3Com Server Installation Requirements, Installation Instructions, Unpack and inspect the NIC

2-2CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Installation Requirements

Before you install the 3C395 NIC, the TR-in-FE module must be installed in the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR and set up as described in the TR-in-FE documentation. Other installation requirements are summarized in Table 2-1.

Table 2-1Installation Requirements

Processor	80486 or Pentium.
Server RAM	At least 640 KB.
PCI slot	One slot that conforms to PCI 32-bit
	specifications, revision 2.0 or higher.
Disk drive	High-density 3.5-inch floppy diskette.
Cable	UTP Category 5.
Connector	RJ-45.
Software	One 3Com software diskette containing
	TR-in-FE drivers.
Operating system	■ Novell NetWare version 3.12 with
		LANDR9.EXE and 312PTA.EXE upgrade
		patches for ODI 3.3.
	■	Novell NetWare version 4.1x.
	■	Microsoft Windows NT version 3.5.1.
	■	Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0.
Server BIOS	Latest version. Contact the PC manufacturer
	to verify.

Installation Instructions

Be sure that the TR-in-FE module is installed and set up as described in the TR-in-FE documentation. Then follow these steps to install the 3C395 NIC:

1Unpack and inspect the NIC.

Observe static electricity precautions. Verify that you have the following items:

■3C395 NIC

■3Com software diskette

■Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Network Interface Card User Guide