User’s Guide Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards R
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Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards User’s Guide R
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▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 1 Contents Getting Started Fast Ethernet 1-2 Duralink Failover 1-2 Supported Platforms and NICs 1-2 Adaptec NICs 1-3 System Requirements 1-5 Conventions and Advisories 1-5 PART 1: Installing NIC’s 2 Installing Your NIC Installing the NIC 2-1 Connecting to Your Network Cable 2-2 Connecting the Cable 2-2 LED Activity Indicators 2-2 Configuring the PCI NIC 2-3 PART 2: Installing LAN Drivers 3 Installing LAN Network Drivers Drivers 3-2 Full Duplex Support 3-3 vii
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards 4 NetWare NetWare 4.1x 4-1 Removing Previously Configured Drivers 4-2 Adding NIC Drivers 4-2 Configuring the Ports 4-3 Configuring Protocols 4-4 Netware 3.12 4-5 Removing Previously Configured Drivers 4-5 Adding NIC Drivers 4-6 Configuring Ports 4-6 5 Windows Windows NT 4.
Contents SCO UnixWare 6-3 Removing Previously Configured Drivers 6-3 Adding NIC Drivers 6-3 Configuring Ports 6-4 Configuring Protocols 6-4 Reconfiguring Ports and Protocols 6-5 7 IBM OS/2 IBM OS/2 Warp Versions 7-1 Adding NIC Drivers 7-1 Configuring Ports 7-2 Configuring Protocols 7-2 PART 3: Installing Duralink Failover Drivers 8 Network Configuration Examples Single Hub or Switch on an Ethernet Segment 8-2 Dual Hubs 8-2 Dual Hubs with an Ethernet Switch 8-3 Dual Hubs with Routers 8-3 Dual Hubs with
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards 10 Installing Duralink Drivers for NetWare Installation Overview 10-1 Removing Previously Configured Drivers 10-2 Fresh NetWare Installation 10-2 Initial Installation and Configuration of Duralink Failover 10-3 Installing the Failover Software using fosetup 10-3 Configuring Ports 10-4 Setting Failover Pairs 10-5 Configuring Protocols 10-7 Viewing Configuration 10-9 Saving Configuration Changes 10-9 Viewing System Status Using fostatus.
Contents B Troubleshooting Running EMDIAG B-2 Using EMDIAG for PCI NICs B-2 EMDIAG PCI Main Menu B-2 Troubleshooting B-9 Isolating Faulty Hardware B-9 Frequently Asked Questions B-10 EMDIAG Error Messages B-11 C Identifying Ports Installing 2 Network Cards C-2 Installing 3 Network Cards C-5 Index xi
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 1 Getting Started This document contains information about installing and configuring the Adaptec PCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network interface cards (NIC’s). The following describes the sections in this document: Part 1, Installing NIC’s, describes how to install your Adaptec NIC. Part 2, Installing LAN Drivers, describes how to install and configure LAN drivers on various operating systems.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Fast Ethernet Fast Ethernet is a networking standard defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) in their IEEE 802.3u Specification. Fast Ethernet runs at 100 Mbps or at 200 Mbps in Full Duplex mode. Fast Ethernet uses the same Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) architecture used on 10BASE-T and 10BASE-2 10 Mbps network specifications, which allows for easy integration with existing networks.
Getting Started Adaptec NICs The Adaptec PCI Ethernet and Fast Ethernet NICs currently includes the following products: ■ 10/100 AutoSensing NICs - support autosensing between 10 and 100 Mbps line speeds. The NICs support universal cable connectivity with RJ-45 and BNC connectors. They support Duralink Failover protection. Single RJ-45 Port ANA-6911A ■ Duo NICs - offers two high-performance Ethernet/Fast Ethernet ports on a single NIC. Each port runs at independent speeds for maximum flexibility.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards ■ Quartet NICs - provide four separate Fast Ethernet ports on a single NIC. Each port runs at independent speeds for maximum flexibility. The NICs support Full Duplex on UTP for up to 800 Mbps throughput on one NIC. They support Duralink Failover protection. Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 ANA-6944A ■ Fiber Optic NICs - support Multimode Fiber (MMF) and cabling distances from 400 meters to 2 kilometers. They are available with SC (push on) or ST (twist on) connectors.
Getting Started System Requirements The minimum system requirements for using the Adaptec NIC and for running the EMDIAG Diagnostics utility are as follows: System Component Requirements PCI NIC Available bus mastering PCI slot; most recent PCI system BIOS recommended Quartet & Duo NICs with Windows NT System BIOS supporting PCI-to-PCI bridge chip EMDIAG program MS-DOS 3.3 or later Conventions and Advisories This document includes the following typographic conventions.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards This document includes three kinds of advisories. Note: Notes are reminders, tips, or suggestions that might simplify the procedures included in this document. ! Caution: Cautions alert you to actions that might cause damage to your system or your data. WARNING: Warnings alert you to actions that might cause injury to you or someone else. Always use care when handling any electrical equipment.
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Part 1 Installing NIC’s
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 2 Installing Your NIC This chapter describes how to install and configure your Adaptec NIC in your computer. The following procedures are covered: ■ Installing the NIC on page 2-1 ■ Connecting to Your Network Cable on page 2-2 ■ Configuring the PCI NIC on page 2-3 Installing the NIC WARNING: Before you start, turn OFF power to the PC and disconnect the power cord. Then ground yourself by touching an unpainted surface of the PC case.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Note: PCI slots and NICs come in two varieties, 3.3-volt and the more common 5 volt. All Adaptec PCI NICs support 5-volt slots. Some models also support 3.3-volt slots. To improve performance with the multiport NICs, install these NICs in PCI Bus 0. 4 Insert the NIC into the expansion slot, pressing down firmly until the bus contacts are seated in the slot. Secure the NIC in the expansion slot with the screw removed in Step 3.
Installing Your NIC Configuring the PCI NIC Your computer’s BIOS may determine available NIC resources and configure the Adaptec PCI NICs automatically. However, depending on your system, you may need to configure the PCI BIOS. To do this, enter your computer BIOS Setup and select Advanced Settings from the Main Menu. Make sure the following settings are made (your BIOS may not match the following options exactly): Option Setting PCI Slot Enabled Enable all PCI slots in your system.
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Part 2 Installing LAN Drivers
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 3 Installing LAN Network Drivers The following chapters describe how to install network drivers and enable Full Duplex support for the following network operating systems: ■ NetWare 4.1x ■ NetWare 3.12 ■ Windows NT 4.0 ■ Windows 95 ■ SCO UnixWare ■ SCO OpenServer ■ IBM OS/2 Warp Versions Instructions for other operating systems are available in the readme.txt files of their respective drivers.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Drivers The LAN drivers available on the included diskettes are as follows: Diskette 1 Diskette 2 NetWare Server Windows NT for Intel NetWare Client32 Windows 95 SCO Unixware NDIS DOS SCO Openserver DOS ODI OS2 NDIS Windows NT for Alpha Diagnostics Additional drivers are available directly from Adaptec or your operating system vendor. See the readme.txt file for details. Note: Always use the latest driver version available for your NIC.
Installing LAN Network Drivers Full Duplex Support To implement Full Duplex on your network, you need both a NIC and a switch that supports Full Duplex. Full Duplex support allows a NIC to send and receive data at the same time, doubling available bandwidth. Note: Full Duplex can also be enabled point-to-point with a crossover cable instead of a switch. Installation instructions in the following chapters describe how to enable Full Duplex. Additional information can be found in the readme.txt file.
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 4 NetWare This chapter describes how to install LAN drivers for NetWare. The Novell NetWare driver, \nwserver\empci.lan is used with NetWare 4.1x servers, NetWare 3.12 and NetWare 4 SFT III. Note: An Adaptec LAN adapter cannot be used as the MSL NIC in an SFT-III environment. NetWare 4.1x This section describes how to install the LAN drivers for NetWare 4.1x. To install the Duralink Failover drivers refer to Chapter 10, Installing Duralink Drivers for NetWare. NetWare 4.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Removing Previously Configured Drivers To ensure that no conflicts exist between previously installed drivers and the NetWare driver, delete all previously installed Adaptec drivers. This is done by following the procedures below: 1 At the server prompt, type load inetcfg and press Enter to display the Internetworking Configuration (INETCFG) window. 2 3 Select Boards and press Enter. A list of network NICs appears. 4 5 6 7 Press ESC.
NetWare Configuring the Ports 1 2 Select the new empci from the updated list of NICs. Type in a name for the newly added NIC. Note: When choosing a name for the NIC, you should include a reference to the index number assigned to that NIC (See Step 3 below). This will help you identify the NIC when configuring it. See Appendix C, Identifying Ports for tips on identifying NICs. 3 Specify the index number in the next field (1 is the default for the first board; set the next board at 2, and so forth).
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Configuring Protocols 1 From the INETCFG main menu, select Protocols. Enable the appropriate protocols for your network. 2 3 Press Esc to exit, saving your protocol configuration. 4 Select your configuration settings. Consult your network administrator or NetWare documentation for details. 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to bind multiple frame types or protocols to one port if needed. From the INETCFG main menu, select Bindings. Highlight the NIC to bind and press Ins.
NetWare Netware 3.12 This section describes how to install the LAN drivers for NetWare 3.12. The Novell NetWare driver, \nwserver\empci.lan is used with NetWare 3.12 servers. The driver must be installed manually. NetWare 3.12 requires one patch to enable ODI 3.3 support. Download the landr9.exe patch from http://support.novell.com. Removing Previously Configured Drivers Before adding new NICs, commands referencing previously installed Adaptec NICs and drivers must be removed from the autoexec.ncf file.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Adding NIC Drivers To add NIC drivers you must copy the Adaptec driver from a client to the Server’s system directory. To do this 1 2 Insert Diskette 1 in the server’s drive A. 3 4 Type bind ipx empci and enter a network number. 5 6 Insert Diskette 1 in the client’s floppy drive. Type load a:\nwserver\empci and select a port index number. (see Appendix C, Identifying Ports). Connect a client to the server’s NIC and log on from the client as a supervisor.
NetWare ■ This configuration binds multiple frames and protocols to the same port. LOAD EMPCI NAME=S1 FRAME=Ethernet_802.2 INDEX=6 BIND IPX S1 net=a22 LOAD EMPCI NAME=S2 FRAME=Ethernet_802.2 INDEX=6 LOAD TCPIP BIND IP S2 address=100.100.100.100 mask=FF.FF.FF.0 LOAD EMPCI NAME=S3 FRAME=Ethernet_II INDEX=6 BIND IPX S3 net=b24 LOAD EMPCI NAME=S4 FRAME=Ethernet_SNAP INDEX=6 BIND IPX S4 net=a34 Note: In order to establish which port a protocol is assigned to, you must assign a different name to each frame set.
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 5 Windows This chapter describes how to install LAN drivers for Window NT and Windows 95. For additional information on installing LAN drivers for Windows’ environments refer to the readme.txt file. If you are using an Alpha Server please refer to the NT for Alpha readme.txt file. Windows NT 4.0 This section describes how to install LAN drivers for Windows NT. To install Duralink Failover drivers refer to Chapter 9, Installing Duralink Drivers for Windows NT. The Windows NT 4.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards 6 To remove any currently installed Adaptec NIC drivers, highlight the driver, click Remove, then click OK. Repeat until all Adaptec NIC drivers are removed. 7 8 Click Close to close the Network dialog box. Click Yes to restart your computer. Note: When you restart Windows NT, a message may indicate that at least one service failed to start. This message will not appear after you add the new drivers in the following steps. Click OK.
Windows Configuring Ports 1 From the Driver Configuration dialog box, select the appropriate connection type for your network. Autodetect Default Connection is the recommended choice. For an explanation of possible options see Connection Types on page A-2. Click OK. 2 The Driver Configuration dialog box will display again for each NIC installed. Repeat Step 1 for each of these NICs. Note: For multiport NICs, the Driver Configuration dialog box will display again for each port.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Windows 95 This section describes how to install LAN drivers for Windows 95. The Windows 95 driver is on Diskette 2 in the \win95 directory. Removing Previously Installed Drivers If you are replacing or upgrading an existing NIC you need to remove the previously installed NICs. This will prevent any driver conflicts. If you are adding a NIC go to Adding NIC Drivers. 1 2 Go to the Control Panel and double-click the Network icon.
Windows Configuring Ports To configure NICs 1 In the Network dialog box, highlight the NIC in the list of installed drivers and select Properties. 2 From the Properties dialog box, select Advanced, then choose the appropriate connection type. For an explanation of options see Connection Types on page A-2. Configuring Protocols 1 From the Properties dialog box, highlight Protocols and click Add. 2 3 4 Highlight Protocol and click Add again.
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 6 UNIX This chapter describes the installation of Unix drivers. The drivers are located on Diskette 1. SCO OpenServer 5.0 This section describes how to install LAN drivers for SCO OpenServer 5.0. Adding NIC Drivers 1 Power OFF your system and install the adapter in a PCI bus mastering slot. 2 Boot the system with SCO OpenServer 5.0 and login as the root user. 3 4 5 6 7 8 Double-click the Software Manager Icon on the desktop. 9 From the menu, select Software and then Install New.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Configuring Ports 1 Enter the System Administration Folder and double-click the Networks folder. 2 3 4 Double-click the Network Configuration Manager icon. 5 Select the serial media type and click OK. Autosense is the recommended choice. For an explanation of possible options for media type see Connection Types on page A-2. From the Hardware menu, select Add new LAN Adapter. Select Adaptec ANA-69xx Fast Ethernet Controller and click Continue.
UNIX SCO UnixWare This section describes how to install LAN drivers for UnixWare. The driver for this operating system is located on Diskette 1 in the /UNIXWARE directory. The SCO UnixWare driver supports up to four ports for the same type of NIC. It does not support a mixture of NICs at the same time. Note: All commands in Unix are case sensitive. Be sure to type all commands exactly as shown.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Configuring Ports 1 At the system command line type pkgadd -d /tmp/EMPCI 2 After uncompressing the files the following message appears: The following packages are available: 1 EMPCI Type 1 to select EMPCI Note: Only one choice (1 EMPCI) is given here regardless of how many NICs are installed. 3 Now a list of Adaptec NICs is displayed. Select the NIC you wish to configure and press Enter. Note: For a multiport NIC there will be multiple device listings.
UNIX Reconfiguring Ports and Protocols Follow these steps to reconfigure existing NICs. 1 At the command line prompt type empcikwd 2 Select Display to reconfigure the connection type or select Set to reconfigure the protocols. 3 4 Follow the online prompts to make the configuration changes. Relink and reboot the system.
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 7 IBM OS/2 IBM OS/2 Warp Versions This section describes how to install LAN drivers for IBM OS/2 Warp versions. The driver for these operating systems is on Diskette 1 in the \ndis.os2 directory. Adding NIC Drivers 1 2 Install the Adaptec NIC and reboot the system. 3 4 Select Install. 5 6 7 After the OS/2 driver is copied from the diskette, select OK. 8 In the LAPS dialog box, under the Network Adapters window, highlight Adaptec 69xx Ethernet PCI Adapter Family and click Add.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Configuring Ports 1 To change the NIC configuration settings highlight the NIC to configure and click Edit. Note: There are three ways to gain information for each parameter: - select Range to see valid choices - press F1 to see parameters and default settings - select Help for additional details 2 Select the Tranciever type. For an explanation of possible options see Connection Types on page A-2 or press F1.
IBM OS/2 – Enable one or more of the listed Ethernet frame types by specifying YES in the appropriate boxes. (If you are not sure which frame type(s) are used on your NetWare network, enable all of them). – Change the Network NIC Address to the Ethernet address of your Adaptec NIC. This address must be different for each port. You can run emdiag.exe from your Adaptec driver diskette at an OS/2 command line prompt, and select Configuration Status, to display your NIC's Ethernet address.
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ Part 3 Installing Duralink Failover Drivers
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 8 Network Configuration Examples This chapter describes some typical network configurations using Duralink Failover. The primary and backup Adaptec NICs or ports reside in the server. Duralink Failover operates on these NICs to provide redundancy on the server.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Single Hub or Switch on an Ethernet Segment This configuration uses two NICs connected to a hub or switch on an Ethernet segment. With this configuration, Duralink Failover provides failover capability if one of the NICs fail. Ethernet Switch or Ethernet Hub Primary Server Clients Secondary Dual Hubs In this example, each NIC is connected to a separate hub to provide redundancy.
Network Configuration Examples Dual Hubs with an Ethernet Switch This example shows how Duralink Failover provides network redundancy to a switched network. Ethernet switches provide network traffic segmentation. Clients Ethernet Hub Ethernet Switch Primary Server Ethernet Hub Secondary Clients Dual Hubs with Routers The following example shows how to set up Duralink Failover in a network configuration using routers.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Dual Hubs with a Four-Port Quartet NIC This example shows port redundancy, using Duralink Failover, within a single four-port Quartet NIC. As shown in the illustration below, ports 1 and 3 are used as the primary ports to each Ethernet hub. Ports 2 and 4 are secondary ports connected to each hub.
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 9 Installing Duralink Drivers for Windows NT This chapter describes how to install Duralink Failover for Windows NT 4.0. Installation Overview The following procedures are covered in this chapter: ■ Removing Existing Adaptec Ethernet NICs on page 9-2 ■ Adding NIC Drivers on page 9-3 ■ Configuring Failover Pairs on page 9-6 Installation, configuration, and optional parameters for the software are updated regularly.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards To install the software: 1 2 3 4 Boot your system with Windows NT 4.0. Double-click the My Computer icon. Double-click the Control Panel icon. Double-click the Network icon. Note: If no drivers are currently installed for Adaptec PCI NICs, skip to Adding NIC Drivers on page 9-3. Removing Existing Adaptec Ethernet NICs In order to install the Adaptec Duralink Failover drivers, you must remove the Adaptec LAN drivers.
Installing Duralink Drivers for Windows NT 2 To remove any currently installed Adaptec NICs highlight the name, click Remove, then click OK. Repeat until all Adaptec NIC drivers are removed. 3 4 Click Close to close the Network dialog box. Click Yes to restart your computer. Note: When you restart Windows NT, a message may indicate that at least one service failed to start. This message will not appear after you add the new Duralink drivers in the following steps. Click OK.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards 8 From the Select OEM Option list box, select Adaptec PCI Ethernet Adapter, and click OK. The program loads the Duralink Failover configuration utility for Windows NT.
Installing Duralink Drivers for Windows NT Configuring Ports Note: The following screen appears when first installing Adaptec NICs. 1 From the Adaptec New Hardware Found dialog box, select the port to configure from the New Adaptec Ports Available list box. 2 Choose the appropriate connection type for your network. Autodetect Default Connection is the recommended choice. For an explanation of possible options see Connection Types on page A-2.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Configuring Failover Pairs The following steps show how to group failover pairs. All available ports are listed in the Available Adaptec Ports list box. 1 Assign a port to the Primary Ports list box by clicking on a port in the Available Adaptec Ports list box to highlight the selection. Note: The driver numbering schemes for the ports (EMPCI1, EMPCI2, etc.) shown in the Configuration screen are not associated with the physical PCI slot numbers on the motherboard.
Installing Duralink Drivers for Windows NT 5 If SNMP has not been set up on your computer you will receive the following Setup Message: 6 7 Click OK. The Network dialog box displays the ports and their associated pairs. Pair names are shown in to the right of the port name. In the following example, indicates that port 1 is the primary port of the pair named Failover.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Configuring Protocols If you plan to use TCP/IP, obtain your IP address and subnet information prior to installation. You may have a DHCP server that will provide the IP information automatically. If you are not sure if you have a DHCP server or what IP address to use, contact your network administrator. 1 2 3 In the Network Setup dialog box click the Bindings tab. In the show bindings drop-down box, highlight all protocols.
Installing Duralink Drivers for Windows NT Changing NIC Configuration If you need to change the NIC configuration in your NT server or workstation (to delete, add, or move a NIC), follow these steps ■ Remove previously configured Adaptec NICs (see Removing Existing Adaptec Ethernet NICs on page 9-2. ■ Power down the system and then change the hardware. ■ Reinstall all NICs (see Adding NIC Drivers on page 9-3).
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 10 Installing Duralink Drivers for NetWare This chapter describes how to install the Duralink Failover utility on a server running NetWare 4.1x/3.1x. Instructions in this section cover both initial installation from the fosetup.nlm file contained on the Duralink Installation Diskette, as well as instructions on changing the configuration using the foconfig.nlm utility (residing on the server after installation). Use foconfig or fosetup to install or configure Duralink Failover.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Removing Previously Configured Drivers If you have installed Duralink or Adaptec Ethernet drivers prior to this installation, complete this section. This is to ensure that no conflicts exist between previously installed drivers and Duralink Failover. Do not install Duralink Failover 3.0 over 2.0. 1 Remove all load and bind commands related to EMPCI, failover.ncf, fover.ncf or loadbal.ncf from the autoexec.ncf. ! Caution: Be sure to remove only these commands.
Installing Duralink Drivers for NetWare Initial Installation and Configuration of Duralink Failover Configuration for Duralink Failover is done through a Setup program that is contained on the NetWare Duralink Installation Diskette. This program will install the necessary files required for running the program through NetWare onto your hard drive.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Configuring Ports 1 Select the Configure Ports option from the Main Menu. Main Menu Configure Ports Set Failover Pairs Configure Protocols View Configuration Install Software Uninstall Software The program automatically adds or removes ports when new hardware is added or removed. After removing a NIC, you must reinstall and configure the driver for all ports. This is because the port index number relationship to the physical port location will have changed.
Installing Duralink Drivers for NetWare 3 Select the appropriate connection type for your network. Autodetect (default) is the recommended choice. For an explanation of possible options see Connection Types on page A-2. Note: The Thin (BNC) connector is not supported for Duralink Failover. Netware Loadable Module Duralink Failover Setup V2.1 Type of Connection No.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards 2 Add a Failover Pair by pressing Ins. The program automatically assigns a default pair name. If previous pairs have been assigned, the new one is placed last in the list. The default naming convention is as follows: the first pair is assigned to Pair1, the next to Pair2, then Pair3, and so on. Netware Loadable Module Duralink Failover Setup V2.
Installing Duralink Drivers for NetWare 5 Display Existing Ports— Select this option to view the ports associated with the pair. 6 7 Press Esc to complete the current pair. To create more groups, follow Steps 2 through 4 for each new pair. Note: Any ports not assigned to a failover pair will be used as standalone ports. Configuring Protocols These procedures allow you to configure the IP or IPX protocols for Failover Pairs and standalone ports. 1 Select Configure Protocols from the Main Menu.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards 2 3 Select a Failover Pair or standalone port and press Enter. Select the protocol to assign to the current pair or port and press Enter. (IPX and IP are the only protocols supported at this time) A list of frame types is displayed. Note: The IPX protocol supports all four frame types and multiple frame types simultaneously. IP supports either Ethernet_II or Ethernet_SNAP, but never both at the same time.
Installing Duralink Drivers for NetWare Viewing Configuration Selecting View Configuration from the Main Menu displays all ports and Failover Pairs and their current protocol status. Netware Loadable Module Duralink Failover Setup V2.1 Interfaces Protocol Empci1 [D] IPX Frame E_802.2 Empci5 No Protocol Configured Pair1 Empci3 (Primary) Empci6 No Protocol Configured NetNumber IP Address 101 1.1.1.1 to go back to the previous menu. © Copyright 1998, Adaptec Inc.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Note: To reconfigure the NICs, use the foconfig utility installed during this process. The fosetup diskette can be put away. See Reconfiguring Using foconfig.nlm on page 10-12 As the present driver uses 32 receive buffers for each port, you may need to increase the number of receive buffers. To do this, type load edit c:\nwserver\startup.
Installing Duralink Drivers for NetWare Note: This requires that the Failover software be loaded or an error will occur. If you have not rebooted since you installed the software, reboot and the above screen will appear automatically. This module can be used to identify the physical ports by determining the status when unplugging network connections. Refer to Appendix C, Identifying Ports for further information. A Status screen is provided, showing the following information: ■ NIC model number.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Network Client Setup When connecting DOS or VLM clients to a server with Duralink Failover, insert the following lines into the net.cfg file for each client protocol ipx ipx retry count 255 For Netware Client32 support for Windows 95 and NT, type 255 under the IPX retry count in the “IPX 32-bit Protocol for the Novell IntranetWare Clients” in the Network Control Panel. Reconfiguring Using foconfig.
Installing Duralink Drivers for NetWare Managing NICs by SNMP The DURALINK.MIB file must be compiled on the SNMP Management station to manage Failover NICs. This file is located on the Duralink Failover diskette in the \snmpmibs directory. Installing and Uninstalling Software This selection is available in the fosetup utility not in the foconfig utility. It copies program and configuration related files to the server. A dialog box will appear to warn you of any files that risk being overwritten.
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 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 NICs. The following table outlines the three cable specifications of IEEE 802.3u: 100BASE-T4, 100BASE-TX, and 100BASE-FX. 100BASE-T4 100BASE-TX 100BASE-FX Cable supported CAT 3,4,5 UTP CAT 5 UTP 62.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Connection Types Here are some of the possible connection type options given when configuring NICs. The options vary depending on which operating system the NIC is being configured on. ■ Autodetect Default (Recommended) 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 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. Connector 10 Mbps T4 Adapters RJ-45 CAT 3,4,5 UTP CAT 3,4,5 UTP 1 - 81 TX Adapters RJ-45 CAT 3,4,5 UTP CAT 5 UTP 1,2,3, 6 FX Adapters ST N/A 62.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Twisted Pair Cable Types Straight-through Cable The majority of twisted-pair environments utilize twisted-pair cables that are wired straight-through. This means that each pin of the modular plug connector is wired to the same pin on the opposite end of the cable (i.e., pin 1 is wired to pin 1). Straight-through cables connect workstations and servers to repeaters and switches. Cables for 100BASE-TX use two pairs (pins 1, 2, 3, and 6).
Cables and LEDs Crossover Cable If you do not wish to use a repeater or switch to connect servers and workstations together, you can use a crossover cable. Note: When using crossover cables, we recommend you override line speed autosensing by selecting either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps in your driver configuration. A crossover cable connects the transmit, or TX, pins on one end of the cable to the receive, or RX, pins on the other end of the cable.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards A simple network can be made by connecting a Quartet server directly to four workstations via crossover cables. Pinout and Color Requirements The following tables provide cable pinout and color information.
Cables and LEDs Crossover Cable - 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 100BASE-T4 Pinout End One End Two Pin 1 Pin 3 Pin 2 Pin 6 Pin 3 Pin 1 Pin 4 Pin 7 Pin 5 Pin 8 Pin 6 Pin 2 Pin 7 Pin 4 Pin 8 Pin 5 Color Pin End One End Two 1 Orange White Green White 2 Orange Green 3 Green White Orange White 4 Blue Brown White 5 Blue White Brown 6 Green Orange 7 Brown White Blue 8 Brown Blue White A-7
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Diagnostic LEDs Diagnostic Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) provide information about link status and network activity. See the table below for details on each LED function.
Cables and LEDs Link Status (L.S.) LED lights when the adapter’s driver is loaded, and indicates that an electronic link exists between the adapter and repeater or switch. Speed Ports Color 10 Mbps RJ-45 Green, with the exception of the Quartet and the Ultimate Combo—where it is yellow. 100 Mbps RJ-45 Green. The LED blinks on T4 adapters. Network Activity (N.A.) LED lights up to signal the presence of incoming or outgoing traffic.
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ B Troubleshooting Note: Consult the \readme\emdiag.txt file for the latest information and instructions. Some procedures or information may have changed or may not have been available when this user’s guide was printed. This chapter explains how to use the Adaptec EMDIAG program, and how to troubleshoot problems that you may be having with your NIC. If your NIC is not functioning properly, first make sure that it was set up according to instructions in this document.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Running EMDIAG Your Adaptec NIC is supplied with a comprehensive diagnostics program called emdiag.exe. EMDIAG resides in the root directory of the Adaptec diskette. To run EMDIAG 1 Boot up to MS-DOS version 3.3 or later. Press the F5 key to bypass the autoexec.bat and config.sys files. You should run EMDIAG with no network drivers loaded. 2 Type A:\EMDIAG and press Enter to start EMDIAG.
Troubleshooting The menu options permit you to view the configuration and device information, run diagnostics, access technical support and readme files, and leave the EMDIAG program. When you quit EMDIAG, you can access the cogent.log or adaptec.log in your directory. This ASCII text file contains BIOS configuration information generated by EMDIAG. This information can be used by Technical Support to help diagnose problems.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Diagnostics When you select Diagnostics on the Main Menu, The Test Options menu appears. You may select to run Local Diagnostics, Remote Diagnostics, or Setup Echo Server. These test options are described below: ■ Local Diagnostics tests whether your NIC’s components, including the transceiver and Ethernet controller, are working properly.
Troubleshooting Press Tab to select the Start button and then press Enter to begin the local diagnostics tests. As each test finishes, the completion status is displayed. If any of theses tests fail, then a problem exists, possibly with the network cable or the connection. To check the cable connection 1 2 3 4 5 Exit from EMDIAG. Remove the cable from the NIC. Reattach the cable. Reboot. Run EMDIAG.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Press Tab key to select Start to begin the Remote Diagnostic tests. As each test finishes, the completion status is displayed. Setting up the Echo Server A workstation using the Setup Echo Server option from the Test Options menu works in conjunction with another workstation running the Remote Diagnostics option. The workstation waits to receive any echo packets being sent by a remote workstation running the Remote Diagnostics option and using any Adaptec LAN NIC.
Troubleshooting slot (or device) number, vendor ID, interrupt (IRQ), I/O address, and description. Quartet and Duo Device Information If a Quartet or Duo NIC is installed, the PCI Device Information option helps you determine if your system’s BIOS supports the PCIto-PCI bridge chip, and allows you to view devices on a PCI bus that resides on the other side of a PCI-to-PCI bridge chip.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards A screen similar to the following appears: If your system’s BIOS does not support the PCI-to-PCI bridge chip, an error message will appear. Contact your computer manufacturer to obtain a new BIOS version that supports the PCI-to-PCI bridge chip. Viewing PCI Bus Devices To view devices on a PCI bus that reside on the other side of a PCIto-PCI bridge chip, select the Next Bus option in the PCI Device Information window.
Troubleshooting Readme Viewer This EMDIAG PCI Main Menu option allows you to view the readme.txt file online. The file is located on the Adaptec diskette. Technical Support Information This EMDIAG PCI Main Menu option displays contact information for Adaptec Technical Support. Exit Select this EMDIAG PCI Main Menu option to quit EMDIAG. Troubleshooting If your NIC fails the diagnostic tests, verify again that you have properly installed, configured, and cabled your NIC.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Frequently Asked Questions Use the following table to help answer common questions. Symptom Solution EMDIAG reports that the PCI NIC is not found. Make sure an interrupt is being allocated in the BIOS configuration. Make sure that you are using the latest BIOS available for your computer. NetWare workstation cannot connect to server. Make sure workstation and server are using the same frame type.
Troubleshooting EMDIAG Error Messages Error Message Problem Bad or corrupt Ethernet ID. EMDIAG is unable to properly read the Ethernet node ID from the Adaptec NIC. EMDIAG could not find a free hardware interrupt. No valid interrupt has been assigned to the Adaptec NIC, and EMDIAG has not been able to locate a valid interrupt to assign to the NIC. To resolve this issue, assign a valid interrupt to that PCI slot via your system’s BIOS setup. EMDIAG could not find an Adaptec PCI adapter in your system.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Error Message Problem The Adaptec board is not in the bus mastering slot. The Adaptec NIC is installed in a slave slot, or a bus mastering slot for which bus mastering has not been enabled. Move the adapter to another slot, or enable bus mastering in the slot via your system’s BIOS setup. Your system’s BIOS does not directly support PCI bridges. EMDIAG has configured the system for you. Please note the resources it has assigned.
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ C Identifying Ports When you’re installing Adaptec network cards, it’s a good idea to document where each port physically resides in the server, especially when two or more identical network cards exist. This is important because ports are identified by generic port names, such as EMPCI1, EMPCI2, EMPCI3, etc. Port names are assigned to ports in the order that the system scans these ports at boot time.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Installing 2 Network Cards This scenario illustrates two possible setups for two ANA-6944 quad port network cards. General Rules: ■ The system scans network cards one at a time. ■ The system always scans a network card from top to bottom. Therefore, the top port is always first. ■ The system always scans the ports on a network card in consecutive order before proceeding to the next network card.
Identifying Ports Network CardA port name assignments: Scanned Port Port Name first port EMPCI1 second port EMPCI2 third port EMPCI3 fourth port EMPCI4 Network CardB port name assignments: Scanned Port Port Name first port EMPCI5 second port EMPCI6 third port EMPCI7 fourth port EMPCI8 If NICs are scanned from right to left, ports will be assigned as the following: Network cardA Network cardB 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 C-3
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Network CardA port name assignments: Network CardA Port Name first port EMPCI5 second port EMPCI6 third port EMPCI7 fourth port EMPCI8 Network CardB port name assignments: C-4 Network CardB Port Name first port EMPCI1 second port EMPCI2 third port EMPCI3 fourth port EMPCI4
Identifying Ports Installing 3 Network Cards This scenario illustrates four possible setups for three network cards: two ANA-6911 single port network cards, one ANA-6922 dual port network card.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards If network cards are scanned from right to left, then the ports will be assigned as the following: Network cardB Network cardA 4 2 3 Network CardA port name assignments: Scanned Port Port Name first port EMPCI4 Network CardB port name assignments: Scanned Port Port Name first port EMPCI2 second port EMPCI3 Network CardC port name assignments: C-6 Scanned Port Port Name first port EMPCI1 Network cardC 1
Identifying Ports If network cards are scanned in this order: Network CardC, Network CardA, and Network CardB, then the ports will be assigned as the following: Network cardB Network cardA 2 3 Network cardC 1 4 Network CardA port name assignments: Scanned Port Port Name first port EMPCI2 Network CardB port name assignments: Scanned Port Port Name first port EMPCI3 second port EMPCI4 Network CardC port name assignments: Scanned Port Port Name first port EMPCI1 C-7
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards If network cards are scanned in this order: Network CardA, Network CardC, and Network CardB, then the ports will be assigned as the following: Network cardA Network cardB Network cardC 3 2 1 4 Network CardA port name assignments: Scanned Port Port Name first port EMPCI1 Network CardB port name assignments: Scanned Port Port Name first port EMPCI3 second port EMPCI4 Network CardC port name assignments: ❒ C-8 Scanned Port Port Name first port EMPCI
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ 10/100 AutoSensing NICs 1-3 100BASE-FX A-1 100BASE-T4 A-1 100BASE-TX A-1 B Bios Setup 2-3 C Cables Connecting 2-2 Pinout and Color Requirements A-6 Requirements A-3 Twisted Pair Crossover A-5 Straight-through A-4 Configuration Status B-3 Configuring Failover Pairs NetWare 10-5 Windows NT 9-6 Configuring NICs 2-3 Configuring Ports Duralink NetWare 10-4 Duralink Windows NT 9-5 IBM OS/2 7-2 NetWare 3.12 4-6 NetWare 4.
Fast Ethernet Network Interface Cards Duralink Software Installation NetWare 10-1 Windows NT 9-1 Windows 95 5-4 Windows NT 5-1 LAN Drivers 3-2 E LEDs EMDIAG see Diagnostics Event Viewer Dialog Box 9-8 Load and Bind Commands 4-6 F Monitoring Failover Pairs F keys NetWare Configuration Utility 10-3 Failover Pair Names Assigning 10-6 Fast Ethernet 1-5 Fiber Optic NICs 1-4 fosetup 10-3 fostatus 10-10 Frequently Asked Questions B-10 Full Duplex 3-3 I see Diagnostic LEDs M Windows NT 9-8 N NetWare Dur
Index P W PCI Ethernet Adapter 9-4 PCI NICs see NICs Windows 95 LAN Driver Installation 5-4 Windows NT Configuring Failover Pairs 9-6 Duralink Driver Iinstallation 9-1 LAN Driver Installation 5-1 Q Quartet NICs 1-3 R ❒ Removing Drivers NetWare 3.12 4-5 NetWare 4.
