Znyx Networks ZX410 User Manual

NetBlaster

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ZX410 Series

Fast Ethernet Adapters for CompactP C I Syst em s

User’s Guide

Cover: ZNYX NetBlaster ZX414U6 and ZX414U3

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NetBlaster ZX410 Series User's Guide

Document # DU0119-02

August 3, 1999 Version

© 1999 ZNYX Corporation. All rights reserved worldwide. Informati on in this document is subject to change without prior notice. ZNYX, RAIN,
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Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ZNYX NetBlaster CompactPCI Fast Ethernet Adapter. Your
adapter is designed to provide a lifetime of superior service in your CompactPCI system.

CompactPCI is the newest specification for PCI-based industrial and/or embedded computers.
It is electronically compatible with desktop PCI in a different physical form factor.

NetBlaster

• NetBlaster CompactPCI ZX412 provides two 10/100 ports , each with separate IEEE Auto

Negotiation. It is available for 3U and 6U slots.

• NetBlaster CompactPCI ZX414 provides four 10/100 ports , each with separate IEEE Auto

Negotiation. It is available for 3U and 6U slots.

CompactPCI

Fast Ethernet Adapter Models

What’s In the Package

Your purchase of a NetBlaster CompactPCI adapt er includes the following items. Please contact
ZNYX Customer Support at [phone] if anything is missing from this package.

1. NetBlaster CompactPCI Fast Ethernet adapter (either ZX412 or ZX414).

2. DOS diagnostic and documentation diskette, containing:

• ZNYX NetBlaster CompactPCI User’s Guide (DU011901.PDF)

• DOS Diagnostic Program (ZX414.EXE and ZX412.EXE)

Installation Procedure

There are two basic steps you need to follow to operate the NetBlaster CompactPCI adapter.

1. Install the hardware.

2. Install the driver.

To get the most recent operating system specific driver, go to the ZNYX web site at
www.znyx.com. If the required driver cannot be located on the ZNYX web site, contact ZNYX
Technical Support at [phone] or [e-mail].

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Hardware Installation

Below are the steps necessary to install a NetBlaster CompactPCI adapter into a standard,
compliant system. In most systems, the configuration is “plug and play”, which requires no
operations on the part of the installer. The following are detailed instructions for the hardware
installation procedure.

Installing the Hardware

This installation procedure is for installing an adapter into standard, compliant systems. Some
steps in this procedure may vary depending on the specific system used. Refer to the system’s
documentation if necessary.

The figure on the following page shows the installation of an adapter in a typical system.

1.

Turn off

2.

Discharge any static electricity

anti-static wrist strap. If you do not have a ground strap, maintain physical contact with the
case to maintain the same electrical potential with the system.

3. Select an available

4.

Remove the slot cover

5.

Insert the ZNYX adapter

into the slot; the bracket and the slot must be properly aligned and the adapter fully
“seated”. A good “seat” is when the bracket touches the system case, up to the extraction
levers.

6.

Pull

7.

Secure

your system.

from your body by touching the metal case, or by using an

CompactPCI slot.

from the front panel slot filler bracket.

into the slot. Make certain that you push the adapter straight

up on the extraction levers to finish seating the adapter.

the retaining screws.

LAN Cable Connection

The LAN cable must be properly attached to a functioning network for the adapter to operate.
100 Mbps connections require Category 5 cabling.

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