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Gigabit Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide Version 1.0 P/N: ATC052702C1000SX Rev.A This User's Guide contains important information regarding the installation of your adapter card.
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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................................................1 F EATURES ...................................................................................1 G IGABIT E THERNET T ECHNOLOGY .........................
1 I NTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the C1000SX Gigabit fiber Ethernet Card for 32/64-bit PCI Bus-equipped personal computers. The Gigabit fiber Ethernet Card is ideal for speeding up data transfers for network servers and other computers, such as those used for video-conferencing, that send and/or receive large amounts of data.
2 as computers and their busses get faster and more users use applications that generate more traffic. Upgrading key components, such as your backbone and servers to Gigabit Ethernet can greatly improve network response times as well as significantly speed up the traffic between your subnets.
3 U NPACKING AND I NSTALLATION This chapter provides unpacking and installation information for the 32/64-bit PCI Bus Gigabit fiber Ethernet card Unpacking CAUTION: Under ordinary circumstances, the 64-bit PCI 1000Mbps Fiber Gigabit Ethernet Card will not be affected by static charge as may be received through your body during handling of the unit.
4 Installing Fiber Adapter into PCI slot Step 1: Turn off the power to the PC. Step 2: Remove any metal decorations from your hands and wrists. Step 3: Remove the cover from your PC. Step 4: Locate an empty, non-shared bus mastering 32bit or 64bit PCI slot and remove the corresponding backplate.
5 Software Installation Before you connect the Gigabit fiber Ethernet Card to the network, you have to install the network driver first. The driver for each networking operating system is under a separate directory. A HELP.EXE file under root directory lists the information and detailed installation procedure of all the available drivers.
6 T ECHNICAL S PECIFICATIONS General Standards IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX compliant Protocol CSMA/CD Data Transfer Rate Gigabit Ethernet: 2000Mbps (Full-Duplex) Topology Star Network Cables 50/125 µ m multimode fiber with SC type connector, up to 550m 62.
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Limits and Expectations There are no express warranties except as listed above. Network products by Amer.com shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product. Any future upgrades, including (but not limited to) hardware and software are not covered by this limited warranty.
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