D-Link DFE-580TX User Manual
D-Link DFE-580TX User Manual

D-Link DFE-580TX User Manual

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DFE-580TX PCI Fast Ethernet Server Adapter
User's Guide
Second Edition
(April 2001)
6DFE580TX.02
Printed in Taiwan
RECYCLABLE
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  • Page 1 DFE-580TX PCI Fast Ethernet Server Adapter User’s Guide Second Edition (April 2001) 6DFE580TX.02 Printed in Taiwan RECYCLABLE...
  • Page 2: Copyright Statement

    Warranty service for software products may be obtained by contacting a D-Link office within the applicable warranty period. A list of D-Link offices is provided at the back of this manual, together with a copy of the Registration Card. If a Registration Card for the product in question has not been returned to a D-Link office, then a proof of purchase (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice) must be provided when requesting warranty service.
  • Page 3: Warranty Period

    Offices for Registration and Warranty Service The product's Registration Card, provided at the back of this manual, must be sent to a D-Link office. To obtain an RMA number for warranty service as to a hardware product, or to obtain warranty service as to a software product, contact the D-Link office nearest you. An addresses/telephone/fax list of D-Link offices is provided in the back of this manual.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ... 1 THERNET ... 1 EGOTIATION ... 1 DAPTIVE ALANCING ... 1 AULT OLERANCE ... 1 ERVER EATURES Hardware Requirements ... 3 Operating System Requirements ... 3 ... 3 NPACKING AND NSPECTION ... 3 NSTALLING THE DAPTER ONNECTING THE ETWORK ABLE...
  • Page 5: Fast Ethernet

    10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet Card Thank you for choosing the D-Link Server Card, the value leader among Fast Ethernet adapters for PCI−Bus server computers. This introductory chapter will be useful if you are new to Fast Ethernet and other new technologies used by the Server Card.
  • Page 6 10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet Card • Three (per-port) LED indicators providing information to assist in troubleshooting. • Detailed throughput graphing and reporting. • Compatibility with all NT and Windows 2000 protocols, including TCP/IP and IPX. • SNMP alerts based on any of the 4 adapter states—built-in software sends alarms and alerts to any SNMP Management Console based on various states and conditions of each network.
  • Page 7: Minimum Hardware Requirements

    10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet Card Minimum Hardware Requirements Intel Pentium-class processor • • mouse or compatible pointing device CD-ROM drive • • VGA video adapter 32 MB RAM • • 2 MB HDD space Operating System Requirements • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 6, Service Pack 5, with Service Pack 3 and NDIS Hot Fix, and with Service Pack 4 and Roll-up Hot Fix) •...
  • Page 8: Connecting The Network Cable

    100Mbps in the driver configuration, rather than let the Server Card use auto-negotiation. Software Installation The DFE-580TX supports Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 6, Service Pack 5, Service Pack 4, with Roll- up Hot Fix, and Service Pack 3, with NDIS Hot Fix) and Windows 2000. For detailed software installation, please reference the NT4.0 or Windows 2000 setup guide: “SetupGuide.pdf “.
  • Page 9: Status And Alerts

    10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet Card these two modes, use the pull-down window in the center of the dialog. Also, throughput can be viewed for individual ports of for the entire segment or array. Choose the Segment array name for which you wish to view statistics in the upper window or choose the individual Server Cards within the array.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    If you experience any problems with the Server Card, first verify that the appropriate driver has been loaded, that the proper grade of cable is employed for the network connection, and that the supporting switch or workstation is functioning properly. 1.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    10/100 PCI Fast Ethernet Card Network Type: • Fast Ethernet 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u standard for 100Mbps baseband CSMA/CD local area network • Ethernet 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 standard for 10Mbps baseband CSMA/CD local area network Auto-negotiation functionality Media interface: four RJ-45 ports Host interface: Universal PCI 2.2 Bus (Bus Master) Physical Dimensions: 16 cm x 10 cm Weight: 22.8g for PCBA...
  • Page 12 S. AFRICA D-Link South Africa Unit 2, Parkside 86 Oak Avenue, Highveld Technopark Centurion, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa TEL: 27 (0) 126652165 FAX: 27 (0) 126652186 URL: www.d-link.co.za E-MAIL: [email protected] SWEDEN D-Link Sweden P. O. Box 15036, S-167 15 Bromma, Sweden TEL: 46-(0) 8564-61900 FAX: 46-(0) 8564-61901 E-MAIL: [email protected] URL: www.dlink.se...
  • Page 13 8. What category best describes your company? Aerospace Engineering Education Retail/Chainstore/Wholesale Government 9. Would you recommend your D-Link product to a friend? No (why?) ______________________ ____________________ 10. Your comments on this product: * Product installed Computer serial Home Business Personal...

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