Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product E2100 Cabletron Systems
Go to page of 42
E1 1 0 0, E2 10 0, AND E3 10 0 SERIES ETHERNET NETWORK ADAPTERS INST ALLA TION GUIDE Desktop Network Interface Products C A B L E T R O N S Y S T E M S, I N C.
NOTICE i NOTICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made.
FCC NOTICE ii FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CONTENTS iii CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Manual .................................................................... 1-1 1.2 The Adapter Features ............................................................... 1-2 1.2.1 Connectivity .
iv CONTENTS 2.11 Software Check List ................................................................ 2-15 2.12 Getting Help ............................................................................ 2-16 2.13 Specifications ........................
INTRODUCTION Page 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION This manual provides installation and reference information for the network adapters. The network adapters connect your PC to: a 10BASE-T twisted pair Ethernet network segment, a thin Ethernet 10BASE-2 coaxial network, a fiber optic network segment, or a transceiver via an AUI cable.
INTRODUCTION Page 1-2 1.2 THE ADAPTER FEATURES The following sections outline the features of the adapters. 1.2.1 Connectivity The Cabletron Systems adapters connect your computer to an IEEE 802.
INTRODUCTION Page 1-3 1.2.4 Fiber Optic Ports The fiber optic ports on the adapter employs two ST type fiber optic connectors. The dark gray ST connector is the fiber optic receive port and light gray ST connector is the fiber optic transmit port. The ST connector fiber optic ports can utilize 50/125 µ m, 62.
INTRODUCTION Page 1-4 XMT RCV CP LNK or PWR Dual Media Adapter Dual Port Adapter XMT RCV CP LNK LNK Upper Po rt Lower Por t RJ-45 Port RJ-45 Port RJ-45 Port BNC Port Figure 1-1.
INTRODUCTION Page 1-5 1.2.7 Software Software drivers, related software, and diagnostics are supplied by Cabletron Systems on floppy diskettes shipped with the adapter. The drivers support a variety of network platforms. Refer to the Network Software Installation Guide .
INSTALLATION Page 2-1 CHAPTER 2 INST ALLA TION 2.1 ADAPTER MODELS The E1100, E2100, and E3100 Series network adapters are used for the specific computer bus architectures listed below: • E1100 Serie.
Page 2-2 INSTALLATION 2.1.1 Model Number References The descriptions of Ethernet adapter features use model numbers with a lower case x in them. The x indicates that any number from the model number reference chart applies to that feature. The model number E11xx indicates an E1100 series adapter with any media combination has the described feature.
INSTALLATION Page 2-3 2.2.1 Unpacking the Adapter The network adapter and its software are shipped separately. The complete installation package should contain one conductive pouch with the adapter and this manual.
Page 2-4 INSTALLATION JP2 ROM Enable JP1 I/O Base Address Boot PROM Socket Figure 2-1. The E1112 Adapter 2.2.4 Preparing the E2100 for Installation The E21xx Series employs a socket for an optional Boot PROM. All parameters except the I/O base address and PROM base address are set through software.
INSTALLATION Page 2-5 2.3 SETTING THE I/O BASE ADDRESS JUMPER The I/O base address Jumper, JP1, must be set to one of four possible addresses before the adapter is installed. The I/O base address jumper sets the I/O (input/output) base address that identifies the adapter to the PC.
Page 2-6 INSTALLATION 2.4 I/O ADDRESS SPACE REQUIREMENTS The I/O address space for the E1100 and E2100 Series adapters occupies 20 Hex of the selected I/O base address. For example, if you select 220 Hex, the adapter I/O address range will extend through 23F Hex.
INSTALLATION Page 2-7 To install a Boot PROM, remove the Boot PROM from its packaging. Ensure that the legs of the Boot PROM are aligned in a 90 ° angle with the PROM body so the legs of the Boot PROM are perpendicular to the Boot PROM pin sockets.
Page 2-8 INSTALLATION • Carefully remove the adapter from its protective pouch, and visually inspect it. • Remove the backplate (2, Fig. 2-6) from the selected slot (3) by removing the screw (1) holding the backplate in place, and sliding the backplate out of the slot as shown in Figure 2-6.
INSTALLATION Page 2-9 1. Adapter 2. PC Board Connector 3. Expansion Slot 1. Adapter 2. PC Board Connector 3. Expansion Slot 1 2 3 Figure 2-7. Installing the E1100 Series Adapter 1 2 3 Figure 2-8.
Page 2-10 INSTALLATION Reinsert the screw removed in disassembly and replace the PC cover. Reattach the power and peripheral cables and turn on the power for the PC and the peripherals.
INSTALLATION Page 2-11 Boot PROM Socket Figure 2-9. The E3112 Adapter 2.7.3 Installing the E3100 Adapter To install the adapter in your computer, follow these instructions: • Turn off the power to the PC and peripherals and disconnect all power cords and cables.
Page 2-12 INSTALLATION 1 2 1. Backplate 2. Thumbscrew Figure 2-10. Micro Channel Backplate Detail CAUTION: The adapter is sensitive to static discharges. Hold it by the corners. Avoid contact with the PC bus edge connector or any of the components. Failure to observe all static precautions may result in damage to the adapter.
INSTALLATION Page 2-13 • Align the adapter so the PC bus edge connector is lined up with the expansion slot (4) as shown in Figure 2-11. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2-11. Installing the E3100 Series Adapter • Slide the adapter into the guide slots and firmly press, but do not force, the adapter into the expansion slot.
Page 2-14 INSTALLATION 2.8 COPYING THE ADF FILE After an E3100 Series adapter is installed in your computer and before using it, you must copy the Cabletron Adapter Description File (ADF) onto a backup copy of your system’s Reference Diskette. The ADF is supplied with your Cabletron software.
INSTALLATION Page 2-15 2.10 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK LIST FOR ADAPTERS • Make sure the adapter is installed and properly seated in the PC chassis connector. • On the adapter, if the coax port is used it is necessary to have a T and terminator attached to it.
Page 2-16 INSTALLATION • The adapters use shared memory. VGA adapters will use the A block through C7FFF. Memory adapters will use the entire D block. If you don’t have a memory adapter installed, the D block is your best selection - otherwise the C8000 starting address can be used on the standard memory adapters.
INSTALLATION Page 2-17 • The contents of the AUTOEXEC.BAT, CONFIG.SYS, PROTOCOL.INI, and NET.CFG files (if applicable). You can contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support by: Phone: (603) 332-9400 .
Page 2-18 INSTALLATION 2.13 SPECIFICATIONS 2.13.1 Power Requirements E1100 Series +5 V @ ≤ 2.0 amps maximum +12 V @ ≤ 500 mA maximum with transceiver attached. E2100 Series +5 V @ ≤ 2.0 amps maximum +12 V @ ≤ 175 mA maximum with transceiver attached.
MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Page 3-1 CHAPTER 3 MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS This section contains instructions for connecting your adapter to an Ethernet network. An adapter can be connected to the network through either a media interface port or an AUI port on the adapter.
Page 3-2 MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS R J-45 Port RJ-45 Connector 1 2 3456 78 Figure 3-2. RJ-45 Connector RJ-45 Connections Type: RJ-45 connector Pin 1 TX+ Pin 5 No Connection 2 TX- 6 RX- 3 RX+ 7 No Connection 4 No Connection 8 No Connection • Connect the twisted pair segment (4, Fig.
MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Page 3-3 • Check the cable for continuity, and ensure that the cable is actually a twisted pair cable. • Check that the adapter is properly seated in the expansion slot. • Check that the twisted pair connection meets dB loss and cable specifications outlined in Section 3.
Page 3-4 MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS • Delay - Must not exceed 1000 nsec for a 10BASE-T link. This delay limits maximum link segments to 200 meters. • Crosstalk - Crosstalk is caused by signal coupling between cable pairs within a multi-pair cable bundle.
MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Page 3-5 1 2 3 View B 4 1 2 3 5 View A Figure 3-3. Attaching a Thin-Net Segment 3.2.2 Thin-Net Requirements • Cable - Must be 50 ohm RG-58A type coaxial cable. • Length - Must be no longer than 185 meters (607 ft.). • Termination - A 50 ohm terminator at the far ends of each thin-net segment.
Page 3-6 MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS 3.3 CONNECTING TO A FIBER OPTIC LINK SEGMENT The physical communication link consists of two fiber optic strands between the adapter and the other Ethernet fiber optic device on the link: Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX).
MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Page 3-7 Verify that the fiber strands are “crossed over” at the far end device, transmit to receive, by checking the labeling on each strand. Verify that the fiber connection meets the dB loss specifications outlined in Section 3.
Page 3-8 MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS • Length - The maximum fiber optic cable length is 2 km (6558 feet), if system budgets are met. However, IEEE 802.3 FOIRL (Fiber Optic Inter-Repeater Link) specifications specify a maximum of 1 km (3279 feet). 3.3.
MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Page 3-9 3.4 CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL TRANSCEIVER 3.4.1 AUI Connector (AUI Ports) 1 2 3 4 1. Wire Fault/Attachment LED 2. AUI Port 3. AUI Connector 4. Screws (2) Figure 3-5. Connecting an AUI Cable Any adapter with an AUI Port can be connected to the network via a transceiver and an AUI cable.
Page 3-10 MAKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS 3.4.2 AUI Interface Type: 15 position D type receptacle Pin 1 Logic Ground Pin 9 Collision - 2 Collision + 10 TX - 3 TX + 11 Logic Ground 4 Logic Ground 12 RX - 5 RX + 13 Power (+12 Vdc) 6 Logic Ground 14 Logic Ground 7 No Connection 15 No Connection 8 Logic Ground Shell Protective Ground 3.
ADDRESS/INTERRUPT TABLES Page A-1 APPENDIX A ADDRESS/INTERRUPT T ABLES Table A-1. I/O Ports of Common Devices Possible I/O Base Address Potential Conflicting Devices and Their T ypical I/O Addresses 2.
ADDRESS/INTERRUPT TABLES Page A-2 IRQ Interrupt Usage Machine Type IRQ2 Reserved PC IRQ2 Cascade from slave 8259A PIC AT, PS/2 IRQ3 Serial communications (COM2) PC, AT, PS/2 IRQ4 Serial communications.
INDEX Index-1 INDEX A adapter features 1-2 10BASE-T port 1-2 connectivity 1-2 fiber optic ports 1-3 jabber protection 1-3 thin Ethernet port 1-2 adapter models 2-1 see table 2-1 2-1 E1100/E2100 series.
INDEX Index-2 N network software loading 2-14 R related manuals 1-5 S see table A-2 A-2 setting the I/O base address jumper 2-5 software 1-5 software check list 2-15 specifications 2-18 dimensions 2-1.
An important point after buying a device Cabletron Systems E2100 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Cabletron Systems E2100 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Cabletron Systems E2100 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Cabletron Systems E2100 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Cabletron Systems E2100 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Cabletron Systems E2100, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Cabletron Systems E2100.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Cabletron Systems E2100. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Cabletron Systems E2100 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
