HP (Hewlett-Packard) 5969-8430 User Manual

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HP NetServer 10/100TX

PCI LAN Adapter

Installation Guide

HP Part Number 5969-8430

Printed in April 2000

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Contents

1 HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter for P CI Systems1

Included Parts ......................................................................2

2 Where to Go f or More Information.....................................3

Readme Fi les.......................................................................3

Serv ice and Support.............................................................3

3 Installing the Adapter in the NetServer..............................5

4 Connecting the Network Cable..........................................7

Connect the Wake on LAN Power Cable ..............................8

Using Wake on LAN.............................................................9

Make a Setup Floppy Disk..................................................10

5 Configuring the Adapter and Installing Drivers..............11

Novell NetWare 5.0 Only....................................................11

Novell NetWare 4.1x or 4.2 Only........................................12

Windows 2000....................................................................13

Install Network Drivers from Disk....................................13

Windows NT Automatic Confi gur ation ................................14

Adding an Adapter while Installing W indows NT..............15

Windows NT Version 4.0 Only ........................................15

Windows NT Version 3.51 Only .......................................15

Windows NT Troubleshooting.............................................16

UNIX, Banyan VINES , and Other Operating System s.........17

HPSet: An Overvi ew ..........................................................17

Priority Packet: An Overview ..............................................18

Prioritizing Network Traffic..............................................18

IEEE 802.1p Tagging......................................................19

High Prior ity Queue.........................................................20

6 Installing Multiple Adapters.............................................21

NetWare Users...................................................................21

Windows NT 3.51 Users.....................................................21

7 Selecting Duplex Mode (Optional)...................................23

Manually Configuring for Full Duplex..................................24

Contents

Setting Full Dupl ex in Windows NT/2000 ........................24

Setting Full Dupl ex in NetWare Servers..........................24

Setting Full Dupl ex in Ot her Operating Systems .............25

Join a Virtual LAN...............................................................25

General Configuration Notes ..............................................26

Adding a VLAN i n Wi ndows NT 4.0 ....................................26

Adding a VLAN i n Wi ndows 2000.......................................27

8 Choosing Adapter Teaming Options...............................29

General Configuration Notes ..............................................29

Setting up A dapter Fault Tolerance ....................................30

Setting up A dapter Fault Tolerance in Wi ndows NT 4.0......30

Configur ing Properti es ....................................................31

Deleting a Team .............................................................31

Setting up A dapter Fault Tolerance in NetWar e..................31

Deleting a Team .............................................................33

Setting up A daptive Load Balancing ...................................33

Setting up A LB in W indows NT 4.0.....................................34

Deleting a Team .............................................................34

Setting up ALB in NetWare.................................................34

Setting Up Cisco Fast EtherChannel...................................35

Setting up FEC in Windows NT 4.0.................................35

Setting up FEC in NetWare................................................36

Teami ng Options Supported by OS and Protocol................36

9 Troubleshooting and FAQs..............................................37

If t he A dapter Can’t Connect to the Network.......................37

Make sure the cable is installed proper ly.........................37

Check the LED lights on the adapter. ..............................37

Responder Testing on the Network (Optional) .................37

Make sure you’re using the corr ec t drivers......................39

Make sure the switch port and t he adapter have the same

duplex sett ing. ................................................................39

Testing the Adapter (Diagnostic s).......................................39

Frequently A sked Q uestions (FAQs) ...................................39

10Tech nical Inf ormation.......................................................41

PCI Installation Tips...........................................................41

Removing an Ex isting Adapter in W indows 2000................42

Contents

Removing an Ex isting Adapter in W indows NT...................42

Fast Ethernet Wiring...........................................................43

Power Management............................................................43

11Specifications...................................................................45

12Warranty and S upport ......................................................47

Hardware Warranty ............................................................47

HP Repair and Telephone Support .....................................47

13Regulatory Information.....................................................49

Notice for United States (Federal Communic ations

Commission)......................................................................49

Notice for Canada (Industry Canada)..................................50

Notice for Japan.................................................................50

Notice for Taiwan...............................................................51

Declaration of Conformity (US and EU)..............................52

A Quick Install Guide in Chinese.......................................53

Index......................................................................................55

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1 HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI

LAN Adapter for PCI Systems

• Compatible with IEEE 802.3u 100Base-T standard

for 100 Mbps

• Compatible with IEEE 802.3i 10Base-T and

Ethernet standards for 10 Mbps

• Supports PCI slots (Peripheral Component

Interconnect) version 2.2 standard

• Fully PCI Plug-and-Play compatible; no switches or

jumpers

• A single RJ-45 twisted-pair connector with

automatic detection of LAN type 10-Mbps or 100Mbps when the cabling is attached

• Same driver set for both 10-Mbps and 100-Mbps

operation

• Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) provides redundant

links to the network

• Fast EtherChannel (FEC) increases transmission

and reception throug hput

• Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) increases

transmission throughput

• Virtual LAN (VLAN) Support (IEEE 802.1Q)

increases network performance and improves network security

• Priority Packet (IEEE 802.1p) support for critical

applications

• TCP Checksum Offload

• Driver support for major network operating systems

Chapter 1 HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter for PCI Systems

• Bus master data transfer mode and optimized drivers

ensure high performance and low CPU utilization

• Full-duplex capability

• LEDs for easy monitoring of LAN adapter status

• Configuration, diagnostic, and information utility

named Setup

• Windows-based configuration and diagnostic utility

named HPSet

• Capable of supporting Desktop Management

Interface (DMI) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) network manag em ent

• Client drivers for desktop LAN solutions are not

supported (such as NetWare, Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, and others)

Included Parts

• One LAN adapter card (product number HP

D5013B)

• One HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter

Drivers CD

• Software License Agr eement

• The HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter

Installation Guide (this manual)

2 Where to Go for More

Information

Readme Files

For detailed information about the adapter, view the "ReadMe" files on the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD.

Topics include:

• Installing adapter drivers

• Latest news and general adapter information

• Hardware specifications and cabling information

• Adapter installation and special configurations

• Running diagnostics

• Setting up Adapter Teaming Options

Service and Support

Hewlett-Packard’s automated electronic services provide product information, troubleshooting tips and solutions, and the latest drivers to download.

These 24-hour-a-day online services include:

• HP FIRST Fax Retrieval Service

• HP BBS (Bulletin Board)

• FTP services on the Internet and CompuServe

• World Wid e Web Si te:

http://www.hp.com/netserver/support

3 Installing the A da pter in the

NetServer

NOTE If you are replacing an existing adapter with

the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter in Wind ows NT , see the section Removing an Existing Adapter in Windows NT in Chapter 10, "Technical Information," later in this guide.

1. Shut down Windows (if it’s running) by clicking the Star t

button, and then clicking Shut Down.

2. Tur n off the server and un pl ug the power cord. Then

remove its cover.

WARNING Turn off and unplug power to the server

before removing its cover. Failure to do so could shock you and may damage the adapter or server.

3. Remove the cover bracket from a PCI busmaster adapter

slot by unscrewing the screw tha t secures it. Most computers have busmaster-enabled slots. If you have configuration problems, see your computer’s documentation to determine if the PCI slots are busmaster-enabled.

4. If you want to enable the Wake On LAN feature, see the

Connect the Wake On LAN Power Cable section in Chapter 4, "Connecting the Network Cable," later in this guide before completing the rest of these steps.

5. Insert t he HP NetServer 10/100 adapter in to a PCI slot and

push it into the slot un til it’s firmly seated. Then secure the adapter bracket with the screw you removed in step 3.

6. Repl ace the s erver cover and p lug in th e power cord.

Chapter 3 Installing the Adapter in the N etServer

Figure 3-1. Inst al ling the Adapter in the HP NetServer

4 Connecting the Network

Cable

1. Connect a Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE) network cable to

the adapter as shown below.

• For 100BASE-TX, your network cable must be

Category 5, twisted- pair wiring. If you want to run the adapter at 100 Mbps, it must be connected to a 100BASE-TX hub or switch (not a 100BASE-T4 hub).

• For 10BASE-T, use Category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair

wiring. If you want to use this adapter in a residential environment, you must use a Category 5 cable.

NOTE Use a Category 5 TPE cable and a RJ-45

connector for this adapter. Do not use Category 3 wiring a t 100 Mbps. At 100 Mbps, connect to a TX hub, not a T4 hub. For full duplex, see the Duplex Mode section later in this guide. For more information on 100BASE-TX wiring requirements an d limitations, see the Fast Ethernet Wiring in PCI Installation Tips section later in this guide.

2. To configure the adapter, continue with the procedures

specific to your operating system outlined later in this guide.

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Connect the Wake on LAN Power Cable

For the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature to work correctly, the adapter must be connected to a continuous power source. This allows the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter to “listen to” the

network even when the computer is turned off. To install the WOL power cabl e, car efully follow the p rocedure below.

WARNING Turn off and unplug power to the computer

before installing the WOL cable. The WOL conn ector on your motherboard is live when the computer is plugged in to a power outlet. Failure to do so could damage the adapter or computer. Likewise, always unplug the computer pri or to removing an adapter from the computer.

1. Make sure your computer is unplugged from the power

outlet.

2. Locate the 3-pin WOL connector on the HP NetServer

10/100 adapter. Attach one end of the WOL cable to the adapter as shown in Figur e 4-1.

NOTE The connect or is notched s o a s to preven t

incorrect attachment.

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Figure 4-1. Connecti ng t he Wake On LAN Cable

3. Locate the WOL connector on your m other boa rd. The

location varies, depending on the vendor and model of motherboard. The WOL connector is usually located near other power con nector s, such as th e LED conn ectors.

4. Connect the oth er end of t he WOL cable to the connector

on the motherboard as shown in Figure 4-1.

5. Some computers may require you to change a setting in

your computer’s BIOS or Setup program to enable the WOL feature. Check your computer owner’s manual or contact your dealer for more information.

6. Repl ace the com p uter cover and plug i n the power cord .

Using Wake on LAN

The Wake on LAN feature operates according to a published specification. In simple terms, the specification allows designers to build network adapters that are capable of “listening” to network activity even when the computer is turned off.

WOL adapters have a special low-power standby mode that is active when the rest of the computer is without power. The adapter will respond to a special “wake-up” packet sent by

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another computer or network device. Typically, this wake-up packet causes the adapter to signal the computer to power up and run a pre-defined program.

See th e Troubleshooting and FAQs section later in this guide for general troubleshooting and a listing of common problems and solutions for Wake on LAN operability.

Make a Setup Floppy Disk

If you need to use a floppy disk to install the adapter drivers, use the MAKEDISK.BAT utility located in the ROOT directory on the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD.

MAKEDISK [operating system] [destination]

where [operating system] is the OS for which you are creating the diskette and [destination] is the drive letter and path (such as A:).

The possible [operating system] options are:

W2K

= Microsoft Windows 2000

= Micros oft Windows NT

= Novell NetWare servers and clients

OS2

= IBM OS/2

UTIL

= DOS Diagnostics and i nformation

5 Configuring the A dapter and

Installing Drivers

Novell NetWare 5.0 Only

Use the NetWare Install program to install the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter dri ver in Novell NetWare 5.0. For Novell NetWare 4.1 x , see th e Novell NetWare 4.1x or 4.2 Only section following this section. For Novell NetWare 3.11, 3.12 and 3.2, see the ReadMe files. The following procedure is a condensed description of the installation process:

1. From the NetWare console, type

Enter.

2. From the Configuration Options screen, choose Driver

Options an d press Enter.

3. Choose Configure network drivers and press Enter. If

any drivers are already loaded, a list of them appears.

4. Choose Select an additional driver and press Enter. A list

of drivers appears.

5. Insert t he HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter

Drivers CD into the CD-ROM drive and press the Insert key to install an unlisted driver.

6. To specify the correct path to your media (if necessary),

press F3. Press Enter to search th e floppy or CD-ROM drive. To install from the CD, type the CD Volume Name: \NetWare Server Name. For example,

HPTX_PCI_A+:\NWSERVER.

7. Select the appropriate HP PCI LAN Adapter and press

Enter.

8. Respond to the Copy and Save prompts.

9. Use the arrow keys to select additional protocol types, F3

to manually set IPX Frame types, or choose the defaults.

10. Enter the slot number. (You can find the slot number by

switching to the Console and manually loading the driver. A list of available slot numbers is displayed. Then abort

NWCONFIG

and press

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(press Esc) the manual install and return to the NWConfig screen.)

11. Select Save parameters and load driver to continue.

12. For each additional adapter you want to install, respond to

the prompt and t hen repeat steps 7-11.

13. To complete the driver installation process, press the Esc

key until you arrive back at the Installation Options screen.

14. To ret urn to the console prompt, choose Exit.

NOTE If the adapter cannot transmit or receive

following the installation, you may need to modify the frame type in the

AUTOEXEC.NCF

file.

Novell NetWare 4.1x or 4.2 Only

Use the NetWare install program to install the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter dri ver in Novell NetWare 4.1x. For Novell NetWare 3.11, 3.12 and 3. 2, see the ReadMe files. The following procedure is a condensed description of the installation process:

NOTE Prior to installing, either load DOS or

NetWare drivers from your computer’s CD-ROM drive or create a floppy disk from the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD using the

MAKEDISK.BAT

Setup Floppy Disk section earlier in this guide.

1. From the NetWare console, type

press Enter.

2. From the Installation Options screen, choose Driver

options and press Enter.

3. Choose Configure network drivers and press Enter. If

any drivers are already loaded, a list of them appears.

4. Choose Select an additional driver and press Enter. A

utility. See the Making a

LOAD INSTALL

and

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list of drivers appears.

5. Insert t he HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter

Drivers CD into the CD-ROM drive and choose Install an unlisted driver by clicking Insert.

6. If necessary, specify the correct p ath to your medi a by

pressin g F3. Press Enter to search the floppy or CD-ROM drive.

7. The driver name is displayed: HP NetServer 10/100

adapter. Press Enter to select it.

8. The next screens ask for frame and protocol types. Use the

arrow keys to select sp ecific items or choose the defaults. Select Save parameters and load driver to continue.

9. For each additional adapter you want to install, press Esc,

and then repeat steps 7-8.

10. To complete the driver installation process, press the Esc

key until you arrive back at the Installation Options screen.

11. To ret urn to the console prompt, choose Exit.

NOTE If the adapter cannot transmit or receive

following the installation, you may need to modify the frame type in the

AUTOEXEC.NCF

file.

Windows 2000

Install Networ k Driv ers from Disk

After you put the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter i n the comput er, con nect the network cable, plug in t he power cor d and start the computer. Windows automatically installs a driver for the adapter from its own library of drivers. However, you should still install the driver that is included on the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD to ensure you have the complete set of features described in this guide. You can install this driver manually using the following instructions:

1. Insert t he HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter

Drivers CD in th e CD-ROM drive. (If the HP Product

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Setup Autorun screen appears, you may close it.)

2. From the Control Panel, double-click the System icon,

select the Hardware tab, and click the Device Manager button.

3. Select “Network Adapters” and right-click on the HP

NetServer 10/100 adapter listing t o display its menu. Th en click the Properties menu option.

4. From the Properties dialog box, click the Driver tab and

click the Update Driver button. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard appears. Click Next.

5. At the prompt “What do you want the wizard to do?" select

the “Search for a suitable driver for my device” radio button and click Next.

6. Sel ect the C D - ROM d rives ch eck box and click Next.

7. Select the “Install one of the other drivers” check box and

click Next.

8. Sel ect the d river on th e HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN

Adapter Drivers CD and click Next.

9. Restart your computer.

After restarting your computer, connect to your network by double-clicking My Network Places icon on the desktop.

Windows NT Automatic Configuration

PCI computers automatically detect and configure PCI-compliant adapters while starting the computer. The adapter IRQ level and I/O address are automatically set by the BIOS each time you start your server.

Start your server to automatically configure the adapter. Configuration is complete when Windows NT starts or when the DOS prompt appears.

If your server displays an error while booting, it may require additional steps to configure. See the PCI Installation Tips section later in this guide for more information.

Chapter 5 Configuring the Adapter and Installing Drivers

Adding an A dapter while I nstalling Win dows NT

The HP driver that ships with Windows NT 4.0 is an older driver that does not support this ada pt er .

Therefore if you want to install the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter while installing Windows NT, you need to install the adapter after the installation of Windows NT is complete or install the adapter software from a floppy installation disk created from the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD (using the CD).

MAKEDISK.BAT

file on the root of the

Windows NT Version 4.0 Only

After putting the adapter in the server, connecting the cable, and starting Windows NT, you need to install the correct drivers.

1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.

2. Click the Adapters tab.

3. Click Add. You’ll see a list of adapters.

4. Don’t select an adapter from this list. Instead, insert the

HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD into the appropriate drive and click Have Disk.

5. Specify the appropriate drive in the dialog box and click

OK. Then follow the prompts to complete installation. When the adapter is added you’ll see a new adapter listed in the Network adapters list.

6. Click Close to finish.

7. Restart Windows NT when prompted.

Windows NT Version 3.51 On ly

After putting the adapter in the server, connecting the cable, and starting Windows NT; you need to install the correct drivers.

1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.

2. Click Add Adapter.

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3. When the list of adapters appears, scroll to the end of the

list and select <Other> Requires disk from manufacturer, then click Continue.

4. Insert t he HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter

Drivers CD in the appropriate drive, specify th at drive, then click OK.

5. Sel ect the HP NetServer adapter, and then click OK.

Drivers and utilities are installed.

6. The TCP/IP Configuration dialog box appears. Enter the

appropriate information and click OK. Remove the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD.

7. Wh en pr om p ted, restart Windows NT.

NOTE For troubleshooting information, see the

next section, Windows NT Troubleshooting.

Windows NT Troubleshooting

If Windows NT reports an error or you can’t connect to the network, try the suggestions here first, then turn to the Troubleshooting and FAQs section later in this guide, if necessary.

1. Make sure that you use the drivers for this adapter. Drivers

are located on the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD.

2. In your computer’s BIOS settings, make sure “Plug and

Play OS” is set to NO.

3. Make sure the driver is loaded and the protocols are bound.

Check the Settings in the Control Panel’s Network/Bindings dialog box.

4. Check the Win d ows NT Event Viewer for error messages.

5. If you are attaching to a NetWare network, check your

frame type and verify that NetWare client or server software has been installed.

6. Test the adapter with the HPSet advanced configuration

utility that was installed on your system when you installed the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter . To star t HPSet,

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double-click the HPSet icon in the Windows Control Panel. To run diagnostics, select the adapter and click the Diagnostics tab, then click Run Tests. For additional information, click Help in the HPSet window.

7. Check with your LAN administrator — you may need to

install supplemental networking software.

UNIX, Banyan VINES, and Other Operating Systems

Refer to the onli ne documents. On a DOS computer, view the appropriate ReadMe file for information on installing your network driver.

To view the ReadMe files go to the \INFO folder and use a t ext editor such as Notepad.

HPSet: An Overview

When you install the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter Windows drivers, an advanced configuration utility called HPSet is also installed. Users running Windows 2000 or NT can easily test hardware and set standard and advanced adapter features with HPSet. HPSet runs when you select an adapter and click the Properties button in the Network Control Panel.

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Figure 5-1. HPSet f or Windows NT

Priority Packet: An Overview

Priority Packet is a traffic-prioritization utility that enables you to set up priority filters to process high priority traffic before normal traffic. Using Priority Packet, you can give priority to critical applications or users.

Priority Packet is available on the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD in the \Priority Packet di rector y.

Prioritizin g Network Traffic

Priority Packet lets you set up priority filters to send information from critical nodes or applications with an indicated priority. By prioritizing traffic at the host or entry point of the network, network devices can base forwarding decisions on priority information defined in the packet.

Priority Packet prioritizes traffic based on priority filters — parameters you assign to be applied to outgoing (transmit) packets. Using the Priority Filter Wizard, you can set up pre-defined or custom priority filters based on a node (MAC) addres s , Ethern e t type, or by various properti e s of the prot oc ol

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and port. Priority Packet provides two different methods for prioritizing traffic: IEEE 802.1p tagging and High Priority Queue.

IEEE 802.1p Tagging

IEEE 802.1p is a new IEEE standard for tagging, or adding additional bytes of information to, packets with different priority levels. Packets are tagged with four additional bytes, which increase the packet size and indicate a priority level. When these p ackets a re sent out on the n etwork, the high erpriority packets are transferred first. Priority packet tagging (also known as Traffic Class Expediting) allows the adapter to work with other elements of the network (switches, routers) to deliver priority packets first. 802.1p tagging enables you to assign specific priority levels from 0 (low) to 7 (high).

Using the IEEE 802.1p standard for packet tagging, you can assign values to packets based on their priority. This method requires a network infrastr ucture that supports packet tagging. The routi ng devices receiving and trans ferri ng these pack ets on your network must support 802.1p for tagging t o be effective.

After you set up the priority filter in Priority Packet, you must launch HPSet and select 802.1p/802.1Q Tagging on t he Advan ced tab.

CAUTION IEEE 802.1p tagging increases the size of

the packets it tags. Some hubs and switches

won’t recognize the larger packets and will drop them. Check your hub or switch documentation to see if it supports 802.1p. (You can configure the switch to strip the tags from the packets and send it on to the next destination as normal traffic.) If these devices don’t support 802.1p or you’re not sure, use High Prior i t y Queue (HPQ) to prioritize network traffic.

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The requirements for effectively using IEEE 802.1p tagging are:

• The oth er devices receiving and rou t ing 802. 1p

tagged packets must support 802.1p.

• The adapters on these devices must support 802.1p

(adapters using the 82558 or later Ethernet controller). All HP NetServer 10/100 adapters support 802.1p.

• The adapter(s) cannot be assigned to an adapter

team.

• If you’re setting up VLANs and packet ta g ging on

the same adapter, you must select the 802.1p/802.1Q Tagging and the Enable option on the HPSet Advan ced tab.

High Priority Queue

If your network infrastructur e devices don’t support IEEE

802.1p or you’re not sure, you can still define priority filters and send packets as high priority. While High Priority Queue (HPQ) doesn’t provide the precise priority levels of 802.1p tagging, it does assign traffic as either high or low priority, and sends high priority packets first. Therefore, if there are multiple applications on a system sending packets, the packets from the application with a priority filter are sent out first. HPQ doesn't change network routing, or add any information to the packets.

To assign HPQ, you can specify it using Priority Packet when you create or assign a priority filter.

To effectively use HPQ tagging, the adapter(s) cannot be assigned to an adapter team.

6 Installing Multiple Adapters

The adapter’s 12-digit, hexadecimal Ethernet address is printed on a sticker placed on the adapter. The Ethernet address is sometimes called the node address or the MAC address. Note that the PCI slot number may not correspond with the physical conn ector in your NetServer.

NetWare Users

The s erver driver s use th e PC I slot number to iden t ify each installed adapter. You can correlate the PCI slot number to the adapter by using the Ethernet address that is printed on a label on the adapter. Run Setup to view th e Ethernet address and slot number for each installed adapter. For more information, see the ReadMe files.

Windows NT 3.51 Users

Repeat the configuration procedure for each adapter you want to install.

7 Selecting Duplex Mode

(Optional)

Duplexing is a performance option that lets you choose how the adap ter sends and receives data packets over the network. The adapter can operate at full duplex only when connected to a full duplex 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX switch, or to another full duplex adapter.

The possible settings for duplexing are:

• Auto (requires a full duplex adapter or switch with

auto-negotiation capability). The adapter negotiates with the swit ch to send an d receive pa ck ets at the highest rate. This is the default setting. If the switch does not provide auto-negotiation, the adapter runs at half duplex.

• Full duplex (requires a full duplex switch or

adap ter). Th e adapt er can send and receive packets at the same time. This mode can increase adapter performance capability. If the full duplex switch provides auto-negotiation, the adapter runs at full duplex. If the full duplex switch does not provide auto-negotiation, you need to set the adapter duplex mode manually (see the following sections), because it defaults to half duplex.

• Half duplex. The adapter performs one operation at

a time; it either sends or receives.

NOTE If an adapter is running a t 100 Mbps and

half-duplex, your potential bandwidth is higher than if you run it at 10 Mbps and full duplex.

Chapter 7 Selecting Duplex Mode (Optional)

Manually C onfiguring for Full Duplex

If your switch supports auto-negotiation with the NWay standard, duplex configuration is automatic and no action is required on your part. However, many currently installed switches do not support auto-negotiation. Check with your network system administrator to verify whether your switch supports this feature. Most installations require manual configuration to change to full duplex.

Configuration is specific to the driver you’re loading for your network operating system (NOS).

To set up the duplex mode, refer to the section below that corresponds to your operating system.

CAUTION Adapter performance may suffer or your

adapter may not operate if your switch doesn’t support full duplex and you configure the adapter to full duplex. The switch settings must always agree with the adapter. Also, make sure to always set the speed when you configure duplex.

Setting Full Du plex in Win dows NT/2000

While running Windows:

1. Double-click the HPSet icon from the Control Panel.

2. Click the Advanced Tab.

3. Select Duplex.

4. In the Duplex Mode list box, click Full Duplex.

5. Click OK.

6. Restart Windows.

Setting Full Du plex in NetWar e Serv ers

For each adapter in command and add the following options (you must include the equal sign for servers):

AUTOEXEC.NCF

, edit the LOAD

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FORCEDUPLEX=2 SPEED=100

(or 10 if 10BASE-T)

For more information, see the ReadMe file for NetWare servers.

Setting Full Duplex in Oth er Operating S ystems

See th e the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD. Open the file with any text editor.

OTHER.TXT

ReadMe file in the \OTHER directory on

Join a Virtual LAN

A Virtual LAN (VLAN) is a logical grouping of network devices put together as a LAN regardless of their physical grouping or collision domains. VLANs let a u ser see an d access only specified network segments. This increases network performance and improves network security.

VLANs offer the ability to group users and stations together into logical workgroups. This can simplify n etwork administration when connecting clients to servers that are geographically dispersed across the building, campus, or enterprise network.

Switch with IEEE 802.1Q

VLAN capability

T runk

Comm o n server with a

PRO/100 A dapter

VLANs 10, 20 , & 30

Engineering

1st floor

VLAN 30

Customer Support

1st floor

VLAN 10

Engineering

2nd floor VLAN 30

Figure 7-1. Vi r t ual LAN Configurati on

Typically, VLANs consist of co-worker s wit hin t he same department but in different locations, groups of users running the same network protocol, or a cross- functional team working

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on a joint p roject. Joining workers with VLANs form s l ogi ca l working groups.

VLANs are normally only configurable at the switch. However, the HP NetServer 10/100 adapter software permits you to configure a NetWa re server with up to 64 VLANs, and 55 VLANs for Windows NT 4.0.

To set up VLAN membership, your adapter must be attached to a switch with VLAN capability.

For more information on VLANs in NetWare, see the

NWTEAM.TXT

Adapter Drivers CD. For more information on VLANs in Windows NT, con t i nue to

the next section.

file on the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN

General Configuration Notes

1. Wind ows NT versions pri or t o 4.0 don’t suppor t VLANs.

2. VLANs requir e Win d ows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 with

Service Pack 4.0 (or later).

3. In Windows NT and Windows 2000, VLANs cannot be

implemented on adapters that have been configured for teaming options.

4. 802.1p/802. 1q i s required for VLANs to function. You can

enable this feature through the Advanced tab in HPSet.

5. HP NetServer 10/100 adapters only support VLANs

configured in compliance with the IEEE 802.1q specification. No support for ISL (Inter-Switch Link) VLANs is int ended.

A dding a VLAN in Windows NT 4.0

1. Create a VLAN on the switch. Use the parameters you

assig n there to joi n th e V LAN from the server. See your switch documentation for more information.

2. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.

3. On the Adapters tab, select the adapter you want to be on a

VLAN and cli ck Properties.

4. In HPSet, click Join VLAN. Note that VLANs cannot be

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assigned to adapters that are already in an Adapter Teaming option.

5. Enter the VLAN ID and VLAN Na m e. The VLAN ID

must match the VLAN ID on the switch. Valid ID range is from 0-4095. The VLAN Name is for informational

purposes only and doesn’t have to match the name on the switch.

6. Click Join VLAN. Repeat steps 3-5 for each VLAN you

want the server to join. The VLANs you add are li sted on the Adapters tab.

7. Click Close and restart the computer.

A dding a VLA N in Windows 2000

IMPORTANT You must use HPSet to add or remove a

VLAN in Windows 2000. Do not use the Network and Dial-up Connections dialog box to enable or disable VLANs. Ot herwise, the VLAN driver may not be correctly enabled or disabled.

1. Create a VLAN on the switch. Use the parameters you

assig n there to joi n th e V LAN from the server. See your switch documentation for more information.

2. In HPSet, click the Virtual LAN tab. Note that VLANs

cannot be assigned to adapters that are already in an Adapter Team.

3. Under the Virtual LAN tab, click the ADD button.

4. If this is the first VLAN you're creating, you may see the

following message: "In order for VLANs to functi on , you must be connected to a switch which supports IEEE VLANs (802.1Q). Also, 802.1p/802.1Q T a ggi ng must be enabled on this adapter. Would you like to enable

802.1p/802.1Q Taggin g on t his adapter?" If this message appears, click Yes to continue. HPSet will automatically enable the 802.1p/802.1Q feature on the Advanced tab.

5. Enter the VLAN ID and VLAN Name and click OK.

6. The VLAN ID must match the VLAN ID on the switch.

Valid ID range is from 1-4094. The VLAN Name is for

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informational purposes only and doesn’t have to match the name on the switch.

7. Repeat step s 3 and 5 for each VLAN you want the server t o

join. 802.1p/ 802.1q is enabled for all VLANs after it is enabled for the first VLAN. The VLANs you add are li st ed on the Adapters tab.

8. At the Virtual LAN tab, click OK and restart the

computer.

8 Choosing A dapter Teaming

Options

The HP NetServer 10/100 adapter provides several options for increasing throughput and fault tolerance when running Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 or NetWare 4.2 or newer:

NOTE Use of the teaming features requires HP

Server adapters.

Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) — provides automatic redundancy for your adapter. If the primary adapter fails, the secondary takes over. Adapter Fault Tolerance supports two to eight adapters per team.

Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) — allows balancing the transmission data flow among two to eight adapters. Also includes the AFT option. Works with any 100BASE-TX switch.

Cisco Fast Ether Cha nne l ( FEC) — creates a team of two, four, six or eight adapters to increase transmission and recept ion throug hput . Also includ es A F T option. Requi res a switch with FEC capability. (See your switch documentation for the number of ports you can aggregate in a team.)

To set up an option, go to the appropriate section in the pages that follow.

General Configuration Notes

• Windows NT versions prior to 4.0 don’t support

adapter teaming options.

• Adapter Teaming options require Windows NT 4.0

with Service Pack 4 or high er.

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Setting up Adapter Fault Tolerance

NOTE Use this procedure for setting up AFT only.

If setting up ALB or FEC, use the procedu res in th e next sections. Th e AF T feature runs automatically when you enable ALB or F EC.

Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) provides the safety of an additional backup link between the server and buffered repeater or switch. In the case of a buffered repeater or switch port, cable, or adapter failure, you can maintain uninterrupted network performance through an adapter team.

AFT is implemented with a primary adapter and one or more backups, or secondary adapters. During normal operation, the backup adapters are in standby. If the link to the primary adapter fails, the link to the secondary adapter takes over.

Setting up Adapter Fault Tolerance in Windows NT 4.0

1. See software requirements for AFT in the previous section,

General Configuration Notes.

2. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.

3. On the Adapters tab, select a HP NetServer 10/100 adapter

that will be in the team and click Properties. (Don’t use an

adapter that is on a VLAN.)

4. In the HPSet win dow, click the Adapter Teami ng tab.

5. Click the Add Adapter to a Tea m button.

6. The Teaming Wizard starts. Follow the wizard steps for

assigning ada pt ers to a team. AFT supports up to eight adapters per team, in any combination. Note that you can specify a Preferred Primary adapter, which in most cases will be your highest bandwidth adapter. See the HPSet Help for more information.

7. Click OK, then click Close to finish. Wh en pr om p ted,

restart your computer.

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Configuring Properties

The default AFT properties are suitable for most applications. To adjust them, follow this procedure.

1. Run HPSet.

2. On the adapter list, select the desired AFT team.

3. Click the Advanced Setting s tab.

4. Adjust parameters as required. Click Help for more

information.

Deleting a Team

1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.

2. On the Adapters tab, select the AFT team to delete.

3. Click Remove. A confirmation dialog box appears. Click

Yes.

4. Click Close. Restart W indows NT when prompted.

NOTE When IPX is used, the frame type for each

adapter in the team reverts to Auto when a team is deleted. You may need to set it to the specific frame type to connect to your network.

Setting up Adapter Fault Tolerance in NetWare

1. Copy the following l i nes from th e E XAMPLES.TXT file

(on the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD), paste them into the appropriate files, and modify them. These commands assume the

CHPTX.LAN

SYS:SYSTEM

( the HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD

to your server’s hard dr i ve).

files are in the system directory

) of your server. (Files must be copied from

HPANS.LAN

and

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NOTE The

HPANS.LAN

driver requires more resources (memory) than a traditional LAN driver. To accommodate this, the minimum and maxi mum pa ck et recei ve buffer s need to be increased. The exact numbers depend on the complexity of the team; however, the following settings (which are to be added to

STARTUP.NCF

the

file) should be sufficient

for most sing l e t ea m systems.

Copy th ese lines into the STARTUP.NCF file

SET MINIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS=500

SET MAXIMUM PACKET RECEIVE BUFFERS=2000

Copy th ese lines into the AUTOEXEC.NCF file

;- Load the base driver for each adapter

where x is the primary adapter’s slot number and y is the secondary adapter’s slot number.

load CHPTX slot=x name=primary load CHPTX slot=y name=secondary

Do not bind protoc ols to the base (CHPTX) dr iver .

;- Load HPANS to form the basis of a team

load HPANS

;- Bind HPANS to each physical adapter

bind HPANS CHPTX primary bind HPANS CHPTX secondary

;- Use HPANS to commit the team where z is the teaming mode of your choice: Specify AFT for Adapter Fault Tolerance, ALB for Adaptive Load Balancing, or FEC for Fast Ether Channel.

load HPANS commit mode=z

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;- Bind the protocol to HPANS instead of to the base driver

bind ipx HPANS net=1

Variable Definitions:

slot= the slot number your HP NetServer 10/100 adapter is

installed in, such as 1. If you don’t know the number, load the driver without it. NetWare will prompt you with available PCI device n u mbers.

Note that you can specify a Preferred Primary adapter, which in most cases will be your highest bandwidth adapter. See the NW411.TXT file on the CD for more information.

2. Modify the lines to match your server’s requirements.

3. Save the

AUTOEXEC.NCF

file and restart your server.

Deleting a Team

To remove a team in AFT or ALB mode, comment out the command lines above and restart the server .

Setting up Adaptive Load Balancing

Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) is a simple and efficient way to balance the transmission load of your server among two to eight adapters. With ALB, you group HP NetServer 10/100 adapters in teams. The ALB software continuously analyzes transmit loading on each adapter and balances the rate across the adapters as needed. Adapter teams configured for ALB also provid e the ben efi ts of AFT. Recei ve data is not load-balanced.

NOTE For maximum benefit, ALB should not be

used under NetBEUI and some IPX environments. For a list of specific IPX environments supported, see the Teaming

Options Supported by OS and Protocol

section later in this guide.

To use ALB, your adapters must be configured as a team in your server and be connected to the same switch.

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Setting up ALB in Windows NT 4.0

1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.

2. On the Adapters tab, select an adapter that will be in the

team, and then click Properties. (Don’t use an adapter that

is on a VLAN.)

3. In the HPSet window, click the Adapter Teaming tab.

4. Click the Add Adapter to a Tea m button.

5. The Teaming Wizard starts. Follow the wizard steps for

assigning adapters to a team. Note that you can specify a Preferred Primary adapter, which in most cases will be your highest bandwidth adapter. See the HPSet Help for more information.

6. Click OK, then click Close to finish. Wh en pr om p ted,

restart your server.

Deleting a Team

1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.

2. On the Adapters tab, select the ALB team to delete.

3. Click Remove. You’ll see a confirmation dialog box. Click

Yes.

4. Click Close. Restart when prompted.

NOTE When IPX is used, the frame type for each

adapter in the team reverts to Auto when a team is deleted. You may need to set it to the specific frame type to connect to your network.

Setting up ALB in NetWare

To set up ALB in NetWare, use the instructions in the Setting up Adapter Fault Tolerance in NetWare section earlier in this

guide, substituting “ALB” for the “Z” parameter.

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Setting Up Cisco Fast EtherChannel

Fast EtherChannel (FEC) is a performance technology developed by Cisco to increase throughput between switches. HP has implemented FEC on server adapters to increase your

server’s throughput. Unlike ALB, FEC can be configured to increase both tr ansm ission and recepti on cha nnel s bet ween your server and switch. FEC works only with FEC-enabled Cisco switches, such as the Catalyst 5000 series. With FEC, as you add adapters to your server, you can group them in teams to provide up to 800 Mbps at full duplex, with a maximum of eight HP NetServer 10/100 adapt ers. (Note that the switch must support more than four adapter s in FEC in order for more than four adapters to work in FEC. Consult your switch documentation.) The FEC software continuously analyzes loading on each adapter and balances network traffic across the adapters as needed. Adapter teams configured for FEC also pr ovide t he benefits of AFT.

To use FEC, you must have two, four, six or eight HP NetServer 10/100 adapters configured as an FEC Team in your server or workstation and linked to the same FEC-enabled Cisco switch.

Setting up FEC in Windows NT 4.0

1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.

2. On the Adapters tab, select a HP NetServer 10/100 adapter

that will be in the team and click Properties. (Don’t use an adapter that is on a VLAN.)

3. In the HPSet win dow, click the Adapter Teami ng tab.

4. Click the Add Adapter to a Tea m button.

5. The Teaming Wizard starts. Follow the wizard steps for

assigning adapters to a team. Note that you can specify a Preferred Primary adapter, which in most cases will be your highest bandwidth adapter. See the HPSet Help for more information.

6. Click OK, then click Close to finish. Wh en pr om p ted,

restart your computer.

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Deleting a Team

1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.

2. On the Adapters tab, select the FEC team to delete.

3. Click Remove. A confirmation dialog box appears. Click

Yes.

4. Click Close. Restart when prompted.

NOTE When IPX is used, the frame type for each

adapter in the team reverts to Auto when a team is deleted. You may need to set it to the specific frame type to connect to your network.

Setting up FEC in NetWare

To set up FEC in NetWare, use the instructions in the Setting up Adapter Fault Tolerance in NetWare section earlier in this

guide, substituting “FEC” for the “Z” parameter.

Teaming Options Supported by OS and Protocol

Windows NT 4.0 NetWare 4.2, 5.0, 5.1

AFT

ALB FEC

Note that on ly IPX packets type NCP (NetWare Core Protocol) are load balanced. Under FEC, all protocols can be load balanced.

IP, NetBEUI, IPX(NCP) , IPX (NetBIOS)

IP, IPX (NCP) IP, IPX (NCP) IP, NetBEUI, IPX (NCP),

IPX (NetBIOS)

IP, IPX (NCP), AppleTalk

IP, IPX (NCP)

9 Troubleshooting and FA Qs

If the A dapter Can’t Connect to the Network

Make sure th e cable is installed pr operly .

The network cable must be securely attached at both RJ-45 connections (adapter and hub). The maximum allowable distance from adapter to hub is 100 meters. If the cable is attached and the distance is within acceptable limits but the problem persists, try a different cable.

If you’re directly connecting two servers without a hub or switch , use a crossover cabl e.

Check the LED lights on the adapter.

The adapter has two diagnostic LEDs, one on each side of the cable con nector. Th es e ligh ts hel p indicate i f t here’ s a problem with the con nector, cable, or switch/h u b.

Responder Testing on the Netw ork (Option al)

Setup can test the adapter more thoroughly if there is a responder on the network while you run the tests.

1. Go to a NetServer on the network with a compar able PCI

adapter installed.

2. Run the appropriate configuration program for the

installed adapter and set it up as a responder.

3. Return to the server that has the new adapter. Run Setup

and test the adapter by running diagnostics.

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LED Function Indicators

LED Meaning

ACT/LNK On

ACT/LNK Off

The adapter and swit ch ar e receiving power; the cable connection between the switch and adapter is good.

The adapter and swit ch ar e not r eceiving p ower or th ere is a driver configuration problem.

If the LED is off:

•

Make sur e power is con nected to the PC . If power is

connected and the LED is still off:

•

Make sure the WOL cable is attached and power is

applied to the computer.

•

Make sure the network cable is attached at both ends.

•

Make sure you’ve loaded the network drivers.

•

Check all connections at the adapter and the switch an d

make s u re both ends are connected.

•

Try another port on the switch.

•

Make sure the duplex mode setting on the adapter

matches the setting on the switch.

•

Make sur e you h ave the correct type of cable between the

adapter and t he hub. 100BASE-TX requires two pairs. Some hubs require a crossover cable, while others require a straight-through cable.

•

Make sur e you’ve l oa d ed the cor rect network driver s .

ACT/LNK Flashing

The adapter is sending or receiving n et work data. The frequency of the flashes varies with the amount of network traffic.

If the ACT/LNK LED does not flash, the cause could be:

•

The network may be idle. Try accessing a server.

•

The adapter may not be transmitting or receivin g d ata.

Try another adapter.

•

Make sure you’re using two-pair cable for TX wiring.

100 On Operating at 100 Mbps. 100 Off Operating at 10 Mbps.

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Make sure y ou’r e usin g the corr ect driv ers.

Make sure you’re using the drivers that come with this adapter. Drivers that support pr evious versions of this adapter don’t support this version of the adapter.

Make sure th e switch por t and the adapter hav e the same duplex setting.

If you configured the adapter for full duplex, make sure the switch port is also configured for full duplex. Setting the wrong duplex mode can degrade performance, cause data loss, or result in lost connections.

Testing the A dapter (Diagnostics)

Test th e a dapter by running d i a g nostics. For DOS or Wi ndows

3.1, run Setup on th e HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Drivers CD. For Wind ows NT, run HPSet by doubleclicking the HPSet icon in the Windows Control Panel. To run diagnostics, select the adapter and click the Diagnostics tab, then click Run Tests. For additional information, click Help in the HPSet window.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Setup.exe reports the adapt er is “Not enabled by BIOS.”

•

The PCI BIOS isn’t configuring the adapter correctly. See

PCI Installation Tips earlier in this guide.

The server hangs when the driver s ar e l oaded.

•

Change the PCI BIOS interrupt settings. See PCI Installation

Tips for more information.

•

If you are using EMM386, it must be version 4.49 or newer

(this version ships with MS-DOS 6.22 or newer).

Diagnostics pass, but t he connect i on f ails or errors occur.

•

At 100 Mbps, use Category 5 wiring and make sure the

network cable is securely attached.

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•

At 100 Mbps, connect to a 100BASE-TX hub/switch (not

100BASE-T4).

•

For NetWare, make sure you specify the correct frame type in

your NET.CFG file.

•

Make sure the duplex mode setting on the adapter matches

the setting on the switch.

The adapter stopped working without apparent cause.

•

Run the diagnostics.

•

Try reseating the adapter in its slot, or try a different slot if

necessary.

•

The network driver files may be corrupt or missing. Remove

the drivers and then reinstall them.

The Wake on LAN feature is not w or king.

•

Make sure the WOL cable is attached and that power is being

applied to the computer.

•

Check the BIOS for its WOL setting. Some computers may

need to be configured for WOL.

•

Make sure the network cable is fully attached to the adapter.

10 Technical Information

PCI Installat ion Tips

PCI computers are designed to automatically configure add-in cards each time the server starts. Your PCI server sets the I/O address and IRQ level for your network adapter when the server starts. The adapter softwar e cannot change these values. If you exper ience a p roblem wh en the server s tarts, you may need to follow additional configuration steps.

On some servers, manual configuration is possible through the

server’s PCI BIOS setup utility. Refer to your server’s documentation. You may need to verify or change some BIOS settings.

Some common PCI solutions are listed here:

1. Bus master-enabled slots. On some servers, not all slots are

bus master enabled by default. Check your BIOS PCI bus setting. It will be set to either Busmaster or Non-busmastered. Choose Busmaster.

2. Reserve in t errupt s (I RQs) a nd/or mem or y addresses for

ISA adapters. This prevents PCI cards from trying to use the same settings ISA cards are using. Check your PCI BIOS setup program. There may be IRQ options such as Enable for ISA, Reserve for ISA, or Disable for PCI . This option is sometimes in the Plug and Play area of the BIOS setup.

3. Enable the PCI slot. In some PCI servers, you must use the

PCI BIOS setup program to enable the PCI slot. This is especially common in PCI servers with the PhoenixBIOS.

4. Update your PCI BIOS. An updated PCI system BIOS can

correct some PCI configuration problems. Call your server manufacturer to see if an updated BIOS version is available for your server.

5. Configure the slot for level-triggered interrupts. The slot

the adapter is using must be configured for level-triggered interr upt s r a ther than edge-triggered interr upt s. Check

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your PCI BIOS Setup program.

Here are some examp l es of PCI BIOS setup program parameters:

PCI slot #: Master: ENABLED Slave: ENABLED Latency timer: 40 Interrupt: Edge-level: Level

The exact wording of these parameters varies with different servers.

Slot where t he adapter is i nstalled

Choose an IRQ f rom the list

Removing an Existing Adapter in Windows 2000

If you are replacing an existing adapter with a HP NetServer 10/100 adapter, follow these steps before physically removing the adapter card:

1. Double-click My Computer.

2. Double-click Control Panel.

3. Double-click System.

4. Click the Hardware tab.

5. Click the Device Manager button.

6. Double-click Network Adapters .

7. Right-click on the listing for the adapter you want to

remove and click Uninstall.

8. Click OK.

9. Follow the instructions in the section Installing the

Adapter in the NetServer at the start of this manual.

Removing an Existing Adapter in Windows NT

1. From the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.

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2. Click the Adapters tab.

3. Under the “Network Adapters” field, highlight the adapter

you’re removing and click the Remove button.

4. Click OK.

5. Follow the instructions in the section Installing the

Adapter in the NetServer at the start of this manual.

Fast Ethernet Wiring

The 100BASE-TX specification supports 100 Mbps transmission over two pairs of Category 5 twisted-pair Ethernet (TPE) wiring. One pair is used for transmit and the other for receive. Segment lengths ar e limited to 100 meters with 100BASE-TX for signal timing reasons. This complies with the EIA 568 wiring standa rd.

Power Management

The selecti on s a re ACPI an d APM. AC PI should work in m ost comput ers.

The APM selecti on will pre-enable the Wake-on-LAN function of the adapt er. Set this selection t o APM if one of th e following apply:

1. You are having difficulty with remote wake-up in

computers that are compliant with the PCI 2.2 specification. You are running an OS that is not ACPI (Advanced Control and Power Interface) aware and you are not using the 3-pin header cable.

2. You are running an ACPI aware OS (such as Windows 98)

on a non-ACPI computer and the link light goes out when you shut down the system, disabling Wake-on-LAN.

11 Specifications

Compatibility

PCI v2.2 systems

Data Rate Mode

10 or 100 Mbps

Interrupt Levels

PCI: INTA

SRAM Transmit/Receive Buffer

6 KB

Power Requirements

1.06 Watts @ 5.0VDC

Isolation Volta ge

200V RMS

Diagnostic LEDs

Activity/Link, 100 Mbps

Diagnostic Softwa re

On-board HPSet, Setu p Respond er

Electrom agne tic C omplianc e

USA: CFR 47 part 15, Class B; FCC ID

EJMNPDSPDO35 Canada: Industry Canada, ICES-003, CISPR 22, Class B EU Countries: E N50081, E N 55022, Cl a ss B Eastern Europe (ISE) Countries: EN55022, Class B Korea: Min. of Information & Communication, Class B Japan: VCCI, CISPR 22 Class B ITE Australia: AS/NZS 3548 - EN 55022

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New Zealand: AS/NZS 3548 - EN55022 Taiwan: BCIQ, CISPR 22, Class B

Electrom agne tic Im munity

EU Countries: EN50082-1,EU, including:

ESD, IEC-801-2:1984, 4KV Contact, 8KV Air, Radiated Immunity, IEC-801-

3:1984, 3V/m, 80% AM Mod, 27 - 1000 MHz EFT, IEC-801-4:1988 1.0KV Power, 0.5KV I/O lines

Safety Complia nce

Meets the requirements of UL 1950, EN60950

Printed Circuit Board: UL 94 V-0

Environmental

Operational Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)

Operational Humidity: 10% to 90% Relative humidity, Non-condensing

Non-operational Temperature: -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)

Non-operational Humidity: 5% to 95% Relative humidity, Non-condensing Altitude: Operational -30 to 3045 meters (10,000 feet) Non-operational -30 to 12180 meters (40,000 feet)

Data C ommunic ations

Cable Interface Specifications Twisted-pair RJ-45 IEEE 802.3i Type 10Base-T

IEEE 802.3u Type 100Base-T

12 Warranty and Support

The hardware warranty below applies to components purchased as accessories. If your component was factory in stalled as part of a HP NetServer model, refer to the war r an ty statement provided with your system documentation.

Hardware Warranty

This HP NetServer accessory is covered by a limited hardware warranty for a per iod of one year from recei pt by the or igin al end-user purchaser.

Once installed in a HP NetServer, this accessory may car ry the longer of either a one-year warranty or the remainder of the warranty period for the HP NetServer in which it is installed.

This accessory may be serviced through expedited part shipment. In this event, HP will pr epay shipping charges, duty, and taxes; provide telephone assistance on replacement of the compon ent; an d pay shipping charges, duty, and taxes for any part that HP asks to be returned.

The customer may be required to run HP-supplied configuration and diagnostic programs before a replacement will be dispatched or an on-site visit is authorized.

Refer to the war ranty statement provided with your original HP NetServer system documentation for the warranty limitations, customer responsibilities, and other terms and conditions.

HP Repair and Telephone Support

Refer to the Service and Support section of your HP NetServer system documentation for instructions on how to obtain HP repair and telephone support.

NOTE Collect data before contacting your LAN dealer or

Hewlett-Packard, as follows:

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History:

• What symptoms did you n otice?

• Did the symptoms appear when the LAN adapter

was first installed, after normal operation, or after its configuration was changed?

• If you changed its configuration, did you also change

the driver parameters to match?

Adapter Informati on:

• Run the adapter utility for the HP NetServer’s

operating system, Setup or HPSet. Refer to the setup section about your operating system in this manual for information. Record any configuration information.

NetServer Information:

• What vendor and model of HP NetServer are you

using?

• What are the pr ocessor speed a nd bus t ype

(EISA/PCI or ISA/PCI)?

• What is the configuration of other cards installed in

you r H P NetServ er?

• What operating system and version are you using?

• What n etwork operating system and version are you

using?

• What applications are running on the HP NetServer?

• Find out if an expanded memory man ager or

memory caching is also running. If possible, get the memory man ager to output a map of the HP NetServer’s memory.

• List the contents of key files such as

AUTOEXEC.BAT, AUTOEXEC.NCF, STARTUP.NCF, CONFIG.SYS, NET.CFG, PROTOCOL.INI, LANMAN.INI, and

SYSTEM.INI

13 Regulatory Information

Notice for United States (Federal Communications Commission)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to ra dio or television recept ion, which can be det ermined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to corr ect the interference by one or more of the foll owing measures:

• Reorient or r elocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

the receiver .

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different fr om tha t to which the receiver is conn ected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television

technician for help.

Hewlett-Packard’s system certification tests were conducted with HP-supported peripheral devices and HP shielded cables, such as th ose you r eceive with your NetServer. Chang es or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables used with this device must be properly shielded to comply with the requirements of the FCC.

Chapter 13 Regulatory Information

Notice for Canada (Industry Canada)

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respect e toutes les

exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Notice for Japan

This equipment is in the Class B category information technology equipment based on the rules of Voluntary Control Council For Interference by In formation Technology Equipment (VCCI). Although aimed for residential area operation, radio interference may be caused wh en used near a rad io or TV receiver .

Read the instructions for correct operation.

Notice for Korea

Class A Equipment :

Please note that this equipment has been approved for business purposes with regards to electromagnetic interference, if purchased in error for use in residential area, you may wish to excha nge the equi p ment where you purcha sed it.

Class B Equipment :

Please note that this equipment has been approved for non-business purposes with regards to electromagnetic interference. This equipment can be allowed for use in all areas as well as residential areas.

Chapter 13 Regulatory Information

Notice for Taiwan

Class A Warning Statement

Chapter 13 Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity (US and EU)

DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer’s/Supplier Name: Hewlett-Packard Company Manufacturer’s/Supplier Address: 10955 Tantau Avenue

declares, that the product

Product Name: Network Interface CardNetServer 10/100 NIC Model Num ber(s): HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI LAN Adapter Produ c t Options: ALL

conforms to the follow ing Produ c t Specificati ons:

Safety: IEC 950: 1991+A1, A2, A3, A4 / EN 60950: 1992+A1, A2, A3, A4, ALL EMC: CISPR 22:1993 +A1 +A2 / EN 55022:1994, Class B

EN 50081-1:1992 - Generic Emissions EN 50082-1:1992 - Generic Immunity

Supplementary Informa tion:

1) The product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett-Packard peripherals.

2) The product complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the following directives and carries the CE marking accordingly:

- EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

- Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC

- LED’s in this product(s) are Class-1 in accordance with EN60825-1:1994.

Cupertino August 1, 1998

according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

Cupertino, CA 95014-5040 USA

GB9254-1988

IEC 801-2:1991, 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD IEC 801-3:1984, 3 V/m IEC 801-4:1988, 0.5 kV Signal Lines, 1 kV Power Lines

FCC Title 47 CFR, Par t 1 5, Class B

Nigel Marrion/Quality Manager

North American Contact: Hewlett-Packard Company Product Regulations Manager, 3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304 Phone: 415-857-1501

European Contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Herrenberger Straße 130, D-71034 Böblingen (FAX: + 49-7031-143143)

A Quick Install Guide in

Chinese

Appendix A Quick Installation Guide (Chinese)

Index

802.3i, 1

802.3u, 1

Adapter

Ethernet address, 21 Adapter Fault Tolerance, 30 Adapters

multiple, 21 Adaptive Load Balancing, 33 Adaptive Load Balancing NT

4.0, 34

Adaptive Load Balancing,

NetWare, 34 Adding a VLAN i n Windows

2000, 27 Adding a VLAN i n Windows

NT 4.0, 26 AFT, 1 ALB (Adaptive Load

Balancing), 1

Diagnostics, 39 DMI (Desktop Management

Interface), 2

Environmental specifications,

Fast EtherChannel, 35 FEC (Faster EtherChannel), 1 FEC in NetWare, 36 Frequently Asked Questions,

General Configuration Notes,

Getting help, 47

Can’t Connect to the

Network, 37

Choosing Adapter Teaming

Options, 29 Compatibility

802.3i, 1

802.3u, 1

Configuring for Full Duplex,

24 Configuring the Adapter and

Installing Drivers, 11 Connecting the Network

Cable, 7

Hardware repair

warranty information for,

47 Hardware Warranty, 47 Help, 47 HP NetServer 10/100TX PCI

LAN Adapter for PC I Systems, 1

HPSet, 17

Installing the Adapter in the

NetServer, 5

Index

interfer ence, 49

Join a Virtual LAN, 25

MAC addr ess, 2 1

NetWare Adapter Fault

Tolerance, 31 NetWare Users, 21 Node address, 21 Novell NetWare 4.1x or 4.2,

12 Novell NetWare 5.0, 11 NT 4.0 Adapter Fault

Tolerance, 30

Parts, 2 PCI Installation, 41 PCI slot number, 21 Power Management, 43 Priority Packet, 18

Quick Install Guide, 53

Readme files. See Driver s CD Regulatory information, 49 Removing an Existing Adapter

in Windows 2000, 42 Removing an Existing Adapter

in Windows NT, 42 Repair and Telephone

Support, 47

Selecting Duplex Mode, 23 Service and Support, 3 Setup Floppy Disk, 10 SNMP (Simple Network

Manag e ment Pr otocol), 2 Specifications, 45 Standards

PCI 2.1, 1

Plug-and-Play, 1

Teaming Options, 36 Technical Information, 41

Troubleshooting, 37

Adapter can’t connect, 37

UNIX, Banyan VINE S, and

Other Operating Systems,

17 Using Wake on LAN, 9

Wake on LAN Power Cable, 8 Warranty information

hardware, 47 Web site. See

http://www.hp.com/netserve

r/support Wher e to Go for More

Information, 3 Windows 2000, 13 Windows NT 3.51 Users, 21 Windows NT Automatic

Configuration, 14 Windows NT Trouble s hooting,

16 Wiring, Fast Ethernet, 43

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