StarTech.com ST1000SPEXD2 User Manual

Manual Revision: 07/18/2011

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ST1000SPEXD2

Dual Port Gigabit Network Server Card

- Low Prole

*actual product may vary from photos

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FCC Compliance Statement

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,
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 radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver

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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................1

Packaging Contents .................................................................................................................................1

System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1

Installation ..............................................................................................2

Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 2

Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 2

Specications ..........................................................................................4

Technical Support ..................................................................................5

Warranty Information ............................................................................5

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Introduction

The ST1000SPEXD2 Dual Port Low Prole PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapter Card
provides two 10/100/1000 Mbps capable Ethernet ports and is fully compatible with
IEEE 802.3/u/ab standards. Suitable for any PCI Express-enabled client, server or
workstation, the Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Card supports high performance
dual channel networking and maximum data transfer speeds of 1000 Mbps in each
direction (2000 Mbps total) - up to 10 times faster than 10/100 Ethernet. This low
prole compatible NIC supports features such as Jumbo Frames, VLAN tagging and
Wake on LAN (WOL) and includes an optional full prole bracket that makes it easy to
install the card in either a small form factor/low prole or full/standard computer case/
server.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x PCI Express Network Card

• 1 x Full Prole Installation Bracket

• 1 x Driver CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• PCI Express enabled computer system with available full/low prole PCI Express
expansion slot

• Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2003/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit),
CE4.2/5.0, or Linux® kernel 2.4.x or later, or Apple® Mac OS® 10.4 (Intel), or
SCO® OpenServer® 5.0.7/6

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Installation

WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely
damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before
opening your computer case or touching your PCI Express card. StarTech.com
recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer
component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge yourself of any
static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such
as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be careful to handle the PCI
Express card by its edges and not the gold connectors.

Hardware Installation

1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers,
external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power
supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.

2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer
system for details.

3. Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the
computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details.). Note
that this card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (i.e. x4, x8 or x16 slots).

4. Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of
the case.

NOTE: If installing the card into a full sized desktop system, replacing the pre-installed
low prole bracket with the included full prole (full height) installation bracket may
be necessary.

5. Place the cover back onto the computer case.

6. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.

Driver Installation

1. Upon starting Windows, if the “Found New Hardware” wizard appears on the screen,
cancel/close the window and insert the included Driver CD into the computer’s CD/
DVD drive.

2. AutoPlay should automatically launch and display all of the folders on the CD or
prompt you to view les. If not, open “My Computer” and double-click on the CD/
DVD drive.

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3. Enter the folder “LAN”, then “RealtekRTL8111B_8111C”, followed by your operating
system version and double-click the “Setup.exe” le in that folder.

4. This should launch the driver Installation wizard. Continue through the wizard and
once complete, all the necessary drivers will be installed.

Windows Vista/7/Server 2008 R2

1. Upon starting Windows, if the “Found New Hardware” wizard appears on the screen,
cancel/close the window or choose not to install the drivers and insert the included
Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive.

2. AutoPlay should automatically launch and display all of the folders on the CD or
prompt you to browse the les. If not, open “Computer” and double-click on the
CD/DVD.

3. Enter the folder “LAN”, then “RealtekRTL8111B_8111C”, followed by your operating
system version and double-click the “Setup.exe” le in that folder.

4. This should launch the driver Installation wizard. Continue through the wizard and
once complete, all the necessary drivers will be installed.

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Specications

Host Interface

PCI Express revision 1.1

(x1 slot connector)

Form Factor Low/Full Prole

Chipset ID RealTek RTL8111C

External Connectors 2 x RJ45 Ethernet female

LEDs

2 x Link/Activity

2 x Link Speed

Supported Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 1000 Mbps

Full Duplex Support Yes

Auto MDIX Yes

Buer Size On-chip 48KB Transmit/Receive

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 55°C (32°F ~ 131°F)

Storage Temperature 20°C ~ 75°C (-4°F ~ 167°F)

Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH

Dimensions 110.0mm x 74.0mm

Weight 200g

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/

Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit),

Mac OS 10.4, Linux kernel 2.4.x,

SCO OpenServer 5.0.7/6

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Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

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ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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