Cabletron Systems E3100 manual Model Number References, E1100/E2100 Series Adapters

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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. For example, an E1112 is an E1100 Series adapter with UTP and coax ports. A model with the suffix -X indicates a large memory option. The optional memory sizes are listed below:

E1100 Series - 8 KB, E1100-X Series - 32 KB

E2100 Series - 16 KB, E2100-X Series - 64 KB

E3100 Series - 16 KB, E3100-X Series - 64 KB

2.2THE E1100/E2100 SERIES ADAPTERS

This chapter shows you how to prepare an E1100 or E2100 Series Cabletron Systems’ network adapter and install it in your computer. The I/O base address and Boot PROM address are hardware configurable for the E1100 and E2100 Series adapters, while the other parameters are set through software. The preparation and installation procedure for the adapter consists of the following steps:

Unpacking the adapter and software

Making a backup copy of the software

Configuring and installing the adapter

Running diagnostics

Making network connections

Installing network drivers

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Contents Desktop Network Interface Products Page FCC Notice Contents Making Network Connections Appendix a ADDRESS/INTERRUPT Tables IndexUsing this Manual Chapter IntroductionAdapter Features ConnectivityThin Ethernet Port 3 10BASE-T Twisted Pair PortFiber Optic Ports Jabber ProtectionLanview LEDs Collision Present CLN Software StatisticsRelated Manuals Chapter Installation Adapter ModelsModel Number References E1100/E2100 Series AdaptersPreparing the E1100 for Installation Unpacking the AdapterCopying the Software Preparing the E2100 for Installation E1112 AdapterSetting the I/O Base Address Jumper JP1, E1100/E2100 I/O base address Jumper Pins 220 280 300Installing a Boot Prom I/O Address Space RequirementsInstalling the E1100/E2100 Adapters Backplate Detail Installing the E1100 Series Adapter Installing the E3100 Series Adapters Preparing the E3100 Series for Installation2 E3100 Series Boot Prom Installing the E3100 Adapter E3112 AdapterBackplate Thumbscrew Clip Adapter Edge Connector Expansion Slot Copying the ADF File Loading Network SoftwareTroubleshooting Check List for Adapters Software Check ListGetting Help Support@ctron.com Specifications Power RequirementsSafety DimensionsChapter Making Network Connections Attaching a UTP SegmentTX+ Twisted Pair Requirements Connecting to a THIN-NET Segment BNC Interface Coax PortAttaching a Thin-Net Segment Thin-Net RequirementsConnecting to a Fiber Optic Link Segment ST Fiber Optic Connectors Fiber Optic RequirementsFiber Optic Interface Fiber Optic Ports Wire Fault/Attachment LED AUI Port AUI Connector Screws AUI Interface AUI Cable RequirementsAppendix a ADDRESS/INTERRUPT Tables Table A-1. I/O Ports of Common DevicesA-2 Index Index