Adaptec PCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Adapters User's Guide

User’s GuideRFast Ethernet Network Interface Cards

viiiFast Ethernet Network Interface Cards4NetWareNetWare 4.1x 4-1Removing Previously Configured Drivers 4-2Adding NIC Drivers 4-2Configuring the Ports

B-4Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsDiagnosticsWhen you select Diagnostics on the Main Menu, The Test Options menu appears. You may select to run

B-5TroubleshootingPress Tab to select the Start button and then press Enter to begin the local diagnostics tests. As each test finishes, the completio

B-6Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsPress Tab key to select Start to begin the Remote Diagnostic tests. As each test finishes, the completion sta

B-7Troubleshootingslot (or device) number, vendor ID, interrupt (IRQ), I/O address, and description.Quartet and Duo Device InformationIf a Quartet or

B-8Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsA screen similar to the following appears:If your system’s BIOS does not support the PCI-to-PCI bridge chip, a

B-9TroubleshootingReadme ViewerThis EMDIAG PCI Main Menu option allows you to view the readme.txt file online. The file is located on the Adaptec disk

B-10Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsFrequently Asked QuestionsUse the following table to help answer common questions.Symptom SolutionEMDIAG repo

B-11TroubleshootingEMDIAG Error MessagesError Message ProblemBad or corrupt Ethernet ID.EMDIAG is unable to properly read the Ethernet node ID from th

B-12Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards❒The Adaptec board is not in the bus mastering slot.The Adaptec NIC is installed in a slave slot, or a bus ma

C-1C▼▼▼▼Identifying PortsWhen you’re installing Adaptec network cards, it’s a good idea to document where each port physically resides in the server,

ixContentsSCO UnixWare 6-3Removing Previously Configured Drivers 6-3Adding NIC Drivers 6-3Configuring Ports 6-4Configuring Protocols 6-4Reconfiguring

C-2Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsInstalling 2 Network CardsThis scenario illustrates two possible setups for two ANA-6944 quad port network ca

C-3Identifying PortsNetwork CardA port name assignments:Network CardB port name assignments:If NICs are scanned from right to left, ports will be assi

C-4Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsNetwork CardA port name assignments:Network CardB port name assignments:Network CardA Port Namefirst port EMPC

C-5Identifying PortsInstalling 3 Network CardsThis scenario illustrates four possible setups for three network cards: two ANA-6911 single port networ

C-6Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsIf network cards are scanned from right to left, then the ports will be assigned as the following:Network Car

C-7Identifying PortsIf network cards are scanned in this order: Network CardC, Network CardA, and Network CardB, then the ports will be assigned as

C-8Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsIf network cards are scanned in this order: Network CardA, Network CardC, and Network CardB, then the ports

Index-1▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Index10/100 AutoSensing NICs 1-3100BASE-FX A-1100BASE-T4 A-1100BASE-TX A-1BBios Setup 2-3CCablesConnecting 2-2Pinout and Color Re

Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsIndex-2Duralink Software InstallationNetWare 10-1Windows NT 9-1EEMDIAGsee DiagnosticsEvent Viewer Dialog Box 9-8F

Index-3IndexPPCI Ethernet Adapter 9-4PCI NICssee NICsQQuartet NICs 1-3RRemoving DriversNetWare 3.12 4-5NetWare 4.1x 4-2SCO UnixWare 6-3Windows 95 5-4W

xFast Ethernet Network Interface Cards10 Installing Duralink Drivers for NetWareInstallation Overview 10-1Removing Previously Configured Drivers 10-2F

xiContentsB TroubleshootingRunning EMDIAG B-2Using EMDIAG for PCI NICs B-2EMDIAG PCI Main Menu B-2Troubleshooting B-9Isolating Faulty Hardware B-9Freq

1-11▼▼▼▼Getting StartedThis document contains information about installing and configuring the Adaptec PCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network interfa

1-2Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsFast EthernetFast Ethernet is a networking standard defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engi

1-3Getting StartedAdaptec NICsThe Adaptec PCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet NICs currently includes the following products: 10/100 AutoSensing NICs - sup

1-4Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Quartet NICs - provide four separate Fast Ethernet ports on a single NIC. Each port runs at independent speed

1-5Getting StartedSystem RequirementsThe minimum system requirements for using the Adaptec NIC and for running the EMDIAG Diagnostics utility are as f

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1-6Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsThis document includes three kinds of advisories.Note: Notes are reminders, tips, or suggestions that might si

▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Part 1Installing NIC’s

2-12▼▼▼▼Installing Your NICThis chapter describes how to install and configure your Adaptec NIC in your computer. The following procedures are covered

2-2Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsNote: PCI slots and NICs come in two varieties, 3.3-volt and the more common 5 volt. All Adaptec PCI NICs supp

2-3Installing Your NICConfiguring the PCI NICYour computer’s BIOS may determine available NIC resources and configure the Adaptec PCI NICs automatical

▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Part 2Installing LAN Drivers

3-13▼▼▼▼Installing LAN Network DriversThe following chapters describe how to install network drivers and enable Full Duplex support for the following

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3-2Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsDriversThe LAN drivers available on the included diskettes are as follows:Additional drivers are available dir

3-3Installing LAN Network DriversFull Duplex SupportTo implement Full Duplex on your network, you need both a NIC and a switch that supports Full Dupl

4-14▼▼▼▼NetWareThis chapter describes how to install LAN drivers for NetWare.The Novell NetWare driver, \nwserver\empci.lan is used with NetWare 4.1x

4-2Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsRemoving Previously Configured DriversTo ensure that no conflicts exist between previously installed drivers a

4-3NetWareConfiguring the Ports1Select the new empci from the updated list of NICs.2Type in a name for the newly added NIC.Note: When choosing a name

4-4Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsConfiguring Protocols1From the INETCFG main menu, select Protocols. Enable the appropriate protocols for your

4-5NetWareNetware 3.12This section describes how to install the LAN drivers for NetWare 3.12. The Novell NetWare driver, \nwserver\empci.lan is used w

4-6Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsAdding NIC DriversTo add NIC drivers you must copy the Adaptec driver from a client to the Server’s system di

4-7NetWare This configuration binds multiple frames and protocols to the same port.LOAD EMPCI NAME=S1 FRAME=Ethernet_802.2 INDEX=6BIND IPX S1 net=a22L

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5-15▼▼▼▼WindowsThis chapter describes how to install LAN drivers for Window NT and Windows 95. For additional information on installing LAN drivers fo

5-2Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards6To remove any currently installed Adaptec NIC drivers, highlight the driver, click Remove, then click OK. Rep

5-3WindowsConfiguring Ports1From the Driver Configuration dialog box, select the appropriate connection type for your network. Autodetect Default Conn

5-4Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsWindows 95This section describes how to install LAN drivers for Windows 95. The Windows 95 driver is on Disket

5-5WindowsConfiguring PortsTo configure NICs1In the Network dialog box, highlight the NIC in the list of installed drivers and select Properties. 2Fro

6-16▼▼▼▼UNIXThis chapter describes the installation of Unix drivers. The drivers are located on Diskette 1.SCO OpenServer 5.0 This section describes h

6-2Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsConfiguring Ports1Enter the System Administration Folder and double-click the Networks folder.2Double-click th

6-3UNIXSCO UnixWareThis section describes how to install LAN drivers for UnixWare. The driver for this operating system is located on Diskette 1 in th

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6-4Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsConfiguring Ports1At the system command line typepkgadd -d /tmp/EMPCI2After uncompressing the files the follow

6-5UNIXReconfiguring Ports and ProtocolsFollow these steps to reconfigure existing NICs.1At the command line prompt typeempcikwd2Select Display to rec

7-17▼▼▼▼IBM OS/2IBM OS/2 Warp VersionsThis section describes how to install LAN drivers for IBM OS/2 Warp versions. The driver for these operating sys

7-2Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsConfiguring Ports1To change the NIC configuration settings highlight the NIC to configure and click Edit. Note

7-3IBM OS/2– Enable one or more of the listed Ethernet frame types by specifying YES in the appropriate boxes. (If you are not sure which frame type(s

▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Part 3Installing Duralink Failover Drivers

8-18▼▼▼▼Network Configuration ExamplesThis chapter describes some typical network configurations using Duralink Failover. The primary and backup Adapt

ivClass B Device Certification StatementsFederal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference StatementWARNING: Changes or modifications to

8-2Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsSingle Hub or Switch on an Ethernet SegmentThis configuration uses two NICs connected to a hub or switch on an

8-3Network Configuration ExamplesDual Hubs with an Ethernet SwitchThis example shows how Duralink Failover provides network redundancy to a switched n

8-4Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsDual Hubs with a Four-Port Quartet NICThis example shows port redundancy, using Duralink Failover, within a si

9-19▼▼▼▼Installing Duralink Drivers for Windows NTThis chapter describes how to install Duralink Failover for Windows NT 4.0. Installation OverviewThe

9-2Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsTo install the software:1Boot your system with Windows NT 4.0.2Double-click the My Computer icon.3Double-click

9-3Installing Duralink Drivers for Windows NT2To remove any currently installed Adaptec NICs highlight the name, click Remove, then click OK. Repeat u

9-4Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards8From the Select OEM Option list box, select Adaptec PCI Ethernet Adapter, and click OK.The program loads the

9-5Installing Duralink Drivers for Windows NTConfiguring PortsNote: The following screen appears when first installing Adaptec NICs.1From the Adaptec

9-6Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsConfiguring Failover PairsThe following steps show how to group failover pairs. All available ports are listed

9-7Installing Duralink Drivers for Windows NT5If SNMP has not been set up on your computer you will receive the following Setup Message: 6Click OK.7T

vEuropean Compliance StatementWARNING: This is a Class B product. In domestic environments this product may cause radio interference in which case the

9-8Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsConfiguring ProtocolsIf you plan to use TCP/IP, obtain your IP address and subnet information prior to install

9-9Installing Duralink Drivers for Windows NTChanging NIC ConfigurationIf you need to change the NIC configuration in your NT server or workstation (t

10-110▼▼▼▼Installing Duralink Drivers for NetWareThis chapter describes how to install the Duralink Failover utility on a server running NetWare 4.1x/

10-2Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsRemoving Previously Configured DriversIf you have installed Duralink or Adaptec Ethernet drivers prior to thi

10-3Installing Duralink Drivers for NetWareInitial Installation and Configuration of Duralink FailoverConfiguration for Duralink Failover is done thro

10-4Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsConfiguring Ports1Select the Configure Ports option from the Main Menu.The program automatically adds or remo

10-5Installing Duralink Drivers for NetWare3Select the appropriate connection type for your network. Autodetect (default) is the recommended choice. F

10-6Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards2Add a Failover Pair by pressing Ins. The program automatically assigns a default pair name. If previous pair

10-7Installing Duralink Drivers for NetWare5Display Existing Ports— Select this option to view the ports associated with the pair.6Press Esc to comple

10-8Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards2Select a Failover Pair or standalone port and press Enter.3Select the protocol to assign to the current pair

10-9Installing Duralink Drivers for NetWareViewing ConfigurationSelecting View Configuration from the Main Menu displays all ports and Failover Pairs

10-10Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsNote: To reconfigure the NICs, use the foconfig utility installed during this process. The fosetup diskette

10-11Installing Duralink Drivers for NetWareNote: This requires that the Failover software be loaded or an error will occur. If you have not rebooted

10-12Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsNetwork Client SetupWhen connecting DOS or VLM clients to a server with Duralink Failover, insert the follow

10-13Installing Duralink Drivers for NetWareManaging NICs by SNMPThe DURALINK.MIB file must be compiled on the SNMP Management station to manage Failo

A-1A▼▼▼▼Cables and LEDsThis section is not intended to be an exhaustive explanation of connecting Ethernet networks but will provide some useful infor

A-2Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsConnection TypesHere are some of the possible connection type options given when configuring NICs. The options

A-3Cables and LEDsCable RequirementsCable requirements for Adaptec NICs vary according to network speed, cabling standard, and the connector to be use

vii▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Contents1 Getting StartedFast Ethernet 1-2Duralink Failover 1-2Supported Platforms and NICs 1-2Adaptec NICs 1-3System Requirements 1-

A-4Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsTwisted Pair Cable TypesStraight-through CableThe majority of twisted-pair environments utilize twisted-pair c

A-5Cables and LEDsCrossover CableIf you do not wish to use a repeater or switch to connect servers and workstations together, you can use a crossover

A-6Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsA simple network can be made by connecting a Quartet server directly to four workstations via crossover cables

A-7Cables and LEDsCrossover Cable - 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-T4PinoutEnd One End TwoPin 1 Pin 3Pin 2 Pin 6Pin 3 Pin 1Pin 4 Pin 7Pin 5 Pin 8Pin 6

A-8Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsDiagnostic LEDsDiagnostic Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) provide information about link status and network activ

A-9Cables and LEDs❒Link Status (L.S.)LED lights when the adapter’s driver is loaded, and indicates that an electronic link exists between the adapter

B-1B▼▼▼▼TroubleshootingNote: Consult the \readme\emdiag.txt file for the latest information and instructions. Some procedures or information may have

B-2Fast Ethernet Network Interface CardsRunning EMDIAGYour Adaptec NIC is supplied with a comprehensive diagnostics program called emdiag.exe. EMDIAG

B-3TroubleshootingThe menu options permit you to view the configuration and device information, run diagnostics, access technical support and readme f