Amer Networks C1000SX manual

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  • Page 1

    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. Please read it completely before beginning installation. For future reference, record the serial number of your network adapter in the space below: SERIAL number The s[...]

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    Amer.com 7259 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo, FL 33777 © Amer.com Corp., 1997-2002 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from Amer.com, as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976. Amer[...]

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    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with emission limits. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment. For more information please contact [...]

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    T ABLE OF C ONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................................................1 F EATURES ...................................................................................1 G IGABIT E THERNET T ECHNOLOGY .................................................1 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION .........................3 U NPACKING ........[...]

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    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. It also includes[...]

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    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. Fiber Gigabit Ethernet enables Fiber cable connections t[...]

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    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.[...]

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    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. Save the screw for use in Step 6. Step 5: Carefully i[...]

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    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. LED I NDI[...]

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    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 62.5/125 µ m multimode fiber with SC type connector, up to 220m LED Indicator Link, Activity Physic[...]

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    7 Amer.com Warranty Policy Limited Lifetime Warranty In the event of a defect in quality or workmanship, Amer.com will repair or replace any hardware product sold by Amer.com with new or reconditioned parts free of charge in North America for a limited lifetime period unless otherwise specified on the sales invoice from the date of original purchas[...]

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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. If a hardware problem wit[...]