HP Hewlett Packard Network Card NC3120 User Manual

NC3120 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter  
User Guide  
Fourth Edition (January 2003)  
Part Number 234554-00D  
Compaq Computer Corporation  
 
Contents  
About This Guide  
Chapter 1  
Introduction  
Overview.................................................................................................................. 1-1  
Hardware Overview................................................................................................. 1-1  
Chapter 2  
Installing the Adapter  
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions......................................................................... 2-1  
Appendix A  
Regulatory Compliance Notices  
Federal Communications Commission Notice........................................................ A-1  
Modifications................................................................................................... A-1  
Declaring of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo – United  
States Only....................................................................................................... A-1  
Appendix B  
Electrostatic Discharge  
 
 
About This Guide  
This user guide can be used for reference when installing the Compaq NC3120 Fast Ethernet  
Server Adapter.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and hazardous energy  
levels, only authorized service technicians should attempt to repair this equipment. Improper  
repairs could create conditions that are hazardous.  
IMPORTANT: The installation of options and servicing of this product shall be performed by individuals  
who are knowledgeable of the procedures, precautions, and hazards associated with equipment  
containing hazardous energy circuits.  
Symbols in Text  
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following meanings.  
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning  
could result in bodily harm or loss of life.  
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in  
damage to equipment or loss of information.  
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific instructions.  
NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information.  
 
 
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Compaq Technician Notes  
WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should attempt to repair this  
equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only  
subassembly/module level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and  
subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make  
modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard. Any  
indications of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications may void any  
warranty.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and hazardous energy  
levels, do not exceed the level of repair specified in these procedures. Because of the  
complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, do not attempt to make repairs at the  
component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs could  
create conditions that are hazardous.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:  
If the system has multiple power supplies, disconnect power from the system by  
unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.  
Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety  
feature.  
Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at  
all times.  
CAUTION: To properly ventilate your system, you must provide at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) of  
clearance at the front and back of the computer.  
CAUTION: The computer is designed to be electrically grounded. To ensure proper operation,  
plug the AC power cord into a properly grounded AC outlet only.  
Where to Go for Additional Help  
For additional information, refer to the README files in the \DIAGS directory on the Compaq  
Software and Documentation CD. To view these files, insert the Software and Documentation  
CD, switch to the \DIAGS directory on that drive, and enter:  
SETUP /README  
 
 
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Compaq Customer Support  
You can reach Compaq automated support services 24 hours a day, every day at no charge. The  
services provide the most up-to-date information about Compaq products. You can access  
installation instructions, troubleshooting information, and general product information from the  
Compaq website.  
For comprehensive online support, refer to:  
For international information, refer to:  
Compaq Website  
For Compaq Web-based support services, visit:  
Navigate to a specific product and then look for support information from this list of support  
resources.  
For a complete list of available SoftPaq files, navigate to:  
Send email to:  
PaqFax Number  
The Compaq fax-on-demand retrieval system provides product-specific information. To use the  
fax system, you must be in North America and you must have a fax machine or fax modem to  
receive the automated fax transmittals. Call 1-800-345-1518, option 1, and request a product  
catalog. After you receive the catalog, you can order the documents through the Compaq fax-  
on-demand retrieval system.  
 
 
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Calling the Compaq Support Line  
When you call the Compaq Support line, you must be at your server with your software running  
and the product documentation at hand. The Compaq technician may ask for the following  
information:  
Your address and telephone number  
The name and model number of the Compaq product you are calling about  
The serial number of your Compaq product  
The names and version numbers of the software you are using to operate the Compaq  
product  
The name and version number of the operating system you are using  
The system type (manufacturer and model number)  
The expansion boards or add-in cards in your server  
The amount of memory in your server  
North America  
The Compaq Customer Support department for North America can be reached at  
1-800-652-6672 (1-800-OKCOMPAQ). For continuous quality improvement, calls may be  
monitored or recorded.  
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa  
In Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, contact your local Compaq authorized service provider.  
Details of your local Compaq authorized service provider can be obtained from your Compaq  
authorized reseller, dealer, or from the Compaq website at:  
Worldwide Access  
Compaq has technical support centers worldwide. Many of the centers are staffed by technicians  
who speak the local languages. For a list of Compaq support centers, go to:  
From the Compaq Worldwide home page, select your country and click Go to find the nearest  
Compaq office.  
 
 
Chapter  
1
Introduction  
Overview  
For the latest functionality, features, and operating system support for the NC3120 Server  
Adapter, see the networking page at  
compaq.com  
Hardware Overview  
The NC3120 Server Adapter has three diagnostic LED indicators that show if there is a problem  
with the connector, cable, or hub.  
Figure 1-1. Compaq NC3120 Server Adapter  
 
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LED Indicators  
The following table describes the NC3120 Sever Adapter LED indicators.  
Table 1-1  
LED Operations for the NC3120 Server Adapter  
LED  
Display  
Description  
LNK  
On  
Link to the adapter is established. The adapter is receiving power and the cable  
connection is secure.  
Off  
There is no link to the adapter. The adapter is not receiving power or the cable  
connection is faulty.  
ACT  
On or  
flashing  
The adapter is sending or receiving network data. The frequency of the flashes  
varies with the amount of network traffic. The adapter is receiving power and  
the cable connection is secure.  
Off  
No network data is being sent or received. The adapter is not receiving power or  
the cable connection is faulty.  
100 Mb/s  
On  
Off  
The adapter is sending or receiving data at 100 Mb/s.  
The adapter is sending or receiving data at 10 Mb/s.  
UTP Category 3 or Category 5 Cable  
The NC3120 Server Adapter can use existing Category 3 (or better) cable to deliver 10 Mb/s  
operation, and Category 5 (or better) cable to deliver 100 Mb/s operation.  
For information about connecting cables, see “Connecting the Network Cable” in Chapter 2.  
IMPORTANT: If you are using the NC3120 Server Adapter in a residential environment, you must use a  
Category 5 (or better) cable. For more information on 100Base-TX wiring requirements and limitations,  
see the text files on the Compaq Software and Documentation CD.  
 
 
Chapter  
2
Installing the Adapter  
This chapter describes installation precautions and explains how to install the adapter. It also  
describes how to connect the network cable.  
WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, consult the safety  
information and user documentation provided with your equipment before attempting the  
installation of the adapter.  
Many computers are capable of producing energy levels that are considered hazardous. Users  
should not remove enclosures, nor should they bypass the interlocks provided for removal of  
these hazardous conditions.  
Installation of this adapter should be performed by individuals who are both qualified in the  
servicing of computer equipment and trained in the hazards associated with products capable  
of producing hazardous energy levels.  
NOTE: Before removing the cover of your server, refer to the Compaq documentation for the proper  
methods for installing a PCI card and avoiding electric shock hazards.  
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions  
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can damage components on the  
adapter. This can make the adapter inoperable. In addition to the following information, see  
Appendix B for more precautions.  
To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions:  
Always properly ground yourself when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.  
Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing parts in static-safe containers.  
Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free  
locations.  
Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.  
Avoid touching pins, leads or circuitry.  
 
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Installing the Adapter in a Server  
Refer to the documentation provided with your server for the specific steps necessary to safely  
install a PCI card in your server.  
Figure 2-1. Installing the adapter in a server  
1. If the server is not PCI Hot Plug compliant, power down the server and unplug the power  
cord.  
2. Remove the server cover and the cover bracket from a PCI slot.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system  
components to cool before touching them.  
CAUTION: If the device is not PCI Hot Plug compliant, power down the device and unplug the  
power cord rom the power outlet before removing the device cover. Failure to do so may  
damage the adapter or computer.  
3. Firmly seat the adapter in a PCI slot and secure the adapter bracket.  
4. Replace the server cover and plug in the power cord.  
 
 
Installing the Adapter 2-3  
Connecting the Network Cable  
Network connections for the NC3120 Server Adapter can employ existing UTP Category 5  
(or better) cable for 100 Mb/s transmissions, and UTP Category 3 (or better) cable for 10 Mb/s  
transmissions.  
 
 
Appendix  
A
Regulatory Compliance Notices  
Federal Communications Commission Notice  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment  
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.  
Modifications  
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device  
that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the user’s authority  
to operate the equipment.  
Declaring of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo –  
United States Only  
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.  
 
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For questions regarding your product, contact:  
Compaq Computer Corporation  
P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113  
Houston, Texas 77269-2000  
or call 1-800-652-6672 (1-800-OK COMPAQ). (For continuous quality improvement, calls may  
be recorded or monitored.)  
For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact:  
Compaq Computer Corporation  
P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101  
Houston, Texas 77269-2000  
or call (281) 514-3333.  
To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product.  
Canadian Notice  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing  
Equipment Regulations.  
Avis Canadien  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel  
brouilleur du Canada.  
European Union Notice  
Products with the C0E Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the  
Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.  
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in  
brackets are the equivalent international standards):  
EN55022 (CISPR 22) – Electromagnetic Interference  
EN55024 (IEC61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11) – Electromagnetic Immunity  
EN61000-3-2 (IEC61000-3-2) – Power Line Harmonics  
EN61000-3-3 (IEC61000-3-3) – Power Line Flicker  
EN60950 (IEC950) – Product Safety  
 
 
Regulatory Compliance Notices A-3  
China Taiwan Notice  
Japanese Notice  
 
 
Appendix  
B
Electrostatic Discharge  
To prevent damage to the system, be aware of the precautions you need to follow when setting  
up the system or handling parts. A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor  
may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce  
the life expectancy of the device.  
To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions:  
Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.  
Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free  
workstations.  
Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.  
Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.  
Always be properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or assembly.  
Grounding Methods  
There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when  
handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:  
Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer  
chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm 10 percent  
resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against the  
skin.  
Use heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on both  
feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats.  
Use conductive field service tools.  
Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.  
If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have a Compaq  
authorized reseller install the part.  
NOTE: For more information on static electricity or assistance with product installation, contact your  
Compaq authorized reseller.  
 
Appendix  
C
Specifications  
NC3120 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter Specifications  
Table C-1  
NC3120 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter Specifications  
Specification  
Description  
Network Controller Chipset  
Data Transfer Method  
Intel 82558 MAC  
32-bit/33MHz PCI (Bus Master DMA)  
Standards Supported (Varies by OS)  
IEEE 802.3u, 802.3ad (static configuration mode only), 802.3x,  
802.1p, 802.1Q  
Dimensions  
5.4 x 4.8 inches (L x W), 13.7 cm x 12.2 cm (including bracket)  
One RJ-45, 100 meters (328 feet)  
Connector and Distances  
Interrupts Supported  
Temperature Range  
Automatically configured  
Operating: 10° C to 55° C / 50° F to 131° F  
Storage: -20° C to 65° C / -4° F to 149° F  
Relative Humidity  
Agency Approvals  
Operating: 10% to 90%  
Storage: 5% to 95%  
FCC Class B  
EN55024  
UL  
CISPR 22 Class B  
EN60950  
Canada UL  
ICES-003 Class B  
EN 55022 Class B  
Power Requirement  
470 mA @ 5V DC max  
Data Transmission Rate  
10/100 (Full- and Half-duplex)  
 
 
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UTP Cable Specifications  
To connect to the network, the NC3120 adapter uses the following cable.  
10BASE-T  
Category 3 (or better) UTP twisted-pair  
22-26 AWG, 100at 1MHz  
EIA/TIA 568a or EIA/TIA 568b  
100BASE-T  
Category 5 (or better) UTP twisted pair  
22-26 AWG, 100at 1MHz  
EIA/TIA 568a or EIA/TIA 568b  
RJ-45 Pinouts and Crossover Function  
The Ethernet standard also specifies that each segment implement a crossover function to  
connect the transmitter of one device to the receiver of a device at the other end, and vice-versa.  
The crossover function may be implemented internally at the hub or switch, or externally  
through the twisted-pair media.  
10/100 Straight-Through Pinouts  
If the crossover function is implemented internally, the port is labeled MDI-X (Medium  
Dependent Interface–Crossover). When an MDI-X port is connected to an MDI port, the  
twisted-pair media should be wired straight-through using the physical pinouts indicated in  
Table C-2  
10/100 Pinouts Using Internal, Straight-Through Crossover  
Pin  
1
Function  
TD+  
Color Match  
White/Orange  
Orange/White  
White/Green  
Blue/White  
Function  
TD+  
Pin  
1
2
TD-  
TD-  
2
3
RD+  
RD+  
3
4
4
5
White/Blue  
5
6
RD-  
Green/White  
White/Brown  
Brown/White  
RD-  
6
7
7
8
8
 
   
Specifications C-3  
function is implemented on the hub or switch.  
Figure C-1. 10/100 straight-through wiring for RJ-45 connector  
10/100 Crossover Pinouts  
When the crossover function is not provided within the hub or switch, you must implement the  
Table C-3  
10/100 Pinouts Using External Crossover  
Pin  
1
Function  
TD+  
Color Match  
White/Orange  
Orange/White  
White/Green  
Blue/White  
Function  
RD+  
Pin  
3
2
TD-  
RD-  
6
3
RD+  
TD+  
1
4
5
White/Blue  
6
RD-  
Green/White  
White/Brown  
Brown/White  
TD-  
2
7
8
Figure C-2 shows the correct 10/100 wiring to use when the crossover function is implemented  
externally in the twisted-pair cabling.  
White/Orange  
Orange/White  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
White/Green  
Green/White  
Figure C-2. 10/100 external crossover for RJ-45 connector  
 
     

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