PCIe Medical LAN Card
User’s Guide (Version 1.00)
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1. Table of Contents PCIe Medical LAN Card - User’s Guide (Version 1.00)
1. Table of Contents
1. Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Table of Figures...................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1. Symbols used in this Manual ..................................................................................................................... 4
3. Important Instructions............................................................................................................................. 5
3.1. Note on the Warranty .............................................................................................................................. 5
3.2. Exclusion of Accident Liability Obligation.................................................................................................... 5
3.3. Liability Limitation / Exemption from the Warranty Obligation ........................................................................ 5
4. Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................. 6
4.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ................................................................................................................... 6
4.2. FCC Statement ....................................................................................................................................... 7
4.3. Electromagnetic Compatibility .................................................................................................................. 7
5. Scope of Delivery ..................................................................................................................................... 8
5.1. Type Label and Product Identification ........................................................................................................ 8
6. Product Description ................................................................................................................................. 9
6.1. Features ..............................................................................................................................................10
6.1.1. Network Features............................................................................................................................10
6.1.2. Performance Features Supported by Intel® 82574L LAN Controller ............................................................10
6.2. LAN Port/s ...........................................................................................................................................11
6.3. Status LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................12
6.3.1. Labeling of the Single/Dual Slot Brackets (also for Low Profile Slot Bracket) ..............................................12
6.4. PCIe-Bus Edge Card Connector .................................................................................................................13
6.5. Mechanical Design.................................................................................................................................14
6.6. System Requirements.............................................................................................................................15
7. Installation............................................................................................................................................16
7.1.1. Adapt the PCIe Medical LAN Card (Dual/Single) to a Low Profile Card ........................................................16
7.1.2. Installation of the PCIe Medical LAN Card (Dual/Single) .........................................................................16
8. Main Specifications.................................................................................................................................18
8.1. Environmental Specifications .................................................................................................................. 18
8.2. CE Directives and Standards.....................................................................................................................19
9. Technical Support ...................................................................................................................................20
9.1. Returning Defective Merchandise .............................................................................................................20
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1. Table of Contents PCIe Medical LAN Card - User’s Guide (Version 1.00)
1.1. Table of Figures
Fig. 1: Dual LAN (PCIe Medical Dual LAN card).................................................................................................... 8
Fig. 2: Single LAN (PCIe Medical LAN Card)........................................................................................................ 8
Fig. 3: Dual low profile slot bracket.................................................................................................................. 8
Fig. 4: Single low profile slot bracket ............................................................................................................... 8
Fig. 5: PCIe Medical Dual LAN Card (top side)..................................................................................................... 9
Fig. 6: PCIe Medical Dual LAN Card (bottom side) ............................................................................................... 9
Fig. 7: PCIe Medical Single LAN Card Dual (top side)........................................................................................... 9
Fig. 8: PCIe Medical Single LAN Card (bottom side) ............................................................................................. 9
Fig. 9: LEDs of the PCIe Medical (Dual / Single) LAN Card ....................................................................................12
Fig. 10: PCIe Medical LAN Card -PCB- Mechanical dimensions...............................................................................14
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2. Introduction PCIe Medical LAN Card - User’s Guide (Version 1.00)
2. Introduction
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2.1. Symbols used in this Manual
Symbol Meaning
This symbol indicates the danger of injury to the user or the risk of damage to the product if the
corresponding warning notices are not observed.
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Other product names cited in this manual may also be trademarks and are used here solely for identification purposes.
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notices are not observed.
This symbol indicates general information about the product and the user manual.
This symbol precedes helpful hints and tips for daily use.
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3. Important Instructions PCIe Medical LAN Card - User’s Guide (Version 1.00)
3. Important Instructions
This chapter contains safety instructions which must be observed when using the PCIe Medical LAN Card.
The manufacturer’s instructions provide useful information on your PCIe Medical LAN Card.
3.1. Note on the Warranty
Due to their limited service life, parts which by their nature are subject to a particularly high degree of wear (wearing
parts) are excluded from the warranty beyond that provided by law. This applies to the batteries, for example.
3.2. Exclusion of Accident Liability Obligation
Kontron Embedded Computers shall be exempted from the statutory accident liability obligation if the user fails to
observe the safety instructions.
3.3. Liability Limitation / Exemption from the Warranty Obligation
In the event of damage to the device caused by failure to observe the hints in this manual and eventually on the device
(especially the safety instructions), Kontron Embedded Computers shall not be required to honor the warranty even
during the warranty period and shall be exempted from the statutory accident liability obligation.
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