Accton Technology EN1407-SX User Manual

Cheetah Gigabit Adapter
Quick Installation Guide

Cheetah Gigabit Adapter

Introduction

Accton’s Cheetah Gigabit Adapter is a Gigabit Ethernet
network card for 32- and 64-bit PCI bus compliant computers.
Operating under the 1000BASE-SX short-wavelength laser
specification, this adapter provides up to ten times the
bandwidth of Fast Ethernet over multimode fiber links. A true
plug-and-play device, this card is auto-configurable upon
power up and supports advanced features such as VLAN
tagging, QoS priority queuing, and full-duplex flow control.
Leading-edge ASIC technology and performance-enhancing
techniques maximize throughput and minimize CPU utilization.
The result is a network card that delivers the performance and
reliability demanded by today’s high-end servers and
workstations.

Package Checklist

Accton’s Cheetah Gigabit Adapter package includes:

• 1 Cheetah Gigabit Adapter (EN1407-SX)

• 1 driver diskette

• This Quick Installation Guide

• 1 registration card (please complete and return to Accton)

Note: Please inform your dealer is there are any incorrect, missing or

damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original
packing materials. Use them again to repack the product in case
there is a need to return it for repair.

Hardware Description

The Cheetah Gigabit Adapter is designed for 32-bit and 64-bit
PCI-bus computers. The SC fiber connector supports
1000Mbps transmissions at half and full duplex over 62.5/125
and 50/125 µm multimode fiber cable.

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System Requirements

Before you install the Cheetah Gigabit Adapter, check your
system for the following requirements:

• A PC and BIOS that support the PCI Local Bus
Specification v2.0 or later

• An available bus-mastering 32-bit or 64-bit PCI slot

• 62.5/125 or 50/125 µm multimode fiber cable with SC
connectors

• An IEEE 802.3z-compliant Gigabit Ethernet switch or
buffered repeater installed in your network

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Installation

Warnings:

· This network adapter requires a PC and BIOS that support the PCI
Local Bus Specification v2.0 or later. If you are installing in an older
PC model, upgrade the BIOS to the latest version.

· Network cards are sensitive to static electricity. To protect the card,
avoid touching its electrical components and always touch the metal
chassis of your computer before handling the card.

· Backup your driver diskette and use the copy as the working diskette
to protect the original from accidental damage.

1. Switch off the computer, unplug the power cord, and
remove the computer’s cover.

2. Select an available 32-bit or 64-bit bus-mastering PCI slot
and remove the cover bracket.

• Use a 64-bit PCI slot if your PC supports this standard.

• If using a 32-bit PCI slot, the end of the card’s edge

connector will be exposed. Be careful that it does not
touch any conducting parts on the PC motherboard.

Note: Some PC motherboard designs may not provide adequate space

behind all 32-bit PCI slots to properly install the network card.

3. Install the network card into the slot so that it is firmly
seated. Then, screw the card’s bracket securely into the
PC’s chassis.

4. Replace the computer’s cover and power it on. The
Cheetah Gigabit Adapter should be automatically
configured by the host computer’s BIOS. If you have
problems, see the checklist items in “Troubleshooting.”

5. Install the appropriate network driver for your operating
system. Drivers can be found on the driver diskette. See
“Driver Installation and Configuration” for more information.

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Driver Installation and Configuration

The diskette labeled “Driver Diskette,” that comes with the
package contains all the software drivers available for the
Cheetah Gigabit Adapter. A RELEASE.TXT file, describing the
contents of the diskette is found in the root directory. Different
drivers are stored in separate subdirectories, which also
include a text file. Select the driver you need for your system
and refer to the text file for the installation and configuration
procedure. Any new or updated drivers can be downloaded
from Accton’s Web site at http://www.accton.com.

Connecting Fiber Cable

To connect to a 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet device, use
the SC connector on the network card and 62.5/125 or
50/125 µm multimode fiber optic cable. Note that for 62.5/125
µm cable with ST connectors, Accton provides an optional SC
to ST plug converter (Cheetah ST Converter, ST5002).

The attached device must be within the distance limitations
specified by the IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX specification.
Observe the guidelines in the following table.

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