Asanté FriendlyNET™ GigaNIX™ 1000TA/TPC 5
1.3 System Requirements
• Macintosh Platforms (1000TA Only): PCI-based PowerPC with 32MB
RAM running Mac OS 9 or better. Minimum configuration for Gigabit
Ethernet Networks: G3 with 64MB RAM running Mac OS 9 or better.
• PC Requirements: (1000TA/TPC): Pentium 133 with 32MB RAM;
Recommended minimum requirements for running Gigabit Ethernet:
Pentium III with 64MB RAM or better. Windows 98 or later or Linux (Kernel
2.2.16 or greater recommended) required.
1.4 Bracket/LED Information
The faceplate of the GigaNIX has an RJ-45 connector that supports the
connection of Category 5 or 5E copper cabling and three LEDs, as shown in the
diagram below. There are 3 LEDs on the faceplate. Each LED is for a port speed
option: 10 Mbps (Ethernet), 100 Mbps (Fast Ethernet), and 1000 Mbps (Gigabit
Ethernet). All ports function in the same manner as shown in the Table below:
1.4.1 GigaNIX LED Activity
Speed Link Activity
A. 10 Mbps LED glows solid green
when link is detected LED blinks slowly during
activity (transmit or receive)
B. 100 Mbps LED glows solid green
when link is detected LED blinks slowly during
activity (transmit or receive)
C. 1000 Mbps LED glows solid green
when link is detected LED blinks slowly during
activity (transmit or receive)