Manual Allied Telesis AT-2874SX/SC-001

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    613-001873 Rev. A AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard  A T -2874SX/SC Installation and User’s Guide ...

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    Copyright © 2013 Allied Telesis, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be repr oduced withou t prior written permissi on from Allied Telesis, Inc. Microsoft and Internet Explorer are regi stered trademarks of Microsoft Corpo rat ion. Netscape Navigator is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporati on. Al l othe ...

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    3 Electrical Safety and Emissions St a n d a r d s This product meets the following standards. RFI Emissions FCC Class B, EN55022 Class A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK, CE Immunity EN55024 Electrical Safety EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950 -1 ( C UL US ) U.S. Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Name: Allied Telesis, Inc. Decla ...

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    4 T ranslated Safety S tatements Important: The  indicates that a translation of th e safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety State ment s” posted on the Allied Telesis website at: www.alliedtelesis.com/support/ . ...

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    5 Contents Preface .............. .............. ............ .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ... ............. ............... .............. ......... 7 Safety Symbols Used in th is Docu ment........ .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ............. . ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 6 Receive Buffers ............ .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .. .... .............. .............. .............. ......62 Receive Side Scaling ..................... .............. .............. . ...

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    7 Pr eface This manual is the installation and user’s guide for the AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard. The instructions in th is guide explain how to install the ExpressCard on a laptop computer, install and uninstall the driver software, and configure th e advanced properties. The AT-2874SX ExpressCard has one model available:  AT- ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 8 Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the following conventions: Note Notes provide additional informatio n. Caution Cautions inform you t hat performing or omitting a spe cific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Warnings in ...

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    Preface 9 Contacting Allied Telesis If you need assistance with this prod uct, you may contact Allied Telesis technical support by going to the Suppo rt & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support . You can find links for the following services on this page:  24/7 Online Support - Enter ou r interactive ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 10 ...

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    11 Chapter 1 Overview This chapter provides an overview of the AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard. It contains the following sectio ns:  “Description” on p age 12  “Supported Operating Systems” on p age 14  “Features” on page 15  “Contents of Y our Shipment” on page 16  “W arranty Registration” on page 1 ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 12 Description The AT-2874SX ExpressCard is a Gigabit Fib er Ethernet PCI ExpressCard with an SC fiber optic adapter based on Marvell 88E8059 chipset. The AT-2874SX ExpressCard connects a laptop computer to a Gigabit Ethernet network using fiber optic cabling a nd an SC a ...

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    Chapter 1: Overview 13 The SC adapter is shown in Figure 2. Figure 2. SC Fiber Optic Adapter LED The AT-2874SX ExpressCard has one LED as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3. AT-2874SX LED Table 1 describes the lin k states that the LED indicates. Stabilizer The stabilizer as shown in Figure 4 is a plast ic bracket to help the ExpressCard fit into the 54mm ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 14 Supported Operating Systems The following operating systems are supported :  Windows XP  Windows V ista  Windows 7  Windows 8  Linux To install driver software for Windows Operating Systems, see Chapter 3, “Installing the Driver Software” on page 27 ...

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    Chapter 1: Overview 15 Features The AT-2874SX ExpressCard supports the following features:  One 1000BASE-SX port with an SC fiber o ptic adapter  Link/Activity LED  PCI ExpressCard Interface  Jumbo fr ames  Checksum offlo ad  Flow control (IEEE 802.3x)  T raffic optimization (IEEE 802.1p)  PXE remote boot  RoHS Compliant ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 16 Contents of Your Shipment The following items are included with your AT-2874 SX ExpressCard:  Antistatic bag The ExpressCard is shipped in an antist atic bag. It protect s the card when stored or shipped. Keep the card in its p ackaging until ready for installation. ...

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    Chapter 1: Overview 17 Warranty Registration Allied Telesis hardware products are covered under limited warranties. All Allied Telesis warranties are subj ect to and provided only on the terms and conditions set out in the Allied Telesis Limited Warran ties listed on the Allied Telesis website at http://alliedtelesis .com/support/warranty . ...

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    19 Chapter 2 Installing the Hardwar e This chapter contains the following sections:  “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on p age 20  “Pre-Installa tion Checklist” on p age 21  “Installing the A T -2874SX ExpressCard” on p age 22  “Connecting the Network Cable” on page 26 ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 20 Reviewing Safety Precautions Review the following safety precautions bef ore you begin to install the AT- 2874SX ExpressCard. Note The  indicates that a tr anslation of the safety statement is available for viewing in portable do cument format (PDF) titled Translate ...

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    Chapter 2: In stalling the H ardware 21 Pre-Installation Checklist Before installing the AT-2874SX ExpressCard, check t he following list: 1. Verify that your laptop is using the la test BIOS. 2. Check the ExpressCard fo r visible signs of damage, p articularly on the edge connector. Caution Do not attempt to install a damaged product. If th e prod ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 22 Installing the AT-2874SX ExpressCard The following instructions describe how t o install the AT-2874SX ExpressCard in a laptop computer equipped with a 34 mm or 54 mm PCI ExpressCard interface slo t. The installation illustratio ns in this manual use the 54 mm interfac ...

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    Chapter 2: In stalling the H ardware 23 Figure 6. Pressing the Button The button pop s out along with the plate. See Figure 7. Figure 7. The Button and Plate af ter Pressing the Button 4. Remove the plate from the laptop. See Figure 8 on pa ge 24. Keep the plate in a safe place. Y ou may need it for futu re use. ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 24 Figure 8. Removing the Plate 5. When installing the ExpressCard in the 54mm Express Card slot, attach the stabilizer to the card as shown in Figure 9. Note When installing the ExpressCard in the 34mm ExpressCard slot, skip this step. Figure 9. Attaching the Stabilizer ...

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    Chapter 2: In stalling the H ardware 25 Figure 10. Inserting the Unit in to the 54mm Slot Caution Do not use excessive force when s eating the card. Applying excess force may damage the system or the card. If the card resists seating, remove it from the system, realign it, an d try again. 7. Make sure the ExpressCard is seated secure ly. ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 26 Connecting the Network Cable The AT-2874SX ExpressCard has a fiber optic ad apter for attaching the laptop to a compatible link partner, or an IEEE 8 02.3z compliant Gigabit Ethernet switch. To connect the Expre ssCard to the network, you must have a fiber optic cable ...

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    27 Chapter 3 Installing the Driver Softwar e This chapter describes how to install driver software fo r the AT-2874SX ExpressCard onto your Windows Operating syst em. This chapter contains the following to pics:  “Overview” on page 28  “Accessing Device Manager” on p age 30  “Uninstalling Driver Sof tware” on page 36  “Dow ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 28 Overview When you physically install the AT-2874SX ExpressCa rd, the Windows operating system detects a new hardware and may install an inbox, Marvell, or Allied Telesis driver software for your ExpressCard. You must uninstall the driver that was au tomatically install ...

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    Chapter 3: Installing the Dri ver Software 29 Guidelines Here are the guidelines for installing the driver software on your operating system:  To install the driver software, you must have administrat ive privileges.  When you physically install the AT-2874SX ExpressCard, your Windows systems detects a new adapter and may insta ll a driver th ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 30 Accessing Device Manager When you uninstall the driver software for AT-28 74SX ExpressCard, you must first access Device Manager. The procedures for accessing Device Manage r are slightly different among Windows operating systems. To access Device Ma nager on your oper ...

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    Chapter 3: Installing the Dri ver Software 31 Figure 12. Drop-up Menu on Windows 8 3. Select Device Manager from the menu. The Device Manager window opens as shown in Fig ure 13. Note The Windows system detects a ne w hardware and creates an entry as Ethernet Controller, Marvell device, or Allied Telesis de vice. Figure 13. Device Manager on Window ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 32 Accessing Device Manager on Windows Vista or Windows 7 To access Device Manager on Windows Vista or Windows 7, do the following: 1. Right-click the Computer icon on the desktop and select Properties . The System window is opened as shown in Figu re 14. Figure 14. Syste ...

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    Chapter 3: Installing the Dri ver Software 33 Figure 15. Device Manager Window Vista and Win dows 7 Accessing Device Manager on Windows XP To access Device Manager on Windows XP, do the following: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and select Properties . The System Properties window is opened as shown in Figure 16. Figure 16. Syste ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 34 2. Select the Hardware Tab. The Hardware page is sh own in Figure 17. Figure 17. Hardware Page on Windows XP 3. Click Device Manager . The Device Manager window opens as sho wn in Figure 13 on p age 31. Note The Windows system detects a new hardware and creat es an ent ...

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    Chapter 3: Installing the Dri ver Software 35 Figure 18. Device Manager Windo w on Windows XP ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 36 Uninstalling Driver Software When you physically install the AT-2874SX ExpressCa rd, your Windows operating system detects a new hardware and may install an inbox, Marvell, or Allied Telesis driver. You must uninstall the driver that the operating system automatically ...

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    Chapter 3: Installing the Dri ver Software 37 Note This option is not available for Win dows XP. 6. Click OK to complete the uninstall. ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 38 Downloading the Setup File The AT-2874SX ExpressCard is not shi pped with a CD including the setup program to install driver softwa re. You must download the setup file from the Allied Telesis website. To download the setup file, do the follo wing: 1. Open a web browse ...

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    Chapter 3: Installing the Dri ver Software 39 Executing the Setup Program To install the driver software for the AT-2874SX ExpressCard, do the following: 1. Locate the AT-2874SX setup zip folder that you downloaded from the Allied Telesis website onto your system. See “Downloading the Setup File” on p age 38. 2. Extract files from the zip folde ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 40 5. Click Yes to allow Marvell Miniport Driver to be installed. The Marvell Miniport Driver Setup Wizard window comes up. See Figure 22. Figure 22. Marvell Miniport Dr iver Setup Wizard 6. Click Next . The Licence Agreement window comes up as shown in Figure 23. Figure ...

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    Chapter 3: Installing the Dri ver Software 41 7. Read the License Agreement. 8. If you accept the terms of the agreement, select the first option and click Install . When the inst allation is completed, the Inst allation Complete window is displayed. See Figure 24. Figure 24. Installation Complete 9. Click Next . The final Wizard windows comes up a ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 42 Figure 25. Finishing Setup Wiza rd 10. Click Finish . ...

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    43 Chapter 4 Modifying Advanced Pr operties This chapter includes the following topics:  “Overview” on page 44  “Supported Advanced Properties” on p age 45  “Accessing Advanced Propertie s” on page 47  “Flow Control” on p age 49  “Interrupt Moderation” on p age 50  “IPv4 Checksum Offlo ad” on page 52  ? ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 44 Overview The AT-2874SX ExpressCard allows y ou to modify advanced properties to meet your requirements. To acce ss th e advanced properties, access Device Manager, then go to each a dvanced property page. Guidelines Here are t he guidelines to m odifying the advanced p ...

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    Chapter 4: Modifying Adv anced Properties 45 Supported Advanced Properties The supported advanced properties depend upon Wind ows operating systems. Advanced Properties for Windows XP Table 2 lists supported advanced proper tie s for Windows XP. Driver software version 11.45.3.3 is available for Windo ws XP. Advanced Properties for Windows Vista an ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 46 Advanced Properties for Windows 8 Table 4 lists supported advanced properties for Windows 8. Driver software version 12.10.10.3 is available for Windows 8.  “Large Send Off load v2 (IPv6)” on pag e 57  “Log S tatus Messages” on p age 58  “Max IRQ per ...

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    Chapter 4: Modifying Adv anced Properties 47 Accessing Advanced Properties To modify advanced properties, first access Device Manager, open the properties of your ExpressCard interface, and select a f eature you want to change its setting. 1. To access the Device Manager, follow one of these procedures:  “Accessing Device Manager on Windows XP ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 48 3. Click the Advanced tab. The Advanced Properties window op ens as shown in Figure 27. Figure 27. Advanced Properties Window ...

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    Chapter 4: Modifying Adv anced Properties 49 Flow Control The Flow Control feature allows y ou to control the flow between the adapter and its link partner. You can enable or disable the adapter to process received PAUSE frames and transmit PAUSE frames. To enable or disable the Flow Control fe ature, do the following: 1. Access the Advanced Proper ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 50 Interrupt Moderation The Interrupt Moderation feature a llows you to control the ra te of interrupts to the CPU during packet transmission and reception. When this feature is enabled, interrupts are handled as a group so that the CPU utiliza tion decreases; however, th ...

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    Chapter 4: Modifying Adv anced Properties 51 3. Select one of the following options:  Disabled — The Interrupt Moderatio n feature is disabled  Enabled — The Interrupt Moderatio n feature is enabled. This is the default setting. 4. Click OK . ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 52 IPv4 Checksum Offload The IPv4 Checksum Offload feature allows the Expre ssCard to verify the IPv4 checksum to enhance IPv4 receive and transmit p erformance and reduce CPU utilization. To enable or disable the IPv4 Checksum Offloa d feature, do the following: 1. Acces ...

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    Chapter 4: Modifying Adv anced Properties 53 Jumbo Packet The Jumbo Packet feature allows you to specify the size of the Ethernet frame that the adapter supports. The network performan ce usually improves when the larger frame size is specified; however, the network must be capable of supporting the ove rsized Ethernet frames. To change the Jumbo P ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 54 Large Send Offload (IPv4) The Large Send Offload (IPv4) feature allows you t o control the load of sending out large packets. Wh en this feature is enabled, the adapter segments large packets and reduces the CPU load. The Large Send Offload (IPv4) featur e supports pac ...

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    Chapter 4: Modifying Adv anced Properties 55 3. Select one of the following options:  Disabled— This feature is disabled.  Enabled — The adapter segments large packets up to 64kb for IPv4 traffic before sending them out. This is the default setting. 4. Click OK . ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 56 Large Send Offload v2 (IPv4) The Large Send Offload v2 (IPv4) feature allows you to control the lo ad of sending out large packets. Wh en this feature is enabled, the adapter segments large packets for IPv4 traffic and red uces the CPU load. This feature, which support ...

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    Chapter 4: Modifying Adv anced Properties 57 Large Send Offload v2 (IPv6) The Large Send Offload v2 (IPv6) feature allows you to control the load of sending out large packets. When this feature is enabled, the adapter segments large packets for IPv6 traffic and reduces the CPU load. To enable or disable the Large Send Offloa d v2 (IPv6) feature, do ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 58 Log Status Messages The Log Status Messages property allows you to select messages that the driver generates. To change the Log Status Messages, d o the following: 1. Access the Advanced Properties. See “Accessing Advanced Propertie s” on page 47. 2. Select Log Sta ...

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    Chapter 4: Modifying Adv anced Properties 59 Max IRQ per Sec The Max IRQ per Sec property specifies the interrup t rate for Interrupt Moderation. See “Interrupt Moderation” on page 5 0. To change the Max IRQ per Sec valu e, do the following: 1. Access the Advanced Properties. See “Accessing Advanced Properties” on p age 47. 2. Select Max IR ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 60 Network Address The Network Address property allows you to replace the MAC address originally assigned to the adapter with a user-defined address. Caution The network address overrides the original MAC address stored in the AT-2874SX ExpressCard. When you change the MA ...

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    Chapter 4: Modifying Adv anced Properties 61 Here are guidelines for assigning a user-defined address:  The address must be unique.  The address consists of a 12- digit hexad ecimal number, for example, “020C46005501.”  The address must start with “02” in th e most significant byte, for example, “020304050607.”  Do not assig ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 62 Receive Buffers The Receive Buffers property specifie s the number of p acket receive buffers allocated for the adapter. Increa sing this value may enhance performance in receiving traffic, bu t consumes more system memory. To change the Receive Buffers value, do the f ...

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    Chapter 4: Modifying Adv anced Properties 63 Receive Side Scaling The Receive Side Scaling (RSS) f eature allows the adapter to efficiently distribute receive processi ng across multiple CPU’s and to p revent from overloading a single CPU. To make this feature e ffective, the computer must have multiple CPU’s in a multiproce ssor system. To ena ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 64 Speed & Duplex The Speed & Duplex property is not supported for the AT-2874 SX ExpressCard. Note You see the Speed & Duplex property as shown in Figure 40 when the proper Allied Telesis driver is not installe d. To install driver software properly, see Chap ...

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    Chapter 4: Modifying Adv anced Properties 65 TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) The TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) function enables the adapter to compute the TCP and UDP checksums of transmitting packe ts and verify the TCP and UDP checksums of receiving packets in ord er to take load off from the CPU. To modify the TCP/UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) s ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 66 TCP Checksum Offload (IPv4) The TCP Checksum Offload (IPv4) function enables the ada pter to compute the TCP checksum of transmitting IPv4 packets and verify the TCP checksum of receiving IPv4 packets in order to take load off from the CPU. To modify the TCP Checksum O ...

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    Chapter 4: Modifying Adv anced Properties 67 3. Select one of the following options:  Rx & Tx Enabled — Enables the feature for both receiving and transmitting IPv4 packets. This is the default sett ing.  Disabled — Disables the feature for both rece iving and transmitting.  Rx Enabled — Enables the feature only fo r receiving IP ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 68 TCP Checksum Offload (IPv6) The TCP Checksum Offload (IPv6) function enables the ada pter to compute the TCP checksum of transmitting IPv6 packets and verify the TCP checksum of receivi ng IPv6 packets in order to load off from the CPU. To enable or disable the TCP Che ...

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    Chapter 4: Modifying Adv anced Properties 69 3. Select one of the following options:  Rx & Tx Enabled — Enables the feature for both receiving and transmitting IPv6 packets. This is the default sett ing.  Disabled — Disables the feature for both rece iving and transmitting.  Rx Enabled — Enables the feature only fo r receiving IP ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 70 Transmit Buffers The Transmit Buffers property specifies the number of packet transmit buffers allocated for the adapter. To change the Transmit Buffers va lue, do the following: 1. Access the Device Manager on your operating system. See “Accessing Advanced Propertie ...

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    Chapter 4: Modifying Adv anced Properties 71 UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) The UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) function enables the ad apter to compute the UDP checksum of transm itting IPv4 packets and verify the UDP checksum of receiving IPv4 packets in o rder to take load off from the CPU. To modify the UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4) settin g, do the fol ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 72 3. Select one of the following op tions:  Rx & Tx Enabled — Enables the feature for both receiving and transmitting IPv4 packets. This is the defa ult setting.  Disabled — Disables the feature for both receiving and transmitting.  Rx Enabled — Enable ...

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    Chapter 4: Modifying Adv anced Properties 73 UDP Checksum Offload (IPv6) The UDP Checksum Offload (IPv6) function enables the ad apter to compute the UDP checksum of transm itting IPv6 packets and verify the UDP checksum of receiving IPv6 packets in o rder to take load off from the CPU. To modify the UDP Checksum Offload (IPv6) settin g, do the fol ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 74 3. Select one of the following op tions:  Rx & Tx Enabled — Enables the feature for both receiving and transmitting IPv6 packets. This is the defa ult setting.  Disabled — Disables the feature for both receiving and transmitting.  Rx Enabled — Enable ...

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    Chapter 4: Modifying Adv anced Properties 75 Wake on Magic Packet The Wake on Magic Packet property is not supported for th e AT-2874SX ExpressCard. Note You see the Wake on Magic Packet property as shown in Figure 47 when the proper Allied Telesis driver is not installed . To install driver software properly, see Chapter 3, “I nstalling the Driv ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 76 Wake on Pattern Match The Wake on Pattern Match property is not sup ported for the AT-2874SX ExpressCard. Note You see the Wake on Pattern Match prop erty as shown in Figure 48 when the proper Allied Telesis driver is not installed. T o install driver software properly ...

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    77 Appendix A Specifications Physical Specification Dimensions: 13.7 cm x 3.4 cm (5.4 in. x 1.3 in.) Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage Temperature: -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F) Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude: Up to 3,048 m (10,000 ft.) Power Specification Power ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 78 ...

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    79 Appendix B Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors This appendix provides how to clea n fi ber optic connectors and consists of the following sections:  “Overview” on page 80  “Cleaning Using a Cartridge-T ype Clea ner” on page 81  “Cleaning Using a Swab” on p age 83 ...

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    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 80 Overview The fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter. The end of the fiber optic cable is held in the core of t he ferrule in the plug as shown in Figure 49. Light signals are transmit ted through the core of the fiber. Figure 49. Ferrule i ...

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    Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors 81 Cleaning Using a Cartridge-Type Cleaner Fiber optic cartridge cleaners are availa ble from many vendors and are typically called “cartridge cleaners,” as shown in Figure 51. Figure 51. Cartridge Cleaner Note Do not use compressed air or aerosol air to clean a fiber optic connector. To clean a fiber ...

  • Allied Telesis AT-2874SX/SC-001 - page 82

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 82 Note Rub the ferrule tip on the clea ning surface in one direction only. 3. When you reach the end of the cleaning surface, pick up the ferrule tip, rotate and place it at the top and ru b downwards at least 2 times. Caution Failing to pick up the ferrule tip when you ...

  • Allied Telesis AT-2874SX/SC-001 - page 83

    Appendix B: Cleaning Fiber Optic Connectors 83 Cleaning Using a Swab Specially treated swabs (stick cleaner s) are available for cleaning inside connector adapters or hard-to-reach ferrule tips. These swabs, ofte n referred to as “lint free” or “alcohol fre e” swabs, are available from many vendors. See Figure 53. Stick cleaners are availab ...

  • Allied Telesis AT-2874SX/SC-001 - page 84

    AT-2874SX Gigabit Ethernet Fiber ExpressCard Install ation and User’s Guide 84 3. If a fiber inspection scope is avail able, use the scope to inspect th e connector to make sure that it is clea n. 4. Reconnect the cable t o the port or protect the ferr ule tip with a dust cap. ...

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