Installation and Configuration Guide
Revised Edition October 2000
Part Number: EK-DEGPA-IN. B01
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Modifications
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Cables
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The device may not cause harmful interference.
o
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o
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CONTENTS
About This Guide
Text Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Compaq Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Compaq Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Key Protocols and Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adaptive Interrupt Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dual DMA Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
32-Bit or 64-Bit PCI Bus Master. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ASIC with Embedded RISC Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Physical Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
DEGPA-SA 1000BASE-SX Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 2
Installation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hardware Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
COMPAQ Tru64 UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
OpenVMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Diagnostic Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 3
Connecting the Network Cables
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
DEGPA-SA 1000BASE-SX Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Appendix A
Troubleshooting
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
Checking the Port LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
DEGPA-SA 1000BASE-SX Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1
DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4
Appendix B
Specifications
DEGPA-SA 1000BASE-SX Link Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B1
DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2
Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2
Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3
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List of Figures
Figure 11. DEGPA-SA PCI to Fiber (MMF) Gigabit Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 12. DEGPA-TA PCI to UTP Gigabit Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 13. DEGPA-SA 1000BASE-SX Adapter Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 14. DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Adapter Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 21. DEGPA 32-Bit and 64-Bit PCI Bus Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 31. Connecting the Network Cable to the Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 32. Connecting the RJ-45 Network Port Cable to the Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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List of Tables
Table 1-1. DEGPA-SA1000BASE-SX Port LED Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table 1-2. DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Port LED Activity . . . . . . . . . 18
Table 3-1. DEGPA-SA 1000BASE-SX Link Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 31.
Table 3-2. DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . 33
Table A-1. DEGPA-SA 1000BASE-SX Port LED Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . A2
Table A-2. DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Port LED Activity . . . . . . . . . A3
Table B-1. DEGPA-SA 1000BASE-SX Link Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . B1
Table B-2. DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . B2
Table B-3. Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B2
Table B-4. Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3
Table B-5. Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3
Table B-6. Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B3
About This Guide
This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation and as a reference for
operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades.
Text Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text:
Keys Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between two
keys indicates that they should be pressed
simultaneously.
USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in
uppercase
File names appear in uppercase italics.
FILENAMES
Menu Options, These elements appear in initial capital letters.
Command Names,
Dialog Box Names
COMMANDS, These elements appear in upper case.
DIRECTORY NAMES, [NOTE: UNIX commands are case-sensitive and will not
and DRIVE NAMES appear in uppercase]
Type When you are instructed to type information, type the
information without pressing the Enter key.
Enter When you are instructed to enter information, type the
information and then press the Enter key.
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Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get further information
and other help in the following locations.
Compaq Technical Support
You are entitled to free hardware technical telephone support for your product for as long you own the
product. A technical support specialist will help you diagnose the problem or guide you to the next step
in the warranty process.
In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. This
service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
NOTE: For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.
Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone Center. Telephone numbers
for world wide Technical Support Centers are listed on the Compaq website. Access the Compaq
website by logging on to the Internet at http://www.compaq.com.
Be sure to have the following information available before you call Compaq:
Technical support registration number (if applicable)
Product serial numbers
Product model names and numbers
Applicable error messages
Add-on boards or hardware
Third-party hardware or software
Operating system type and revision level
Detailed, specific questions
Compaq Website
The Compaq website has the latest information on this product as well as the latest drivers. You can
access the Compaq website by logging on to the Internet at http://www.compaq.com/.
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Chapter
Introduction
Overview
This chapter describes the Compaq PCI to Gigabit Ethernet adapters (DEGPA) available
for use on Compaq Alpha CPU-based servers and workstations.
Adapter Descriptions
The Compaq PCI to Gigabit Ethernet adapter is currently available in two models:
The DEGPA-SA that implements the 1000BASE-SX Standard and supports
multimode fiber (MMF) using a duplex SC connector.
The DEGPA-TA that implements the 1000BASE-T Standard and supports CAT 5 or
better unshielded twisted pair (UTP) copper cable. In addition, the DEGPA-TA
provides support for 10-. 100-, or 1000-Mbps Ethernet connectivity through a single
RJ-45 connector.
The high-level of functional integration and hardware protocol accelerator features
incorporated into these adapters provide the capability to sustain greater than one gigabit
per second of aggregate throughput when operated in full-duplex mode using minimum
host CPU overhead.
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For applications where large files or images are being transferred, the DEGPA adapters
can use packet sizes of up to 9000 bytes in length (Jumbo Frames) to further reduce the
driver and protocol stack overhead, and to improve the general overall system efficiency
down to the wire level. Jumbo Frames can be used to transfer information between
adapters in point-to-point configurations, or through a cooperating switch that also
supports Jumbo Frames. (Operating system driver support is available for OpenVMS,
Compaq Tru64 UNIX, and LINUX systems.)
The DEGPA adapters shown in the following figures provide an upgrade path for high-end
servers and workstations that require more local area network (LAN) bandwidth than
either Fast Ethernet or FDDI can provide.
The following figure shows the DEGPA-SA PCI to Fiber (MMF) gigabit adapter with
duplex SC connectors.
COM
PAQ
B ASE
-T
DEG
PA-S
A
Link
Data
TX
RX
degpa-sa-iso
Figure 11. DEGPA-SA PCI to Fiber (MMF) Gigabit Adapter
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Introduction
The following figure shows the DEGPA-TA PCI to UTP copper adapter with an RJ-45
connector.
10/1
00/1
00
BAS 0
E-T
DAT
A
1000
100
10
COM
PAQ
DEGPA-TA-ISO
DEG
PA-T
A
Figure 12. DEGPA-TA PCI to UTP Gigabit Adapter
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Features
The main features of the DEGPA adapters are as follows:
Full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet interface (IEEE 802.3z standard).
o
Standard Ethernet maximum frame size (1518 bytes).
o
Jumbo Frame support.
o
Dual intelligent DMA channels.
o
Adaptive interrupt frequency (maximizes network throughput; adapts to traffic
o
load).
ASIC with on-chip MAC and dual RISC processors.
o
PCI Local Bus Rev 2.2 compliant.
o
33/66 MHz, 32- or 64-bit PCI bus master with adaptive DMA.
o
Universal dual voltage bus signaling (3.3 V and 5.0 V).
o
Duplex SC fiber-optic multimode connector, and RJ-45 connector for CAT 5 UTP
o
copper.
Key Protocols and Interfaces
The DEGPA adapters are interoperable with Gigabit Ethernet equipment compliant with
the following standard Ethernet minimum and maximum frame size (64 to 1518 bytes),
frame format, and compliance with the following standards and protocols:
Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3z standard)
Flow Control (IEEE 802.3z)
Logical Link Control (IEEE 802.2)
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Introduction
Adaptive Interrupt Frequency
The adapter driver intelligently adjusts host interrupt frequency based on traffic conditions
to increase overall application throughput. In light traffic, the adapter driver interrupts the
host for each received packet, minimizing latency. When traffic is heavy, the adapter issues
one host interrupt for multiple, back-to-back incoming packets, preserving host CPU
cycles.
Dual DMA Channels
The PCI interface on the DEGPA adapter contains two independent DMA channels for
simultaneous read and write operations.
32-Bit or 64-Bit PCI Bus Master
Compliant with PCI Local Bus Rev 2.2, the PCI interface on the DEGPA adapter is
compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit PCI buses. As a bus master, the adapter requests
access to the PCI bus instead of waiting to be polled.
ASIC with Embedded RISC Processor
The core control for the DEGPA adapter resides in a tightly integrated, high-performance
ASIC. The ASIC includes dual RISC processors. This provides the flexibility to add new
features to the card and adapt it to future network requirements through software
download. This also enables the adapter drivers to exploit the built-in host off-load
functions on the adapter as host operating systems are enhanced to take advantage of these
functions.
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Physical Description
DEGPA-SA 1000BASE-SX Adapter
COMPAQ
DEGPA-SA
Link
1000
BASE SX
TX
RX
Data
Figure 13. DEGPA-SA 1000BASE-SX Adapter Faceplate
Connectors
The faceplate of the DEGPA-SA adapter has a 1000BASE-SX fiber-optic connector for
connecting the adapter to a Gigabit Ethernet segment.
LEDs
There are two LEDs on the faceplate: one to indicate link status and one for data transfer
status. Once the adapter hardware and its driver software have been properly installed on
your system, the LEDs will indicate the following adapter states:
Table 11 DEGPA-SA1000BASE-SX Port LED Activity
LED State Description
Data detected on the port.
Data Blinking
Data detected on the port.
On
No data detected on the port.
Off
Port has been disabled by software.
Link Blinking slowly
Good link.
On
No link; possible bad cable, bad
Off
connector, or configuration
mismatch.
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Introduction
DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Adapter
COMPAQ
10/100/1000
DEGPA-TA
BASE-T
100
1000
10
DATA
Figure 14. DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Adapter Faceplate
Connectors
The faceplate on the DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T adapter provides an RJ-45
connector for connecting the adapter to another network device.
LEDs
The faceplate of the DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T adapter has four LEDs: one for
each port speed option (10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1 Gbps), to indicate which link is active,
and one LED for data transfer status. Until the driver software is properly installed, all
four LEDs will remain lit when the server is powered on.
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Once the adapter hardware and its driver software have been properly installed on your
system, the LEDs will indicate the following adapter states:
Table 11 DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Port LED Activity
LED State Description
Data detected on the port.
Data Blinking
Data detected on the port.
On
No data detected on the port.
Off
1000 On Good 1000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet link.
Off No 1000 Mbps link; possible link at different
speed, possible bad cable, bad connector, or
configuration mismatch
100 On Good 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link.
Off No 100 Mbps link; possible link at different
speed, possible bad cable, bad connector, or
configuration mismatch.
10 On Good 10 Mbps Ethernet link.
Off No 10 Mbps link; possible link at different
speed, possible faulty cable, faulty connector,
or configuration mismatch.
If all four LEDs remain lit simultaneously, the adapter driver software is either missing or
improperly installed
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Chapter
Installation
Overview
This chapter describes how to install the Compaq PCI to Gigabit Ethernet adapters into a
PCI bus master-compatible system, and how to obtain device driver installation
information.
Hardware Installation
To install the DEGPA adapters in your system, complete the following steps:
1. Power down the computer and disconnect the power cable.
2. Remove the system cover.
3. Attach the antistatic ground strap to your wrist and clip the other end of the strap to the
computer's chassis ground.
4. Unscrew and remove the option slot cover from the selected PCI slot, insert the adapter
into the slot, then secure it with the slot cover screw.
5. Replace the computer's cover, reconnect the power cable, then power up your system.
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NOTE: The DEGPA will work in either a 32-bit (1) or 64-bit (2) PCI slot (see the
following figure). It is recommended that you use a 64-bit slot, if available, for optimum
system-level performance.
1
2
LJ-6297A.AI4
Figure 21. DEGPA 32-Bit and 64-Bit PCI Bus Connector
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Installation
Software Installation
This section provides information on installing the DEGPA software driver in Tru64
UNIX and OpenVMS operating systems.
For further information, refer to Compaq's web site and your operating system
documentation.
COMPAQ Tru64 UNIX
Versions 4.0F, V 4.0G, V 5.0, and V 5.0A support for the DEGPA-TA adapter is available
when you install the Tru64 UNIX patch kit that is currently shipping. Version 5.1 support
for the DEGPA-TA will be included as part of the V 5.1 Inaugural patch kit.
To locate the appropriate Tru64 UNIX patch kit, go to the following URL:
http://www.support.compaq.com/patches/
OpenVMS
To install and configure the DEGPA in an OpenVMS operating system, use the following
procedure:
1. Verify that your system is running OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.1-2 (or later).
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2. Verify that the appropriate remedial kit has been installed. The remedial kit is the latest
LAN and/or UPDATE kit available. For example, the second LAN kit for V7.1-2 is
named VMS71U2_LAN-V0200; the third UPDATE kit for V7.2-1 is named
VMS721_UPDATE-V0300.
The kit contains the following images:
SYS$EW1000A.EXE - the device driver
LANCP.EXE - the LAN management utility
SYS$CONFIG.DAT - the configuration file (which includes an entry for the
DEGPA-TA)
3. Shut down the system.
4. Install the DEGPA in an available PCI slot (preferably a 64-bit slot).
5. Boot the system.
If you installed the DEGPA before you installed the kit, then enter the following
commands to configure the device without rebooting the system:
$ RUN SYS$SYSTEM:SYSMAN
SYSMAN> IO REBUILD
SYSMAN> IO AUTO/LOG
SYSMAN> EXIT
6. To determine which LAN device is the DEGPA, enter the following command:
$ RUN SYS$SYSTEM:LANCP
LANCP> SHOW DEVICE EW/CHARACTERISTICS
LANCP> EXIT
The device that has a line speed of 1000 megabits per second is the DEGPA.
7. Verify that the device is cabled correctly to the switch or point-to-point with another
device. If the device is cabled correctly, a link up console message is displayed and the
link LED lights solid green.
To locate the appropriate OpenVMS patch kit, go to the following URL:
http://www.support.compaq.com/patches/
Diagnostic Support
The adapter's RISC processors run onboard diagnostics when power is applied, or when
reset by the operating system driver.
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Chapter
Connecting the Network Cables
Overview
This chapter provides information about how to attach a network device to the
DEGPA-SA and DEGPA-TA adapters, and provides link characteristics and cable
specifications.
DEGPA-SA 1000BASE-SX Adapter
This adapter has one SC-type connector used for attaching the server to a Gigabit Ethernet
fiber-optic segment. The port is autonegotiating and supports full-duplex operation.
1. Prepare an appropriate cable.
The following table lists cable characteristics required for connecting to
1000BASE-SX ports:
Table 31 DEGPA-SA 1000BASE-SX Link Characteristics
Medium Diameter Frequency Cable Type Operating Range
SX 62.5 Microns Shortwave Multimode fiber 2 to 275 meters
(850 nanometers) (6.5 to 902 feet)
SX 50 Microns Shortwave Multimode fiber 2 to 550 meters (6.5 to
(850 nanometers) 1804 feet), in compliance
with IEEE 802.3-1999
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2. As shown in Figure 3-1, connect one end of the cable to the DEGPA-SA adapter.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to a Gigabit Ethernet network port.
Attach the cable connector so that the TX (transmit) port on the DEGPA-SA adapter is
connected to the RX (receive) port of the device at the other end of the cable.
NOTE: The adapter port LEDs are not functional (they will not reflect port link or data
status) until the adapter driver software is installed. See Tables 1-1 in Chapter 1 for a
description of adapter port LED operation. See Chapter 2 for driver installation and
configuration instructions.
FIBER-CONN
Figure 31. Connecting the Network Cable to the Adapter
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Connecting the Network Cables
DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Adapter
This adapter has one RJ-45 connector used to attach the system to an Ethernet copper-wire
segment. When automatic link negotiation is disabled, the port can be configured for 10
Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps signaling and either half-duplex or full-duplex operation.
1. Prepare an appropriate cable.
The following table lists the cable characteristics for connecting to
10/100/1000BASE-T ports:
Table 32 DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Cable Specifications
Port Type Connector Media Maximum Distance
10BASE-T RJ-45 CAT 3, 4, or 5 UTP 100 meters (325 feet)
100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 CAT 5 UTP 100 meters (325 feet)
NOTE: 1000BASE-T signaling requires four twisted pairs of Category 5 balanced
cabling, as specified in ISO/IEC 11801:1995 and EIA/TIA-568-A (1995), and tested
using procedures defined in TIA/EIA TSB95.
2. As shown in Figure 3-2, connect one end of the cable to the DEGPA-TA adapter.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-45 Ethernet network port.
NOTE: The adapter port LEDs are not functional (they will not reflect port link or data
status) until the adapter driver software is installed. See Table 1-2 in Chapter 1 for a
description of adapter port LED operation. See Chapter 2 for driver installation and
configuration instructions.
Figure 32. Connecting the RJ-45 Network Port Cable to the Adapter
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Overview
This appendix describes techniques for troubleshooting the port LEDs on your DEGPA
adapters.
Checking the Port LEDs
DEGPA-SA 1000BASE-SX Adapter
Two port LEDs are located on the faceplate of the DEGPA-SA 1000BASE-SX adapter:
one to indicate link status, and one for data transfer status (see Figure 1-3 on page 1-6).
Before the port LEDs can provide troubleshooting information, the adapter must be
connected to the network (see Chapter 3), and the network drivers for your particular
operating system must be installed (see Chapter 2).
1. Verify that the adapter driver software has been installed and that the adapter is
connected to a network
2. Verify that the adapter status LEDs operate as described in the following table:
A2 COMPAQ PCI to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Table A1 DEGPA-SA 1000BASE-SX Port LED Activity
LED State Description
Data detected on the port.
Data Blinking
Data detected on the port.
On
No data detected on the port.
Off
Port has been disabled by software.
Link Blinking slowly
Good link.
On
No link; possible bad cable, bad
Off
connector, or configuration
mismatch.
DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Adapter
The faceplate of the DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T adapter has four LEDs: one for
each port speed option (10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1 Gbps), to indicate which link is active,
and one LED for data transfer status (see Figure 1-4 on page 1-7).
Before the port LEDs can provide troubleshooting information, the adapter must be
connected to the network (see Chapter 3), and the network drivers for your particular
operating system must be installed (see Chapter 2).
A3
Troubleshooting
1. Verify that the adapter driver software has been installed and that the adapter is
connected to a network.
2. Verify that the adapter status LEDs operate as described in the following table:
Table A2 DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Port LED Activity
LED State Description
Data detected on the port.
Data Blinking
Data detected on the port.
On
No data detected on the port.
Off
10 On Good 10 Mbps Ethernet link
Off No 10 Mbps link possible link at different
speed, possible faulty cable, faulty connector,
or configuration mismatch.
100 On Good 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link.
Off No 100 Mbps link; possible link at different
speed, possible faulty cable, faulty connector,
or configuration mismatch.
1000 On Good Gigabit Ethernet link.
Off No 1000 Mbps link; possible link at different
speed, possible faulty cable, faulty connector,
or configuration mismatch
NOTE: If all four LEDs remain lit simultaneously, the adapter driver software is either
missing or improperly installed.
A4 COMPAQ PCI to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Troubleshooting Checklist
The following checklist provides recommended actions to take to resolve problems
installing the DEGPA adapters or running it in your system.
Inspect all cables and connections. Verify that the cable connections at the DEGPA
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adapter and the switch are attached properly. Make sure that the cable length and
rating are compliant with the requirements listed in "Chapter 3 "Connecting the
Network Cables."
Connect the adapter to a different network port and run the tests again. If the test
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results reflect that the adapter is functioning properly, the original network port
may be defective or improperly configured.
Check the adapter installation by reviewing Chapter 2. Make sure that the adapter
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is properly seated in a PCI slot. Check for specific hardware problems, such as
obvious damage to adapter components or the PCI edge connector.
Check the configuration settings and change them if they conflict with another
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device.
Try inserting the adapter in another slot. If the new position works, the original slot
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in your system may be defective.
Replace the failed adapter with one that is known to work properly. If the second
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adapter works in the slot where the first one failed, the original adapter is probably
defective.
Install the adapter in another functioning system and run the tests again. If the
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adapter passed the tests in the new system, the original system may be defective.
Remove all other adapters from the system and run the tests again. If the adapter
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passes the tests, the other adapters may be causing contention.
B
Appendix
Specifications
This appendix provides the following information about the DEGPA-SA and DEGPA-TA
PCI to Gigabit Ethernet adapters:
Link characteristics
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Cable specifications
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Performance specifications
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Physical characteristics
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Power requirements
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Environmental specifications
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DEGPA-SA 1000BASE-SX Link Characteristics
Table B1 DEGPA-SA 1000BASE-SX Link Characteristics
Medium Diameter Frequency Cable Type Operating Range
SX 62.5 Microns Shortwave (850 Multimode fiber 2 to 275 meters
nanometers) (6.5 to 902 feet)
SX 50 Microns Shortwave (850 Multimode fiber 2 to 250 meters
nanometers) (6.5 to 1804 feet), in compliance
with IEEE 802.3-1999
B2 COMPAQ PCI to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Cable Specifications
Table B2 DEGPA-TA 10/100/1000BASE-T Cable Specifications
Port Type Connector Media Maximum Distance
10BASE-T RJ-45 CAT 3, 4, or 5 100 meters (325 feet)
UTP
100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 CAT 5 UTP 100 meters (325 feet)
NOTE: 1000BASE-T signaling requires four twisted pairs of Category 5 balanced
cabling, as specified in ISO/IEC 11801-1995 and ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A (1995) and
tested for additional performance using testing procedures defined in TIA/EIA TSB95.
Performance Specifications
Table B3 Performance Specifications
Feature Specification
PCI clock 66 MHz max
PCI Data/Address 32-bit and 64-bit
PCI data burst transfer rate 132 MB/s (32-bit bus)
264 MB/s (64-bit bus)
528 MB/s (64-bit bus at 66 MHz)
PCI modes Master/slave
10/100/1000base-t 10/100/1000 Mbps (full-duplex
B3
Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Table B4 Physical Characteristics
Dimension Measurement
Length 17.3 cm (6.8 in.)
Width 10.7 cm (4.2 in.)
Power Requirements
Table B5 Power Requirements
Specification Measurement
Operating voltage +5.0 V +/- 5%
Power consumption 14 Watts
2.8 A @ +5.0 VDC
Environmental Specifications
Table B6 Environmental Specifications
Condition Operating Specification Storage Specification
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-40 C to +85oC
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Temperature 0 C to 55 C
(+32oF to +131oF) (-40oF to +185oF)
5% to 95% (noncondensing)
Relative humidity 5% to 85% (noncondensing)
40oC, 16 hour dwells at 10oC/hour
extremes
Altitude Up to 3,048 meters Up to 10670 meters
(10,000 ft) (35,000 ft)
Shock 10g 1/2 sine wave, 11 msec 60g 1/2 sine wave, 11 msec
Vibration, peak to peak 0.0127 cm. (0.005 in.) max 0.2540 cm. (0.1 in.) max
displacement (5 Hz to 500 Hz) (5 to 17 Hz)
Vibration, peak acceleration 0.25g (5 Hz to 500 Hz) 0.25g (5 Hz to 500 Hz)
(Sweep Rate = 1 octave/min) (Sweep Rate = 1 octave/min)
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