D-Link DFE-580TX Manual - Important Information

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Summary of DFE-580TX

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    Dfe-580tx 10/100 mpbs pci-bus fast ethernet server card manual third edition (april 2004) 651dfe580035 printed in taiwan recyclable.

  • Page 2: Contents

    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual contents introduction to d-link server card software 4.0 .........................................................3 key features............................................................................................................3 important informati...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual introduction to d-link server card software 4.0 d-link server card software is a software-only solution that enables windows nt, 2000, and linux systems (sold separately) to load-balance network traffic across two or more network connections creating redund...

  • Page 4: Important Information

    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual important information the following sections cover important information you need to successfully install d-link server card software. Please read this section carefully. This information is intended to help you get up and running quickly and minimize the "...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual hardware driver compatibility d-link server card software has been tested for compatibility with an exhaustive list of network adapters and their drivers. To ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you download the latest hardware drivers for you...

  • Page 6: Quick Setup Guide

    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual quick setup guide installing d-link server card software step 1 launch the d-link server card software install shield package from the cd-rom by double-clicking on server array, then double-click on win2000. Finally, double-click on dlinkw2k. The following ...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual step 3 next, the setup program will create a folder off the start menu to access the main d-link server card software utility and documentation. The default folder is \d-link w2k off the programs folder on the start menu. Either accept the default or input ...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual step 6 next, you are asked if you want to use this adapter’s protocol information (i.E. Ip address, etc.) as the primary address for the array. If this is the primary ip of the machine you want advertised to clients, select yes. Otherwise, select no and con...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual when d-link server card software is installed, the title of each local area connection is changed to reflect the d- link server card software array name it is associated with and its designation as either a primary or secondary adapter (connection). In addi...

  • Page 10: Software Statistics Utility

    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual using the d-link server card software statistics utility t any time, you can instantly gauge the status of any port in a d-link server card software a s tics and software statistics utility launching the d-link server card a rray and view performance stati ...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual status tab - viewing adapter status and alerts within the status tab, you can view the status of each adapter instantly. D-link server card oftware keeps track of five different states for each adapter in an array. These states are green adapter - adapter's...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual red adapter - adapter has failed more than three times in one hour (default) and d-link server card software has pulled the adapter from the array. This state prevents d-link server card software from constantly failing over on faulty adapters that should b...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual load balancing settings the load balancing settings section allows you to select between the three supported load- balancing options or to disable load balancing all together. Load balancing disabled selecting the checkbox next to "load balancing disabled" ...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual fec/gec trunking support use the fec/gec trunking checkbox when establishing a trunk between d-link server card software and a cisco switch that supports fast ether channel (fec) or gigabit etherchannel (gec). When an fec/gec trunk is established, inbound l...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual d-link server card software also provides the ability to view detailed traffic statistics in real- time graphs and reports. The settings tab allows you to customize how d-link server card software graphs and displays throughput data, as well as select which...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual detail is provided in the other two options for bar graphs. You can further customize the graph by selecting or unselecting each breakout component on the legend below the graph. Graph type d-link server card software gives you two ways to view throughput d...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual device stats tab the device stats tab shows detail statistics in tabular form broken out by sub-component. Average, minimum, and maximum values are displayed in the first row of data for the selected device. Throughput data for each sub-component of the dev...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual editing d-link server card software arrays to reconfigure or change the d-link server card software array(s), you must access the properties page of the d-link server card software service. The d-link server card software service can be accessed from the pr...

  • Page 19: Windows Event Log Messages

    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual windows event log messages d-link server card software will report all adapter errors and state changes to the windows event log. To view messages in the event log, use the event viewer supplied by windows. Examples of all the events generated by d-link ser...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, d-link systems, inc. (“d-link”) provides this limited warranty for its product nly to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: o • d-link or its authorized reseller or distributor...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual shipping costs; operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product, and normal maintenance; damage that occurs in shipment, due to act of god, failures due to power surge, and cosmetic damage; any hardware, software, firmware or other p...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual fcc warning this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is ...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual warranty for all countries and regions except usa wichtige sicherheitshinweise bitte lesen sie sich diese hinweise sorgfältig durch. Heben sie diese anleitung für den spätern gebrauch auf. Vor jedem reinigen ist das gerät vom stromnetz zu trennen. Vervenden...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual limited warranty hardware: d-link warrants each of its hardware products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for a period commencing on the date of purchase from d-link or its authorized reseller and extending f...

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    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual offices australia d-link australasia 1 giffnock avenue, north ryde, nsw 2113, sydney, australia tel: 61-2-8899-1800 fax: 61-2-8899-1868 url: www.Dlink.Com.Au belgium d-link belgium rue des colonies 11, b-1000 brussels, belgium tel: 32 (0)2 517 7111 fax: 32 ...

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  • Page 29: Registration

    Dfe-580tx fast ethernet server card manual registration register your product on-line at: http://support.Dlink.Com/register product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. 29.