Transition Networks N-FX-xxxx-02(L), N-FX-SC-02, N-FX-SC-02L, N-FX-LC-02, N-FX-LC-02L User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

N-FX-xxxx-02 (standard)
N-FX-xxxx-02 (L) (low profile)

100Base-FX, Fast Ethernet Fiber NICs

Transition Networks’ N-FX series of fast
Ethernet NICs (Network Interface Cards)
provide a 100Base-FX fiber port to deliver
low-cost fiber optic connectivity to the desktop
in fiber-rich LAN environments. With both
standard and low profile form factors, driver
support for most operating systems, and PCI

2.2 plug-and-play capability, these fast Ethernet NICs can be installed in virtually
any PC on the network.

N-FX-ST-02
N-FX-ST-

02(L)

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

N-FX-SC-02
N-FX-SC-02(L)

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

N-FX-MT-02
N-FX-MT-02(L)

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

N-FX-SC5-02
N-FX-SC5-02(L)

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

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

N-FX-SB201-02

N-FX-SB201-02(L)

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)*

N-FX-SC20-02
N-FX-SC20-02(L)

N-FX-SB202-02
N-FX-SB202-02(L)

Part Number

*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

N-FX-xxxx-02(x)

Port One - Duplex Fiber-Optic 100Base-FX

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

N-FX-LC-02
N-FX-LC-02(L)

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

N-FX-LC20-02

Optional accessories sold separately

Part Number Description

BTR-NFX Boot ROM chip supports BBS (Bios Boot specification) and

non-BSS compliant PCs.

Installation

Checklist

Before installing the N-FX module, verify that the package contains the following
items:

• N-FX module

• LAN driver CD

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

Description

The N-FX 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.

N-FX module installation

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

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LINK/ACT

LED

FDX LED

Boot ROM Socket

Figure 1: LEDs and Boot ROM Socket

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

Important: Install the N-FX 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 to the installation slot.

4. Carefully align to the slot guides and slide the N-FX module into the
“master slot.”

Install the N-FX 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.

N-FX 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 N-FX, PCI slot.

PCI bus system and configuration

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

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

• When installing multiple N-FX modules in a server station, you should
correctly configure the IRQ settings of the PCI slot.

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

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

• Operation in full or half-duplex (default) 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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Cable Specifications

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

N-FX-ST-02(x), N-FX-SC-02(x),
N-FX-LC-02(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

N-FX-LC20-02 1310 nm multimode
Fiber optic transmitter power: min: -15.0 dBm max: -8.0 dBm
Fiber optic receiver sensitivity: min: -31.0 dBm max: -16.0 dBm
Link budget: 16.0 dB

N-FX-MT-02(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

N-FX-SC5-02(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

N-FX-SC20-02(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

N-FX-SB201-02(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

N-FX-SB202-02(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 IEC-825/CDRH standard and comply with 21CRF1040.10 and
21CRF1040.11.

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Technical Specifications

For models N-FX-xxxx-02 and N-FX-xxxx-02(L)

Standards: IEEE 802.3
Expansion bus standard: PCI 2.1, 2.2
Data rate 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: • Windows 95, 98, ME, 2000, 2003. XP, NT4.0

• NDIS 2, 3, 4, 5

• NetWare Server 3.12, 4.x, 5x, 6.x

• Netware DOS Client ODI

• MAC OS

• Linux x86, x64

• FreeBSD 3.2, 4.x, 5.x

• SOC Unixware 7.1, OpenUnix 8

• SCO Open Server ..x

• Solaris 8, 9, 10
Boot server support: PXE, RPL, Netware NCP/IPX, DHCP, BootP
PCB dimensions: 2.2”W x 4.8”D x 0.9”H

(55.9 mm x 121.9 mm x 23 mm)

Weight: 3 oz. (91g) approximate
Power consumption: 1.0A @ +5VDC
MTBF 184,743 hours (Bellcore7 V5.0)
Opearting temp: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage temp: -25°C to 85°C (-13°C 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.

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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 N-FX module is properly inserted into the master slot.

2 Confirm that the PC is properly connected to a power source and with the

power source turned ON.

3 Check the fiber cable 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,10900 Red Circle Drive

Minnetonka, MN 55343 U.S.A.

Model: N-FX-xxxx-02 and N-FX-xxxx-02(L) Network Interface Cards

Part Number:

N-FX-ST-02(x), N-FX-SC-02(x), N-FX-LC-02(x), N-FX-LC20-02
N-FX-MT-02(x), N-FX-SC5-02(x), N-FX-SC20-02(x), N-FX­SB201-02(x), N-FX-SB202-02(x)

Regulation: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC

Purpose: To declare that the N-FX-xxxx-02 and N-FX-xxxx-02(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).

September 2009

Stephen Anderson, Vice-President of Engineering Date

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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.

In accordance with European Union Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament
and of the Council of 27 January 2003, Transition Networks will accept post usage
returns of this product for proper disposal. The contact information for this activity can be
found in the 'Contact Us' portion of this document.

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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