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Configuring the Ethernet controller, Attention, The 10BASE-T Ethernet and the 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet

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Configuring the Ethernet controller a device driver that supports manual overrides. Use the ServerGuide software to install this device driver. Refer to your ServerGuide package for instructions on installing device drivers. The ServerGuide software includes IBM Update Connector, which helps you keep your BIOS and device drivers current. Verify that you have installed the appropriate device driver. Also, refer to your Ethernet documentation for additional information on operating modes, manual overrides, and device drivers. Attention: The 10BASE-T Ethernet and the 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet cabling in the network must be Category 5 to meet various standards, including electromagnetic compatibility. You must install a device driver to enable your operating system to address the Ethernet controller. Use the ServerGuide software to install this device driver. Refer to your ServerGuide package for instructions on installing device drivers. For more information about the ServerGuide package, see "What your IBM Netfinity 3000 server offers" on page 4. Fast Ethernet operates at a data rate of up to 100 Mbps. However, except for the different operating speeds, Fast Ethernet and standard Ethernet are structurally identical. Most applications and protocols that are currently installed on a standard Ethernet system can be seamlessly migrated to a Fast Ethernet system. Because of the equivalence of the two types of Ethernet, mixed Ethernet and Fast Ethernet systems also can be designed and implemented. The bandwidth required at each workstation connected to a server is generally far less than the bandwidth required at the server. This is because the server might have to handle the bandwidth of multiple workstations at the same time. A cost-effective solution to the bandwidth requirements of this type of system is a mixed Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network. This mixed network consists of standard Ethernet connections at the workstations and Fast Ethernet connections at the servers. The Ethernet controller is a PCI device, and is therefore, a Plug and Play device. You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the 60 Netfinity 3000 User's Handbook

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Tables	9
Caution and danger statements	11
Instruções de Cuidado e Perigo (Português do Brasil)	11
Sikkerhedsforskrifter mærket Pas på! og Fare! (dansk)	13
Turvaohjeet (suomi)	14
Consignes Attention et Danger (Français)	14
Sicherheitshinweise (Deutsch)	15
Avvisi di attenzione e di pericolo (Italiano)	16
Veiligheidsinstructies (Nederlands)	18
Advarsels- og faremerknader (norsk)	19
Notas de Cuidado e de Perigo (Português)	20
Declaraciones sobre precauciones y peligros (español)	22
Varningsmeddelanden (Svenska)	22
Safety information	25
Lithium battery notice	27
Laser compliance statements	28
About this book	31
How this book is organized	31
Notices used in this book	32
Related publications	33
Chapter 1. Introducing your Netfinity 3000 server	35
Features at a glance	37
What your IBM Netfinity 3000 server offers	38
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features	41
Controls and indicators	42
Input/output connectors	45
Internal view	49
External view	50
Chapter 2. Getting started	51
Questions or problems?	53
Arranging your workspace	54
Using the stabilizing feet	57
Cabling the server	58
Starting the server	60
Using the CD-ROM drive	64
Chapter 3. Configuring your server	67
Configuration overview	68
The Configuration/Setup Utility program	70
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program	73
Resolving configuration conflicts	91
Configuring the Ethernet controller	93
Using the SCSISelect Utility program	96
Chapter 4. Installing options	101
Before you begin	103
Electrical safety	104
Handling static-sensitive devices	105
Preparing to add options	107
Working with adapters	113
Working with memory modules	130
Installing or removing internal drives	136
Working with microprocessors	160
Connecting external options	167
Adding security options	178
Completing the installation	182
Updating the server configuration	187
Network operating system instructions	188
Chapter 5. Solving problems	191
Diagnostic tools overview	192
Running the diagnostic test programs	198
Power-on self-test (POST) messages	199
Power-on self-test (POST) beep codes	226
SCSI messages	228
Ethernet controller messages	230
Troubleshooting	234
Checking the system for damage	256
Replacing the battery	258
Chapter 6. Getting help, service, and information	263
Service support	264
Before you call for service	266
Getting customer support and service	266
Purchasing additional services	272
Ordering publications	274
Chapter 7. Server records and specifications	277
Recording the identification numbers	278
Recording installed devices	279
System specifications	285
Appendix A. Ethernet cable specifications	305
Appendix B. Product warranties and notices	309
Warranty Statements	309
Notices	320
Electronic emission notices	323
Power cords	326
Glossary	329

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Configuring the Ethernet controller

a device driver that supports manual overrides.

Use the

ServerGuide software to install this device driver.

Refer to your

ServerGuide package for instructions on installing device drivers.

The ServerGuide software includes IBM Update Connector, which

helps you keep your BIOS and device drivers current.

Verify that

you have installed the appropriate device driver.

Also, refer to your

Ethernet documentation for additional information on operating

modes, manual overrides, and device drivers.

Attention:

The 10BASE-T Ethernet and the 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet

cabling in the network must be Category 5 to meet various

standards, including electromagnetic compatibility.

You must install a device driver to enable your operating

system to address the Ethernet controller.

Use the ServerGuide

software to install this device driver.

Refer to your ServerGuide

package for instructions on installing device drivers.

For more

information about the ServerGuide package, see “What your

IBM Netfinity 3000 server offers” on page

Fast Ethernet operates at a data rate of up to 100 Mbps.

However,

except for the different operating speeds, Fast Ethernet and standard

Ethernet are structurally identical.

Most applications and protocols

that are currently installed on a standard Ethernet system can be

seamlessly migrated to a Fast Ethernet system.

Because of the

equivalence of the two types of Ethernet, mixed Ethernet and Fast

Ethernet systems also can be designed and implemented.

The bandwidth required at each workstation connected to a server is

generally far less than the bandwidth required at the server.

This is

because the server might have to handle the bandwidth of multiple

workstations at the same time.

A cost-effective solution to the

bandwidth requirements of this type of system is a mixed Ethernet

and Fast Ethernet network.

This mixed network consists of

standard Ethernet connections at the workstations and Fast Ethernet

connections at the servers.

The Ethernet controller is a PCI device, and is therefore, a Plug and

Play device.

You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the

Netfinity 3000 User's Handbook