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Contents 1 Product Overview General Information 1-1 Fast Ethernet 1-2 Reference Sources 1-2 Advisory 1-2 System Requirements 1-3 Hardware Requirements 1-3 Software Requirements 1-3 Hardware Overview 1-4 Performance 1-4 Physical Views 1-5 Link Configurations 1-7 Driver Configurations for Adaptec DuraLAN NICs 1-8 Duralink64 Failover 1-9 Duralink64 Port Aggregation 1-9 FEC (Fast EtherChannel) 1-10 Network Configuration Examples 1-11 Traditional Network Configurations 1-11 Servers with Duralink64 Port Aggregat
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide 3 Duralink64 Driver Installation for Windows Before You Begin 3-1 Note on DuraLAN NIC Ports 3-2 Installing the Duralink64 Driver 3-2 HotPlug and Windows 2000/XP 3-2 Windows 2000 and Windows XP with GUI 3-3 Installing Windows NT 4.
Contents Creating Port Aggregation or FEC Groups in Windows 2000/XP 4-13 Creating Port Aggregation or FEC Groups in Windows NT 4.0 4-15 Assigning the TCP/IP Address 4-16 Assigning TCP/IP Address for Windows 2000/XP 4-16 Assigning TCP/IP Address in Windows NT 4.0 4-19 Modifying Groups 4-21 Renaming Groups in Windows 2000/XP 4-21 Renaming Groups in Windows NT 4.0 4-21 Adding or Removing Ports in Windows 2000/XP 4-22 Adding or Removing Ports in Windows NT 4.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Verifying Configuration 5-14 Modifying Driver Configurations 5-15 Removing or Uninstalling Drivers 5-15 6 Installing Duralink64 Novell Client Installing Novell Client32 for DOS 6-1 Selecting Options 6-2 Editing startnet.
Contents B Troubleshooting Tips Isolating Faulty Hardware B-2 Troubleshooting B-2 Configuring the BIOS B-3 Frequently Asked Questions B-4 Duralink64 Software and DuraLAN NICs – General Questions B-4 Duralink64 v5.x Failover Software Questions B-6 Duralink64 v5.x Port Aggregation Software Questions B-7 Duralink64 v5.x Windows NT – General Questions B-9 Duralink64 v5.x Windows 98 – General Questions B-10 Duralink64 v5.
1 Product Overview In This Chapter General Information 1-1 System Requirements 1-3 Hardware Overview 1-4 Link Configurations 1-7 Driver Configurations for Adaptec DuraLAN NICs 1-8 Duralink64 Failover 1-9 Duralink64 Port Aggregation 1-9 FEC (Fast EtherChannel) 1-10 Network Configuration Examples 1-11 General Information This user’s guide describes how to install your Adaptec DuraLAN™ Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards (NICs) as well as how to configure the Adaptec Duralink64™ drivers to
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Fast Ethernet Fast Ethernet is a networking standard defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Specification 802.3u. Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Megabits/sec, or at 200 Megabits/ sec in Full Duplex Mode. Fast Ethernet uses the same Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) architecture used on 10BaseT and 10Base2—10 Megabits/sec network specifications, which allows for easy integration with existing networks.
Product Overview System Requirements These sections describe the minimum requirements to configure your new Adaptec DuraLAN NIC.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide ■ NetWare—NetWare 4.2, 5.x, or 6.0, or Novell Client32 ■ UnixWare—UnixWare 7.x ■ Linux—Linux Kernel 2.4 and later have third-party drivers embedded that support these NICs (If you have an earlier version of the kernel, links to drivers are available on the Adaptec Web site.) Note: Although Duralink64 drivers support older versions of Windows and NetWare, Adaptec does not support any OS that is no longer supported by its developer.
Product Overview ■ Increases system bandwidth and efficiency, increasing overall system performance ■ Works in both 32-bit or 64-bit PCI 2.1-compliant slots Increased Throughput This data illustrates the increase in throughput when using a 64-bit PCI NIC. The throughput shown does not account for PCI-bus overhead. MHz 64-Bit PCI 33 266 MB/sec 66 532 MB/sec Increased Efficiency Data moves at more efficient rates with the DuraLAN 64-bit NICs: 128 bytes are transferred in 16-PCI cycles.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide ANA-64044LV, ANA-64044, and 62044 RJ-45 Port 1 RJ-45 Port 2 RJ-45 Port 3 RJ-45 Port 4 64-bit PCI 2.1 bus ANA-64022LV and ANA-62022 RJ-45 Port 1 RJ-45 Port 2 64-bit PCI 2.1 bus ANA-62011LV and ANA-62011/TX Single64™ Single RJ-45 Port 64-bit PCI 2.
Product Overview Link Configurations Adaptec DuraLAN NICs provide a standard (standalone) port configuration on all supported OSs (see Software Requirements on page 1-3). In a Standalone configuration, each port is independent with its own address. It typically connects to a physically separate network. In addition to the Standalone configuration, the Duralink64 software suite supports link configurations that minimize downtime and optimize throughput.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Driver Configurations for Adaptec DuraLAN NICs A number of driver configurations are available for the Adaptec DuraLAN NICs. With the Standalone driver configuration, each port acts like a separate NIC and has its own protocol level address. In this driver configuration, each port or NIC would normally connect to a physically separate network. Be sure to observe correct subnetting when configuring your protocol while using the Standalone driver configuration.
Product Overview Always use the latest software version available for your DuraLAN NIC. Drivers are updated regularly on Adaptec’s Web sites, thereby providing enhanced performance and new features. Duralink64 Failover Duralink64 Failover software provides protection from networklink failures on Fast Ethernet servers running mission-critical applications. During a port failure, Duralink64 Failover keeps the connection to the server live by moving all traffic on the affected segment to a backup port.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide single interface, allowing the software to manage the combined resources of the group efficiently. In the event of a port failure, the remaining ports carry the load and keep the network running and uninterrupted. Note: Although a switch is required for Port Aggregation, the switch itself does not require any special trunking capability.
Product Overview Network Configuration Examples This section provides examples of typical network configurations, and compares them to configurations using Duralink64 Port Aggregation and Duralink64 Failover. It also shows the benefits of using Duralink64 Failover. Traditional Network Configurations The following figure shows a single-segment server initialized at 100 Megabits/sec with Full Duplex Ethernet (FDE). The segmented server in this example is limited to 200 Megabits/sec.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide server is active while the other is ready to take over if the active server fails. Data is kept current between servers via an MSL. Primary Server Clients Central switching area with lines to workgroups Ethernet Switch MSL Secondary Server The figure below illustrates a configuration with Windows NT server clustering (Microsoft’s Wolfpack).
Product Overview Servers with Duralink64 Port Aggregation A server with Duralink64 Port Aggregation can use up to 12 Adaptec PCI Fast Ethernet ports in one aggregated group (at 1.2 Gigabits/sec per group). If a contributing member of an aggregated group fails, that member is excluded from the group. The remaining ports distribute the existing load. The following figure shows a 12-port server using three Adaptec DuraLAN 4-port NICs. In this configuration, the server has a cumulative bandwidth of 1.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Network without Duralink64 Failover Protection The primary and backup Adaptec DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs or ports reside in the server. Duralink64 Failover operates on these NICs to provide redundancy on the server. The backup port does not operate until the primary port fails. The following figure shows one NIC connected to a hub or switch on an Ethernet segment. If the NIC fails, all network traffic is stopped.
Product Overview Dual Hubs The following figure shows each Adaptec DuraLAN NIC connected to a separate hub to provide redundancy. If the hub port being used by the primary NIC fails, the backup NIC becomes active, and all network traffic is immediately directed through it.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Failover Protection with Dual Hubs and Ethernet Switch The following figure shows how Duralink64 Failover, with two failover groups, provides network redundancy to a switched network. Ethernet switches provide network traffic segmentation. Clients NICs Ethernet Hub Ethernet Switch Primary Server Ethernet Hub Backup Clients Dual Hubs with Routers The following figure shows how to set up Duralink64 Failover in a network configuration using routers.
Product Overview Dual Hubs with a 4-Port NIC The following figure shows failover protection using an Adaptec DuraLAN 4-port NIC. Ports 1 and 3 are used as the primary ports to each Ethernet hub. Ports 2 and 4 are backup ports connected to each hub.
2 DuraLAN NIC Installation In This Chapter Installing the DuraLAN NIC 2-2 Connecting the Network Cable 2-4 2-1
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Installing the DuraLAN NIC Before you begin, be sure you are installing the appropriate NIC for your particular OS(s). See System Requirements on page 1-3 for both hardware and software requirements. Warning: Before you start to install the Adaptec DuraLAN NIC, turn off power to the PC, and disconnect the power cord. To install the DuraLAN NIC, follow these steps: 1 Ground yourself by touching an unpainted surface of the PC case.
DuraLAN NIC Installation 8 Insert the NIC into the expansion slot, pressing down firmly until the bus contacts are seated in place. The NIC should be level within the slot. 9 Replace the screw removed in Step 4, as shown in the figure below, securing the NIC in position. 64-bit PCI expansion slots Notch ISA expansion slot 32-bit PCI expansion slots 10 Replace the computer cover. Continue with Connecting the Network Cable on page 2-4.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Connecting the Network Cable Cable requirements for Adaptec DuraLAN NICs vary according to network speed, cabling standard, and the connector used. See Appendix A, Cables and LEDs on page A-1 for detailed information on cabling. To connect the network cable, follow these steps: 1 Determine the appropriate cabling for your network. 2 Connect the cable to the NIC connector. (For multiport NICs, connect a cable to each port.
3 Duralink64 Driver Installation for Windows In This Chapter Before You Begin 3-1 Installing the Duralink64 Driver 3-2 Installation Tips 3-10 Removing Previously Installed Drivers 3-10 Before You Begin Before you begin, be sure the following hardware/functions are ready: ■ Verify that all system, memory, and NIC requirements are met. (See System Requirements on page 1-3.) ■ Verify that the new Adaptec DuraLAN NIC is installed properly in the server.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Note: For Windows NT 4.0, only one driver type may be configured at any one time. You may install one of three drivers: the DuraLAN Standalone driver, Duralink64 Failover, or Duralink64 Port Aggregation. See Removing Previously Installed Drivers on page 3-10. Graphical user interface (GUI) windows may vary slightly depending upon which OS version you are using. The general series of steps is generally the same.
Duralink64 Driver Installation for Windows Following is a description of successful Adaptec in-house procedures using IBM’s Netfinity 7000 server to demonstrate how to properly remove or install the NIC. To Remove the NIC: 1 Double-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon located at the bottom right corner of the desktop area. This brings up the Unplug or Eject Hardware window. 2 Select the ports that you want to remove, and click STOP. 3 Click on the port name to confirm selection, and click OK.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Installing Windows 2000 To install the DuraLAN driver on a Windows 2000 platform, follow these steps: 1 Start Windows 2000. 2 From the Start menu, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 3 In the Control Panel, double-click the System icon 4 In the System Properties window, select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager... . 5 Double-click Network adapters. 6 Double-click the appropriate Adaptec DuraLAN NIC. 7 Click the Driver tab. 3-4 .
Duralink64 Driver Installation for Windows 8 Click Update Driver... . 9 Click Next to continue. 10 In the Install Hardware Device Drivers window, select Search for a suitable driver for my device [recommended], and click Next. 11 Insert the compact disc (CD) containing the driver files into the CD-ROM drive. 12 In the Locate Driver Files window, select CD-ROM drive, and click Next. 13 In the Driver Files Search Results window, select Install one of the other drivers, and click Next.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Installing Windows XP (Classic View) Installing Windows XP in classic view is almost identical to the Windows 2000 procedure. Windows XP includes a DuraLAN NIC driver embedded in the installation software. When you plug in a Plug and Play device, Windows XP installs the necessary drivers, updates the system, and allocates resources. If you have difficulty starting the installation process, refer to Installation Tips on page 3-10.
Duralink64 Driver Installation for Windows 17 Click Finish. 18 Repeat Steps 6 through 17 for each Adaptec DuraLAN NIC port that is to be configured. Installing Windows NT 4.0 If you are installing Windows NT at this time, start with Step 6 when prompted for the DuraLAN NIC. To install the DuraLAN driver on a Windows NT 4.0 platform follow these steps: 1 Start Windows NT. 2 From the Start menu, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 3 In the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide 3 In the new window, click Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended). 4 Check Removable Media (Floppy, CD-ROM ... ), and Specify a location. 5 Also in the text box under Specify a location, enter the driver path—for example: d:\ (The CD-ROM drive letter may vary.) 6 Insert the Duralink64 for Windows 98 CD, and click Next. Note: If you do not insert the CD, the following message appears: Windows was unable to locate a driver for this device.
Duralink64 Driver Installation for Windows Installing Windows Me For the initial installation of a DuraLAN driver on your Windows Me platform, follow these steps: 1 Start Windows Me, and wait for the Add New Hardware wizard to open. (If the wizard does not open, refer to Installation Tips on page 3-10.) 2 After the Add New Hardware wizard opens, Windows finds the new hardware PCI Ethernet Controller.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Installation Tips This section provides tips to assist you in the DuraLAN driver installation. Windows 2000/98/Me How do I access Add New Hardware if it does not open? 1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, and click the Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel, double-click Add New Hardware. Windows XP How do I access Add New Hardware if it does not open? 1 From the Start menu, and click the Control Panel. 2 Click the Switch to Classic View option.
Duralink64 Driver Installation for Windows 4 Double-click Network adapters. 5 Select the Adaptec DuraLAN NIC that you wish to remove. 6 Right-click and select Uninstall. 7 Click OK; the driver will be uninstalled. Windows NT 4.0 To remove the previously installed DuraLAN driver from a Windows NT 4.0 platform, follow these steps: 1 Double-click My Computer. 2 Double-click Control Panel. 3 Double-click Network. 4 In the Network window, click the Adapters tab.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide 3 From the System Properties window, select the Device Manager tab, and double-click Network adapters. 4 Select the Adaptec DuraLAN NIC you want to remove, and click Remove. 5 Confirm the device removal by clicking OK. 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for each existing DuraLAN NIC. 7 Restart the system.
4 Duralink64 Configurations for Windows In This Chapter Note on DuraLAN NIC Ports 4-2 Configuring the Standalone Driver Ports 4-2 Configuring the Ports for Duralink64 Failover 4-6 Creating the Failover Pair 4-8 Monitoring Failover Pairs in Windows NT 4.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Note on DuraLAN NIC Ports When you are installing Adaptec DuraLAN NICs, it is a good idea to document where each port physically resides in the server, especially when two or more identical NICs exist. This is important because ports are identified by generic port names. Port names are assigned to ports in the order that the system scans these ports at boot time. Consequently, whenever you physically rearrange the network cards, the port names change as well.
Duralink64 Configurations for Windows Configuring Ports in Windows 2000 and Windows XP To configure the Standalone driver ports in Windows 2000/XP and select the connection type for your Adaptec DuraLAN NIC, follow these steps: 1 Open the Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel, double-click the Adaptec Duralink icon. 3 In the Duralink64 window, select the Configuration tab, and select the port to be configured from the Available Adaptec Ports list.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide 4 Select the speed for the connection. The default selection is Autodetect. Note: We recommend that you leave all property value as default value unless the modification is really necessary. Autodetect will automatically select the appropriate speed for the Adaptec DuraLAN NIC you have installed. 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for other existing ports as required. 6 Click OK. Configuring the Ports in Windows NT 4.
Duralink64 Configurations for Windows 2 In the New Adaptec NIC Ports Available box, select the appropriate port. 3 In the Connection Types field, select Autodetect Default Connection (The connection type will automatically be applied), or select the connection type for your network. For descriptions, see Connection Types on page A-2. 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each existing port. 5 Remove the CD and click OK. 6 When you are done, click Close in the Network window.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide 4 In the Properties window, click the Advanced tab. 5 In the Property box, click Connection Type. 6 In the Value list, select the appropriate connection type. (For descriptions, see Connection Types on page A-2.) 7 Click OK. 8 In the Configuration tab, click OK. 9 Click the Start button, and select Shut Down... . 10 Restart the system.
Duralink64 Configurations for Windows Configuring the Ports in Windows NT 4.0 In the Adaptec New Hardware Found window, each port is assigned to Autodetect, the default connection type that always detects port connection and negotiates a compatible speed and transmission mode. To configure the ports in Windows NT 4.0, follow these steps: 1 In the Adaptec New Hardware Found window, make sure all the DuraLAN NIC ports appear. Note: Generally, PCI Bus 0 is the PCI Bus on the motherboard.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Creating the Failover Pair You can create Failover pairs in the Configuration tab. A Failover pair consists of two ports only: the primary port and the backup port. Configuring the Failover Pair in Windows 2000/XP To create Failover pairs in Windows 2000/XP with GUI, follow these steps: 1 Start Windows 2000/XP. 2 From the Start menu, go to Settings, and click Control Panel.
Duralink64 Configurations for Windows 7 To add the second port, repeat Step 6. Note: To add multiple ports at one time, hold down the Ctrl key, select the appropriate ports, and click Add. Only two ports per group are supported for Failover. To assign TCP/IP addresses to your ports, refer to Assigning the TCP/IP Address on page 4-16. Configuring the Failover Pair in Windows NT 4.0 To create Failover pairs in Windows NT 4.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide When you are done, click OK. You will return to the Adapters tab of the Network window. indicates that Port 2 is the backup port for Port 1. 6 Note: The Adapters tab identifies one model only, even when several DuraLAN NIC models are installed. The DuraLAN NIC model displayed is the same as the first model you chose in Step 8 during the driver installation. 7 When you are done, click Close. You will return to the Network Settings window.
Duralink64 Configurations for Windows ■ Event Viewer Dialog Box—The local Event Viewer dialog box will log port failures in Windows NT. ■ Duralink64 Failover Window—The Status tab monitors the traffic and health of the Failover pairs. Configuring Ports for Duralink64 Port Aggregation and FEC Configuring the Ports in Windows 2000/XP There is no need to configure the ports unless you want to change a specific property value (for example, connection type, receive buffers, and so forth).
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide To configure the ports in Windows NT 4.0, follow these steps: 1 In the Adaptec New Hardware Found window, make sure all the DuraLAN NIC ports appear. Note: Generally, PCI Bus 0 is the PCI Bus on the motherboard. For example, PCI Bus 1 or above is an ANA-62022 or ANA-62044 NIC. The PCI Slot represents the port on the NIC starting from the top. The top port starts at PCI Slot 4. 2 In the New Adaptec NIC Ports Available list, select the appropriate port.
Duralink64 Configurations for Windows Creating Port Aggregation and FEC Groups Port Aggregation with FEC Groups FEC allows you to fully aggregate two or four ports over transmit and receive under all protocols. The ports that are configured as the FEC group must be physically connected to the FEC ports on the switch. If using a Cisco switch, see your Cisco switch documentation to configure the ports in FEC Mode.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide 3 In the Group(s) field, click Create New Group, and type the new group name. Note: The group name can be up to 20 characters. If you skip this step, the system assigns a default group name (GroupX). 4 In the Link Aggregation Type field, click the appropriate link type (in this procedure, click either Adaptec’s Port Aggregation or Cisco’s Fast EtherChannel). In the example in Step 2, Adaptec’s Port Aggregation is selected in this field.
Duralink64 Configurations for Windows Creating Port Aggregation or FEC Groups in Windows NT 4.0 This section explains how to assign ports to a group while in Windows NT 4.0, and by doing so, creating a virtual port. If you have already installed Duralink64 Port Aggregation or FEC and wish to add or modify existing group or Standalone port configurations, see Modifying Groups on page 4-21. To create Port Aggregation or FEC groups in Windows NT 4.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide 4 Repeat Step 3 for each additional port. Note: We recommend that the same connection type be assigned to each port in the same group. 5 OPTIONAL. To remove a port from the group, click the appropriate port from the Group Ports box, and click Remove. 6 When you are finished configuring the group, click Apply. 7 To create another group, repeat Steps 1 through 6. 8 To rename a group: 9 a Select the first group name in the Group(s) list box.
Duralink64 Configurations for Windows 2 From the Start menu, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 3 In the Control Panel, double click the Adaptec DuraLink icon. 4 On the Duralink64 GUI, select the Status tab. 5 Select the appropriate Group. The primary port will have a [P] next to it. To identify the primary Local Area Connection port, look under Port Name (all network settings will be taken from this port). 6 Click on Start.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide 10 The Local Area Connection 2 Properties screen appears. 11 Check the box for Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 12 Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen appears.
Duralink64 Configurations for Windows 13 Select one of these options: – Obtain an IP address automatically. The system can automatically obtain the IP address from a DHCP server. – Use the following IP address. If your LAN system does not automatically assign IP addresses, you can manually assign the TCP/IP address and Subnet mask. – Use the following DNS server addresses. Enter DNS server preferred and alternate addresses. 14 To assign an IP address to the next Adaptec NIC port, repeat Steps 3 through 8.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide To assign a TCP/IP address in Windows NT 4.0, follow these steps: 1 Click the IP Address tab. 2 From the Adapter drop-down list, select Adaptec DuraLAN NIC. 3 In the IP Address field, type the IP address. 4 In the Subnet Mask field, type the subnet mask number. You will be prompted to assign a different IP address for each port or group of ports. After all ports have been assigned an IP address, click OK.
Duralink64 Configurations for Windows Modifying Groups This section provides instructions for modifying the group or port configurations. You may rename groups as well as add or remove ports from existing groups. Renaming Groups in Windows 2000/XP To rename a group in Windows 2000/XP, follow these steps: 1 In the Duralink64 window, click the Configuration tab. 2 From the Group(s) field, select the appropriate group, and type the new name. 3 Click Apply. Renaming Groups in Windows NT 4.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide 2 From the Group(s) field, select the appropriate group, and type the new name. 3 Click Apply. Adding or Removing Ports in Windows 2000/XP Note: If you add or remove a port to or from a group, any existing group or port IP address is removed automatically. Keep track of any IP addresses you plan to use again. To add or remove ports in Windows 2000/XP, follow these steps: 1 In the Duralink64 window, click the Configuration tab.
Duralink64 Configurations for Windows – To remove ports from the group, select the appropriate port from the Group Ports box, and click Remove. 3 Repeat Step 2 for each appropriate port. 4 To save changes, click Apply. 5 When you are finished, click OK. 6 If SNMP is not set up on the computer, you will receive the Setup Message below. Ignore the message, and click OK. 7 When adding or removing a group or port, you will receive a message such as the ones shown below. Click OK.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Checking System Status in Windows 2000/XP To view group and independent port status, follow these steps. See Field Descriptions on page 4-25 for details. 1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel, double-click Adaptec Duralink icon. 3 Click the Status tab to view the group and independent port information, as shown in the figure below. 4 The primary port for each Group will have a [P] next to it.
Duralink64 Configurations for Windows Understanding the Status Tab in Windows 2000/XP a c b d e f g h Field Descriptions a Model Adaptec DuraLAN NIC model number. b Port Name Local area connection assigned by the system. c Trans Kbps Total kilobits per second (Kilobits/sec) transmitted per port (standalone and group). The Kilobits/sec sum of aggregated ports in a group equals the total Kilobits/sec transmitted by their group.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Viewing the Groups You can view the Groups list in two ways: ■ Clicking a plus sign [+] next to port group will display the individual ports within a specific group. ■ Clicking a minus sign [–] next to port group will hide the individual ports within a specific group.
Duralink64 Configurations for Windows Checking System Status in Windows NT 4.0 To view group and independent port status, follow these steps. See Field Descriptions on page 4-28 for details. 1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel, double-click Network. 3 In the Network window, click the Adapters tab. 4 In the Adapters tab, select and double-click Adaptec DuraLAN NIC. The Duralink64 Port Aggregation window appears.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Understanding the Status Tab in Windows NT 4.0 a b c d e f g h Field Descriptions a Model Adaptec DuraLAN NIC model number. b Port No. Port identification assigned by the system. c Trans Kbps Total kilobits per second (Kilobits/sec) transmitted per port (standalone and group). The Kilobits/sec sum of aggregated ports in a group equals the total Kilobits/sec transmitted by their group.
Duralink64 Configurations for Windows Viewing the Groups You can view the Groups list in two ways: ■ Clicking a plus sign [+] next to port group will display the individual ports within a specific group. ■ Clicking a minus sign [–] next to port group will hide the individual ports within a specific group.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Performance Monitor example below is for Windows NT 4.0 only. Add Counter 2 In the Performance Monitor, click the Add Counter button, indicated in the Performance Monitor window shown in Step 1, to open the Add to Chart window. The Add to Chart example is for Windows NT 4.0 only (Windows 2000 and Windows XP are similar). Note: In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, the Failover, Port Aggregation, and FEC groups of ports will appear as a single port.
Duralink64 Configurations for Windows 4 In the Instance box, select the port or group, and click the appropriate setting from the Counter box. 5 To distinguish ports and groups in the Performance Monitor, adjust the following parameters: – Color—is preset by the program for each selected group or port. You can set a specific color from the Color list box. – Scale—can be adjusted. You can set the scale of the plot for better viewing. – Width—allows you to set the width of the plot line.
5 Duralink64 Drivers for NetWare In This Chapter Notes on NetWare 5-2 Installing the Duralink64 Driver 5-3 Installing the Duralink64 Driver during NetWare 6.0/5.x OS Installation 5-5 Installing the Duralink64 Driver during NetWare 4.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Notes on NetWare When you are installing Adaptec DuraLAN NICs, it is a good idea to document where each port physically resides in the server— especially when two or more identical NICs exist. This is important since ports are identified by generic port names, such as Adptsf1, Adptsf2, Adptsf3, and so on. Port names are assigned to ports in the order that the system scans these ports at boot time.
Duralink64 Drivers for NetWare Installing the Duralink64 Driver In the following sections, aspects relating to driver installation are discussed. HotPlug and NetWare 5.x/6.0 NetWare 5.x and 6.0 support HotPlug and HotReplacement on server systems that have HotPlug-compatible hardware. HotPlug allows you to add or remove a NIC to your server system without turning off your computer.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide NetWare’s plug and play automatically load adptsf; or press Esc to load the NIC bindings manually (type: load sys:\etc\configsf.ncf or the user-defined ncf file). HotPlug Support in FO, PA, or FEC Mode To use HotPlug/HotReplacement in FO, PA, or FEC mode, load configsf using the Duralink64 driver CD or diskette. Configure FO, PA, or FEC, then save and install the drivers to the NetWare server.
Duralink64 Drivers for NetWare Installing the Duralink64 Driver during NetWare 6.0/5.x OS Installation The procedures for installing NetWare 6.0, 5.1, and 5.0 are the same. The Duralink64 driver is embedded only in the NetWare 5.1 installation CD. Follow this procedure when installing the Duralink64 driver during the installation of NetWare 6.0/5.x. Install NetWare following the NetWare on-screen instructions until you reach the Network Boards screen.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide 5 Press Insert, then press Insert again. 6 Press F3. The Specify a Directory Path window appears. 7 Insert the floppy disk you created in Step 1 (with the Duralink64 drivers) into the floppy disk drive of the NetWare server, and press Enter. 8 Type a:\nwserver in the Directory Path box. 9 After the driver finishes loading, select Return to Driver Summary. Select only one instance of adptsf.lan, and delete all other instances.
Duralink64 Drivers for NetWare Installing the NetWare Port Aggregation and Failover Drivers If you are installing NetWare 6.0 or 5.x on a new server, please see Installing the Duralink64 Driver during NetWare 6.0/5.x OS Installation on page 5-5. Note: This driver uses 64 receive buffers for each port. Therefore, if you are using multiple ports, the number of receive buffers must be increased. Type load edit c:\nwserver\startup.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide 2 In the Ports screen, make sure you know which port names are assigned to the actual ports on the NIC. The port names (Adptsf1, Adptsf2, and so on) do not correspond to the physical PCI slot numbers on the motherboard. 3 OPTIONAL. The Autodetected (Default) detects which device the port is connected to and negotiates the port speed and transmission mode accordingly.
Duralink64 Drivers for NetWare Creating the Failover Pair, Port Aggregation or FEC Groups The Failover pair consists of only two ports: the primary port and the backup port. FEC supports either two or four ports. One, three, or more than four ports are not supported. After configuring ports, you may create Standalone, Failover, Port Aggregation, or FEC groups using the following steps: 1 In the Configuration Menu, select Set Groups, and press Enter.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide b In the Group Name box, type the group name, and press Enter. (This field allows up to 20 characters.) 11 To create another group, repeat Steps 2 through 10. 12 Press Esc until you return to the Main Menu. 13 Select Exit, then Save and Quit. Assigning the Protocols You can assign IP or IPX protocols to Failover pairs and Standalone ports. Note: The IPX protocol supports all four frame types and multiple-frame types simultaneously.
Duralink64 Drivers for NetWare 5 To assign an IP protocol, follow these steps: a In the List of Frame Types box, select the frame type, and press Enter. b In the IP Parameters box, select Enter IP Address, and press Enter. The IP Address box appears. c In the IP Address box, type the IP address number, and press Enter. d In the IP Parameters box, select Enter Subnet Mask, and press Enter. e In the Subnet Mask box, type the corresponding subnet mask, and press Enter. f Press Esc.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide When the preceding selection is executed, the following display appears listing the protocols available in this example configuration. Saving the Configuration Once you have established and verified all port and group configurations in configsf, you are ready to save the configuration file to the server. To save the configuration to the server, follow these steps: 1 In the Main Menu, select Exit, and press Enter.
Duralink64 Drivers for NetWare screen. This program opens automatically whenever you restart the server. To manually enter the Status screen, at the system prompt type: load status System Status Data ■ Adaptec NIC model number. ■ Total Kilobits/sec transmitted per port (Standalone and Group). Total Kilobits/sec transmitted per group. The Kilobits/sec sum of aggregated ports in a group equals the total Kilobits/sec transmitted by their group.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Setting Time Intervals By default, the System Status screen refreshes every second. You may change the time interval using F8. Verifying Configuration You should verify the current port configurations before saving them to the server. To verify the configuration, follow these steps: From the Main Menu, select Link Aggregation Type, then select View Configuration. Press Enter. The View Configuration screen appears.
Duralink64 Drivers for NetWare Modifying Driver Configurations Once Duralink64 Standalone, Failover, Port Aggregation, or FEC is installed, use configsf to add, remove, or change a driver configuration for an Adaptec DuraLAN NIC. To modify driver configurations, follow these steps: 1 At the system console prompt, type load configsf, and press Enter. 2 Once you have opened configsf, refer to Configuring the Ports on page 5-7 for more instructions.
6 Installing Duralink64 Novell Client In This Chapter Installing Novell Client32 for DOS 6-1 Installing Novell Client32 for Windows 6-3 Installing Novell Client32 for DOS This section describes how to install the Adptsf 32-bit driver for Novell Client32 using the ODI (Open Data-Link Interface) driver. Please note that DuraLAN products do not support 16-bit drivers. 1 Download the latest version of Novell NetWare Client32 via the Novell Web site, www.novell.com. 2 Start DOS.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Selecting Options This section provides the option you must select in a given screen. These screens vary depending on which NetWare Client32 package you are using. Screen Name/Message Option Client Installation Select either NetWare Client32 for DOS and Windows 3.1x or IntraNetWare DOS/ Windows for DOS/Windows. Driver Type Select 32-Bit. 32-Bit Network Board Drivers Select User Specified 32 Bit Driver. Do not choose Adaptec PCI Ethernet Driver Failover.
Installing Duralink64 Novell Client 5 Save your changes. 6 Exit startnet.bat. Connecting Clients to the NetWare Server Connecting clients to the NetWare Duralink64 server requires the NDIS driver. Do not use an ODI driver (see Connecting Clients to the NetWare SA, FO, PA, or FEC Server on page 6-4). Installing Novell Client32 for Windows This section describes how to install the Adptsf 32-bit driver for Novell Client32. Please note that Adaptec does not support 16-bit drivers.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Connecting Clients to the NetWare SA, FO, PA, or FEC Server For optimum performance of NetWare Duralink64 Failover, all clients (any brand) should increase their IPX retry count. ■ For DOS clients using VLM or Novell Client32 Type the following lines in edit net.
7 Duralink64 Standalone Driver for UnixWare In This Chapter Before You Begin 7-1 Special Notes for UnixWare 7-2 Installing the Standalone Driver on UnixWare 7.x 7-2 Assigning the Protocols 7-3 Viewing the Configuration 7-3 Restarting the Server 7-4 Removing Drivers 7-4 Before You Begin ■ Verify that all system, memory, and NIC requirements are met; see System Requirements on page 1-3.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Special Notes for UnixWare When you are installing Adaptec DuraLAN NICs, it is a good idea to document where each port physically resides in the server— especially when two or more identical NICs exist. Installing the Standalone Driver on UnixWare 7.x To install the Standalone driver for UnixWare 7.x (which includes UnixWare 7.1.x), follow these steps: 1 Insert the UnixWare 7.x driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Log on to the UnixWare 7.x CDE as the root user.
Duralink64 Standalone Driver for UnixWare 15 Repeat Steps 8 through 14 for additional LAN configurations. 16 To exit, click Hardware, then select Exit. Assigning the Protocols To assign IP or IPX protocols to standalone ports, follow these steps: Note: The IPX protocol supports all four frame types and multiple-frame types simultaneously. IP protocol supports either Ethernet_II or Ethernet_SNAP, but not both at the same time. Adding IPX/SPX requires a system reboot.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Restarting the Server After installing the Standalone driver and configuring the ports, you must restart the server. If loading only TCP/IP, a reboot is not required. To restart the server, follow these steps: 1 Login as root, and open a ddterm console. 2 Enter the following at the console prompt (#): cd / and press Enter. 3 Then, again following the prompt, type shutdown –y –i6 –g0 and press Enter. 4 The server restarts.
A Cables and LEDs This section is not intended to be an exhaustive explanation of connecting Ethernet networks but will provide some useful information on cabling suitable for Adaptec DuraLAN NICs. The following table outlines the two cable specifications of IEEE 802.3u: 100BaseTX and 100BaseFX. 100BaseTX 100BaseFX Cable supported CAT 5 UTP 62.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Connection Types Here are some of the possible connection type options given when configuring NICs. The options vary depending upon which operating system the NIC is being configured. ■ Autodetect Default Connection Detects the cable type, optimal line speed, and duplexity for the specific Adaptec PCI NIC model in use. This is the default and recommended connection type.
Cables and LEDs Cable Requirements Cable requirements for Adaptec DuraLAN NICs vary according to network speed, cabling standard, and the connector to be used. The table below identifies appropriate cabling, based on these variables. The table applies to both Half Duplex and Full Duplex (for selected models) environments. NIC Connector 10 Megabits/sec 100 Megabits/sec Cable Pins Used TX Adapters RJ-45 CAT 3,4,5 UTP CAT 5 UTP 1,2,3, 6 FX Adapters ST N/A 62.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Pin-out and Color Requirements Straight-through Cable – 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Pin Colors – Both Ends 1 Orange/White 2 Orange 3 Green/White 4 Blue 5 Blue/White 6 Green 7 Brown/White 8 Brown Diagnostics Loop-back Cable The following pin-outs are used for diagnostics external and autonegotiation tests. Refer to Diagnostic Tests on page D-2 for more information regarding diagnostic tests.
Cables and LEDs Diagnostic LEDs Diagnostic Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) provide information about link status and network activity. The figure below shows the locations of LEDs for each board. See the descriptions on the following page for details on each LED display.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide ■ act The act LED is amber. The act LED lights up to signal the presence of incoming or outgoing traffic. For ANA-6x044: ■ ls When on and green, it indicates that a valid 100 Megabits/sec link has been made. When on and amber, it indicates that a valid 10 Megabits/sec link has been made. When off, no valid link has been made. ■ act The act LED is amber. The act LED lights up to signal the presence of incoming or outgoing traffic.
B Troubleshooting Tips This appendix explains how to troubleshoot problems with your DuraLAN NIC. If your NIC is not functioning properly, first make sure that it was set up according to the instructions in this User’s Guide. ■ Verify that your NIC is installed properly and configured correctly; see Chapter 2, DuraLAN NIC Installation on page 2-1.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Isolating Faulty Hardware If your problem persists, try the following: ■ Replace the NIC with the same type of Adaptec NIC that is known to work. If the new NIC functions properly, the problem is related to the original NIC. ■ Install the NIC in another functioning computer, and run the tests again.
Troubleshooting Tips Symptom (Continued) Solution Driver fails to load or fails to recognize the DuraLAN NIC Check the BIOS settings. Sometimes the bus master is disabled by default; if this is the case, enable the bus master. Persistent problems with an adapter card set to IRQ 15 This occurs in Novell’s NetWare. Either disable IRQ 15 or change the Adaptec DuraLAN NIC to another interrupt. Please refer to your Novell documentation.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Two- and four-port NICs use a PCI-to-PCI bridge chip. If your system BIOS does not support the PCI-to-PCI bridge chip, these NICs will not be configured properly. Contact your computer manufacturer to obtain a new BIOS version that supports the PCIto-PCI bridge chip. Frequently Asked Questions Duralink64 Software and DuraLAN NICs – General Questions ■ What is Duralink64 v5.
Troubleshooting Tips ■ Can I use the Adaptec Duralink64 v5.x software with NICs from other vendors? Duralink64 v5.x software works only with Adaptec PCI 10/100 DuraLAN NICs, but it is fully interoperable with products from other vendors. ■ Which protocols work with Duralink64 v5.x software and my DuraLAN NICs? TCP/IP and NetBEUI under Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000, and TCP/IP and IPX/SPX under NetWare. ■ Does Duralink64 v5.x software or the DuraLAN NICs support AppleTalk? No. ■ Does Duralink64 v5.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Duralink64 v5.x Failover Software Questions ■ What is Duralink64 Failover software? Duralink64 Failover software is a network device application that automatically reacts to preserve a network connection when an Ethernet link fails. Duralink64 Failover supports missioncritical applications by activating a standby link in the event of failure, providing increased uptime and maintaining server availability. The driver establishes an active and a hot-standby link.
Troubleshooting Tips ■ What happens during Failover? The driver momentarily halts data transmission, does error checking, transfers the MAC address of the primary port to the backup port, enables the backup port for data transmissions, and continues to transmit data on the backup port. ■ If I have the Duralink64 standard drivers installed and want to install the Failover drivers, what do I need to do? You must uninstall or remove the Duralink64 standard drivers, and reboot the system.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide ■ How does Duralink64 Port Aggregation work? For all protocols, Duralink64 Port Aggregation effectively distributes transmit traffic among all ports within a Port Aggregation group. The Duralink64 Port Aggregation driver assigns a primary port to the Port Aggregation group, and the protocol binds to that port. To the protocol, the primary port is the only port. However, the driver uses all the ports in the group to transmit packets to the clients.
Troubleshooting Tips ■ Which protocols and OSs work with Duralink64 Port Aggregation? Adaptec’s Port Aggregation driver works with TCP/IP and NetBEUI under Windows NT and TCP/IP and IPX/SPX under NetWare. ■ Does Duralink64 Port Aggregation support multiple VLANs? Only one VLAN is supported per aggregated group or per port. ■ How does Duralink64 Port Aggregation compare to Cisco's Fast EtherChannel? Both Duralink64 Port Aggregation and Cisco’s FEC are proprietary.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide ■ How can I determine the status of a Failover group under Windows NT? You can view the status of any Failover group using the status screen (Control Panel, Network Adapters, Status tab). ■ Do the Duralink64 v5.x Failover drivers support AppleTalk under Windows NT? No. Duralink64 v5.x Windows 98 – General Questions ■ How do I install Duralink64 v5.
Troubleshooting Tips ■ It’s not clear what should be done from the Failover Setup Menu. How do I configure the ports? To install the Duralink64 v5.x Failover software on NetWare v4.2, v5.0, or v5.1, use configsf from the Duralink64 v5.x NetWare CD. At the Main Menu, select Failover, then, Configure Ports, Set Failover Pairs, Configure Protocols, Install Software, then Save and Exit. Make sure you follow this sequence and end with Save and Exit. The Save and Exit function modifies the autoexec.
C Duralink64 SNMP Agents Windows NT and NetWare SNMP agents are provided to support Failover and Port Aggregation capabilities. These agents handle standard port configurations, Failover pairs, and Port Aggregation. Use of the agents allow remote monitoring from any standard network management station with SNMP (version 1) support. The following information is provided: ■ Information group—containing card, port, and interface counts.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide SNMP Support The message !SNMP service is not installed will appear during the installation and configuration of Windows NT if SNMP service is not installed. If SNMP functionality is not desired, ignore this message. If SNMP is desired, install SNMP Service using the Windows NT CD, then reinstall SP3. The driver installation enables an SNMP agent to provide management information to the SNMP management station.
D The Diagnostics Utility Your Adaptec DuraLAN NIC is supplied with a DOS Diagnostics utility that is found on the LAN and Duralink64 Failover Drivers NetWare CD. Use the Diagnostics utility to check the functionality of your DuraLAN NICs. Running the Diagnostics From the Hard Disk Drive To run the Diagnostics utility from your hard disk drive, follow these steps: 1 Make sure himem.sys and emm386.exe are currently in config.sys and that files=30 is present.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide From the CD-ROM Drive To prepare a DOS diagnostics boot disk, follow these steps: 1 Create a bootable DOS disk. 2 Copy the DOS files himem.sys and emm386.exe to the disk. 3 Copy all the files in this directory to the root directory of the DOS boot disk. 4 Start the system from the CD-ROM. 5 At the DOS prompt, type go_diags, and press Enter. Note: The easiest way of testing a DuraLAN NIC is running the Selftest.
The Diagnostics Utility Command Test hbi_slave Tests slave accesses, checks serial EEPROM, and checks register accesses to the chip. hbi_dma Checks DMA transfers to and from the board. mac Tests registers and various functions of Ethernet controller. address_filter Tests Ethernet packet filtering capabilities. internal_10_mac Tests internal loop-back at 10 Megabits/sec within the chip. internal_100_mac Test internal loop-back at 100 Megabits/sec within the chip.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide Command Test echoer #/sender # (where # is the number of packets to send) This test requires two computers on a private network: one as the sender, and the other as the echoer. This test is useful for testing the network and verifying that data is being passed between the echoer and the sender. Enter the echoer command first, then enter the sender command in the sender system. (This command sequence is critical.) The two commands work in tandem.
Index A adding or removing ports 4-22 ANA-6x044 1-13 AppleTalk compatibility B-5, B-10 architecture 1-2 assigning TCP/IP address Windows 2000 4-16 Windows NT 4.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide driver configuration Novell Client for Windows 6-3 UnixWare 7.x 7-2 Windows OSs 4-4 driver configurations 1-8 NetWare OSs 5-5 UnixWare OSs 7-2 drivers conditions for removal B-7 modifying 5-15 removing 3-10, 3-12 requirements (OS specific) 5-5 Standard B-4 DuraLAN driver installation selecting the appropriate driver 1-9 DuraLAN NIC driver configurations 1-8 installation 3-2 installing 2-2 Duralink64 5.
Index Fast Ethernet 1-2, 1-4 fault tolerance 1-11, B-7, B-8 Full-Duplex implementation A-2 G graphical user interface (GUI) 4-13 groups adding/removing ports 4-22 Fast EtherChannel (FEC) 4-13 FEC 5-9 modifying 4-21 Port Aggregation 4-13, 5-9 ports B-7 H hardware requirements 1-3 tips B-2 HotPlug installing 3-2 installing (NetWare 5.x/6.0) 5-3 NetWare 5.x/6.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide dual hubs 1-15 dual hubs with 4-port NIC 1-17 dual hubs with routers 1-16 dual hubs with switch 1-16 examples 1-11 Windows NT utility 4-21 NIC drivers DuraLAN FEC driver 1-8 DuraLAN standard driver 1-8 Duralink64 Failover 1-8 Duralink64 Port Aggregation 18 NIC models 1-4 NICs (network interface cards) quad ports 1-6 single port 1-6 two ports 1-6 Novell 32-bit client 6-1, 6-3, B-9 installation 6-3 Windows 2000 B-11 Windows 98 B-11 O operating system compatibility with
Index Management Protocol) manager 4-10 support 4-23, C-2 software requirements 1-3 SPX, compatible protocol B-5, B-6 standalone description 1-7 terminology 1-8 Standalone driver configuration NetWare 5-6, 5-7 ports 4-3 Windows NT 4.
DuraLAN Fast Ethernet NICs User’s Guide 8 Windows NT performance monitor 4-29 server clustering 1-12 Index-6 Windows NT 4.
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