3com Server User manual

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Token Ring-in-Fast

Ethernet Server

Network Interface Card

User Guide

Part No. 09-1128-000

Published February 1998

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ONTENTS

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Conventions 1

Related Documentation 2

1

I

NTRODUCTION

2

H

ARDWARE

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NSTALLATION

Safety Precautions 2-1

Installation Requirements 2-2

Installation Instructions 2-2

Before You Install Software 2-5

3

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OFTWARE

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NSTALLATION

Obtaining the Latest Drivers 3-1

Installing the NetWare Server Driver 3-1

NetWare 3.12 3-2

NetWare 4.1x 3-2

Installing the Windows NT Driver 3-3

Windows NT 3.51 3-3

Windows NT 4.0 3-4

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T

ROUBLESHOOTING

LEDs 4-1

DOS Diagnostic Tests 4-2

About the Conﬁguration and Diagnostic Program 4-2

Running Group 1 Tests 4-3

Running the Group 3 Test 4-4

Changing the Test Setup 4-5

Getting Help If a Test Fails 4-5

Further Testing 4-6

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5

C

ONFIGURATION

Changing Conﬁguration Settings 5-2

Changing the Windows NT Registry 5-3

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S

PECIFICATIONS

NIC Speciﬁcations A-1

RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments A-2

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ECHNICAL

S

UPPORT

Online Technical Services B-1

World Wide Web Site B-1

3Com Bulletin Board Service B-1

Access by Analog Modem B-2

Access by Digital Modem B-2

3ComFacts Automated Fax Service B-2

3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service B-3

Support from Your Network Supplier B-3

Support from 3Com B-4

Returning Products for Repair B-6

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1-1

Basic TR-in-FE System 1-1

1-2

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

2-1

Inserting the NIC in a PCI Slot 2-3

2-2

Connecting the Cable 2-4

2-3

NIC LEDs at Power Up 2-5

A-1

3C395 NIC RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments A-2

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ABLES

1

Notice Icons 1

2

Text Conventions 2

2-1

Installation Requirements 2-2

4-1

3C395 NIC LED Descriptions 4-1

4-2

DOS Diagnostic Tests 4-2

4-3

Using the Conﬁguration and Diagnostic Program 4-3

4-4

Troubleshooting Tips 4-6

5-1

Conﬁguration Settings 5-1

5-2

Using the Conﬁguration and Diagnostic Program 5-2

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PCI, FDDILink

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and Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Server network

interface cards have a Lifetime Limited Warranty.

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This guide contains installation procedures and technical

information about the 3Com

®

Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet

Server network interface card (3C395 NIC).

This guide is for those who install the card as part of a

3Com Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet (TR-in-FE) network

conﬁguration.

It is assumed that users are familiar with NICs and with

Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, and token ring network

operations.

If the information in the release notes shipped with the

product differs from the information in this guide, follow

the information in the release notes.

Conventions

Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used

throughout this guide.

Table 1

Notice Icons

Icon Notice Type Description

Information note Important features or instructions

Caution Information to alert you to potential damage to a

program, system, or device

Warning Information to alert you to potential personal injury

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Related Documentation

The following document contains information about

installing and using a TR-in-FE network conﬁguration:

SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet

Module

(part number 99045)

Table 2

Text Conventions

Convention Description

Screen displays

This typeface represents information as it appears on

the screen.

The words “enter”

and “type”

When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must

type something, and then press the Return or Enter key.

Do not press the Return or Enter key when an

instruction simply says “type.”

Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the

key names are linked with a plus sign (+). For example:

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del.

Menu commands

and

buttons

Menu commands or button names appear in italics.

Example:

From the

Help

menu, select

Contents

.

Words in

italicized

type

Italics emphasize a point or denote new terms at the

place where they are defined in the text.

Words in

bold-face

type

Bold text denotes key features.

1

I

NTRODUCTION

The 3Com



Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Server network

interface card (3C395 NIC) allows a Fast Ethernet server to

receive encapsulated token ring packets. The 3C395 NIC is

part of a 3Com Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet (TR-in-FE)

system that allows both Ethernet and token ring clients to

share Fast Ethernet servers without the use of bridging,

routing, or proprietary code.

A basic TR-in-FE system, shown in Figure 1-1, gives token

ring clients access to a 100 Mbps server. Such a system

requires these components:

■ Fast Ethernet switch (SuperStack



II Switch 3000)

■ TR-in-FE server (a Fast Ethernet server with a 3C395 NIC)

■ 3Com SuperStack

II Switch 2000 TR with a 3Com

SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR Token Ring-in-Fast

Ethernet Module (TR-in-FE module)

Figure 1-1 Basic TR-in-FE System

In a basic system, token ring clients connect to a

SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR equipped with a TR-in-FE

module. The TR-in-FE module encapsulates token ring

packets within Fast Ethernet frames and allows

interconnection to a Fast Ethernet switch connected to the

TR-in-FE server. The 3C395 NIC allows the TR-in-FE server to

receive the encapsulated token ring packets, thus providing

access to the 100 Mbps server for token ring clients.

100 Mbps

TR-in-FE server

with 3C395 NIC

SuperStack II Switch 3000

®

SUPER

STACK

SuperStack II

LS 2000

100BASE-TX

DOWNLINK

100BASE-TX

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LinkSwitch

3000

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SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR

with TR-in-FE module

16/4 Mbps

token ring clients

1-2 CHAPTER 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.

Figure 1-2 Larger-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

1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x 11x 12x

100BASE-T4 STATU

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ACTIVITY

OVERTEM

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SuperStack II

Hub 100 T4

SU

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STA

CK

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1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x 8x 9x 10x 11x 12x

100BASE-T4 STATUS

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Hub 100 T4

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SUPER

STACK

SuperStack II

LS 2000

100BASE-TX

DOWNLINK

100BASE-TX

®

LinkSwitch

3000

S

U

PER

STA

CK

SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR

with TR-in-FE module

SuperStack II Hub 100

SuperStack II Switch 3000

SuperStack II Hub TR

16/4 Mbps

token ring clients

Ethernet

clients

Token ring

servers

Servers with both

3C395 and Fast Ethernet NICs

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION

The 3C395 NIC is only part of an entire TR-in-FE system.

This guide only describes how to install the NIC in a

Fast Ethernet server. For details on installing and setting up

the TR-in-FE module, see the documentation for the

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

Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet Module (part number 99045).

Safety Precautions

Observe the following safety precautions.

WARNING: Personal computers operate with voltages that

can be lethal. Before removing the cover, turn off the

computer and unplug it. Disconnect all cables that are

connected to the main system unit. Remove jewelry from

your hands and wrists. Use insulated or nonconductive tools.

CAUTION: The NIC is packed in an antistatic container to

protect it during shipment. To avoid damaging the NIC or

the PC, reduce static electricity on your body by wearing an

electrostatic discharge wrist strap attached to the chassis or

by touching an unpainted metal part of the chassis before

handling the NIC.

CAUTION: Install the 3C395 NIC in a PCI slot that conforms

to PCI 2.0 or higher speciﬁcations. Do not attempt to install

the NIC in an ISA or EISA slot. Doing so may damage the NIC

and the computer.

2-2 CHAPTER 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.

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:

1 Unpack 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

Table 2-1 Installation 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 2-3

If you ﬁnd a problem, contact the network supplier and the

carrier that delivered the package. If you need to return a

NIC to 3Com, pack it in the original (or equivalent) packing

material to maintain the warranty.

Complete the Product Registration Card and return it to

3Com. Or call 1-800-NET-3Com for immediate registration.

2 Remove the computer cover.

If necessary, refer to the PC manufacturer’s documentation

for details on removing the computer cover.

3 Insert the 3C395 NIC in a PCI slot.

The PCI slot must conform to PCI Local Bus Speciﬁcation,

revision 2.0 or higher.

Select an available PCI slot and remove the expansion cover

plate. (Keep the screw.) Insert the NIC securely in the

PCI slot (not in an ISA or EISA slot). Replace the screw.

See Figure 2-1.

If necessary, refer to the PC manufacturer’s documentation

for details on installing expansion boards.

Figure 2-1 Inserting the NIC in a PCI Slot

PCI slot

ISA/EISA slot

2-4 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

4 Connect a Category 5 UTP network cable with an

RJ-45 connector between the NIC and a Fast Ethernet

hub or switch. See Figure 2-2.

For optimal performance, use a Fast Ethernet switch that

supports frame sizes larger than 1500 bytes, such as the

3Com SuperStack II Switch 3000.

CAUTION: Connect the cable only to the 3C395 NIC you

just installed. Connecting the cable to other NICs could

seriously damage the NIC and the network. Do not

daisy-chain NICs or connect them back to back.

Figure 2-2 Connecting the Cable

5 Turn on the PC and check the NIC LEDs.

When the PC is turned on, the PC BIOS automatically

conﬁgures the NIC’s base I/O address (port address) and

interrupt request (IRQ) line. You can only change these

settings in the PC BIOS. However, you can set other

parameters or run diagnostics with the Conﬁguration and

Diagnostic Program, which is provided on the 3Com diskette.

Check that the 100 LNK LED on the NIC is green, which

indicates that the NIC is functioning properly. See Figure 2-3.

The NIC must be connected to the network before you can

install drivers or run diagnostics.

RJ-45 port

RJ-45

connector

TX

ACT

10

100

L

N

K

Before You Install Software 2-5

Figure 2-3 NIC LEDs at Power Up

Before You Install Software

Before you install a software driver, you may want to run

the Conﬁguration and Diagnostic Program, as described in

Chapter 4.

See the instructions in Chapter 3 to install the driver from

the 3Com diskette. For information on LED states after the

software is installed, see Table 4-1 in Chapter 4.

Be sure that the NIC hardware and software are installed

correctly before replacing the computer cover.

TX

ACT

10

100

L

N

K

ACT: Off until the network driver is installed;

after driver installation, yellow indicates port traffic

10 LNK:

100 LNK:

Green indicates 10 Mbps link integrity

Green indicates 100 Mbps link integrity

ACT

10 LNK

100 LNK

3

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

This chapter describes how to install 3C395 NIC software

drivers. The following drivers are supported:

■ NetWare Server 3.12 or 4.1x

■ Windows NT 3.51 or 4.0

The NIC must be connected to the network before you can

install drivers.

Obtaining the Latest Drivers

You can obtain the latest drivers from 3Com’s World Wide

Web site. To access the site, set your Internet browser to

the 3Com URL:

http://www.3com.com/

You can also obtain the latest drivers on the 3Com bulletin

board (3ComBBS). For information on how to access

3ComBBS, see Appendix B.

Installing the NetWare Server Driver

If you already have a network connection on your PC,

ask your network administrator how to proceed with the

installation. For existing network connections, some of the

following instructions may not apply or may produce

different results.

Drivers and NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs) for

NetWare versions 3.12 and 4.1x are located in these

directories on the 3Com diskette:

■ NetWare 3.12: \NWSERVER\3.12

■ NetWare 4.1x: \NWSERVER\4.1x

Use the most recent NLMs available. Compare the versions

that accompanied your NetWare software with the NLM

ﬁles on the 3Com diskette, and use the latest versions.

For the latest NLMs, contact Novell.

3-2 CHAPTER 3: SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

You should know how to use the Novell installation

program and have the network information, such as

protocols, required for installation. If you need help with

network information, see your system administrator.

The NetWare server software must be already installed but

not yet running.

NetWare 3.12

Install the LANDR9.EXE and 312PTA.EXE patches from

Novell. These patches upgrade the server to ODI 3.3

speciﬁcations. Then follow these steps to install the driver:

1 Insert the 3Com diskette in the drive and copy all of

the ﬁles from the \NWSERVER\3.12 directory on the

diskette to the server hard disk.

2 At the DOS prompt, enter this command to start the

server software:

server

3 At the console prompt, enter:

load install

4 Select the option to edit the AUTOEXEC.NCF ﬁle.

Add lines to the ﬁle to load the driver and bind a protocol.

For example, if C:\SERVER is the directory where you copied

ﬁles in step 1 and the protocol is IPX, add these lines:

load c:\server\tif.lan

bind ipx tif net = number

where number is the unique IPX internal network number

assigned to the network.

5 Save the AUTOEXEC.NCF ﬁle.

6 Exit to DOS and restart the server.

NetWare 4.1x

Follow these steps to install the driver:

1 At the DOS prompt, enter this command to start the

server software:

server

2 At the console prompt, enter:

load install

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