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TigerCard 1000
1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet
PCI Network Card
u High performance for instant access to network resources
u Conforms to IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX
u Supports PCI 32- and 64-bit bus-master architectures
u Full-duplex operation for up to 2 Gbps of bandwidth
u Support for VLAN tagging with eight levels of priority
u IP, TCP and UDP checksum off-loading capability
reduces CPU overhead
User Guide
SMC9462SX
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TigerCard 1000 User Guide From SMC’s Tiger line of feature-rich workgroup LAN solutions 6 Hughes Irvine, CA 92618 August 1999 Phone: (949) 707-2400 Pub. # 150017-102 R02
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Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. Copyright © 1999 by SMC Networks, Inc. 6 Hughes, Irvine, California All rights res
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Limited Warranty HARDWARE: SMC Networks, Inc. (“SMC”) warrants its TigerCard 1000 Network Cards to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase from SMC or its Authorized Reseller: TigerCard 1000 Network Cards ................................................ Limited Lifetime Driver Software ......................................................................................... 90 days If a product
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LIMITED WARRANTY by a copy of the dated proof of purchase, to SMC’s Service Center or to an Authorized SMC Service Center during the applicable warranty period. Standard warranty service for software products may be obtained by telephoning SMC’s Service Center or an Authorized SMC Service Center. Products returned to SMC’s Service Center must be pre-authorized by SMC with a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number marked on the outside of the package, and sent prepaid, insured, and packaged ap
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Installing the Network Card ............................. 1-1 Introduction .................................................................................1-1 Hardware Description .............................................................. 1-2 LED Indicators .......................................................................... 1-3 Package Contents ........................................................................ 1-4 SuperDisk Contents .........................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Configuring and Testing the Network Card ......................................... 3-1 Introduction .................................................................................3-1 How to Run the Windows NT Utility ....................................... 3-2 Network Card Information ........................................................... 3-3 Locally Administered Network Address....................................3-3 Advanced Properties.................................
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COMPLIANCES FCC - Class B 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarante
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COMPLIANCES Japan VCCI Class B Class I Laser Safety Compliance Warning: Fiber Optic Port Safety Never look at the transmit laser while it is powered on. Also, never look directly at the fiber TX port and fiber cable ends when they are powered on. Avertissment: Ports pour fibres optiques - sécurité sur le plan optique Ne regardez jamais le laser tant qu'il est sous tension. Ne regardez jamais directement le port TX (Transmission) à fibres optiques et les embouts de câbles à fibres optiques tant q
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CHAPTER 1 INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD Introduction SMC’s TigerCard 1000 network interface card is a Gigabit Ethernet card for PCI local bus compliant computers. Operating under the 1000BASE-SX short-wavelength laser specification, this adapter provides up to ten times the bandwidth of Fast Ethernet over multimode fiber links. A true plug-and-play device, this card is auto-configurable upon power up and supports advanced features such as VLAN tagging, QoS priority queuing, and full-duplex flow co
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD Hardware Description The TigerCard 1000 is a Gigabit Ethernet network card designed for 32-bit and 64-bit PCI-bus computers. The SC fiber connector enables the network card to support 1000 Mbps transmissions at half and full duplex over 62.5/125 and 50/125 micron multimode fiber cable. Figure 1-1. The TigerCard 1000 1-2
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD LED Indicators The TigerCard 1000 network card includes three status LED indicators. The “LNK,” “FDX” and “ACT” LEDs are grouped together below the SC fiber port on the card’s bracket. All the LED indicators are as described in the following figure and table. Figure 1-2. Status LEDs Ln EDCs onditio Statu Ln NKGX ree Indicates a valid 1000BASE-S connection on the fiber port. O. ff Power is off or connection is invalid Gs reen Indicates the network card i FDX operating
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD Package Contents After unpacking the TigerCard 1000, check the contents of the box to be sure you’ve received the following components: u TigerCard 1000 network card SMC9462SX u SuperDisk™ network drivers diskette u This User Guide u SMC Warranty Registration Card Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to return the product. Ple
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD System Requirements Before you install the TigerCard 1000 card, check your system for the following requirements: u A PC and BIOS that support the PCI Local Bus Specification v2.0 or later u An available bus-mastering 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot u 62.5/125 or 50/125 micron multimode fiber cable (refer to the tables in Appendix B) u An IEEE 802.3z-compliant Gigabit Ethernet switch or buffered repeater installed in your network 1-5
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD Inserting the Network Card WARNINGS: Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card, avoid touching its electrical components and always touch the metal chassis of your computer before handling the card. Backup your SuperDisk driver diskette and use the copy as the working diskette to protect the original from accidental damage. 1. Switch off the computer, unplug the power cord, and remove the computer’s cover. 2. Select an available 32-bit
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD Figure 1-3. Inserting the Network Card 4. Replace the chassis cover on your PC and power it on. 5. The TigerCard 1000 card should be automatically configured by the host computer’s BIOS. However, if you have an older computer, you may have to manually configure the computer’s BIOS settings. 6. The SMC SuperDisk that accompanies the TigerCard 1000 contains all the network operating system drivers supported by this card. Please read the “RELEASE.TXT” file on the disket
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD PCI Configuration In most cases, your network card is automatically configured when you power-up your computer. In certain computers, however, you must modify PCI settings by running your computer’s BIOS Setup program. For more information, refer to “PCI Compatibility” on page A-2. Connection Guidelines To connect to a 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet device, use the SC connector on the network card and 62.5/125 or 50/125 micron multimode fiber optic cable. Note that for
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD Connecting a Fiber Cable Use the following procedure to make an SC connection to the network. Note that because SC connectors are keyed, they can only be attached in one orientation. Caution: This network card uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The lasers are compliant with the requirements of a Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently eye safe in normal operation. However, you should never look directly at the transmit port when it is powered on.
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INSTALLING THE NETWORK CARD 1-10
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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING NETWORK DRIVERS This chapter describes how to install and configure network drivers for the TigerCard 1000 network card. The drivers for this TigerCard 1000 network card are not compatible with those on previous SuperDisks. Therefore, use only the drivers on the SuperDisk supplied with this network card. Windows NT 4.0 Installation Caution: Prior to installing the driver, make sure you have upgraded to NT Service Pack 3 or later. Also, if you are installing on an older PC mo
