Transition Networks NDM-FTX-MT-01(L), NDM-FTX-SC-01(L), NDM-FTX-SB201-01(L), NDM-FTX-SB202-01(L), NDM-FTX-SC20-01(L) User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

NDM-FTX-xxxxx-01 (standard)
NDM-FTX-xxxxx-01(L) (low profile)

Fast Ethernet Fiber/Dual Media NICs

• Fast Ethernet

• Copper and Fiber

• 10/100Base-TX and/or 100Base-FX

Transition Networks NDM-FTX series
fast Ethernet dual media NIC (Network
Interface Card) provides a 10/100Base­TX copper port and a 100Base-FX fiber
port for installation flexibility in a
mixed-media environment. The dual

ports can also provide redundancy for
critical applications. These NICs come in standard and low profile form factors, and
include driver support for a variety of operating systems.

NDM-FTX-ST-01
NDM-FTX-ST-01(L)

RJ-45
100 m (328 ft)*

ST, 1300 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*

NDM-FTX-SC-01
NDM-FTX-SC-01(L)

RJ-45
100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1300 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*

NDM-FTX-MT-01
NDM-FTX-MT-01(L)

RJ-45
100 m (328 ft)*

MT-RJ, 1300 nm multimode
2 km (1.2 miles)*

NDM-FTX-SC5-01
NDM-FTX-SC5-01(L)

RJ-45
100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1310 nm single mode
5 km (3.1miles)*

RJ-45
100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1310 nm single mode
20 km (12.4 miles)*

RJ-45
100 m (328 ft)*

NDM-FTX-SB201-01
NDM-FTX-SB201-01(L)

RJ-45
100 m (328 ft)*

SC, 1550 TX/1310 nm RX single
mode, single fiber 20 km (12.4 miles)*

SC, 1310 TX/1550nm RX single
mode, single fiber 20 km (12.4 miles)*

NDM-FTX-SC20-01
NDM-FTX-SC20-01(L)

NDM-FTX-SB202-01
NDM-FTX-SB202-01(L)

Part Number Port One - Copper

10/100Base-TX

Port Two - Duplex Fiber-Optic
100Base-FX

*Typical maximum cable distance.
Actual distance is dependent upon the
physical characteristics of the network
installation.

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

Cable Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .4

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . .5

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

NDM-FTX-xxxxx-01

Part Number Description

BTR-NDM-RPL RPL, Bootable ROM Chip
BTR-NDM-PXE PXE, Bootable ROM Chip

Optional accessories sold separately

Installation

Checklist

Before installing the NDM-FTX, verify that the package contains the following
items:

• NDM-FTX Board

• LAN Driver CD

Please notify your sales representative if any item is missing or damaged.

Description

The NDM-FTX module has a bootable ROM socket (ROM chip sold separately).
The two LED indicators, LINK/ACT and FDX located on the bracket, show
network/board link, activities, collision, and full-duplex statuses. See Figure 1.

NDM-FTX module installation

CAUTION: Wear a grounding strap and observe electrostatic discharge
precautions when installing the NDM-FTX module. Failure to observe this caution
could result in damage or failure of the NDM-FTX module.

To install the NDM-FTX module, do the following:

Important: Install the NDM-FTX module in a “master slot” only.

1. Locate a master slot on the PC workstation or file server.

2. Remove the cover from the PC workstation or file server—keep all screws.

3. Remove and keep the screws holding the cover over the installation slot.

4. Carefully slide the NDM-FTX module into the “master slot,” aligning the
module with the slot guides.

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Figure 1: LEDs and Boot ROM Socket

Install the NDM-FTX module -- continued

5. Ensure that the module is firmly seated in the slot.

6. Use the screws from step “3” to secure the module to the workstation or
file server housing.

NDM-FTX PCI module configuration

For motherboards with automatic PCI configuration:

• No specific setup is needed.

• You can enter the system BIOS setup menu to view or specify the interrupt
(INT) line of the PCI slots.

For motherboards with bus master and interrupt jumpers:

• Enable bus master operation in a selected PCI slot and select an INT
request line (IRQ) level, using the appropriate motherboard jumper.

• Enable I/O on the NDM-FTX, PCI slot.

PCI bus system and configuration

• Ensure that the PCI machine supports master slots, INT multiple sharing
and timing compatibility.

• DO NOT install NDM-FTX in PCI slave slots. Please refer to your PCI
system manual and select the appropriate configuration settings.

• When installing multiple NDM-FTX boards in a server station, you should
correctly configure the IRQ settings of the PCI slot.

• Up to four NDM-FTX modules can be installed in a PCI file server
running NetWare operating system.

• NDM-FTX server modules share the same INT line with the driver
supporting multiple INT services at a time. The IRQ of each NDM-FTX
module should not conflict with other boards.

• Operation in full or half-duplex mode is configured by LAN driver
options. The operating mode should match the working status of the
remote link device.

• Use EMM386 version 4.49 or higher, and install both DOS and EMM386
from the same DOS package to avoid software problems.

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The physical characteristics must meet or exceed the IEEE 802.3 specification.

Fiber cable

Bit error rate: <10-9
Single mode fiber (recommended): 9 µm
Multimode fiber (recommended): 62.5/125 µm
Multimode fiber (optional): 100/140, 85/140, 50/125 µm

NDM-FTX-ST-01(x), NDM-FTX-SC-01(x), NDM-FTX-MT-01(x) 1300 nm multimode
Fiber optic transmitter power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Fiber optic receiver sensitivity: min: -31.0 dBm max: -17.0 dBm
Link budget: 12.0 dB

NDM-FTX-SC5-01(x) 1310 nm single mode
Fiber optic transmitter power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm
Fiber optic receiver sensitivity: min: -31.0 dBm max: -7.5 dBm
Link budget: 12.0 dB

NDM-FTX-SC20-01(x) 1310 nm single mode
Fiber optic transmitter power: min: -15.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
Fiber optic receiver sensitivity: min: -31.0 dBm max: 0.0 dBm
Link budget: 16.0 dB

NDM-FTX-SB201-01(x) 1310 TX/1550 RX nm single mode

single stand
Fiber optic transmitter power: min: -14.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
Fiber optic receiver sensitivity: min: -32.0 dBm max: 0.0 dBm
Link budget: 18.0 dB

Cable Specifications

Copper cable

10BASE-T UTP Category 3, 4, 5 or higher
100Base-TX UTP Category 5 or higher
Gauge: 24 to 22AWG
Attenuation: 22.0 dB /100m @ 100 MHz

• Straight-through MDI twisted-pair cable must be used.

• Shielded STP or unshielded UTP twisted-pair cable may be used.

• Pins 1 and 2, 3 and 6 are the two active pairs in an Ethernet network.

• RJ-45 Pin-out: Pin 1 = TD+, Pin 2 = TD-, Pin 3 = RD+, Pin 6 = RD-

• Use only dedicated wire pairs for the active pins:

(e.g., blue/white and white/blue, orange/white and white/orange, etc.)

• DO NOT use flat or silver satin wire.

1
2

3
6

Straight-Through Cable

Twisted Pair #1

Twisted Pair #2

1
2

3
6

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Technical Specifications

For models NDM-FTX-xxxxx-01 and NDM-FTX-xxxxx-01(L)

Standards: IEEE 802.3
Expansion bus standard: PCI 2.1, 2.2
Data rate: 10/100Mpbs twisted pair media

100Mbps fiber media

LED: LINK/ACT (on the bracket)

ON = communication link; flashing = activity on link
FDX (full duplex link); ON = full duplex link

Drivers: • NetWare Server 4.1x, 5.x

• Netware DOS Client ODI

• Windows 95, 98, 2000, 2003, XP, NT4.0

• Linux
Boot server support: Novell RPL Boot ROM; PXE Boot ROM
PCB dimensions: 2.5” W x 5.9” D x 0.85” H

(63.5 mm W x 149.9 mm D x 21.6 mm H)

Weight: 3 oz. (91g) approximate
Power consumption: 1.0A @ +5VDC
MTBF 198,853 hours (Bellcore7 V5.0)
Operating temp 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage temp: -25°C to 85°C (-13°F to 185°F)
Humidity: 5% to 90%, non-condensing
Altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet
Warranty: Lifetime

WARNING: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open: DO NOT stare into
the beam or view directly with optical instruments. Failure to observe this warning
could result in damage to your vision or blindness.

CAUTION:

Use of controls, adjustments, or the performance of procedures other

than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The information in this manual is subject to change without further notice.

Fiber cable -- continued

NDM-FTX-SB202-01(x) 1550 TX/1310 RX nm single mode

single stand
Fiber optic transmitter power: min: -14.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
Fiber optic receiver sensitivity: min: -32.0 dBm max: 0.0 dBm
Link budget: 18.0 dB

The fiber optic transmitters on the device meet Class I Laser safety requirements per IEC­825/CDRH standard and comply with 21CRF1040.10 and 21CRF1040.11.

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Troubleshooting

Diagnostics LEDs and Boot ROM

LEDS

The LINK/ACT LED lights when a fiber cable or twisted pair cable connection
is good. It blinks to indicate activity.

The collision and full-duplex LED report board operating status.

Boot ROM

To add the remote boot feature to a workstation, insert the Boot ROM into the
ROM socket. See Figure 1 on page 2.

After power UP, the LINK/ACT LED should light; if not, check the following:

1 Confirm that the NDM-FTX module is properly inserted into the PC

workstation master slot or file-server master slot.

2 Confirm that the PC workstation or the file server is properly connected to

a power source and with the power source turned ON.

3 Check the fiber cable and twisted-pair copper cables for proper connection.

4 Contact Tech Support: 1-800-260-1312, Int’l: 00-1-952-941-7600 if those

steps fail to produce the desired result.

Note: To connect this device to a router, bridge, or switch, please refer to the

corresponding technical manual for the device.

Declaration of Conformity

Name of Mfg: Transition Networks, 6475 City West Parkway,

Minneapolis, MN 55344 U.S.A.

Model: NDM-FTX-xxxxx-0l and NDM-FTX-xxxxx-0l(L) Network Interface

Cards

Part Number: NDM-FTX-ST-01(x), NDM-FTX-SC-01(x), NDM-FTX-MT-01(x),

NDM-FTX-SC5-01(x), NDM-FTX-SC20-01(x),
NDM-FTX-SB201-01(x), NDM-FTX-SB202-01(x)

Regulation: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

Purpose: To declare that the NDM-FTX-xxxxx-01 and NDM-FTX-xxxxx-0l(L), to

which this declaration refers, is in conformity with the following
standards:

CISPR 22:1997+A1:2000; EN 55022:1998+A1:2000 Class A; FCC Part 15 Subpart B; 21CFR
subpart J

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and

Standard(s).

June 30, 2005

Stephen Anderson, Vice-President of Engineering Date

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33332.A

Printed in the US Manual Part Number and Rev.

Compliance Information

CISPR22/EN55022 Class A, CE Mark, CISPR22/EN55022 Class A + EN55024, CE Mark

FCC regulations

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user's own expense.

Canadian regulations

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out
on the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de la Class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage
radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

European regulations

Caution: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio

interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Achtung! Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei
Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten. In diesem Fäll ist der Benutzer für
Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich.

Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit risque de
créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilsateur de prende les measures
spécifiques appropriées.

CAUTION: RJ connectors are NOT INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO THE
PUBLIC TELEPHONE NETWORK. Failure to observe this caution could result in
damage to the public telephone network.

Der Anschluss dieses Gerätes an ein öffentlickes Telekommunikationsnetz in den EG­Mitgliedstaaten verstösst gegen die jeweligen einzelstaatlichen Gesetze zur Anwendung der
Richtlinie 91/263/EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über
Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen einschliesslich der gegenseitigen Anerkennung ihrer
Konformität.

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