Allied Telesis AT-2872SX User Manual
Gigabit Ethernet
Fiber ExpressCard
Module
AT-2872SX
Installation and User’s Guide
613-001261 Rev. A
Copyright © 2010 Allied Telesis, Inc.
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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
This product meets the following standards.
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc.
Declares that the product: Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module
Model Numbers: AT-2872SX
This product complies with FCC Part 15B, Class B Limits:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
must not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Radiated Energy
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15
of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your
authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.
Industry Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
This Allied Telesis RoHS-compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Allied Telesis ensures RoHS conformance by requiring
supplier Declarations of Conformity, monitoring incoming materials, and maintaining manufacturing process controls.
RFI Emissions FCC Class B, EN55022 Class B, VCCI Class B, C-TICK, CE
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 (
CULUS
)
Laser Safety EN60825
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Translated Safety Statements
Important: The symbol indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF
document titled “Translated Safety Statements”. This is posted on the Allied Telesis website at
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/. Refer to “Where to Find Web-based
Documentation and Drivers” on page 13 to navigate to this document.
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Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................11
Safety Symbols Used in this Document................................................................................................................................12
Where to Find Web-based Documentation and Drivers .......................................................................................................13
Contacting Allied Telesis ......................................................................................................................................................14
Online Support ..............................................................................................................................................................14
Email and Telephone Support .......................................................................................................................................14
Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................14
Returning Products........................................................................................................................................................14
Sales or Corporate Information .....................................................................................................................................14
Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................14
Management Software Updates ....................................................................................................................................14
Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2872SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module ................................................ 15
Functional Description ..........................................................................................................................................................16
Contents of Your Shipment ...........................................................................................................................................16
Hardware Features...............................................................................................................................................................18
Supported Operating Systems .............................................................................................................................................19
Physical Description .............................................................................................................................................................20
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware .................................................................................................................................. 21
Reviewing Safety Precautions..............................................................................................................................................22
Pre-Installation Checklist ......................................................................................................................................................24
Installing the Module.............................................................................................................................................................25
Connecting the Network Cables ...........................................................................................................................................30
Chapter 3: Installing the Windows Drivers...................................................................................................................... 33
Installing the Windows Driver Software .........................................................................................
Using the Installer..........................................................................................................................................................35
Using Silent Installation .................................................................................................................................................39
Removing the Device Drivers ...............................................................................................................................................42
Windows XP ..................................................................................................................................................................42
Vista and Windows 7 .....................................................................................................................................................42
Using the NetXtreme II Monolithic Driver..............................................................................................................................43
Inserting the NetXtreme II Monolithic Driver in a WinPE 2.0 Image .....................................................................................45
Configuring the Speed and Duplex Settings .................................................................................................................46
Displaying or Changing the Properties of the Adapter..........................................................................................................48
Chapter 4: Installing the Linux Drivers............................................................................................................................ 49
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................................50
Limitations .....................................................................................................................................................................50
Packaging......................................................................................................................................................................51
Installing Linux Driver Software ............................................................................................................................................52
Installing the Source RPM Package ..............................................................................................................................52
Building the Driver from the Source TAR File................................................................................................................54
Load and Run Necessary iSCSI Software Components ...............................................................................................56
Unloading the Linux Driver ............................................................................................................................................56
Patching PCI Files (Optional) ........................................................................................................................................57
Network Installations .....................................................................................................................................................58
Setting Values for Optional Properties ..........................................................................................................................58
Checking the bnx2 Driver Defaults................................................................................................................................61
Checking Driver Messages............................................................................................................................................62
Teaming with Channel Bonding ...................................................................................................
Statistics ........................................................................................................................................................................66
Linux iSCSI Offload .......................................................................................................................................................66
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Contents
Appendix A: Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 71
Physical Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................71
Environmental Specifications................................................................................................................................................71
Power Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................71
Performance Specification....................................................................................................................................................72
Operating Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................72
Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors............................................................................................................... 73
Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner ...........................................................................................................................................74
Using a Swab........................................................................................................................................................................76
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Figures
Figure 1. AT-2872SX ExpressCard module ........................................................................................................................16
Figure 2. AT-2872SX LED ...................................................................................................................................................20
Figure 3. Selecting the ExpressCard Slot............................................................................................................................26
Figure 4. Pressing the Button ..............................................................................................................................................27
Figure 5. Removing the Faceplate From PCI ExpressCard Slot .........................................................................................27
Figure 6. Removing the Plate ..............................................................................................................................................28
Figure 7. Inserting the Module .............................................................................................................................................29
Figure 8. Found New Hardware Wizard Page .....................................................................................................................35
Figure 9. Broadcom NetXtreme II Driver Installer - InstallShield Wizard Page....................................................................36
Figure 10. License Agreement Page ...................................................................................................................................37
Figure 11. Ready to Install the Program Page.....................................................................................................................38
Figure 12. InstallShield Wizard Completed Page ................................................................................................................39
Figure 13. Ferrule in an SC Connector Plug........................................................................................................................73
Figure 14. Unclean and Clean Ferrule.................................................................................................................................73
Figure 15. Cartridge Cleaner ...............................................................................................................................................74
Figure 16. Rubbing the Ferrule Tip on the Cleaning Surface ..............................................................................................74
Figure 17. Lint-Free and Alcohol-Free Swabs .....................................................................................................................76
Figure 18. Cleaning a Recessed Ferrule.............................................................................................................................76
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Figures
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Tables
Table 1: Safety Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................12
Table 2: Fiber Optic Port 1000 LED Status .........................................................................................................................20
Table 3: Broadcom NetXtreme II Linux Drivers ...................................................................................................................50
Table 4: Linux Driver Packaging ..........................................................................................................................................51
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Tables
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Preface
This guide contains instructions on how to install the AT-2872SX Gigabit
Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module on a laptop computer. It also
describes how to install the driver software on the AT-2872SX
ExpressCard module and configure the driver software. The driver
software is supported on the following operating systems:
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
TM
TM
TM
The Preface contains the following sections:
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 12
“Where to Find Web-based Documentation and Drivers” on page 13
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 14
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Preface
Safety Symbols Used in this Document
This document uses the safety symbols defined in Table 1.
Table 1. Safety Symbols
Symbol Meaning Description
Caution Performing or omitting a specific action may
result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning Performing or omitting a specific action may
result in electrical shock.
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Where to Find Web-based Documentation and Drivers
The product documentation for all Allied Telesis products are available in
portable document format (PDF) on our web site. Go to
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/.
Enter your hardware product model in the Search by Product Name
field; for example, enter AT-2872SX. You can view the documents online
or download them onto your local workstation or server.
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Preface
Contacting Allied Telesis
This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical
support as well as sales and corporate information.
Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis
Knowledge Base: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/kb.aspx. You can use
the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and
review answers to previously asked questions.
Email and
Telephone
Support
For Technical Support via email or telephone, refer to the Support &
Services section of the Allied Telesis web site: www.alliedtelesis.com.
Select your country from the list displayed on the website. then select the
appropriate menu tab.
Warranty For hardware warranty information, refer to the Allied Telesis web site:
www.alliedtelesis.com/support/warranty.
Returning
Products
Sales or
Corporate
Products for return or repair must first be assigned a return materials
authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesis without an
RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
To obtain an RMA number, contact the Allied Telesis Technical Support
group at our web site: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/rma. Select your
country from the list displayed on the website. Then select the appropriate
menu tab.
You can contact Allied Telesis for sales or corporate information through
our web site: www.alliedtelesis.com. To find the contact information for
your country, select Contact Us -> Worldwide Contacts.
Information
Warranty Go to www.alliedtelesis.com/support/warranty for specific terms and
Management
Software Updates
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conditions of the warranty and for warranty registration for the
AT-2872SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module.
New releases of management software for our managed products are
available on our Allied Telesis web site at
www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software.
Go to “Where to Find Web-based Documentation and Drivers” on page 13
for instructions on navigating to this information.
Chapter 1
Introducing the AT-2872SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module
This chapter provides an introduction to the Allied Telesis AT-2872SX
Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module and contains the following
sections:
“Functional Description” on page 16
“Hardware Features” on page 18
“Supported Operating Systems” on page 19
“Physical Description” on page 20
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Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2872SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module
Functional Description
The AT-2872SX is a highly integrated Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard
module based on Broadcom’s BCM5708S chipset. It provides an PCI
ExpressCard interface with SC connections to multimode fiber.
The AT-2872SX ExpressCard module connects a laptop computer to a
Gigabit Ethernet network using fiber optic cabling and a connector that
meets 62.5/125 µm or 50/125 µm multimode specifications. This module
operates at speeds of 1000 Mbps featuring auto-negotiation.
PC Express Card is the new notebook interface that replaces the PCMCIA
Card Bus interface. The PC Express interface is available in 34 mm and
54 mm sizes. You can install the AT-2872SX ExpressCard module in both
the 34 mm and 54 mm sizes.
The AT-2872SX ExpressCard module has an SC connector, as show in
Figure 1.
Contents of Your
Shipment
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Figure 1. AT-2872SX ExpressCard module
The following items are included with your module:
Antistatic bag (used for protecting the module when stored or
shipped). Keep the module in its packaging until ready for installation.
Plastic enclosure (attached to the module)
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Note
The AT-2872SX ExpressCard module is not shipped with a software
driver CD. To download new driver software, see “Management
Software Updates” on page 14.
Inform your network supplier of any missing or damaged items. If you need
to return the module, you must pack it in the original (or equivalent)
packing material or the warranty will be voided. See “Returning Products”
on page 14.
The documentation for this module is available in portable document
format (PDF) on our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com. To information to
view or download these documents, refer to “Where to Find Web-based
Documentation and Drivers” on page 13.
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Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2872SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module
Hardware Features
The following list of hardware features for the AT-2872SX ExpressCard
module applies to all of the supported operating systems:
One 1000BASE-SX port with SC multi-mode fiber connector
Full and half duplex Media Access Control (MAC)
IPv4 Large Send Offload and Checksum Offload (LSO/TCO)
Receive Side Scaling (RSS) for multi-core client processors
PCI-ExpressCard Interface
Statistics for SNMP MIB II, Ethernet-like MIB, and Ethernet MIB (80-
2.3z Clause 30)
Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x)
VLAN Tag support (802.1Q)
Ethernet Priority (802.1P)
Pre-boot Execution Environment (PXE) v2.1
Jumbo Packet Support
48 KB Receive Buffer
8 KB Transmit Buffer
Activity LED
Interrupt Moderation
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Supported Operating Systems
The following list describes the supported operating systems for the
AT-2872SX ExpressCard module:
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
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Chapter 1: Introducing the AT-2872SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Module
LINK/ACT
Physical Description
This section provides a physical description of the AT-2872SX
ExpressCard enclosure and the LED. The enclosure has one fiber port
that provides two fiber optic connectors for attaching the module to a
compatible link partner (one transmitting and one receiving).
The AT-2872SX ExpressCard module has one LED, as shown in Figure 2.
See Table 1 for a description of the LED operating status.
Figure 2. AT-2872SX LED
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Table 1. Fiber Optic Port 1000 LED Status
State Description
Flashing The port is receiving or transmitting network packets
at 1000 Mbps.
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Chapter 2
Installing the Hardware
This chapter contains the following sections:
“Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 22
“Pre-Installation Checklist” on page 24
“Installing the Module” on page 25
“Connecting the Network Cables” on page 30
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Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Reviewing Safety Precautions
Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install
the switch or any of its components. The
the safety statements is available in a PDF document titled “Translated
Safety Statements”. This other product documentation is posted on the
Allied Telesis website at http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/
software/. Refer to “Where to Find Web-based Documentation and
Drivers” on page 13 to navigate to this document.
This is a “Class 1 LED product”. L1
Do not stare into the laser beam. L2
indicates that a translation of
The fiber optic ports contain a Class 1 laser device. When the ports
are disconnected, always cover them with the provided plug.
Exposed ports may cause skin or eye damage. L4
Do not work on this equipment or cables during periods of lightning
activity. E2
Operating Temperature: This product is designed for a maximum
ambient temperature of 40 degrees C. E7
All Countries: Install this product in accordance with local and
National Electric Codes. E8
Do not look directly at the fiber optic cable ends or inspect the cable
ends with an optical lens. E29
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Warning
Caution
The adapter is being installed in a system that operates with
voltages that can be lethal. Before you remove the cover of your
system, you must observe the following precautions to protect
yourself and to prevent damage to the system components:
- Remove any metallic objects or jewelry from your hands and wrists.
- Use only insulated and non-conducting tools.
- Verify that the system is powered off and unplugged before
accessing the internal components.
- Installation or removal of adapters must be performed in a staticfree environment. The use of a properly grounded wrist strap or
other personal antistatic device and an antistatic mat is strongly
recommended. E39
Do not use excessive force when seating the module, because this
may damage the system or the module. If the module resists
seating, remove it from the system, realign it, and try again
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Caution
Pre-Installation Checklist
Before you install the module, check the following list:
1. Verify that your laptop is using the latest BIOS.
If you downloaded the module software from the Allied Telesis support
website, record the path to where the module driver files reside on
your system.
2. If your laptop is active, shut it down.
3. When the system shut down is complete, power OFF and unplug your
system.
4. Holding the module by the edges, remove it from its shipping package
and place it on an antistatic surface.
5. Check the module for visible signs of damage, particularly on the edge
connector.
Do not attempt to install a damaged module. If the module is
damaged, report it to Allied Telesis. See “Contacting Allied Telesis”
on page 14.
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