Transition Networks NFXEXXX01 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

N-FXE-xxx-01, 100Base-FX Fiber Adaptor NIC Cards

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PCI-Express x1 Interface

•Available with SC, ST, LC multimode and single mode fiber connections

•Wake-on-LAN (WoL)

•Supports 802.1q VLAN tagging

100Base-FX Fiber Adapter NIC is a Fast Ethernet NIC that fully complies with all IEEE

802.3u and 100Base-FX standards. Two LED indicators (LINK/ACT and FDX) on the bracket will help to oversee board link activities and full-duplex status.

Fast Ethernet PCI-E 100Base-FX Fiber adapters support Preboot Execution Environment (PXE), Remote Program Load (RPL), and Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP). Multi-Boot Agent (MBA) is a software module that allows your networked system to boot with the images provided by remote systems across the network.

Part Number Fiber Port

N-FXE-ST-01

N-FXE-SC-01 SC, 1310 nm multimode, 2km (1.2 miles) std/low profile bkt

N-FXE-LC-01 LC, 1310 nm multimode, 2km (1.2 miles) std/low profile bkt

N-FXE-SC5-01 SC, 1310 nm single mode, 5km (3.1 miles) std/low profile bkt

N-FXE-LC5-01 SC, 1310 nm silngle mode, 5km (3.1 miles) std/low profile bkt

ST 1310 nm multimode, 2km (1.2 miles) std/low profile bkt

PXE boot included*

*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

N-FXE Series Fast Ethernet NICs

Installation

Checklist

Before installing the Fast Ethernet N-FXE Series 100Base-FX Fiber NIC, verify that the package contains the following items:

• Fast Ethernet N-FXE Series 100Base-FX Fiber NIC

• LAN Driver and User’s Guide CD-ROM

Please notify your sales representative immediately if any of the aforementioned items is missing or damaged.

Description

The two LED indicators, LINK/ACT and FDX located on the bracket, show network/board link activities, and full-duplex statuses. See Figure 1.

LEDs

Figure 1: N-FXE-xx-01

N-FXE NIC card installation

CAUTION: Wear a grounding strap and observe electrostatic discharge precautions

when installing the N-FXE NIC. Failure to observe this caution could result in failure or damage of the N-FXE module.

Install the N-FXE NIC card -- continued

6. Replace the PC or File Server cover and secure it with the screws removed in Step 2.

7. Disconnect any antistatic devices.

8. Power up the unit.

Network remote boot configuration

Select remote boot type

To enter the MBA configuration menu to select remote boot type (PXE, RPL), press SHIFT-F10 keys within 3 seconds after powering up the PC, otherwise the computer will load the OS.

Set network remote reboot

To set the network remote boot, enter PC BIOS first and then select the Boot tab, after that choose MBA as the priority.

Cancel network remote boot

To cancel network remote boot, change the PC BIOS setting for MBA to Hard Drive or devices.

Wake on LAN (WoL)

The WoL function on this NIC can recognize a wake-up frame and signal the PC to power up. The default state of the WoL function is enabled (ON), which means pin 2 and pin 3 on J1 (3-pin header) are connected via a jumper, as shown below.

3ON

OFF

Wake on LAN select Jumper (J1)

WARNING:

To install the N-FXE module, do the following:

1. Turn OFF power to the PC or file server and unplug the power cord.

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

3. Select an empty PCI-E slot. (see system documentation if not sure where the

4. Remove the network N-FXE- NIC from the shipping package and store the

5. Apply even pressure on the corners of the N-FXE NIC card, pushing down

Turn power OFF before installing the N-FXE NIC.

PCI-E slots are located) and remove the faceplate. Keep the faceplate.

packaging material in a safe place.

until it seats firmly into the PCI-E slot.

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