3Com Server manual 2Larger-Scale TR-in-FE System

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1-2CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

A larger-scale TR-in-FE conﬁguration appears in Figure 1-2. Such a system allows both token ring and Ethernet devices to share the same Fast Ethernet physical wiring infrastructure and server base. Servers that are to be used for both token ring and Fast Ethernet clients must be equipped with both 3C395 and Fast Ethernet NICs.

SuperStack II Hub TR

16/4 Mbps

token ring clients

SuperStack II Hub 100

SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR with TR-in-FE module

SuperStack II Switch 3000

Token ring servers

Servers with both

3C395 and Fast Ethernet NICs

Ethernet

clients

Figure 1-2Larger-Scale TR-in-FE System

The 3C395 NIC is based on 3Com Fast Ethernet technology. The NIC has the following features:

■Parallel Tasking architecture for high throughput and low processor utilization

■Support for full-duplex operation

■Support for PCI 2.0 or higher speciﬁcations

■32-bit bus master design

■Status LEDs

■Single shielded RJ-45 connector

■Support for Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cabling for 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks

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Contents Part No -1128-000 Published February 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Configuration Figures Text Conventions Installation Requirements TablesLifetime Limited Warranty Asia Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Malta Australia, New Zealand JapanSweden, Finland, Norway Belgium, Netherlands, LuxembourgAbout this Guide ConventionsIcon Description Related Documentation Convention DescriptionIntroduction 1Basic TR-in-FE System2Larger-Scale TR-in-FE System Hardware Installation Safety PrecautionsInstallation Requirements Installation InstructionsUnpack and inspect the NIC Remove the computer cover Insert the 3C395 NIC in a PCI slot2Connecting the Cable Turn on the PC and check the NIC LEDsBefore You Install Software Before You Install SoftwarePage Installing the NetWare Server Driver Obtaining the Latest DriversNetWare At the console prompt, enterInstalling the Windows NT Driver Windows NTAt the following prompts, make these selections 4CHAPTER 3 Software Installation Troubleshooting LEDsColor Flashing Steady Off DOS Diagnostic Tests About the Conﬁguration and Diagnostic ProgramTest Description Boot the PC under DOS Running Group 1 TestsFrom the Test menu, select Run Tests To start the tests, press EnterRunning the Group 3 Test Changing the Test Setup Getting Help If a Test FailsFurther Testing Symptom TipSymptom Tip Page Configuration Option Description Default Available SettingsChanging Conﬁguration Settings From the Install menu, select a NIC as followsSelect options and select settings To save settings, select OK When all changes are complete, exit the programChanging the Windows NT Registry Page Specifications RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Figure A-1 shows the RJ-45 connector pin assignmentsOnline Technical Services 3Com Bulletin Board ServiceWorld Wide Web Site 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service Access by Analog ModemAccess by Digital Modem 408 6543ComForum on CompuServe Online Service Support from Your Network SupplierLog on to your CompuServe account Press Return to see the 3ComForum main menuSupport from 3Com Regional Sales Office Telephone Number 3Com GmbH 3Com Iberia3Com Latin America 3Com MediterraneoReturning Products for Repair Country Telephone Number Fax NumberIndex NumbersURL B-1 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty FCC Class B Statement FCC Declaration of Conformity