Znyx Networks Network Card ZX470 Series User Manual

NetBlasterZX470 Series User’s Guide  
Fast Ethernet Adapters with Hot-Swap and Rear I/O  
for Compact PCI Systems  
 
Thank you for choosing the ZNYX NetBlaster 470 Series CompactPCI (cPCI) Fast Ethernet  
Adapter. The NetBlaster 470 series is a fully featured product family of carrier Class  
CompactPCI Fast Ethernet adapters for high availability applications requiring state-of-the-art  
LAN interfaces. The 470 series features:  
Four or Eight channel configurations, 6U form-factor  
Rear I/O via passive 6U x 80mm rear transition module  
Hot swap capability  
64-bit data bus  
Designed for NEBS Level 3 systems  
Your adapter is designed to provide a lifetime of superior service in your system with cPCI slots.  
NetBlaster ZX470 Series Fast Ethernet Adapter Models  
Model  
ZX474  
ZX478  
Fast Ethernet Channels  
Four 10/100 Mbps  
cPCI Slot  
6U  
Eight 10/100 Mbps  
6U  
ZX404H  
Four-channel rear transition module hub  
connector (MDI-X)  
Four-channel rear transition module hub  
connector (MDI-X) with Type-AB interconnect  
Eight-channel rear transition module hub  
connector (MDI-X)  
Eight-channel rear transition module hub  
connector (MDI-X) with Type-AB interconnect  
Four-channel rear transition module adapter  
connector (MDI)  
Four-channel rear transition module adapter  
connector (MDI) with Type-AB interconnect  
Eight-channel rear transition module adapter  
connector (MDI)  
6U  
6U  
6U  
6U  
6U  
6U  
6U  
6U  
ZX404HAB  
ZX408H  
ZX408HAB  
ZX404A  
ZX404AAB  
ZX408A  
ZX408AAB  
Eight-channel rear transition module adapter  
connector (MDI) with Type-AB interconnect  
Documentation and Software  
Documentation and software for the NetBlaster adapter is distributed electronically. You can  
retrieve most recent drivers and documentation and drivers from the ZNYX web site,  
www.znyx.com in the driver download section. Please contact ZNYX Customer Support at (800)  
724-0911 if you have trouble locating the appropriate driver or installation documentation.  
Installation Procedure  
There are two basic steps you need to follow to operate the NetBlaster adapter.  
1. Install the hardware (NetBlaster adapter and rear transition card).  
2. Install the driver.  
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Hardware Installation  
Below are the steps necessary to install a NetBlaster adapter into a standard cPCI system.  
Installing the Hardware  
This procedure is for installing NetBlaster 470 Series cPCI adapter into a system with an  
available 6U cPCI slot. The ZX470 requires a cPCI chassis that supports Rear Panel I/O. You  
must also use the appropriate rear transition module for your configuration. Some steps in this  
procedure may vary depending on the specific system used. Refer to the system’s documentation  
if necessary. The figure below shows the installation of an adapter in a typical system.  
ZX408 Rear Transition IO  
Place in Corresponding Slot  
0 I  
Do not use excessive  
force.  
!
Observe proper Electro-Static Discharge prevention  
procedures at all times. Failure to do so may result  
in damage to the PCI Adapter or to the system.  
!
ZX478 CPCI Adapter  
1. Turn off your system.  
2. Discharge any static electricity from your body by touching the metal chassis, or by using an  
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.  
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3. Select an available CompactPCI slot to install the ZNYX NetBlaster adapter. Remove the  
slot cover from the front panel. Remove the corresponding cover from the slot on the rear  
I/O panel.  
4. Insert the ZNYX adapter into the slot. Make certain that you push the adapter straight into  
the slot; the bracket and the slot must be properly aligned and the adapter fully seated. The  
bracket is well seated when it touches the system case up to the extraction levers.  
5. Pull up on the extraction levers to finish seating the adapter, and secure the retention screws.  
6. Insert the ZNYX rear transition module into the corresponding slot in the rear panel of the  
chassis.  
Note: Exercise extreme care when inserting the rear transition card into the chassis.  
Improper alignment of the rear transition card connector with the rear panel connector  
pins can damage the pins.  
Make certain that you push the adapter straight into the slot; the bracket and the slot must  
be properly aligned and the adapter fully seated. A good seat is achieved when the bracket  
touches the system case, up to the extraction levers.  
Rear transition modules are available with Type-B or Type-AB connectors. Type-AB  
connectors include guide pins to aid in properly aligning the rear transition module for  
insertion. A backplane that is only Type-B capable will not accept a Type-AB connector on  
the rear transition module.  
Type-B  
Type-AB  
7. Pull up on the extraction levers to finish seating the adapter and secure the retention 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. here are two ways to connect the system using  
twisted pair: (1) system to system; (2) direct system to hub or switch. You can connect your  
adapter directly to another system with a null cable. A null cable, or crossover cable, “crosses  
over” transmit and receive pairs.  
You can connect your adapter directly to a hub or switch with an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)  
cable. Make certain that the cable length is within the minimum and maximum length restrictions  
for Ethernet, or you could experience signal or data loss.  
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Driver Installation  
This section covers driver installation for the NetBlaster adapter. At this stage the adapter should  
be secure in the system and all Ethernet cables should be attached. If this is not the case, return  
to the “Hardware Installation” procedure in the previous section.  
Download the specific driver for your system from the ZNYX web site (www.znyx.com).  
Included on the web site with the driver are release notes with installation and configuration  
instructions. Follow the directions on line to configure the driver.  
Running DOS Diagnostics  
DOS-based diagnostics are also available from the ZNYX web site (www.znyx.com) to help  
troubleshoot hardware problems. If you believe you have a hardware problem, and have the  
capability to run DOS-based diagnostics, the steps below outline the use of the diagnostics.  
Testing ZX478 Adapters in DOS  
1. Run the diagnostic program to see if your adapter has been properly configured. Run  
DIAG478.EXE off your diskette by entering:  
>DIAG478 LIST  
2. You will see a list below. (This example is for the ZX478.)  
DIAG478 Version 2.04 for ZNYX NetBlaster ZX478 8/100 Mbps adapter  
(c) Copyright 1994-1999 ZNYX Corporation - All Rights Reserved.  
PCI BIOS Information: Version=2.10, Config Mechanism=1, Last Bus=2  
Bus Dev Fn Vendor Device Rev Type  
Lat IL IRQ Note  
========== ================= ============ ========== =====  
0
0
0
0
7
7
0
0
1
8086  
8086  
8086  
1250  
7000  
7010  
03  
01  
00  
Host Bridge  
PCI-ISA  
IDE  
20  
00  
20  
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
0
0
8086  
7800  
21  
VGA  
0
A
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
12  
412  
512  
612  
712  
812  
912  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1011  
1011  
1011  
1011  
1011  
1011  
1011  
1011  
1011  
0046  
0019  
0019  
0019  
0019  
0019  
0019  
0019  
0019  
01  
41  
41  
41  
41  
41  
41  
41  
41  
Ethernet  
Ethernet  
Ethernet  
Ethernet  
Ethernet  
Ethernet  
Ethernet  
Ethernet  
Ethernet  
73  
73  
73  
73  
73  
73  
73  
73  
73  
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
ZX478  
ZX478  
ZX478  
ZX478  
ZX478  
ZX478  
ZX478  
ZX478  
ZX478  
2 1012  
2 1112  
3. You should see nine Ethernet-type devices (one the bridge, and one for each of the eight  
ports), and the “Note” column should indicate the device to be a ZX478. Each should have  
an IRQ (interrupt line), bus value, and a unique device number. If so, your card has been  
automatically configured. Make a note of the bus and device numbers and go on to the  
software installation section.  
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4. To test all channels of your adapter, run DIAG478 for each bus number and device number.  
For example, if you have a ZX478 the bus number is 2 and the device numbers are 412 and  
512, run:  
>DIAG478  
>DIAG478  
2
2
412  
512  
5. If the DIAG478 program says:  
Running diagnostics for ZX478 channel at Bus #2, Device #412  
Configuration: I/O=400E800, IRQ=10, Node=00C095C003D0, PROM=Version 4/AI  
Diagnostics successfully completed.  
each time, proceed with the software installation.  
6. If the DIAG478 program does not indicate a successful completion, refer to the next section  
on Troubleshooting.  
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Troubleshooting  
1. Make sure the board is securely seated in the slot.  
2. Observe the LED’s. Each port on the ZX478 has a LINK (green) LED and an ACTIVITY  
(amber) LED. The green LED illuminates upon successfully establishing a link. The amber  
LED illuminates during transmit/receive activity. Note: In most cases, the driver must be  
properly loaded and configured to bring up the link. It is off if there is no link established.  
Each ZX478 also has LED's for Power, Operational, Internal and External fault indicators.  
The status LED is duplicated on both the front and rear panels. The front panel also  
includes an LED indicating continuity with the Rear-Transition Module. The front panel  
also includes the industry-standard blue LED next to the bottom Hot-Swap ejector tab. The  
LED's are defined by the following table:  
Label  
Color  
Function  
Power  
Green  
ON indicates power.  
Operational  
Rear Panel  
Green  
Green  
ON indicates driver loaded and  
board has passed internal tests.  
ON indicates electrical  
continuity between adapter and  
rear-transition module.  
Internal Fault  
External Fault  
Amber  
Amber  
ON indicates a failure of the  
internal tests.  
ON indicates a failure external  
to the adapter- inability to  
establish link on a configured  
port, or another connectivity  
problem external to the adapter.  
Hot Swap  
Blue  
ON during removal/insertion  
of adapter, signifying system  
readiness for transition.  
3. Refer to operating system specific documentation to evaluate any error messages or logs  
when the driver is loaded.  
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Technical Support  
If you need further assistance after referring to this User’s Guide, ZNYX has a professional  
technical support team available to answer your questions. Contact us at:  
Telephone:  
Fax:  
Email:  
(510) 249-0800 or (800) 724-0911  
(510) 646-2460  
Website:  
You can reach us during normal business hours, Pacific Standard Time.  
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Appendix A: Legal Notices and Certification  
FCC Class A Notice:  
NETBLASTER ZX470 SERIES  
Modification to this product not authorized by ZNYX Corporation could void the FCC  
approval and negate your authority to operate the product.  
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 in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if it is 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 his own expense.  
Canada Compliance:  
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numeriqué de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
CE Conformity:  
The ZX470 Series is in compliancewith the following standards:  
EN 55022(1998) Class A  
EN 55024 (1998)  
EN 61000-4-11 (1995) EN 60950 (1992) + Amendments 1, 2, 3, 4, and 11  
EN 60950 (1992) + Amendments 1, 2, 3, 4, and 11  
THIS ADAPTER CARD IS FOR USE ONLY WITH COMPACT PCI BUS COMPATIBLE  
SYSTEMS THAT HAVE ENCLOSED POWER SUPPLIES WITH SELV OUTPUTS AND  
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DETAILING USER INSTALLATION OF CARD  
CAGE ACCESSORIES.  
Manufacturer Name: ZNYX Networks  
Manufacturer Address: 48421 Milmont Drive, Fremont, CA 94538  
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Warranty  
ZNYX Networks warrants to the original purchaser of any ZNYX NetBlaster PMC Fast  
Ethernet adapter product that is to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under  
normal use and service, for the lifetime of the personal computer in which it is installed from the  
date of purchase from ZNYX or its authorized dealer. In order for this warranty to be valid, this  
hardware product must remain in its original personal computer and be registered with ZNYX  
within one year of purchase. Otherwise, ZNYX warrants to the original purchaser of this  
hardware product that it is to be in good working order for a period of thirty-six (36) months  
from the date of purchase from ZNYX or an authorized dealer.  
Should this product, in ZNYX’s opinion, malfunction during the applicable warranty period,  
ZNYX will, at its expense, repair the defective product or part or, at its option, deliver to the  
Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item. To prevent damage in  
transport, the Customer must return the product in its original packaging or, if this is not  
available, other protective packaging approved in advance by ZNYX. All returned products will  
become the property of ZNYX. At ZNYX’s option, replacement parts may be new or  
reconditioned. Any replaced product or part has a ninety (90) day warranty or the remainder of  
the initial warranty period, whichever is longer.  
This limited lifetime warranty applies to the following ZNYX products only ZX474 and ZX478.  
ZNYX warrants all other product(s) for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of  
purchase from ZNYX, under the same limited warranty terms and conditions.  
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