The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Alacritech
reserves the right to change any portion of these products for reasons such as
improving performance or enhancing functionality. Alacritech assumes no liability arising out of the application or use of these products for anything other than
its intended purpose.
One or more U.S. and international patents apply to Alacritech products, including without limitation: U.S. Patent Nos. 6,226,680, 6,247,060, 6,334,153,
6,389,479, 6,393,487, 6,427,171, 6,427,173, 6,434,620, 6,470,415, 6,591,302,
6,658,480, 6,687,758, 6,697,868, 6,751,665, 6,757,746, 6,807,581, 6,938,092
6,941,386, 6,965,941, 6,996,070, 7,042,898, 7,076,568, 7,089,326, 7,093,099,
7,124,205, 7,133,940, 7,167,926, 7,167,927, 7,174,393, 7185,266, 7,191,241,
7,191,318.
Portions of the technology in Alacritech’s acceleration products are used under license
from Broadcom Corporation [and may be covered by one or more Broadcom U.S. Patents. Alacritech does not have a license under the Broadcom Licensed Patents to implement certain claimed functionality with hardware and software not provided by Alacritech. No license is granted under Broadcom’s patents expressly, by implication, by
exhaustion or otherwise, to use or sell the acceleration technology in combination with
any non-licensed hardware or software that is specifically designed to practice the
Broadcom Licensed Patents.
Part Number: 900032 Rev 19 3/2007
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Organization of This Guide
This guide covers the installation for Alacritech Scalable Networking Accel-
erators with copper-based (RJ45) connectors and contains the following sections:
Chapter 1 - Introduction, provides a general introduction to Alacritech Accelerators and the SLIC Technology on which they are based.
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation, includes the specifications for the hardware and the procedure required to install the hardware component.
Chapter 3 – Software Installation and Support, provides information on installing the software and receiving technical support.
Appendix A – Hardware Warranty and Information, provides the text of the
Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty for the hardware component. This section
also includes instructions for returning a defective product, the text of the Limitation of Liability and Remedies statement, and Compliance and Conformity
statements.
Alacritech Scalable Networking Accelerator Hardware Installation Guide (Copper) ii
Table of Contents
1 Introduction 1-1
1.1 About this Guide 1-1
1.2 Description 1-2
1.3 Specifications 1-3
1.4 Accelerator Diagrams 1-4
2 Hardware Installation 2-1
2.1 Hardware Installation Overview 2-1
2.2 Installing the Low Profile Bracket (PCI and PCI-X Accelerators Only) 2-2
2.3 Hardware Installation 2-3
3 Software Installation and Support 3-1
3.1 Alacritech Automated Customer Support 3-1
3.2 Readme Files on Your Product CD-ROM 3-1
3.3 Installing the Accelerator Software 3-1
Appendix A Hardware Warranty and Information A-1
Appendix B Environmental Notices B-1
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1 Introduction
1.1 About this Guide
This guide describes how to install Alacritech Accelerators in standard PCI,
PCI-X, and PCI Express based servers. The following products are covered
by this document:
1000 Series: 2000 Series: 1800 Series 1500 Series
1000x1 Server
and Storage
Accelerator
SES1001T
iSCSI Accelerator
SEN2102ET
Alacritech 1000 and 2000 Series Accelerators are Gigabit Ethernet network interface cards that employ Alacritech’s patented SLIC Technology architecture,
a Dynamic TCP Offload™ methodology, which uses an innovative applicationspecific integrated circuit (ASIC) for protocol processing.
Products using SLIC Technology architecture increase server performance and
efficiency in a number of ways:
•Protocol processing is offloaded onto the Accelerator, freeing the CPU for ap-
plication processing and maximizing throughput.
•The Alacritech Internet Protocol Processor (IPP) programmable ASIC, opti-
mized for protocol processing, delivers faster performance than generalpurpose CPUs.
The SLIC Technology architecture eliminates the burden of protocol processing
on the host CPU. By offloading protocol processing, Alacritech Accelerators
free the system for application processing, boosting server and storage system
performance.
Figure 1 contains a diagram of the LED locations and port of the PCI based
Accelerator. LEDs show link, activity, and speed on the end bracket.
The LED on the top of the card shows that the card is being supplied with 3.3V
power. The card will not operate unless this LED is lit.
Alacritech Accelerators are designed for servers and storage systems on a Gigabit Ethernet network using TCP/IP. The system they are installed in must
have the following features:
• Supported operating system (see readme on CD for latest OS support)
• One available bus-mastering PCI or PCI-X slot with 3.3 volt power supplied, or
PCIe slot for PCIe based Accelerators
•CD-ROM or compatible drive or network CD drive for software installation
The network should have the following features:
•1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet using Category 5
cable with RJ-45 connectors; 10Base-T Ethernet using Category 3, 4, or 5 cables
2.2 Installing the Low Profile Bracket (PCI and PCI-X Accelerators Only)
The Accelerator includes a low profile bracket to facilitate installation in a low
profile slot. To install an Accelerator in a low profile PCI slot, the bracket on the
rear of the card will need to be changed with the included low profile bracket.
1. Remove the two 4-40 x 3/16 screws on the bottom side of the card.
2. Install the low profile PCI bracket, making sure that the mounting tabs are on
the bottom side of the card and the screws secured from the component (top)
side.
To convert an Accelerator from low profile to standard PCI, the bracket on the
rear of the card will need to be changed to the original bracket.
1. Remove the two 4-40 x 3/16 screws from the topside of the card.
2. Install the standard PCI bracket, making sure that the mounting tabs are on the
top (component) side of the card and the screws secured from the bottom side.
Note: Alacritech Accelerators use components that are sensitive to ESD.
Proper ESD handling and storage should be followed.
Note: 1000, 2000, 1810, 1510 Series PCI and PCI-X based Accelerators are
compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit PCI 2.2 slots or PCI 2.1 slots supplied with 3.3 volt power. When a 1000 series Accelerator is installed in a slot with the proper 3.3 volt supply, the LED on the top
of the card adjacent to the mounting bracket will illuminate.
Turn off and unplug the computer. Failure to do so could endanger you,
and may damage the accelerator or computer.
Remove the computer cover, and install the Accelerator in any available
bus-mastering PCI or PCI-X slot. Use a 64-bit, 66 MHz PCI slot or 64-bit,
66/100/133MHz PCI-X slot to maximize system performance. Figure 4
shows a typical 64-bit, PCI or PCI-X slot, however, the documentation
for your system and motherboard should be consulted to verify available
PCI slots. Some PCI slots have fasteners, which must be secured in order for the accelerator to function correctly.
Replace the computer cover, turn on and boot the computer.
Figure 4: Typical 3.3V keyed 64-bit PCI or PCI-X bus slot
You can reach Alacritech’s automated support service 24 hours a day, every
day. The service contains the most up-to-date information about Alacritech
products. You can access the most current drivers, installation instructions,
troubleshooting information, and general product information.
For a range of product information available, please read the readme.html file
on the Alacritech Driver Installation CD. To view the files, go to the Alacritech
Driver Installation CD and open the file with any web browser.
3.3 Installing the Accelerator Software
For information about installing driver software, open the Users Guide.pdf file
in the doc directory on the Alacritech Driver Installation CD. The PDF files can
be read using Acrobat Reader software available from Adobe Systems Incor-
porated at http://www.adobe.com.
Alacritech warrants to the original owner that the hardware product delivered in this package
will be free from defects in material and workmanship. This warranty does not cover of the
product if it is damaged in the process of being installed or improperly used.
THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS,
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF NONINFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARISING OUT OF ANY PROPOSAL, SPECIFICATION, OR SAMPLE.
This warranty does not cover replacement of accelerator products damaged by abuse, accident, misuse, neglect, normal wear and tear, alteration, repair, disaster, improper installation, or
improper testing. If the accelerator product is found to be defective, Alacritech, at its option, will
replace or repair the hardware product at no charge except as set forth below provided that you
deliver the accelerator product along with a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number (see
below), along with proof of purchase, either to the dealer from whom you purchased it or to
Alacritech with an explanation of any deficiency.
With the same RMA procedure, at your option, Alacritech will refund your purchase price if the
product is found to be defective and is returned within three months of the purchase date.
If you ship the accelerator product, you must assume the risk of damage or loss in transit. You
must use the original container and pay the shipping charge.
Alacritech may replace or repair the accelerator product with either new or reconditioned parts,
and any accelerator product, or part thereof replaced by Alacritech becomes Alacritech’s property. Repaired or replaced accelerator products will be returned to you at the same revision
level as received or higher, at Alacritech’s option. Alacritech reserves the right to replace discontinued accelerator products with an equivalent current generation accelerator product.
Returning a Defective Product
Before returning any accelerator product, contact Alacritech Customer Support and obtain a
Return Material Authorization (RMA) number by using the automated support service at
http://www.alacritech.com/html/techsupport.html
If the Customer Support Group verifies that the accelerator product is defective, they will have
the RMA department issue you an RMA number to place on the outer package of the accelerator product. Alacritech cannot accept any product without an RMA number on the package.
.
Limitation of Liability and Remedies
ALACRITECH’S SOLE LIABILITY HEREUNDER SHALL BE LIMITED TO DIRECT, OBJECTIVELY MEASURABLE DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL ALACRITECH HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT OR SPECULATIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITING
THE FOREGOING, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, AND SPECIAL DAMAGES) INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, REPROCUREMENT COSTS, LOSS OF USE, BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS, LOSS OF GOODWILL,
AND LOSS OF PROFITS, WHETHER ANY SUCH DAMAGES ARISE OUT OF CONTRACT
NEGLIGENCE, TORT, OR UNDER ANY WARRANTY, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER
ALACRITECH HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, ALACRITECH’S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL
CLAIMS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE
PRODUCT. THESE LIMITATIONS ON POTENTIAL LIABILITIES WERE AN ESSENTIAL
ELEMENT IN SETTING THE PRODUCT PRICE. ALACRITECH NEITHER ASSUMES NOR
AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITIES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitations may not apply to you.
CRITICAL CONTROL APPLICATIONS: Alacritech specifically disclaims liability for use of the
accelerator product in critical control applications (including, for example only, safety or health
care control systems, nuclear energy control systems, or air or ground traffic control systems)
by Licensee or Sublicensees, and such use is entirely at the user’s risk. Licensee agrees to
defend, indemnify, and hold Alacritech harmless from and against any and all claims arising out
of use of the accelerator product in such applications by Licensee or Sublicensees.
SOFTWARE: Software provided with the accelerator product is not covered under the hardware warranty described above. See the applicable software license agreement that shipped
with the accelerator product for details on any software warranty.
We, Alacritech Inc., at
1995 N. 1
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 287-9997
declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s):
100000, 100001, 100004, 100005, 100007, 100009, SEN1001T, SEN1001F, SES1001T,
SES1001F, SEA1001T, SEA1001F, SEN1511XT, SEN1512XT, SEN1522XT, SEN1811XT,
SEN1812XT, SEN1822XT, SEN2002XT, SEN2002XF, SEN2001XT, SEN2001XF,
SES1811XT, SES1812XT, SES1822XT, SES2002XT, SES2002XF, SES2001XT, SES2001XF,
SEA2002XT, SEA2002XF, SEA2001XT, SEA2001XF, SEN2104ET, SEN2104EF,
SEN2102ET, SEN2102EF, SES2104ET, SES2104EF, SES2102ET and SES2102EF Comply
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device. The device must however be listed as a Class A device because the support equipment used during the testing of the product did not have an FCC DoC. As such, the following
FCC statement applies:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:
The Interference Handbook
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
NOTE: In order to maintain compliance with the limits of a Class B digital device, Alacritech
requires that you use network cables of a specific quality when connecting this device. For
100BASE-TX operation, your network cables must be Category 5, twisted pair wiring. For
10BASE-T operation, use Category 3, 4 or 5 twisted-pair wiring. If you use this adapter in a
residential environment, you must use Category 5 cables.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Alacritech could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
st
St
VCCI Declaration of Conformity
The 100000, 100001, 100004, 100005, 100007, 100009, SEN1001T, SEN1001F, SES1001T,
SES1001F, SEA1001T, SEA1001F, SEN1511XT, SEN1512XT, SEN1522XT, SEN1811XT,
SEN1812XT, SEN1822XT, SEN2002XT, SEN2002XF, SEN2001XT, SEN2001XF,
SES1811XT, SES1812XT, SES1822XT, SES2002XT, SES2002XF, SES2001XT, SES2001XF,
SEA2002XT, SEA2002XF, SEA2001XT, SEA2001XF, SEN2104ET, SEN2104EF,
SEN2102ET, SEN2102EF, SES2104ET, SES2104EF, SES2102ET and SES2102EF are Class
B products based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Informa-
tion Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to
the instruction manual.
EN Declaration of Conformity
The 100000, 100001, 100004, 100005, 100007, 100009, SEN1001T, SEN1001F, SES1001T,
SES1001F, SEA1001T, SEA1001F, SEN1511XT, SEN1512XT, SEN1522XT, SEN1811XT,
SEN1812XT, SEN1822XT, SEN2002XT, SEN2002XF, SEN2001XT, SEN2001XF,
SES1811XT, SES1812XT, SES1822XT, SES2002XT, SES2002XF, SES2001XT, SES2001XF,
SEA2002XT, SEA2002XF, SEA2001XT, SEA2001XF, SEN2104ET, SEN2104EF,
SEN2102ET, SEN2102EF, SES2104ET, SES2104EF, SES2102ET and SES2102EF have
been tested in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a.
Conformity is declared by the application of EN55022 Class B (CISPR 22), EN55024, and
EN60950.
Compliance to class B may be dependent upon the use of shielded data cables depending
upon the host hardware.
Alacritech 1500, 1800, 2000 and 2100 product families are compliant with the European Parliament RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC the Council of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of certain
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The following table is provided
regarding the names and concentration levels of Hazardous Substances
X represents that the concentration of a hazardous substance within one or more homo-
geneous materials of such component exists and that the substance is allowed through
one or more exemptions associated with Storage and Networking products as listed
within the Annex.
O represents that no such substances are used or that the concentration is within the
aforementioned limits.
Alacritech believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The
information is subject to change without notice.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS." ALACRITECH INC.
MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO
THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Information on HS/TS Substances according to Chinese Standards
In accordance with China’s Administrative Measures on the Control of Pollution Caused by
Electronic Information Products (EIP) # 39, also known as China RoHS, the following information is provided regarding the names and concentration levels of Toxic Substances (TS) or
Hazardous Substances (HS) which may be contained in Alacritech Inc. products relative to the
EIP standards set by China’s Ministry of Information Industry (MII).
X represents that the concentration of such hazardous/toxic substance in all the units of
homogeneous material of such component is higher than the SJ/Txxx-2006 Requirements for Concentration Limits.
O represents that no such substances are used or that the concentration is within the
aforementioned limits.
Alacritech believes the information in this publication is accurate as of its publication date. The
information is subject to change without notice.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS." ALACRITECH INC.
MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO
THE INFORMATION IN THIS PUBLICATION, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.