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AT-2911 Series Adapters
Gigabit Ethernet Network Interface Cards
AT-2911SX/SC
AT-2911SX/LC
AT-2911LX/SC
AT-2911LX/LC
AT-2911SFP
AT-2911STX/SC
AT-2911STX/LC
AT-2911LTX/SC
AT-2911LTX/LC
AT-2911LX/2LC
AT-2911SX/2LC
AT-2911SFP/2
AT-2911T/2
Installation and User’s Guide
613-001705 Rev. A
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Copyright © 2012 Allied Telesis, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesis, Inc. Microsoft and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Netscape Navigator is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation. All other product names, company names, logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Allied Tele
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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 Network, Adapter Model Numbers: AT-2911SX/SC, AT-2911SX/LC, AT-2911LX/SC, AT-2911LX/LC, AT-2911SFP, AT-2911STX/SC, AT-2911STX/LC, AT-2911LTX/SC, AT-2911LTX/LC, AT-2911LX/2LC, AT-2911SX/2LC, AT-2911SFP/2, AT-2911T/2 This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class
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Electrical Safety EN60950 (TUV), UL 60950-1 ( UL ) C US Laser Safety EN60825 4
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Translated Safety Statements Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” posted on the Allied Telesis website at: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/. 5
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Contents Safety Symbols Used in this Document................................................................................................................................14 Contacting Allied Telesis ......................................................................................................................................................15 Chapter 1: Overview .............................................................................................................................
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Contents Network Address...................................................................................................................................................................61 NS Offload ............................................................................................................................................................................63 Priority & VLAN.............................................................................................................
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Figures Figure 1: AT-2911SX/SC Adapter ........................................................................................................................................18 Figure 2: AT-2911LTX/LC Adapter.......................................................................................................................................19 Figure 3: SC Fiber Optic Connector ......................................................................................................................
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Figures Figure 51: Update Device Software Window on Windows Server 2008 R2, Server 2008, Vista, and 7...............................92 Figure 52: Ethernet Controller on Windows Server 2003 and XP.........................................................................................93 Figure 53: Hardware Update Wizard 1 .................................................................................................................................93 Figure 54: Hardware Update Wizard 2 .........
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Tables Table 1: LED Status ............................................................................................................................................................21 Table 2: AT-2911 Model Naming Conventions ....................................................................................................................22 Table 3: 1000BASE-X Fiber Optic Cable Specifications ....................................................................................................
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Preface This manual is the installation and user’s guide for the AT-2911 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters. The instructions in this guide explain how to install the network adapter on a desktop computer, install and uninstall the driver software, and configure the driver software. This preface contains the following sections: “Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 14 “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 15 13
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Preface Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the following conventions: Note Notes provide additional information. Caution Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury. Warning Warnings inform you that an eye and skin hazard exists due to the presence of a Class 1 laser device. 14
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AT-2911 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide Contacting Allied Telesis If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for the following services on this page: 24/7 Online Support - Enter our interactive support center to search for answers to your questions in our knowledge database, che
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Preface 16
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Chapter 1 Overview This chapter contains an overview for the AT-2911 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters and includes the following sections: “Physical Description” on page 18 “Model Naming Conventions” on page 22 “Supported Operating Systems” on page 23 “Features” on page 24 “Broadcom Utilities” on page 25 “Broadcom Documentation” on page 26 “Contents of Your Shipment” on page 27 “Warranty Registration” on page 28 17
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Chapter 1: Overview Physical Description The AT-2911 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters are integrated Ethernet network interface cards based on Broadcom’s BCM5718 chipset with a PCI Express (PCIe) x1 version 2 interface. The AT-2911 series adapter connects a PCIe compliant computer to a Gigabit Ethernet network. Allied Telesis offers models equipped with a single port interface or dual port interface in the AT-2911 series. The AT-2911 adapter is equipped with single or dual fiber opt
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AT-2911 Series Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide AT-2911 Series The following AT-2911 series models are equipped with a dual port interface: Dual Port Adapters AT-2911STX/SC AT-2911STX/LC AT-2911LTX/SC AT-2911LTX/LC AT-2911LX/2LC AT-2911SX/2LC AT-2911SFP/2 AT-2911T/2 The AT-2911LTX/LC adapter is shown in Figure 2. Figure 2. AT-2911LTX/LC Adapter SC Fiber Optic The AT-2911SX/SC, AT-2911LX/SC, AT-2911STX/SC, and AT-2911LTX/SC adapters are equipped wi
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Chapter 1: Overview To connect the adapter to a network cable, you must have a fiber optic network cable with the SC connector. For more information, see “1000BASE-X Fiber Optic Cable Specifications” on page 39. LC Fiber Optic The AT-2911SX/LC, AT-2911LX/LC, AT-2911STX/LC, and AT-2911LTX/LC adapters are equipped with a 1000BASE-SX or Connector 1000BASE-LX LC fiber optic connector for attaching to a compatible link partner. The AT-2911LX/2LC and AT-2911SX/2LC adapters have two LC connectors
