3Com EtherLink 3C985B-SX Installation And User Manual - Contents
Preface
1
How This Book Is Organized 1
Operating System Commands 1
Contacting 3Com 1
Online Technical Services 2
World Wide Web Site 2
3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 2
3Com FTP Site 2
3Com Bulletin Board Service 2
Access by Analog Modem 3
Access by Digital Modem 3
3Com Facts Automated Fax Service 3
Support from Your Network Supplier 3
Support from 3Com 4
Returning Products for Repair 6
1
About the NIC
7
Features 7
Key Protocols and Interfaces 8
Adaptive Interrupt Frequency 8
Dual DMA Channels 8
32-bit or 64-bit PCI Bus Master 8
ASIC with Embedded RISC Processor 8
Physical Description 9
1000Base-SX Fiber NICs 9
Connectors 9
LEDs 9
10/100/1000Base-T NICs 10
Connectors 10
LEDs 10
2
Installing the NIC Hardware
11
System Requirements 11
Safety Precautions 11
Pre-Installation Checklist 12
NIC Installation 12
Connecting the Network Cables 13
1000Base-SX Fiber NICs 13
10/100/1000Base-T NICs 14