channel section).
DIAG424 Version 2.05 for ZNYX NetBlaster ZX424 4/100 Mbps adapter
(c) Copyright 2000 ZNYX Corporation - All Rights Reserved.
PCI BIOS Information: Version=2.10, Config Mechanism=1, Last Bus=1
Bus Dev Fn Vendor Device Rev Type Lat IL IRQ Note
========== ================= ============ ========== =====
0 0 0 8086 1250 03 Host Bridge 20 - -
0 7 0 8086 7000 01 PCI-ISA 00 - -
0 7 1 8086 7010 00 IDE 20 - -
2 4 0 1011 0019 01 Ethernet 73 A 10 ZX424
2 5 0 1011 0019 41 Ethernet 73 A 10 ZX424
2 6 0 1011 0019 41 Ethernet 73 A 10 ZX424
2 7 0 1011 0019 41 Ethernet 73 A 10 ZX424
1 0 0 8086 7800 21 VGA 0 A 5
ZX424
includes
four
Ethernet
devices
in list

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Testing Each Adapter Channel
Test the connection for each adapter channel by running the diagnostic program (i.e.,
DIAG424.exe for each bus and device number.
1. Enter the following command, in DOS, for each device number:
>DIAG424 (bus number) (device number)
Example: You have a ZX424 adapter a bus number of 2 and the device numbers are 4,
5, 6 and 7. You can test each channel connection by entering the following:
>DIAG424 2 4
>DIAG424 2 5
>DIAG424 2 6
>DIAG424 2 7
2. If the DIAG424 program displays the following successful message for each device,
you are ready to install the driver (see separate driver documentation).
Diagnostics successfully completed.
Troubleshooting Tips
For all operating systems, if you experience installation difficulties, check the following:
• Check that the board is securely seated in the slot.
• Refer to the operating system-specific documentation to evaluate any error messages
or logs after the driver is loaded.
• Note the LED light activity (see the LED Reference Key).

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LED Reference Key
The table below references the LED activity for the ZX420 series.
Each port on the ZX424 is linked to an LED so you know immediately if the port has an
established link (green) and is transmitting or receiving data (amber).
NOTE In most cases, the driver must be properly loaded and configured to bring up the
link.
Label Color Function
LNK Green ON indicates the channel is successfully linked.
ACT Amber ON indicates network channel activity.
ZX424 3U
(pictured)

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APPENDIX A: LEGAL NOTICES AND CERTIFICATION
FCC Class A Notice (Pending): ZX420 SERIES
Modification to this product not authorized by ZNYX Networks could void the FCC approval
and negate your authority to operate the product.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if it is not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Canada Compliance (Pending):
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numeriqué de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CE Conformity (Pending):
The ZX420 Series is in compliance with the following:
EN55022(1998) Class A
EN55024 (1998)
EN61000-4-11 (1995)
EN60950 (1992) + Amendments 1, 2, 3, 4, and 11
THIS ADAPTER CARD IS FOR USE ONLY WITH COMPACTPCI BUS COMPATIBLE
SYSTEMS THAT HAVE ENCLOSED POWER SUPPLIES WITH SELV OUTPUTS AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DETAILING USER INSTALLATION OF CARD
CAGE ACCESSORIES.
Manufacturer Name: ZNYX Networks
Manufacturer Address: 48421 Milmont Drive,
Fremont, CA 94538

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Warranty
ZNYX Networks warrants to the original purchaser of any ZNYX Networks product that it is
to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for a
period of one year from the date of purchase from ZNYX Networks or its authorized dealer.
In order for this warranty to be valid, this hardware product must remain in its original system
and be registered with ZNYX Networks within one year of purchase. ZNYX Networks
warrants to the original purchaser of this hardware product that it is to be in good working
order for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase from ZNYX Networks or
an authorized dealer.
Should this product, in ZNYX Network's opinion, malfunction during the applicable warranty
period, ZNYX Networks will, at its expense, repair the defective product or part or, at its
option, deliver to the Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item. To
prevent damage in transport, the Customer must return the product in its original packaging
or, if this is not available, other protective packaging approved in advance by ZNYX
Networks. All returned products will become the property of ZNYX Networks. At ZNYX
Network's option, replacement parts may be new or reconditioned. Any replaced product or
part has a ninety (90) day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever
is longer.