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Gigabit Ethernet
Fiber ExpressCard
Module
AT-2872SX
Installation and User’s Guide
613-001261 Rev. A
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Copyright © 2010 Allied Telesis, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesis, Inc. Allied Telesis and the Allied Telesis logo are trademarks of Allied Telesis, Incorporated. All other product names, company names, logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners
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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards This product meets the following standards. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc. Declares that the product: Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module Model Numbers: AT-2872SX This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device must not cause harmful interference
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Translated Safety Statements Important: The symbol indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements”. This is posted on the Allied Telesis website at http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/. Refer to “Where to Find Web-based Documentation and Drivers” on page 13 to navigate to this document. 4
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Contents Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Safety Symbols Used in this Document................................................................................................................................12 Where to Find Web-based Documentation and Drivers ......................................................................................
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Contents Appendix A: Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 71 Physical Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................71 Environmental Specifications..............................................................................................................
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Figures Figure 1. AT-2872SX ExpressCard module ........................................................................................................................16 Figure 2. AT-2872SX LED...................................................................................................................................................20 Figure 3. Selecting the ExpressCard Slot..................................................................................................................
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Tables Table 1: Safety Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................12 Table 2: Fiber Optic Port 1000 LED Status .........................................................................................................................20 Table 3: Broadcom NetXtreme II Linux Drivers .........................................................................................................
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Preface This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-2872SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module on a laptop computer. It also describes how to install the driver software on the AT-2872SX ExpressCard module and configure the driver software. The driver software is supported on the following operating systems: TM Windows XP TM Windows Vista TM Windows 7 The Preface contains the following sections: “Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 12 “Where to Find Web-bas
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Preface Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1. Table 1. Safety Symbols Symbol Meaning Description Caution Performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Performing or omitting a specific action may result in electrical shock. 12
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TM AT-2872 SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Interface User’s Guide Where to Find Web-based Documentation and Drivers The product documentation for all Allied Telesis products are available in portable document format (PDF) on our web site. Go to http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/. Enter your hardware product model in the Search by Product Name field; for example, enter AT-2872SX. You can view the documents online or download them onto your local workstation or server. 13
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Preface Contacting Allied Telesis This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales and corporate information. Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis Knowledge Base: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/kb.aspx. You can use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and review answers to previously asked questions. Email and For Technical Support via email or telephone, refer
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Chapter 1 Introducing the AT-2872SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module This chapter provides an introduction to the Allied Telesis AT-2872SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module and contains the following sections: “Functional Description” on page 16 “Hardware Features” on page 18 “Supported Operating Systems” on page 19 “Physical Description” on page 20 15
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Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2872SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module Functional Description The AT-2872SX is a highly integrated Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard module based on Broadcom’s BCM5708S chipset. It provides an PCI ExpressCard interface with SC connections to multimode fiber. The AT-2872SX ExpressCard module connects a laptop computer to a Gigabit Ethernet network using fiber optic cabling and a connector that meets 62.5/125 µm or 50/125 µm multimode specifications. Th
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AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide Note The AT-2872SX ExpressCard module is not shipped with a software driver CD. To download new driver software, see “Management Software Updates” on page 14. Inform your network supplier of any missing or damaged items. If you need to return the module, you must pack it in the original (or equivalent) packing material or the warranty will be voided. See “Returning Products” on page 14. The documentation for thi
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Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2872SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module Hardware Features The following list of hardware features for the AT-2872SX ExpressCard module applies to all of the supported operating systems: One 1000BASE-SX port with SC multi-mode fiber connector Full and half duplex Media Access Control (MAC) IPv4 Large Send Offload and Checksum Offload (LSO/TCO) Receive Side Scaling (RSS) for multi-core client processors PCI-ExpressCard Interface Statistics for SNMP MI
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AT-2872SX ExpressCard Fast Ethernet Fiber Module Installation and User’s Guide Supported Operating Systems The following list describes the supported operating systems for the AT-2872SX ExpressCard module: Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 19
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Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2872SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module Physical Description This section provides a physical description of the AT-2872SX ExpressCard enclosure and the LED. The enclosure has one fiber port that provides two fiber optic connectors for attaching the module to a compatible link partner (one transmitting and one receiving). The AT-2872SX ExpressCard module has one LED, as shown in Figure 2. See Table 1 for a description of the LED operating status. 1757 F
