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613-001347 Rev. ASecure EthernetNetwork AdaptersAT-2712FX/SCAT-2712LX20/SCAT-2912TInstallation and User’s Guide

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Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors100

11PrefaceThis guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-2712FX/SC, AT-2712LX20/SC, and AT-2912T Secure Ethernet Network adapters and config

Preface12Safety Symbols Used in this DocumentThis document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1.Table 1. Safety SymbolsSymbol Meaning Descriptio

Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide13Where to Find Management Software Updates and Product InformationNew releases of manage

Preface14Contacting Allied Telesis This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales or corporate inform

15Chapter 1Introducing the Secure Ethernet Network AdaptersThis chapter provides an introduction to the Allied Telesis AT-2712FX/SC, AT-2712LX20/SC, a

Chapter 1: Introducing the Secure Ethernet Network Adapters16Functional DescriptionsThe AT-2712FX/SC, AT-2712LX20/SC, and AT-2912T adapters feature in

Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide17The difference between the two adapters is their cable length requirements. The AT-2712

Chapter 1: Introducing the Secure Ethernet Network Adapters18AT-2912TAdapterThe AT-2912T adapter is a Gigabit Ethernet secure PCIe NIC featuring on-bo

Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide19Supported Operating Systems and FeaturesThe Secure Ethernet Network adapters are shippe

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Chapter 1: Introducing the Secure Ethernet Network Adapters20

21Chapter 2Installing the HardwareThis chapter provides installation procedures for the adapters. It contains the following sections: “Reviewing Safe

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware22Reviewing Safety PrecautionsPlease review the following safety precautions before you begin to install a network a

Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide23- Remove any metallic objects or jewelry from your hands and wrists.- Make sure to use

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware24Reviewing the Contents of Your ShipmentThe following items are included with your adapter:  Antistatic bag (used

Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide25Pre-Installation ChecklistBefore you install an adapter card, check the following list:

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware26Replacing the BracketDepending on your PC, you may need to replace the bracket attached to your adapter. The AT-27

Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide272. Align the tabs of the standard bracket with the holes on the adapter and fasten the

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware28Replacing theStandard BracketTo replace the standard bracket with the low-profile bracket, perform the following p

Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide29Installing a Network Adapter CardThe following instructions apply to installing the AT-

3Electrical Safety and Emissions StandardsThis product meets the following standards.RFI Emissions FCC Class B, EN55022 Class B, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware30Figure 9. Removing the PC Cover3. Select an empty, non-shared PCI slot and remove the faceplate. Keep the faceplat

Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide314. Remove the network adapter card from the shipping package and store the packaging ma

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware32Figure 12. Securing the Adapter with a High-profile Bracket7. Replace the system’s cover and secure it with the sc

Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide33Connecting the Network CablesThe AT-2712FX/SC and AT-2712LX20/SC adapters have two fibe

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware34NoteAfter the cable is properly connected at both ends, the adapter port LEDs is functional. For descriptions of L

35Chapter 3Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver SoftwareThis chapter describes how to install the Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP d

Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software36Installing the Driver SoftwareWhen a Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP syste

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide37To install the adapter software on a Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP system, do the

Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software38Figure 14. Found New Hardware Wizard Window: Search and Installation Options

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide39Updating theAdapter SoftwareThis section provides a procedure for updating the adapter

4Translated Safety StatementsImportant: The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated S

Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software40Figure 15. Windows Server 2003 Start Window3. Select Run from the menu and e

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide41The Device Manager Window is shown in Figure 17.Figure 17. Device Manager Window (Netw

Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software42The Hardware Update Wizard Window opens, as shown in Figure 18.Figure 18. We

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide439. Click Install from a list or specified location (Advanced).10. Click Next. 11. If y

Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software44Figure 20. System Properties Dialog BoxFor instructions that describe how to

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide45Uninstalling the Driver SoftwareBefore physically removing an adapter from your system

Chapter 3: Installing Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP Driver Software465. Select Uninstall. A Confirm Device Removal window opens.6. Click OK to co

47Chapter 4Installing the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Driver SoftwareThis chapter describes how to install the Windows Vista and Windows 7 driver soft

Chapter 4: Installing the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Driver Software48Installing the Driver SoftwareAfter you install a Secure Ethernet Network adapt

Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide493. To select the Device Manager in the Windows 7 Operating System, select the Start but

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Chapter 4: Installing the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Driver Software50See Figure 22 for an example of the Windows Vista Start menu.Figure 22. Windows

Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide51Figure 24. Device Manager Window8. Open the Network Adapters folder.The list of install

Chapter 4: Installing the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Driver Software5212. Right click Ethernet Controller and select Update Driver Software.See Figur

Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide5315. Click Browse to search your computer for the location of the driver software. See F

Chapter 4: Installing the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Driver Software54Uninstalling the Driver SoftwareBefore physically removing an adapter from your

Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide557. From the Start Menu, select Run. The Windows Vista Run window is displayed. See Figu

Chapter 4: Installing the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Driver Software56

57Chapter 5Setting Advanced PropertiesFor all of the Windows operating systems, you access the Windows Advanced Properties from the Advanced Tab. Alth

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties58Accessing the Advanced TabTo modify the configuration properties of the Windows Operating systems, you must ac

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide59Figure 29. System Properties Dialog Box4. Click on the Advanced tab on the System Prop

Contents6Updating the Receive Buffers Property ...

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties60The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 30.Figure 30. Advanced Tab

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide61Selecting theAdvanced Tab inWindows 7To select the Advanced Tab in Windows 7 Operating

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties62Figure 32. Device Manager Window3. Open the Network Adapters folder.The list of installed adapters is displaye

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide63Selecting theAdvanced Tab inWindows VistaIn the Windows Vista Operating System, you ac

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties643. Enter the following command in the Run window:mmc devmgmt.msc4. From the Computer Management Window, select

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide65Modifying Advanced PropertiesAfter you have installed the driver software, you can use

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties66Updating theEthernet@WireSpeedPropertyThe Ethernet@Wirespeed property enables a Secure Ethernet Network adapte

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide67To change the Flow Control property, do the following:1. Access the Advanced tab: For

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties68Updating theInterruptModerationPropertyInterrupt moderation enables adaptive interrupt coalescing, which limit

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide69Updating theChecksumOffload PropertyUsually, the Checksum Offload function is computed

7Figure 1. AT-2712FX/SC Adapter...

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties70Updating theLarge SendOffload PropertyNormally, the protocol stack performs TCP segmentation. When you enable

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide71Updating theJumbo MTUPropertyThe Jumbo MTU property allows the adapter to transmit and

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties72Updating theNetwork AddressPropertyThe Network Address is a user-defined address that is used to replace the M

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide73Updating the RSSQueues PropertyThe number of RSS queues varies depending on the adapte

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties74Updating thePriority & VLANPropertyPriority allows you to prioritize traffic or limit bandwidth instead of

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide75Updating theReceive BuffersPropertyReceive Buffers are data segments that allow the ne

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties76 For Windows 7 Operating systems, see “Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows 7” on page 61. For Windows Vist

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide77 For Windows Vista Operating systems, see “Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows Vist

Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties78Updating theTCP ConnectionOffloadPropertiesThere are two types of TCP Connection Offload properties. The TCP C

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide79Updating theTransmit BuffersPropertyTransmit buffers are data segments that allow the

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Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties80 For Windows 7 Operating systems, see “Selecting the Advanced Tab in Windows 7” on page 61. For Windows Vist

81Chapter 6Enabling LINUXThis chapter describes how to enable the LINUX System on the AT-2712FX/SC, AT-2712LX20/SC, and AT-2912T adapters. This chapte

Chapter 6: Enabling LINUX82IntroductionThis chapter describes the tg3 Linux driver for the Broadcom NetXtreme PCI/PCI-X/PCI Express Ethernet Network C

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide83Installing LINUX TG3 FileThere are two procedures to install the Linux TG3 file: “Ins

Chapter 6: Enabling LINUX84NoteThe force option may be needed on some Linux distributions if conflicts are reported.Depending on the kernel, the drive

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide853. The driver is compiled for the running kernel by default. To build the driver for a

Chapter 6: Enabling LINUX86On Red Hat distributions, you can specify “ethtool -s” parameters in the ifcfg-ethx scripts using the ETHTOOL_OPTS keyword.

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide87Rx Ring Size 200 (range 0 - 511)Rx Jumbo Ring Size 100 (range 0 - 255)Tx Ring Size 511

Chapter 6: Enabling LINUX88Unloading and Removing the Driver To unload the driver, use the ifconfig command to bring down all eth# interfaces opened b

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide89Driver MessagesThe following messages are the most common sample messages that are log

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Chapter 6: Enabling LINUX90

91Appendix ASpecificationsPhysical SpecificationsThis section provides the dimensions and weight of the adapters.Dimensions: AT-2712FX/SC: 11.59 cm x

Appendix A: Specifications92Power SpecificationsThe following power specifications apply to the AT-2712FX/SC, AT-2712LX20/SC, and AT-2912T adapters.Op

Secure Ethernet Network Adapter Installation and User’s Guide93Receive Sensitivity: -12.5 dBm with 62.5 um fiber or-13.5 dBm with 50 um fiberAT-2712LX

Appendix A: Specifications94Table 7 lists the RJ-45 port pin signals when a twisted-pair port is operating in the MDI-X configuration.Table 8 lists th

95Appendix BCleaning Fiber Optic ConnectorsThe fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter. The end of the fiber optic cable

Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors96Using a Cartridge-Type CleanerFiber optic cartridge cleaners are available from many vendors and are typi

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide97NoteRub the ferrule tip on the cleaning surface in one direction only.2. Place the fer

Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors98Using a SwabSpecially treated swabs, known as stick cleaners, are available for cleaning inside connector

Secure Ethernet Network Adapters Installation and User’s Guide993. If a fiber inspection scope is available, use the scope to inspect the connector to